Where jewelry and technology collide

Technology writers from every corner of the Internet are breathlessly reporting on the newest crop of wearable devices debuting at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas this week.

The four-day show, which ends tomorrow, has existed for years but officially became a must-follow for jewelers this year due to the influx of new devices doubling as jewelry.

You’ll definitely see some of the show’s standout wearables in future Tool Time columns in JCK (and here on JCKonline), but for now, sink your teeth into these new smart baubles. 

 

Courtesy Misfit

Misfit and Swarovski’s solar-powered crystal activity tracker, Shine, is set to be the first solar-powered tracker on the market. The device is embedded with solar cells and can charge from the sun’s rays and artificial light.

Courtesy BlueJewelz

BlueJewelz pendants, in sterling silver and karat gold, harness classic jewelry design in a simple notifier that connects via Bluetooth to a phone. 

 

Courtesy Misfit

Misfit and Swarovski’s core Shine (not solar-powered) collection includes stylish bracelets and pendants that the round module (the vibrating device itself) can pop into. 

 

Courtesy Mira

Mira, a new activity tracker that bucks the sporty look in favor of sleek style

Courtesy Guess

Guess Connect, a smartwatch from Guess and Martian, pairs with Android and iOS and—as it is screen less—relies completely on voice commands. 

 

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