Next week, I will have more to say about my future and the stuff we discussed during the first five minutes of our latest podcast. I have some cool plans, including things I’ll still be doing with JCK. Hope to see many of you during 24 Karat Weekend.
This week: Should Patek Philippe go pre-owned? Five million dollars raised to create an AI-powered necklace. And Melania Trump sells St. Patrick’s Day jewelry. All below.
Where’s my money? Your tariff refund questions answered
U.S. retail sales rise for fifth month in a row
Both lab and natural diamonds poised to grow, Signet says
– Signet has started a podcast
BriteCo sees continued lab-grown disruption
AWDC stages event warning consumers about lab-grown
What’s the story behind Alrosa’s surging profits?
South Africa tightens rough rules to boost local manufacturing (subscription)
Burgundy Diamond increases loan facility by $44 million
Why Patek Philippe should enter the pre-owned market
Will price hikes hurt the Swiss watch industry?
Rising gold, silver prices take jewelry business on a “wild ride” (by Victoria Gomelsky for The New York Times)
U.K.’s Andra Jewels avoids administration
Wearable-tech maker Taya raises $5 million for AI necklace
TAG Heuer appoints first female CEO
David Berdugo named CEO of Caratwise
Andrea Lucille Pooler joins Modani as COO
Philipp Wolf IV, fourth-generation leader of jewelry box brand Wolf, dies
Grandview Klein opens factory in South Africa
High school design contest targets next generation of jewelers
Ben Bridge has new store in Honolulu’s Ala Moana
A profile of America’s oldest diamond district, in Philadelphia
Melania Trump is selling St. Patrick’s Day necklaces
Lily Collins “speechless” after lost engagement ring is returned
Natalie Portman is Tiffany’s newest brand ambassador
Jessica Pegula jokes about opponent’s diamonds “blinding” her during tennis match
From the Blog
Where’s My Money? Your Tariff Refund Questions Answered
From the Podcast
Tucson, Tariffs Update, Gold Volatility, De Beers: The Jewelry District
Email: rbates –at – jckonline.com
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