Etsy Debuts Wholesale Division
Online craft site Etsy is now wholesaling selected products to retailers—and jewelry is the biggest category.“We heard retailers say: I come to...
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Third Yurman Vet Jumps to Scott Kay
Susan Chandler, an experienced merchandiser who has worked at David Yurman, Frederick Goldman, and Gemvara, has joined Scott Kay as chief...
Flawless 8 Carat Fancy Vivid Pink Being Sold by Sotheby’s
In October, Sotheby’s will auction off an 8.41 ct. purple-pink diamond, notable for scoring the highest possible grades for both color and...
The Significance of Ring Selfies (Yes, There Is Some)
Diamonds are often pilloried as a manufactured product, but sometimes the industry trends that capture the public’s imagination spring up...
Collection Obsession: Danhier’s Evolution Is No Traditional Engagement Ring
Obsession barely begins to accurately describe the ferocious admiration that I have for Christophe Danhier's new collection. Dubbed an alternative to...
What Makes a Luxury Watch?
On Friday, JCK news director Rob Bates forwarded me a link to a Kickstarter campaign for the New York City–based watch brand Leonard & Church,...
Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup (Wish Upon a Charm Edition)
This week: A new California gold rush. Who sparked the “ring selfie” craze? The world’s most disgusting diamond fact. All below. Pandora...
Why Blue Nile Seems Stuck
For most of its history, Blue Nile’s business has been built on value-priced diamond engagement rings, backed by solid service and fast shipping....
J.C. Penney Sales Up, Particularly Jewelry
Jewelry sales helped buoy a better-than-expected set of J.C. Penney results, as the struggling department store announced that second quarter comps...
Friday 5: New Jewels to Inspire Golden Autumn Sales
As the leaves turn enchanting reds, oranges, and yellows, no metal pairs better against that background of autumn than yellow gold. While our summer...