Brittany Siminitz JCK Contributing Editor Brittany is the writer of JCK‘s On Your Market, Social Setting, and Supplier News blogs.
Pinterest Says the “Intentional Man” Is Here. Jewelers Should Pay Attention. Pinterest has released its 2026 Men’s Trend Report, and while it covers everything from wolf cuts to woodworking, there are some pretty clear...
Aponïne Builds a Color-First Fine Jewelry Business From Istanbul Founded by mother-and-daughter duo Yasemin and Nisa Çakar, Istanbul-based Aponïne is not shy about color. Saturated gemstones, unexpected pairings,...
Supplier News: Sept. 10 Kira Jewels Introduces New B2B E-Commerce Portal Kira Jewels has launched KiraJewels.one, a new B2B e-commerce platform that gives approved retail...
Chrysoberyl Is Bringing Some Brightness to Fall Fall has a way of deepening everything: Bright summer hues give way to burgundy, chocolate, forest green, and black—even our gemstones seem to take...
Britt’s Pick: State Property’s Sanssouci Bloom Earrings Some jewels feel vintage because they deliberately borrow from the past. Others somehow seem capable of belonging to several eras at once. State...
Found Objects Makes the Case for a New Kind of Men’s Jewelry Men's jewelry has been heralded as a growth category for years now, with designers and retailers increasingly looking for ways to reach a customer...
Padparadscha: The Other September Sapphire It's natural that sapphire takes most of the September spotlight given the popularity of the birthstone. But blue doesn't have to get all the...
Britt’s Pick: Eden Presley’s Bicolor Tourmaline and Spinel Ring We are entering the season of the moodiest hues, and gemstones are no exception. While some gems offer a reliably consistent pop of color, others...
Pinterest’s New Hobbies Trend Report Doesn’t Mention Jewelry Once. Jewelers Should Read It Anyway. Pinterest just released the 2026 Hobbies Trend Report, its annual analysis of user data and searches. And while there's nary a mention of jewelry to...
Talismania Is Betting Big on Montana Sapphires Young brand Talismania, founded in 2023 by Elizabeth Graham, may have arrived at just the right time. Based in Montana, the fine jewelry brand...