Brittany is the writer of JCK‘s On Your Market, Social Setting, and Supplier News blogs.
Jewels From My Inbox: June 2026 Edition
June is, without question, the best month for my inbox. This is when we see an annual influx of new collection announcements— (more…)
Britt’s Pick: Mindi Mond’s Amethyst Sautoir
On my first job in jewelry retail, I saw a lot of vintage pieces come and go, and I'd imagine stories as to where they came from and where they might...
Supplier News: Week of June 22
Smiling Rocks Raises Funds for Make-A-Wish India at JCK
Lab-grown diamond brand Smiling Rocks announced that, in partnership with Jewelers for...
Social Media Updates: June 2026—the Commerce Edition
Once simply a place to go and connect or stretch creative muscles, social media is now also a place to shop—and e-commerce has become a priority...
Meta Is Reportedly Testing An AI Pendant
Maybe this won't be the kind of pendant that makes the hot trends lists.
Or, perhaps, it will be. Consider the opportunities for jewelry designers...
The Rise of the Illusion Earring
On the final episode of HBO's Hacks, Jean Smart's Deborah Vance reveals that she's never had her ears pierced. "Virgin lobes!" she declares proudly,...
Dukachi Brings Ukrainian Symbolism to the Green With New Golf Pendant
Much has been made of the intersection of fashion, jewelry, and sports this season, with a growing roster of designers offering their own...
Meta Releases Holiday Planning Guide
As we near the midpoint of the year, consumers may be focused on their summer vacations, but retailers should be thinking about holiday shoppers....
Inside Polly Wales and Castro Smith’s Rare Jewelry Collaboration
It's not every day that two independent jewelry designers join forces on a one-of-a-kind collection, especially when an ocean and continent separate...
Britt’s Pick: Isabel Delgado’s Lapis Sofia Ring
Inspired by the by the iconic arches of southern Spain's Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba, Isabel Delgado's Sofia collection offers a vibrant escape...