In Rare Move, Rolex Raises Prices for Second Time This Year
Rolex has again raised prices on its gold watches, by about 5% globally, after first increasing them in January an average of 6.2% in key markets...
De Beers: Self-Purchases, Younger Buyers Boost Diamond Demand
A new report from De Beers Group found that the U.S. market for natural diamonds is increasingly driven by younger consumers, non-bridal purchases,...
Higher-Ticket Purchases Drive U.S. Jewelry Sales Growth in May
Higher-priced purchases continued to drive growth in U.S. jewelry sales in May, even as the number of units sold declined, according to a monthly...
Prices for Smaller Diamonds Rise in May as Inventory Tightens
Diamond prices showed signs of recovery for smaller stones but slipped for stones of 1 ct. and higher in May, the Rapaport Group said. (more…)
JCK, Luxury Shows Report Higher Attendance for 2026
JCK and Luxury drew 17,500 attendees to Las Vegas this year—an increase in turnout for the annual trade shows at the Venetian resort in Las Vegas,...
Blancpain Unveils Ladybird Watches Inspired by Marilyn Monroe
Swiss watchmaker Blancpain has introduced a limited collection of jewelry watches inspired by a timepiece once worn by Marilyn Monroe. The launch...
Sotheby’s Taps Former Phillips Exec to Lead Watch Sales Push
James Marks has been named global head of private sales and retail for Sotheby’s watch business, the auction house announced today. (more…)
May 29 Aurea Informatio: GJEPC Joins NDC (Plus, Your Friday Web Roundup)
The JCK team is in Las Vegas this week, speaking on panels, meeting with jewelry designers, and trying on new pieces for future editorial...
JCK Take 3: Bruce Bridges, Royal Pop, RJC
AGTA President Joins Trade Advisory Committee on Africa
Bruce Bridges, president of the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA), has been appointed to...
Goldsmiths’ Company Names New Head
The Goldsmiths’ Company announced that a well-known lawyer and investment executive, Sir Edward Braham, has become its prime warden—the most...