Karen Dybis is a contributing editor for JCK magazine.
Vortic Debuts Watch Brand on Kickstarter With Two Models
Vortic Watch Company is expanding its universe with a sister business called Colorado Watch Company, which is debuting with two wristwatches that...
Why Jewelry Designer Heather B. Moore Bought a Lighthouse
Call it the ultimate splurge: When fine jewelry designer Heather B. Moore heard the Cleveland Harbor West Pierhead Lighthouse was up for auction, she...
Pink Pearls Are Having a Moment Thanks to Barbie and Margot Robbie
Ever since Margot Robbie wore a three-strand pearl choker to the U.K. premiere of the Barbie movie, pearls have been on our collective...
Art and Jewelry Mix and Mingle at Ali Galgano’s Serpentine Townhouse
At heart, Serpentine Jewels founder Ali Galgano is a maximalist, and her first brick-and-mortar location in Greenwich, Conn., shows off her...
How We Got Here: Sisterhood Emboldens Okhtein’s Aya and Mounaz Abdelraouf
Whether it was playing dress-up or doing arts and crafts together, Aya and Mounaz Abdelraouf knew from a young age that they’d always work...
Hardrock Summit Celebrates Show Success, Announces 2024 Move
With double its visitors, organizers for the third Hardrock Summit in Denver say the show was a bountiful display of minerals, gemstones, and...
Authorne Is Rachel Bu’s Transition from Contemporary Artist to Jewelry Designer
Jewelry often is referred to as art, and designers such as Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel exhibited their work in art galleries to show its refinement...
Whistleblowers Allege Advertising Fraud at Wedding Website the Knot
Three former employees of the Knot have alleged the wedding website repeatedly made false promises to its advertisers, which include jewelry...
Lele Sadoughi Draws Bridal Parties and Headband Lovers to New Nashville Store
With temperate weather, a great entertainment district, and party atmosphere, Nashville was the ideal location for Lele Sadoughi’s fifth store,...
How I Got Here: Lisette Scott Followed Her Own Voice and Found Jewelry
Lisette Scott, founder of Jam + Rico, says adaptability is one of the most important lessons she learned over the past 12 years as she worked her way...