Karen Dybis is a contributing editor for JCK magazine.
August 28 Aurea Informatio: Your Friday Web Roundup
If you’re looking for a new event to add to your jewelry store’s roster, check out Brilliant Earth and its date-night appointments as part of its...
Jewelry Industry Mourns Dolly Parton, a Lifelong Lover of Rhinestones and Diamonds
Dolly Parton may be best known for her love of rhinestones, but she also inspired many to sparkle with her jewelry style. The beloved singer,...
Birks Names ‘Heated Rivalry’ Actress Sophie Nélisse as Brand Ambassador
Canadian jewelry brand Birks has named actress Sophie Nélisse its new brand ambassador, furthering its longtime efforts to celebrate Canadian talent...
Prospective De Beers Buyer Gareth Penny Tapped as CIBJO Congress Opening Speaker
Former De Beers Group CEO Gareth Penny—who is said to be head of the consortium on tap to buy the diamond-mining company—is scheduled to be the...
How I Got Here: Katie Mancilla Bets on Solid Gold and Pricing Transparency
After decades of working in marketing and corporate-finance, Katie Mancilla now runs her fine jewelry company, Eleuthera Zo, with the goal of...
Spinelli Kilcollin’s Trade-In Bar Turns Dupe Buyers Into Paying Clients
Spinelli Kilcollin is the latest fine jewelry brand to address the “jewelry dupe” problem and find a creative solution that gives customers a way...
Mejuri’s Interconnected Targets Entry-Level and Middle-Market Customers
With its new 20-piece Interconnected collection, Mejuri is aiming squarely for the self-purchasing jewelry customer at entry level and pinnacle price...
Q&A: Steven Lerche on Being the Youngest Plumb Club President
As the youngest person to serve as president of the Plumb Club, Steven Lerche, 35, is intent on expanding the club’s reach, building on its...
Is the Princess Cut Making a Comeback?
Look who's back: The princess cut is ready for a rally, and designers and manufacturers say its sharp, architectural lines may be the reason.
In...
August 21 Aurea Informatio: Your Friday Web Roundup
KIL Promotions is bringing its trade show format to Florida with the inaugural Fort Lauderdale Jewelry, Antique, & Object Show (FLJAOS) in late...