Karen Dybis is a contributing editor for JCK magazine.
Zales Is All Shook Up With New Elvis Presley Men’s Collection
Of the cultural and musical icons who remain in the public’s imagination, Elvis Presley continues to magnetically draw people into his orbit—one...
Vrai Goes High Art and High Touch for New Los Angeles Showroom
A diamond bar, gems on display like at an art gallery, mirrors that sparkle and shine: Sustainable fine jewelry e-brand Vrai sought out high-end...
Shinola Drops First Fall Catalog And Playful Crayola Detrola Watch
In its first fall catalog, the Detroit-based Shinola highlights not only its newest products—like its überfun Crayola Detrola watch—but builds...
Vortic Watch Co. Looks Ahead After Victory In Swatch Group Trademark Lawsuit
A New York District Court this month gave Vortic Watch Co. its latest legal win against a division of the Swatch Group. (more…)
Indiana Jeweler Peter F. Ball Loved the Craft and Technology of His Work
Peter Franklin Ball, a lifelong jeweler who faithfully served his clients at his three northern Indiana stores with his precision and willingness to...
Shane Co. Celebrates Store Opening With Redesign, Selfie Station
Go big and go West: With its redesigned and relocated Cupertino, Calif., store, Shane Co. is boosting customer engagement with a selfie station,...
Holy Cannelloni! Pasta Fans Hungry for Mac and Cheese Necklace Promo
Of all the social media sensations, who knew a gilded mac and cheese–themed necklace could stand among the greats, giving one small retailer that...
Jeweler’s High-Tech Tagging Pilot Program Nabs Its First Suspect
Jewelry stores have a number of high-tech security options available, from alarms to RFID systems and tracking devices. (more…)
Watch Guru Danny Goldsmith Blends Art and Time in New Store
Historically, salons were gathering spaces where people exchanged ideas, talked to intellectuals, and debated the latest criticism. Take that...
NY Jeweler: Designing Britney Spears’ Engagement Ring Was A Wild Ride
Most couples are protective when it comes to their engagement ring design. But when master jeweler Roman Malayev had to ask even his wife to sign a...