Mark Smelzer is the publisher of JCK.
“Massive” 41.82 Ct. Blue Diamond Found in South Africa
Petra Diamonds has uncovered a 41.82 ct. blue diamond at the famed Cullinan mine in South Africa, and experts say it's poised to become one of the...
Diamond Industry Legend Louis Glick Dies
Louis “Louie” Glick, a widely respected New York dealer who was an early promoter of yellow diamonds, died on Jan. 10. He was 102. (more…)
Pandora Calls U.S. Holiday Sales Below Expectations
Pandora downgraded its fiscal guidance for 2025 last week, after sales took a hit from decreased holiday shopping traffic in the United States....
Cast Returns With High Hopes and a New Jewelry Design
After a quick rise and abrupt closing, fine jewelry brand Cast has returned in a new version and is rebuilding its staff, setting up trunk show...
Shiny & New: 9 Must-See Jewels Debuting at Melee NY
It’s fair to say that the Saks Global bankruptcy saga has many of our industry’s small, independent designers responding with a mix of anxiety,...
‘The Jewelry District’ Podcast: 2026 Predictions
JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates make their predictions for 2026—however murky the future may be. The hosts share...
Needless Mess-up: Merged Saks and Neiman File for Chapter 11
One year after legendary department stores Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus joined together to create Saks Global Enterprises, the combined...
How I Got Here: Nathalie Jean’s Jewelry Reveals Her Architectural Bent
Some people may call Nathalie Jean a perfectionist, but she would take the description one step further—she’s a control freak, and that's why...
Ball Drop: The Newest in Spherical Jewels
I initially intended this baller roundup to coincide with New Year's Eve, a cutesy nod to the annual Times Square ball drop. (Trivia time: Did you...
Registration Now Open for 2026 JCK Show
Registration is officially open for this year's JCK Las Vegas, which returns to the Venetian Expo from May 29 to June 1. (more…)