The Jewelry District, Episode 120: Watches and Wonders, AGS Conclave, a Lab-Grown Factory Visit
JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates share news from their recent trips to Geneva and Austin to attend key industry...
Jewelry Crime Down, But Still “Historically High”
Jewelry crime dropped in 2023 from the prior year’s all-time high but remains at “historically high levels,” Jewelers’ Security Alliance...
Federal Trade Commission Officially Bans Noncompetes
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a final rule banning noncompete agreements, which will be effective four months after its coming...
How I Got Here: Nigora Tokhtabayeva Channels Her Protective Nature Into Jewelry
Nigora Tokhtabayeva (pictured) founded the brand Tabayer out of her many obsessions—sculpture, amulets, protective eyes—but its fine jewelry...
Jewels From My Inbox: April 2024 Edition
They say March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb, mainly because we enter the month in winter and leave it in spring. (more…)
The Color of the Year in Watches May Surprise You
A few years ago, the watch industry was feeling blue—literally, not emotionally. Practically every brand had introduced a watch (or several)...
Key Takeaways From 1stDibs’ First Jewelry Report
Since 2001, 1stDibs, an e-commerce site for high-end design and antiques, has earned a reputation as a place where would-be buyers can experience...
Utah Jeweler Charged With Selling Undisclosed Lab-Grown Diamonds
The Utah County Attorney’s Office has charged local jeweler William David Leavitt, 53, with two felony counts for allegedly selling lab-grown...
These Are the 2024 Recipients of the JCK Industry Fund
JCK has announced the nine organizations that will receive 2024 JCK Industry Fund grants, totaling $341,000. (more…)
This 6.2 Ct. Pink Diamond Could Achieve $15 Million at Auction
A 6.21 ct. fancy vivid pink diamond is headlining Phillips' Geneva Jewels auction on May 13, but the spectacular stones don't stop there....