Browsing Category
Jewelry
Silver allied trades added to endangered craft list
Heritage Crafts has announced that the silver allied trades have been added to its Red List of Endangered Crafts for the first time.
Red List of Endangered Crafts is a bi-annual report listing traditional craft skills in the UK at risk…
Marrow Fine Ventures Into Lab-Grown Diamonds With Soleil
California jeweler Marrow Fine, a brand that’s captured the hearts of your editors here at JCK, is known and adored for its decadent gemstone jewels and vintage diamonds. Founder Jillian Sassone…
CMJ appoints Jason Allum to board of directors
The Company of Master Jewellers (CMJ) has announced the appointment of Jason Allum of Allum and Sidaway to its board of directors.
Allum previously served on the CMJ’s board of directors for eight years from 2013 to 2021.
He was…
May 16 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup
This week: Has gold peaked? Is De Beers giving certain clients special deals? And why are Trump watches missing the T? All below.
Tariffs and gold price lead to L.A. jewelry “surge”
– Gold…
Richemont FY25 sales rise to €21.4bn
Richemont has reported a 4% increase in FY25 group sales to €21.4bn (£18.0bn) led by high single-digit increase in its jewellery maisons over the year.
However, the group’s operating profit came in at €4.5bn (£3.79bn), down by 7% at…
Pope Leo XIV to Get His Fisherman’s Ring at Sunday’s Inauguration Ceremony
As the world turns its eyes to St. Peter’s Square this Sunday, a centuries-old tradition will unfold before a global audience. During his inauguration Mass on May 18, Pope Leo XIV — the first American-born pontiff — will receive the…
Wanderlust + Co Opens First U.S. Store, in New York City
Asia-based jewelry brand Wanderlust + Co is expanding to a new continent with store openings this month in New York City and the Philadelphia area, and cofounder Jenn Low says this “overnight…
My favorite finds from NYCJAOS Spring 2025.
NYCJAOS Spring 2025 was the show’s biggest event ever, despite happening in a moment of major political uncertainty. I took 2,000 photos/videos (yes, I’m ridiculous) and I can’t wait to share my favorites with you! The week of the…
Where To Keep The Engagement Ring If You’re Not Wearing It
When you’re not wearing your diamond ring, proper storage is essential to keep it safe, clean, and undamaged. This guide is written by Afshin Shaddaie—expert jeweler, celebrity jewelry consultant, author, and lecturer.Best Places to…
Loquet launches new Lemon Charm collab with Skye McAlpine
Loquet has announced the launch of a limited-edition Lemon Charm as part of its latest Charms for Change collaboration with chef and author Skye McAlpine.
Drawing inspiration from her own Tavola tableware collection and sun-soaked…
‘The Mediterranean Blue’ Diamond Lives Up to Pre-Auction Hype, Fetches $21MM
The 10.03-carat “Mediterranean Blue” lived up to its pre-auction hype at Sotheby’s Geneva on Tuesday, selling for an impressive $21.3 million following a fast-paced, live-streamed bidding war.
Introduced as Lot 602 at 6:50…
For the Latest in Engagement Rings, Consider Brown
Ever since I found out that Gen Zers seem to be gravitating toward brown center stones in their engagement rings (this according to the 2025 Pinterest wedding trends report), I can’t stop thinking…
Thomas Sabo launches new Charm Club Connect concept
Thomas Sabo has announced the launch of its new Charm Club Connect concept in addition to its Original Charms with a lobster clasp.
The new Connect Charms feature a discreet loop, designed to be attached to special charm necklaces and…
2,000 Carats of Historic Emeralds to Highlight Christie’s Mughal Jewels Sale
Nearly 2,000 carats of historic Colombian emeralds will be in the spotlight on June 17, as Christie’s New York presents “Magnificent Mughal Jewels: Property from a Royal Collection.”
Steeped in dynastic prestige and displaying…
How Lightbox Became a Bust
I first started having reservations about De Beers’ lab-grown brand Lightbox when I kept hearing diamond people talk about what a brilliant strategic move it was. Truly brilliant strategic moves…
Wongs Jewellers launches Welded by Wongs
Home/News/Designers/Wongs Jewellers launches Welded by Wongs
Designers
Wongs also partnered with local radio personality Leanne Campbell to kick off a special giveaway campaign
!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Alrosa Unearths 468-Carat Gem-Quality Diamond, the Largest in Russian History
Mining giant Alrosa just announced the discovery of the largest gem-quality diamond ever unearthed in Russia. The remarkable 468.30-carat rough diamond, described as a “fancy amber” crystal, was recovered from the recently reopened…
Pinterest Highlights Vintage Style, the Color Brown, Ring Stacks in Wedding Trends Report
Brown looks to be huge for weddings this year, with couples gravitating toward rich chocolate tones and earthy shades for decor, flowers, and clothing, according to Pinterest’s wedding trends…
Pandora lowers profit guidance amid tariff fears
Pandora has revealed that it has lowered its EBIT margin guidance for the full year to “around 24%”, down from 24.5%.
The retailer cited currency fluctuations and ongoing uncertainties around US trade tariffs as key factors behind the…
Multistrand Chain Layering Is Back
Maximalism is back, but not necessarily in the way you might think—or at least not in the way I might think.
When I hear the word maximalism, I think not just of abundance but of size. I begin to…
Tiffany unveils new Jean Schlumberger’s Apollo collection pieces
Home/News/Retailers/Tiffany unveils new Jean Schlumberger’s Apollo collection pieces
Retailers
The Apollo by Tiffany collection continues to be a “lasting symbol” of Schlumberger’s legacy at Tiffany and Co.,…
Study: Magnetars Rewrite the Story of How Gold and Heavy Metals Came to Be
For centuries, gold has symbolized wealth, beauty and permanence. But its origins lie not just in the Earth’s crust or the ingenuity of ancient metalworkers — they go back more than 10 billion years, to some of the most violent and…
May 9 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup
This week: LVMH’s U.S. head calls the term quiet luxury “annoying.” New app delivers gold to people’s doors. How taste in watches changes with age. All below.
De Beers shutting down Lightbox
–…
UK footfall jumps 7.2% in April
UK footfall increased by 7.2% in April (YoY), up from -5.4% in March, the BRC has revealed.
During the four weeks from 6 April to 3 May, footfall increased across all segments – high street by 5.3%, retail parks by 7.5% and shopping…
Music Friday: Lainey Wilson Eyes a Diamond and a ‘Duck’ in ‘Counting Chickens’
Country music’s reigning queen of storytelling, Lainey Wilson, delivers a whimsical heartfelt ballad in “Counting Chickens,” the ninth track off her 2024 album Whirlwind. In true Music Friday fashion, we’re spotlighting this tune not…
Harwell Godfrey, Sotheby’s Debut Brooch With $20M Blue Diamond for Met Gala
In honor of the 2025 Met Gala and its theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” jewelry designer Lauren Harwell Godfrey partnered with Sotheby’s on a one-of-a-kind brooch featuring the…
How Much Do Diamonds Really Cost In 2025
Diamonds have always been symbols of love, luxury, and lasting value. But if you’re shopping for a natural diamond or a lab grown diamond in 2025, you’re probably wondering: How much do diamonds actually cost this year?
This…
Diamond prices rise in April amid tariff uncertainty
Home/News/Economy/Diamond prices rise in April amid tariff uncertainty
Economy
The 0.50-carat RAPI also increased 0.6%, while 3-carat stones saw a minor decline of 0.3%. Additionally, VVS collection goods of 0.30…
Hikers Discover Hidden Trove of Gold Coins and Jewelry in Czech Republic
Two hikers traversing the Krkonoše Mountains in northeastern Czech Republic recently unearthed a remarkable stash of gold coins and jewelry — hidden for nearly a century. What began as a casual hike ended in the discovery of nearly…
Britt’s Pick: Tejen’s Opal Candy Bowl Collar Necklace
You might recall Tejen’s Rock Sugar collection, a sweet line of jewels—inspired by crystallized sugar candy—that we covered last October. The pieces gleamed in gold and were decorated with a…