Jewelry

Spanish jewelry company PDPaola is starting on its U.S. expansion with a New York City flagship and is looking at other cities including Dallas, Miami, and Los Angeles for additional locations. The…

In its preliminary holiday season report, Mastercard SpendingPulse singled out “jewelry” as the top-performing gift-giving category. Overall retail sales during the period from November 1 through December 24 saw a 3.8%…

Embracing technological advancements to highlight its innovative jewelry designs, Picchiotti has introduced an AI-generated video ad campaign for its signature Xpandable and Reversible collections. “I have…

For its first store outside Brazil, Sauer had to be in a global epicenter of culture, art, design, and luxury, says co-CEO Gabriel Andre Sauer—and that describes New York City. The fine jewelry company,…

It’s been another wonderful year in jewelry design (in my case, jewelry coveting), and I’ve got the list here to prove it. Britt’s Pick in 2024 by the numbers: 19 rings, 12 pairs of earrings, 10 necklaces,…

Footfall Footfall over the last two weeks ended 8 December has averaged -3.1% below the same weeks last year according to Rendle Intelligence and Insights.You'll need to…

Countless jewelry collections made their debut in 2024, and we were privileged to see many of them in person at events like the JCK and Couture shows in Las Vegas this past spring. There’s no question that…

Petra Diamonds has reported a 7% drop in tender three FY 2025 sales to $71m (£56.6m) despite selling 700,803 carats, up 17% compared with the combined 600,161 carats sold in tenders one and two.You'll…

Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you fun songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, Canadian pop star Carly Rae Jepsen plays the role of a jilted girlfriend who just won’t let go in her 2012…

If you’ve followed the work of Marion Fasel, editor of The Adventurine, then the topic of her latest book might seem a bit like a “been there, done that” situation—what more is there to say about the…

The British Retail Consortium has warned of a January spending squeeze, as BRC-Opinium data between 10 and 13 December showed that people’s spending intentions dropped 6pts.You'll need to subscribe…

As we’ve done for the past five years, JCK is bringing you the 40 most interesting, insightful, and thought-provoking jewelry-related quotes of the year gone by. 2024’s batch touches on everything from hot…

Value Natural diamonds are the classic choice. Lab grown diamonds are the fresh choice.    There is no doubt that natural diamonds contain millennia of history, tradition, and romance. They are one of nature’s most…

Footfall rose for the second consecutive week last week across all UK retail destinations with retail parks and shopping centres paving the way, according to MRI Software’s new data. However, levels…

A teenage beluga whale’s very human-like reaction to a marriage proposal taking place just outside her tank at the Georgia Aquarium has the internet buzzing. The TikTok video capturing last Wednesday’s special moment has earned 6.9…

If Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2025 is an indicator of anything, it’s that we’re craving comfort. Over the past few years, we’ve gone from Viva Magenta to Peach Fuzz and now, Mocha Mousse—a creamy,…

Home/News/Retailers/Swarovski launches ‘most sustainable crystals’ to date Retailers The innovation uses at least 40% fewer natural resources compared to Swarovski’s standard crystals, reducing the environmental…

The marquise cut diamond is a true icon of elegance, offering unparalleled brilliance and a shape that elongates and dazzles. In this expert guide, Afshin Shaddaie—renowned jeweler, author, and jewelry lecturer with over 30 years of…

Hailey Bieber turned to her Instagram Stories on Saturday to show off another heartfelt tribute to her four-month-old son, Jack Blues Bieber — a special “toi et moi” ring featuring their two birthstones. The proud mom added…

Based on some high-profile jewelry auctions held over the past couple of months, it looks like the demand for red stones isn’t going anywhere. In a series of estimate-breaking sales at premier price points,…

To find the perfect gold chain, it’s important to review key factors such as quality, style, and value before making a purchase. Elements like gold purity, chain style, weight, and craftsmanship play an essential role in…

Home/News/Economy/BoE holds interest rates at 4.75% Economy It comes as inflation has risen for the second month in a row, rising to 2.6% in November, up from 2.3% the previous month …

Exactly one year after their relationship became Instagram official, record producer Benny Blanco proposed to songstress Selena Gomez with a marquise-cut diamond in a yellow gold diamond pavé band. An excited Gomez turned to…

Next up in our Meet the Maker series is an interview with Erin Hakin, a Canadian Jewelry Designer whose rings feel substantial yet sublime, steeped in history yet immune to time. Keep reading to learn how her grandmother's…

I first encountered Shahla Karimi in early 2020, when the brand introduced its Mid-Century collection, which felt at the time like a perfect introduction to the new ’20s (what came next that year was not so…

Home/News/Designers/Tatty Devine unveils ‘Party Like It’s 1999’ collection Designers The collection features “shimmering metallics, playful designs, and handcrafted details” …

Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you festive songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, we celebrate the holiday season with a contemporary take on Eartha Kitt’s 1953 classic, “Santa Baby,”…

This is the last roundup of 2024. I will be on vacation between Christmas and New Year’s, so Diamond Shavings will not run next Friday. Wishing all who celebrate a merry Christmas, happy Hanukkah, and a…

It’s just about the end of the year, so let’s take a look at the best fiction I read in 2024! This wasn’t a huge reading year for me: we moved near the end of 2023 and I spent a lot of time this year working on our home – lots of…

Home/News/Designers/Karina Brez unveils Stirr It Upp collection Designers The new collection joins Brez’s other collections; Huggable Hooves, Horse LUV, Bit of LUV, Lucky Horseshoe, Horsea, The Garden Collection…