Jewelry

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…

The second- and seventh-largest rough diamonds ever recovered finally have official names, according to Lucara Diamond Corp., which sponsored a two-week Legacy National Diamond Naming Competition and received more than 39,000 entries…

Tiffany & Co. has reacquired a significant piece it created more than a century ago: the 18k gold pocket watch belonging to the commander of the RMS Carpathia, the ship that rescued over 700 survivors…

If you thought hoop earrings were just round and that’s it, we’ve got something to tell you! Hoop earrings come in a wide variety of styles and even shapes. That’s right, hoops can be multiple shapes, from circles to ovals and…

Home/News/Designers/Simon Harrison signs jewellery licence with Karen Millen Designers This is the second licensing deal for the brand, building on an already long successful partnership with Mondottica, on optical…

The Gemstone Breakability Score, developed by Benjamin Khordipour, GG, a gemologist certified by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), expert jeweler, and renowned author, is a revolutionary method for evaluating gemstone…

In her new book titled The History of Diamond Engagement Rings: A True Romance, author and historian Marion Fasel explores the true narrative behind the origin of one of the most universally accepted symbols of love and marriage.…

A brooch worn by Jacqueline Kennedy when she was first lady sold for more than double its high estimate in Freeman’s | Hindman’s 378-lot Important Jewelry auction last Thursday in New York City. Expected to…

Home/News/Designers/Dior unveils latest La Rose Dior additions Designers It comes a year after Dior unveiled the previous additions to the La Rose Dior collection Dior has…