Jewelry

August’s birthstone is famous for its vibrant green color, but perhaps its most fascinating feature is the crazy backstory associated with its name. Believe it or not, for nearly 2,000 years, the gemstone we now know as peridot…

The holiday season starts now—or at least, that’s what Pinterest wants retailers to take to heart. In a recent guide for businesses preparing for the busy shopping season, the platform maintains…

Bonhams is throwing a global spotlight on Chanel this September, staging three sales in New York, Paris, and London dedicated to the storied French maison—jewelry included. The New York sale,…

Welcome to Music Friday, when we spotlight songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, Sabrina Carpenter compares herself to one of nature’s most enduring treasures in “Diamonds Are…

Ancient Egypt has long been a source of inspiration for jewelry designers, and for good reason. While humans have been adorning themselves with jewelry for well over 100,000 years, the Egyptians…

Imagine holding a standard one-ounce gold bar in the palm of your hand. Now picture that same precious metal scaled up to more than half a ton. That’s exactly what Australia’s Perth Mint accomplished last month, when it earned a…

The Velocità tennis bracelet from Dubai-based Di Volpe is another compelling example of the tennis bracelet’s ongoing evolution. Crafted in 18k white gold–plated sterling silver with sparkling…

A legendary pink diamond that captivated French aristocracy for centuries will return to public view this fall as the centerpiece of a special exhibition marking the 100th anniversary of its sensational theft — and improbable…

It was during JCK Las Vegas in 2022 that Montana sapphire seemed to quietly take hold. The gemstone popped up throughout the halls of the Luxury show—Parlé Designs was, and remains, one of the…

Zircon Clarity Clarity refers to the tiny imperfections, or inclusions inside a gemstone. These can look like crystals, feathers, needles, fractures, or other natural features. If you're curious about the different types, check out our…

Emerald cuts usually look larger than radiant cuts of the same carat weight because more of their weight is spread across the top of the stone, where you can actually see it. Radiants tend to be cut deeper, so more of the weight can end…

Pharrell Williams’ digital auction platform Joopiter launched a dedicated watches department this week with Keeping Measure: Watches & Timepieces, a sale that closes on a rolling basis through…

Reeds Jewelers is celebrating 80 years in business by honoring its history and its future with client events, a new store opening, and lots of stories about its founders, Bill and Roberta Zimmer.…

The Royal Treasure Museum in Lisbon will host the second edition of its Treasures International Colloquium this November, a two-day gathering of royal jewelry scholars centered on the theme…

Many independent jewelry designers who specialize in alternative engagement rings have long relied on the Canadian gem supplier Misfit Diamonds for stones that defy conventional standards of…

Not to be too on the nose, but the first word that came to mind when I saw this necklace was endearing. It’s the centerpiece of the debut collection from Muscat, Oman–based brand Endear by S,…

The first half of 2026 was a wild ride, with the Iran war hitting consumers hard and slowing down a historic surge in gold prices, and jewelry retailers and analysts interviewed by JCK agree that…

Long Island, N.Y.–based jewelry brand Natalie O. explores the legacy of the 1920s—a glamorous, rebellious decade when women redefined what it meant to be modern—with Café Society, its latest…

Bulgari has brought a bit of Rome to Southern California with this week’s opening of its boutique at the open-air luxury shopping center Westfield UTC in San Diego. Inside the 3,500-square-foot,…

Independent jewelers don’t need to be everywhere on social media, but they do need to be where their customers are. A recent roundup of user data by Social Media Today reinforces that Facebook,…

Welcome to Music Friday, when we celebrate songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today we turn back the clock to Dean Martin’s heartfelt 1965 recording of “Wedding Bells,” a classic country ballad…

Sy Kessler Offers Starter Kit for Doing Watch Battery Replacement With Dallas-based industry supplier Sy Kessler’s Watch Battery Starter Kit (pictured), jewelers can provide a battery replacement…

More than three weeks after her diamond engagement ring was confiscated following an unauthorized climb of the Empire State Building, daredevil Angela Nikolau is wearing it once again — and she says the inscription on the band makes…

Chalk it up to the slow rhythm of summer—long days and lingering sunlight—but July always seems to stretch on. Independence Day feels like an entire season ago, not a mere three weeks in the…

Rubies have long symbolized beauty, power and romance, but a fascinating new exhibition at Harvard University proves these celebrated gemstones have equally compelling scientific stories to tell. Now on display in the Earth…

One might say Sissy’s Log Cabin rolled the dice on its newest boutique, located within the Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff, Ark.—it’s smaller than other Sissy’s stores and has a unique…

Today, we’re going to look at the next 5 ethical jewelry designers of Beaumont Jewelry Collective! That’s right, Part 2 of my Beaumont Jewelry Collective feature is finally here. It’s time for Part 2 of my Beaumont Jewelry…

A golden undersea treasure trove off the Croatian island of Mljet is rewriting what historians know about Byzantine seafaring — and proving that this was no ordinary shipwreck. After 11 years of painstaking research spanning…

A ring that had been purchased at a flea market for £5 was appraised for £15,000 at a WeBuyVintage roadshow last month in Oxfordshire, England. Gemologist Asha Nayak, a fellow of the Gemmological…

My first “jewelry job” that I ever had was when I was a Freshman in college at a local jewelry store in Sales. I was terrible at this job in every way, but I loved being around jewelry and that’s all that…