Here’s the jewelry retailers rewarded. Plus: the picks from JCK’s editors and influencers Hannah Becker (@diamondoodles), Severine Ferrari (@engagement101), Benjamin G. Guttery (@thirdcoastgems), Danielle Miele (@gemgossip), Katerina Perez (@katerina_perez), Erica Silverglide (@gemologygeek), and Becky Stone (@diamondsinthelibrary). BEST BRACELET Editors’ & Influencers’ Choice WINNER Gypsy bangle with diamonds, sapphires, and tsavorite in 18k rose gold; $29,560;…

I can’t wait to burn my sweats. Raise your hand if the thought has crossed your mind. If it has, you’re in luck because designers are, more or less, on the same wavelength. If there was one unifying anthem for the fall 2021 collections, it was this, courtesy of the fabulous Diana Ross: “I’m coming…

If you’re looking for us (when we’re not looking at jewelry, of course), we’ll be at one of these new hot spots After nearly 16 months of dealing with the hardships of the COVID-19 pandemic, you might be more excited than usual for the JCK show’s return to Las Vegas. Of course, it’ll be inspiring…

From Aug. 24 to 30, The Venetian Resort & Sands Expo will play host to Luxury and JCK. Don’t forget to pack your sequins. After a 15-month hiatus, JCK and its sibling event, Luxury, are back at The Venetian Resort & Sands Expo! Both events open to all registered ­buyers Friday, Aug. 27, and conclude…

What will high-end retailers be looking for at the Las Vegas jewelry shows after all this time away from the action? These are the categories, colors, and stones on their luxury lists. You may be feeling giddy with excitement, or even a little anxious, but there’s no question: After a long hiatus, Luxury and JCK…

Photography by Jason Kim Hair: Suhailah Wali using Ctrl Edge Tamer by Stephen Hudson Makeup: Deanna Hagan using Chanel Beauty/Statement Artists Stylist: Daniel Edley/Walter Schupfer Model: Maria Borges/IMG Dress: Alexander McQueen On With the Show Dust off those diamonds! JCK and Luxury are coming back to The Venetian. (Top) Necklace with 6.85 cts. t.w. diamonds…

SHOWS If you didn’t get the memo, Las Vegas Jewelry Week is now taking place in late August. The Nevada desert will be extra-hot then, but we’re not complaining. The fact that JCK, Luxury, and Couture are all scheduled—in person!—the same week (starting Aug. 24) is a hopeful sign that the pandemic is receding in…

By now, we’ve all heard those wistful references to the “Before Time,” or alternatively the “Before Times”—a way of gently poking fun at the idea that we now live in a postapocalyptic novel (prove me otherwise!). I’ve used the phrase myself. I like the shared history it implies, and the nostalgia it elicits, even as…

What JCK’s Victoria Gomelsky is loving this month “When I want to feel energized, I love the idea of adorning myself in one of these minty designs, guaranteed to invigorate my look (and your cases).” —Victoria Gomelsky, JCK editor-in-chief (Top) Mint Mojito diamond ring in 18k yellow gold with emerald-cut mint-green amethyst in white agate;…

On Feb. 1, the Burmese military seized power in the country, also known as Myanmar. Within weeks, the U.S. Department of the Treasury began imposing sanctions on its government. Because the Burmese military gets a lot of revenue from gem sales, the colored stone sector was a natural starting point. On Feb. 18, the Treasury’s…

In February, Tom Nolan—a veteran of Ralph Lauren and Condé Nast—became CEO of Kendra Scott LLC after its namesake and founder stepped aside. (Designer Kendra Scott remains chairwoman and majority owner.) Nolan talked with JCK about how the brand coped with COVID-19 and what’s made it successful. How did your company navigate the COVID-19 pandemic?…

Fashion jewelry retailing is in Ashleigh Bergman’s blood. You could say she was born to be styled. There’s no one way to become an expert in fashion jewelry retailing. But Ashleigh Bergman’s career so far amounts to a doctorate on the topic. When she was 14, Bergman, who is now 40, began selling jewelry at…

Alx&Co. 121 S. Royal St. Alexandria, Va. Historic brick buildings are a dime a dozen in picturesque Old Town Alexandria, Va. But when you’re out for a nosh and peaceful stroll, keep an eye out for what one owner calls the “old and quirky” whitewashed edifice housing this fine jewelry store. Inside Alx&Co. (short for…

A return to nights on the town requires big, bold colored gems. Break out the bubbly! (Top) Black opal ring with fancy sapphires, tsavorite garnets, and diamonds in 18k yellow gold; $10,400; Omi Privé; 626-331-4533; omiprive.com Colour Journey ring with Paraiba, pink and purple sapphires, and diamonds in 18k rose gold; price on request; Bulgari;…

The April 25 Academy Awards were a more intimate affair, but there were diamonds aplenty Zendaya If this custom electric-yellow Valentino gown gave you Cher flashbacks, you weren’t alone. Zendaya’s longtime stylist Law Roach confirmed that they were inspired by a similarly hued Bob Mackie design from the 1970s. (The actress even wore her waist-length…

Most jewelry fanatics know Parlé Jewelry Designs for the colors it brings into the world: opals in brilliant blues and greens, garnets in reds and pinks, ­sapphires the color of the sky. But stones and stellar jewels are only part of the Parlé story. “I always tell everybody, this company is more than just gems,”…

The Trésor Collection founder’s favorite gems? “Rainbow moonstone, emeralds, multicolor tourmaline. Oh, I just love colors.” In June 2010, when Trésor was just a year old, JCK put one of the brand’s rings on the cover and named Puja Bordia one of seven designers to watch. We don’t usually say “We told you so,” but…

The beauty of Botswana—more specifically, the lush, wildlife-rich Okavango Delta (a popular safari destination)—is the inspiration behind De Beers’ Okavango Grace medallion, part of Reflections of Nature, a 39-piece, five-set high jewelry collection that pays homage to De Beers’ diamond-producing countries. “A maze of waterways, flood plains, and islands, set among verdant vegetation, the Okavango…

TREND GAME Flaw & Order Perfection has its place. But it’s the beauty of imperfection—and rejuvenation—that inspired one of 2021’s most distinctive jewelry trends: kintsugi. The ancient Japanese art is the practice of mending broken gemstones (or, more commonly, ceramics) using a fast-drying lacquer that leaves behind meandering gold seams. Pomellato, Jennifer Dawes Design, and…

CAN’T-MISS COLLECTION Fair & Lovely Dana Bronfman’s first-ever wedding jewelry collection puts a pleasingly quirky spin on classic bridal styles. The new series is elegant, but also popping with eccentric details—think bands with tiny round cutouts and scattered gypsy-set diamonds. Plus, the line exclusively features eco-conscious materials including Fairmined-certified gold, vintage and antique diamonds and…

Clubhouse, an audio-only app that debuted in March 2020 and is now the hottest new entrant to social media, raises the question: Why would a jeweler want to be on a platform where there’s literally nothing to see? It might not seem like a natural fit, but Clubhouse could be a secret weapon for cultivating…

WHO, WHAT, WEARABLE Fitbit Luxe Fitbit’s understated, affordable tracker bracelets have become as ubiquitous as the Apple Watch—the best-selling ­wearable in the United States—in recent years. Celebs including Sarah ­Jessica Parker and Gwyneth Paltrow wear Fitbit bands, and so does your chatty neighbor and favorite bank teller (just ­guessing, but it’s likely). Now the brand…

Cartier collector and muse María Félix looks purr-fect in the brand’s signature Panthère pieces Mexican film actress and singer María Félix, captured here in 1967 wearing a Panthère de Cartier platinum brooch and bracelet she commissioned, wasn’t just another starlet dripping in borrowed bling. Félix was a serious collector with a deep and collaborative relationship…