Mark Smelzer is the publisher of JCK.
Brooch Holding King Edward IV’s Hair Heads to Auction
A brooch containing a lock of hair from Edward IV, the first Yorkist king of England, will be included in U.K. auction house Dreweatts' Fine...
Kimberley Process Lifts Embargo on Central African Republic
After 11 years, the Kimberley Process (KP) has lifted its embargo on diamonds from the Central African Republic (CAR). (more…)
Permanent Jewelry Brand Loveweld Expands With 3 Cozy Studios
Permanent jewelry business Loveweld recently opened three new studios, engaged in a brand refresh, and debuted its Founders collection featuring...
New Pew Research Highlights Social Media Usage
Pew Research Center has released its latest Social Media Fact Sheet, detailing usage of platforms by users' age, income, geographic location, and...
Kering Introduces Generation Award for Jewelry at JCK
French luxury group Kering has extended its Generation Award, introduced in 2018 for fashion, to the jewelry sector. (more…)
Counterfeit for a Cause: Marie Lichtenberg’s Raiz’in
Believe it or not, some people defend the counterfeiting of luxury goods—an unfortunately common practice. Proponents argue that counterfeiting...
Alexandre Arnault Leaves Post at Tiffany & Co.
Alexandre Arnault, who has served as Tiffany & Co.’s executive vice president of product and communications since LVMH acquired the brand in...
Signet’s New CEO Has Taken Over
J.K. Symancyk (pronounced Si-MAN-chik), 52, started his new job heading Signet, the world’s largest jeweler, last week. (more…)
Nov. 15 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup
This week: Jewelry sales soared in October. People are flipping the Patek Philippe Cubitus for big bucks. Pearl found in mussels meal gets set in...
American Jewelry Design Council Reorients Toward Education
The American Jewelry Design Council (AJDC) is entering a new era as the 36-year-old nonprofit shifts its focus from promoting the appreciation of...