Larissa Loden x Rachel Goswell Collab Creates Modern Take on Mourning Jewelry
For some, Halloween is all candy and costumes. Others observe its origins in their celebration: All Hallows’ Eve, a time when certain religions...
Jane Taylor’s Flower Power Is Happiness in Jewelry Form
When I started writing for JCK 12 years ago, Jane Taylor was one of the first brands with which I became familiar. I was instantly smitten, with both...
Rockford Collection and the Rise of Men’s Jewelry
Bold is likely one of the first words that come to mind upon seeing designs made by New York brand Rockford Collection, whose offerings are heavy on...
The Best Tarot Jewels That Channel the Spirit of Halloween
Ahead of Halloween, we're looking for jewelry to channel the mood of the season. That vibe includes mysticism and the supernatural—which leads us...
How I Got Here: Mark Kroeker Finds Lasting Satisfaction in Fine Jewelry
It could be said that music iconoclast and fashion risk-taker Madonna was one of Mark Kroeker’s influences—her 1985 movie Desperately Seeking...
Not Just for Spooky Season: Black Jewels
Some jewelry designers know exactly what to do to get a piece to its full potential. A ring with an amazing sapphire is sure to impress, but how...
From Holiday Classics to Genderless Designs, Mikimoto Is Bullish on Pearls
Noriko Otsuka, senior vice president of merchandising at Mikimoto in New York, had just returned from Kobe, the hub of Japan’s pearl trade, when...
Gem Legacy Adventures Await
Rachel (née Dery) Merisheki, executive director of Gem Legacy, a Detroit-based nonprofit that supports vocational training, entrepreneurship, and...
Loveness Lee: Eclectic Jewels for Every Occasion
Based in the South Bank district of London, Loveness Lee's eponymous brand specializes in "eclectic occasion-wear jewelry." Don't let the word...
How We Got Here: Lily and Jenny Monbouquette Pushed Each Other to Dream Bigger
Wrong job, wrong time. Both Jenny Monbouquette and her daughter Lily made moves in their careers that seemed like failures at the time but in...