Martin Katz Bows Capsule Collection on Moda Operandi

If you've got enough disposable income—and you'd rather buy jewelry than a house—listen up. Martin Katz, Los Angeles–based jeweler to the...

DGSE Lands on S&P “Most Vulnerable Public Retailers” List

Dallas-based jewelry retailer DGSE Companies has landed on S&P Global Market Intelligence’s list of most vulnerable U.S. public retail...

The Golden Opportunity

Our fascination with gold is about as old as the history of mankind. We are inherently captivated by the metal; just ask any infant who...

Sotheby’s, Doyle Auction Fine Jewelry on eBay

Dust off your auction paddles. Two well-known auction houses in New York are taking their wares to eBay's Live Auction platform this week, allowing...

Eco-Chic Baubles to Celebrate Earth Day

What better way to celebrate the health of the planet than with sustainable, eco-friendly jewelry this Earth Day, Saturday, April 22? Brilliant...

Jewels to Counteract (or Complement) the Ruffled Fashion Trend

Permit me a moment to be just a bit grinchy, as there is currently a trending fashion that I can't seem to digest: ruffles. Sure, there are many...

SEC Won’t Enforce Parts of Conflict Mineral Rule

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) acting chairman Michael Piwowar has said he won’t enforce the due diligence provision of the SEC's...

Merger Forms Precious Metals Giant

Heraeus Precious Metals has acquired Swiss precious metals processor, Argor-Heraeus. The acquisition will turn Heraeus into the world’s largest...

Trend File: The Rise of Perfectly Imperfect Jewelry

Wabi-sabi is a Japanese concept that amounts to the idea that perfect-looking design is not nearly as beautiful as design that...

Executive Order Could Repeal Conflict Minerals Rule

Dodd-Frank Section 1502 requires public jewelry companies to report on their gold supply chains The Trump administration may issue an executive...

JCK Asks…Sydney Evan Designer Rosanne Karmes

Given the enormous popularity of personalized jewelry (see JCK’s November–December 2016 “Fully Burnished” still-life feature), there...