Jewelry Industry News

Jewelry Business Closures Rose in Fourth Quarter of 2024

Jewelry business discontinuances in the U.S. and Canada picked up in the final quarter of last year, rising 8% over the same period in 2023,...

Secondhand Watch Prices Decline for 11th Quarter in a Row

Prices of secondhand luxury watches decreased in the final quarter of 2024, the 11th straight quarter they have fallen, according to a new report...

The Plumb Club Offers Members Advanced Virtual Meeting Technology

The Plumb Club, a New York–based coalition of suppliers from all facets of the jewelry, diamond, and watch industries, has met the new frontier by...

Boucheron Gives Its New U.S. Boutique Shimmer and Color That’s Just Right for Las Vegas

French high jeweler Boucheron chose Las Vegas for its second U.S. boutique because the city's luxurious resorts and other upscale retailers attract a...

Christie’s Names Bonnie Brennan CEO

Auction house Christie’s has appointed Bonnie Brennan its new CEO, effective Feb. 1. (more…)

The Jewelry District, Episode 138: Holiday Sales, Gold Prices, 2025 Color and Design Trends

On this week’s episode, JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates weigh in on holiday sales results and what 2025 may bring...

Messika Appoints New Chief Brand Officer

Paris-based jewelry house Messika has named Edouard Schneider chief brand officer. (more…)

Jeni Campagna Joins David Webb

Heritage jewelry brand David Webb has appointed Jeni Campagna, a veteran of IGI and Sotheby’s, as director of production. (more…)

How I Got Here: Reema Chopra Lets Stones Speak Through Khepri Jewels

Reema Chopra’s transition from banking to jewelry design may be unusual on the surface, but her decisions in both fields have followed a common...

Columbia Gem House Introduces Calibrated Lightning Ridge Opals

Columbia Gem House in Vancouver, Wash., is known for offering a diverse and responsibly sourced selection of gems that includes everything from agate...