Have a look at the entire June 2018 issue here.

Our almost-exhaustive guide to JCK and LUXURY, organized in a handy alphabetical list of pavilions, events, trends, and more   We know how intimidating JCK Las Vegas can be. No matter how much time you allow yourself, there’s never quite enough, is there? Even if we’re there from Wednesday, May 30—the very first day of…

From phishing to social scams, online crime is running rampant From smash-and-grabs to diamond switches, jewelers are well aware of the traditional techniques criminals use to target the industry, but a growing number of thieves aren’t coming through the front door or window. Cybercrime increased dramatically in 2017, with an average dollar loss of $1.2…

Prosperous mom-and-pop jewelers are adding locations as opportunity knocks For the first time in a generation, conditions may be more favorable for independent jewelers to open new doors than to close existing ones. The booming economy has whetted shoppers’ appetites for jewelry. Meanwhile, more permanent factors driving business opportunities include the new tax overhaul—which is…

Closing your business requires months of careful planning. Follow the steps outlined here to ensure a smooth shutdown. Jim Jessop has been selling fine jewelry for 45 years, but in the not-too-distant future, he plans to spend time on his boat, buy a home in the mountains, and enjoy a monthlong vacation in France. Jessop…

JCK’s ongoing series on the shopping centers finding success amid an ever-changing retail landscape King of Prussia 160 N. Gulph Road King of Prussia, Pa. Poor George Washington. It’s sad enough that he had to watch 2,000 of his troops freeze and starve to death during the winter of 1777 in what is now Valley…

In this cultural moment dominated by movements such as #MeToo and #TimesUp, diamond jewelry advertising can be a complicated endeavor. The most effective strategy? Place real women front and center. A Diamond is Forever. The iconic slogan written for De Beers by female copywriter Frances Gerety in 1947 married the concept of eternal love with…

The jewelry industry’s most peripatetic souls dish on their favorite destinations, watering holes, must-have items, and things they’d never ever do again Globalization has been a buzzword for at least two ­decades, but jewelers have lived it for centuries. Following a gem from mine to market has always been an international affair—which explains why JCK’s…

SHOWS Debuting at this month’s JCK show is the Las Vegas Estate Jewelry & Watch pavilion, designed to help retailers capitalize on the fast-growing market for pre-owned and antique jewels. “One of the difficulties in the jewelry business today is that if you try to sell the same manufactured goods as other jewelry stores, you…

While the rest of the world knows June as a month of graduation ceremonies and weddings, members of the jewelry trade know better. If it’s the sixth month of the year, we must be in Las Vegas. To help you navigate the madness of Mandalay Bay, don’t miss “Our A-to-Z Guide to JCK Las Vegas…

What JCK magazine’s Amy Elliott is loving this month “I’m a huge fan of fine jewelry that looks way more expensive than it actually is. Especially when diamonds are involved!” —Amy Elliott, JCK contributor   (Above) Omega Spiral bracelet with 0.14 ct. t.w. diamonds in 14k gold; $2,100; Royal Chain Group; 212-382-3340; royalchain.com   Jen…

Hard to believe, but it’s time for JCK Las Vegas and the magazine’s big June issue. It’s going to be an exciting show! This week always brings together an ­amazing combination of commerce and ­community. For many businesses, annual ­revenues hinge on how they perform this week. For many organizations, the events that occur here…

The mood was upbeat as the country music twanged at the American Gem Society’s 2018 Conclave, held at the Omni Hotel in Nashville, Tenn., from April 23 to 25. After a generally positive holiday season and solid start to the year, just about all the retailers in attendance seemed in a good mood as they…

Kristin Cherry ­Jackson, the former Amazon.com senior ­category merchant manager for jewelry, recently joined industry ­consultancy 21C ­Jewelry Solutions. Here, she talks about the e-giant’s plans for jewelry and what third-party sellers need to look out for if they sell on the platform.  Does Amazon consider jewelry a growth area? In Amazon’s opinion, everything is…

Jared Silver and his father, Stephen, help Silicon Valley’s movers and shakers invest in the world’s finest gems One of Silicon Valley’s most esteemed private jewelers, S.H. Silver, owns and operates Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry, a boutique inside the Rosewood Sand Hill hotel in Menlo Park, Calif. But brick-and-mortar retailing is just one of several…

Nasruddin Rupani’s Informed Parents initiative brings critical education to mothers in remote areas of South and Central Asia In 2006, diamond supplier and philanthropist Nasruddin Rupani, president of Houston-based World’s Gold & Diamonds Inc., established the Rupani Foundation to educate and support economically vulnerable workers in Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and his native Pakistan on how to…

570 N. Maple Ave. Ridgewood, N.J. Katie Diamond—yes, that’s her real name—was in the fine jewelry business for eight years, wholesaling to stores such as Fred Segal and Barneys New York, before opening her shop in one of the oldest buildings in Ridgewood, N.J. She lived up the street and was obsessed with the space…

Using faceted stones, inlay, or even ceramic, mosaic-inspired designs pack a patterned punch (Above) Falling Fern Brocade earrings with Peruvian and pink opals, dusty pink diamond baguettes, emeralds, brown zircon, andalusite, and blue, green, and peach tourmaline in recycled 20k rose gold; $33,750; Nak Armstrong; walter@nakarmstrong.com; nakarmstrong.com The Linda Lock all-inlay lock with 64 stones…

The skin-flattering metallic shade is fast becoming Hollywood’s favorite wardrobe staple Naomie Harris When you’re promoting a movie like Rampage—the big-budget action flick that Naomie Harris headlines with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson—you know the premieres are going to be lit. Fortunately, Harris dressed for the occasion, in a disco-tastic Miu Miu gown awash in gold…

Melissa Spalten draws inspiration from her San Antonio childhood for her colorful, gemstone-filled M. Spalten Jewelry line Most teenagers see getting grounded as a bummer. Melissa Spalten saw it as an opportunity: “I made cuff bracelets the whole time I was stuck at home,” laughs the 32-year-old designer behind the West Hollywood–based M. Spalten Jewelry.…

The Colorado designer’s jewelry (and art) will leave you on a Rocky Mountain high If you live in Denver and you see a salt-and-pepper–haired gent breeze by on a chrysoprase-green bicycle, wave hello to John Atencio. You’ll often find the designer riding around the Mile High City; he has five retail stores in the area,…

Snakes on a gear train! For his newest creation, the Maestro Mamba, Swiss watchmaker Christophe Claret says he “thought it would be interesting to give the illusion that a mamba, one of the most dangerous snakes in the world, is moving inside the watch.” The 3D serpent slithers around the movement, which contains another surprising…

HOT STOCK TIP Team Spiritual ARK designer Ann Korman, a former editor for Vogue and Glamour, started making jewelry while living in India, and her love of Eastern design and metaphysical concepts is evident throughout her mystical-feeling collection. The 18k gold squares that form the Lunar Goddess bracelet are engraved with ancient symbols related to…

HOT STOCK TIP La Vie En Rose Fans of vintage engagement rings tend to go gaga over rose-cut diamonds. Tempt your antique-inclined brides with this timeless ring from Parade, which boasts a 0.5 ct. oval rose-cut diamond perched on a gently flared setting (available in platinum and 18k yellow, rose, and white gold). Part of…

CAN’T-MISS COLLECTION Thai Spirit The biannual Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair is renowned for both its colored-stone selection and its silver jewelry design, so we were doubly excited to find Goldlip, a brand that embodies both of these desirable qualities. “I love all gems,” says owner-director Tal Levran, whose jewelry boasts a magnificent mix of…

From June 1 to 4, the Las Vegas Estate Jewelry & Watch pavilion will give JCK showgoers access to a promising retail category JCK Las Vegas is, first and foremost, a place to buy new merchandise. This year, however, the debut of the Las Vegas Estate Jewelry & Watch pavilion, on the Bayside level of…

The winter 2018 edition of the India International ­Jewellery Show (IIJS)—held at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Goregaon, a suburb of Mumbai, in early February—was highly successful. Traditionally a smaller show than its ­counterpart in July, the Signature show not only grew its space by 200 booths this year, but also saw a spike in…

Tackling a major jewelry trade show with efficiency requires a solid game plan, excellent time management, and—let’s be honest—a pair of hardworking shoes. Technology can also go a long way in streamlining the trade show experience by providing shortcuts for daily tasks, transactions, and on-the-go organization. Simplify your next trade show trip with these five…

WHO, WHAT, WEARABLE Misfit Vapor Seminal wearable brand ­Misfit ­debuted its first full-featured ­smartwatch, the Misfit Vapor, late last year. The $199 device runs Google’s innovative Android Wear 2.0 software right out of the box, ­allowing wearers to ­access the ­Google Play store and use native apps ­(including a stand-alone music player) without having their…

Shirley Temple Black sparkles in white pear-shape diamonds that boast a very dark history In 1951, Mrs. Charles A. Black, better known as Shirley Temple, was photographed wearing two identical pear-shape diamonds in a Harry Winston necklace as part of an exhibition to benefit the Washington Home for Incurables. Temple may have been all smiles,…