Ari Karpel is a contributor to JCK magazine.
Celebrity Jewelry Designer Lynn Ban Dies
Lynn Ban, a jewelry designer known for her celebrity clientele and regular appearances on the Netflix reality series Bling Empire: New York, died on...
J.C. Penney Now Part of New Company, Catalyst Brands
J.C. Penney is merging with Sparc Group—a management company that owns such once-dominant retailers as Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers, and Eddie...
Ferrari Group Considering IPO, Report Says
Ferrari Group, the London-based shipping service that specializes in transporting jewelry, gems, and other luxury goods, is looking to go public this...
How I Got Here: Former Competitive Swimmer Samara El Khadri Dives Into Fine Jewelry
Samara El Khadri (pictured) had her life planned since she was 7 and started swimming competitively: She would train for the Olympics and win a medal...
Opaque Jewelry Is So Of-the-Moment
If you haven't noticed, opaque gems are having quite the renaissance. (more…)
Expect New Diamond Lines, Color, and Optimism at the Centurion Show in Phoenix
For nearly a quarter of a century, the Centurion Show has served as a bellwether for business and product trends in the fine jewelry industry. This...
Why Fine Jewelers Shouldn’t Miss Tucson’s 22nd Street Show
It all started with a dinosaur egg. In 2008, Russell Carhart, a managing partner of the 22nd Street Mineral, Fossil, Gem & Jewelry Show, was a...
Signet Will Become More (Lab-Grown) Fashion-Focused, Says New CEO
Signet Jewelers sees significant potential in lab-created diamond fashion, as customers seek “bolder” looks at lower price points, CEO J.K....
Jewelry Highlights From First-Ever International Auction in Saudi Arabia
Sotheby's will make history on Feb. 8 with the first international auction in Saudi Arabia's history. The two-part "Origins" sale—to be held in...
CodebyEdge Unveils a New Generation of Lightweight Hoop Earrings Inspired by Sade
For years, hoop earrings have served as Sade’s signature, and now an even lighter version of the "Smooth Operator" singer's hoops are available to...