Ari Karpel is a contributor to JCK magazine.
Necklace Linked to Marie Antoinette Scandal Sells for Over $4.8M
After weeks of anticipation, a necklace linked to the Marie Antoinette scandal known as the "Affair of the Necklace" hit the blocks this week in...
U.S. Consumers May Spend $1 Trillion This Holiday
Two leading forecasts on U.S. holiday shopping say sales will reach the $1 trillion mark during the season. (more…)
De Beers, Botswana Hope to Sign New Contract Soon
De Beers and Anglo American executives met today with Botswana’s new president, Duma Boko, and both sides expressed optimism that they would soon...
Curves, Textures, Warmth Make Isa Grutman’s Flagship a Standout
At the Isa Grutman flagship store in the Miami Design District, company founder Isabela Grutman invites clients into an environment of curvy...
Kendra Scott Jewelry Collab Is Aflutter With Dolly Parton’s Iconic Butterfly
Jewelry brand Kendra Scott today unveiled its first collection in a multiyear partnership with music legend Dolly Parton, inspired by Parton’s song...
Patrice Leguéreau, Director of Chanel’s Jewelry Studio, Dies
Patrice Leguéreau, who headed Chanel’s Fine Jewelry Creation Studio for the past 15 years, died Nov. 12 at age 54 (more…)
Varda Shine Steps Down as Petra Chair
Former De Beers exec Varda Shine has resigned as chair of Petra Diamonds and will no longer serve on the company's board. (more…)
Jewelers Mutual Appoints Mastercard Exec to Board
Industry insurer Jewelers Mutual has appointed longtime Mastercard executive Dana J. Lorberg to its board of directors. (more…)
Snuggle Up to Citrine This Season
Even those who prefer the cooler tones of green and blue might feel the draw of citrine this time of year, (more…)
High Contrast Engagement Rings for the Bi(color)-Curious
In the watch world, two-tone typically refers to the combination of yellow gold and steel, while in jewelry, the term usually means the pairing of...