Editor-in-chief of JCK magazine, specializing in jewelry, watches, travel and the occasional essay. Based in LA, NYC & a 747!
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...
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...
GemGuide’s Brecken Branstrator On What To Expect in Tucson
Two years ago, Brecken Branstrator left her job as National Jeweler’s senior editor covering the gemstone beat for a new gig: editor-in-chief of...
JCK Jewelry Agenda: Week of Jan. 19
Calling all gem show die-hards—the Tucson selling season has begun! Check out details below. Plus: a new year’s podcast, a design and antique...
JCK Jewelry Agenda: Week of Jan. 12
Our friends and colleagues in Los Angeles are on our minds and in our hearts as they continue to deal with the aftermath of the fires that have...
Fourth Time’s the Charm for Melee the Show Tucson
For the fourth year in a row, Melee the Show is coming to Tucson. From Feb. 5 to 7, the designer jewelry fair will open at Stillwell House, a...
Joe Menzie on How the Trade Can Inspire Consumers To Gift More Gems
Joe Menzie has been to at least 30, probably closer to 35, Tucson gem shows over the years, but who’s counting? “The first time I attended was...
JCK Jewelry Agenda: Week of Jan. 5
Happy New Year! We’re easing into 2025 with a couple forward-looking WJA events, an inspiring episode of The Jewelry District, and arguably the...
JCK’s 10 Most-Read Style and Design Stories of 2024
In jewelry news, sex may sell—but celebrities and trends sell better. That’s the takeaway from our top 10 ranking of style and design stories...