JCK Magazine

07/29/2026

Could your next flea market find be worth a fortune?

A woman in England paid just £5 for a ring at a car boot sale, only to learn it featured a 3.02 ct. natural diamond set in 18k gold—with an appraised value of £15,000.

Read the story behind the remarkable discovery at the link in the comments.

A ring that had been purchased at a flea market for £5 was appraised for £15,000 at a WeBuyVintage roadshow last month in Oxfordshire, England.

07/22/2026

What defines the next chapter of high jewelry? According to Italian jewelry influencer Laura Inghirami (), it's more than extraordinary gemstones. Discover the five trends she spotted during Paris High Jewelry Week:

Beyond diamonds and gemstones, Laura Inghirami—the Italian jewelry influencer who uses the moniker Donna Jewel—says a key lesson the industry can learn from

07/18/2026

📰 IN THE NEWS: Wondering who's the front-runner and what it means? Read on to get the details on what we know now: https://www.jckonline.com/editorial-article/gareth-penny-de-beers-bidder/

07/15/2026

📰 IN THE NEWS: Richemont today reported a strong start to its fiscal year, with sales rising 20% at constant exchange rates for the first quarter, compared with the same period a year earlier. 📈 Get the details: https://www.jckonline.com/editorial-article/richemont-sales-rise-q1-2026/

07/15/2026

See how the Italy-based show is expanding to match the momentum of the luxury jewelry landscape. Vicenzaoro

Running from September 4–8 at the Vicenza Expo Centre (Italy), Vicenzaoro is an influential global hub for the gold and jewelry industry.

07/15/2026

"Gottlieb going into lab-grown diamonds became news for one good reason—the self-described “lab-grown skeptic” is doing it in a way that perhaps the entire jewelry industry can get behind. Even the Natural Diamond Council had to comment on her Instagram post sharing her decision to enter the lab-grown world with a positive comment."

Stephanie Gottlieb knows her move into lab-grown diamonds may be controversial. But the decision made sense to her, and the industry agrees.

07/13/2026

Ancient, symbolic, and endlessly collectible, intaglios are having a major moment. As excitement builds around Christopher Nolan's upcoming The Odyssey, jewelers are embracing and reimagining an age-old art form for today's collectors. From antique originals to contemporary interpretations, intaglios prove that some styles never lose their appeal. ⚱️💍

These designers are known for reimagining ancient intaglios for new pieces, taking a fresh approach to this age-old motif—and we're here for it.

07/10/2026

Another leadership change at De Beers: Shaun Wills, chief financial officer of the company's Brands and Consumer Markets division, has stepped down after less than two years with the business.

Read more about Wills' departure and what it could mean for the company:

Shaun Wills (pictured), the De Beers Group chief financial officer for brands and consumer markets, has become the diamond giant's second high-level executive

07/07/2026

The Odyssey, venerated filmmaker’s Christopher Nolan’s new take on the ancient Greek tale, has the potential to be a summer blockbuster—and to set a trend in (very) vintage jewelry.

Read more below.

The Odyssey, venerated filmmaker's Christopher Nolan’s new take on the ancient Greek tale, has the potential to be a summer blockbuster—and to set a trend in

07/06/2026

Going viral can be great for business—but not every viral moment is the one you want. From unexpected social media attention to the challenges of managing a brand in the spotlight, jewelry companies are learning that online fame can come with real consequences.

At the link below, a closer look at what happens when going viral goes wrong—and the lessons retailers and brands can take away. Read more:

Karen Dybis' piece on Elizabeth Buenaventura (jewelry designer who went viral due to mistaken identity) made me ponder social media's downsides