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We’ve talked a lot about the rise of hoop earrings on JCKonline between myself and my brilliant colleagues. And yet, I find myself amazed at how many more hoop designs keep popping up—and how...

From chunky silver links to classic signet rings, these pieces are just what you need to catch male clients’ eyes. CHAIN BRACELETS RIGHT ANGLES (Above) Rectangle bracelet in sterling silver; $495; Bree Richey, Natick, Mass.; 617-522-3229; breejewelry.com MADE IN THE JADE (Inset)...

Collar necklaces—particularly ones that make a statement—are as wildly popular as ever. So, of course, this sleek piece from Antonini‘s Atolli collection caught my eye. With curvy, sculptured style, it surrounds pieces of the...

Justin Aaron Brown’s high school passion for jewelry-making (chain mail, in particular) paved the way for the emerging design career he has today. The force behind Justin Brown Jewelrydebuted his line to the trade...

I had to consult Urban Dictionary for the latest slang I believe that a simple strand of pearls is a necessity in every jewelry lover’s collection. It’s true that I don’t wear mine often—a phase...

The elegant navette ring is a timeless style for jewelry collectors. Navettes elongate the finger with north-south configurations of eye- or marquise-shape gemstones, while east-west variations offer unconventional appeal. Check out these five new...

Rings that are oh-so-rosy Pink diamonds are pure magic—even though their color is technically considered warm, they appear as cool as ice. Perhaps it’s like a strawberry-flavored ice, or a glossy piece of candy. I...

JCK’s Diamond Wednesday roundup of stories that have the trade talking Indian broker defrauds suppliers, are lab-grown diamonds really cheaper, and other stories on the industry’s radar this week. - Indian broker defrauds suppliers of millions. - CNBC looks...

The Diamond District–based New York Jewelry Design Instituteis offering a five-day course on rendering and watercolor techniques from seasoned designer Rémy Rotenier. The class takes place in the school’s midtown location Nov. 16–20 from...

Tiffany & Co will start offering fresh additions to its “Save the Wild” jewellery collection come September. Launched in 2017, the company said its environment-friendly initiative is part of an ongoing commitment to sustainability and...