Brittany is the writer of JCK‘s On Your Market, Social Setting, and Supplier News blogs.
Long Necklaces Are Back (and Better Than Ever)
Remember in the early 2000's—somewhere between like 2004 and 2010—when long, large pendants were all the rage?
For me it was this long,...
The Latest News From Instagram: April 2025
While TikTok's fate seems to be taking all the steam out of social media headlines lately, Instagram remains one of the better social platform...
Supplier News: Week of April 14
Stuller Holds 2025 Bench Jeweler Workshop
Stuller's annual Bench Jeweler Workshop was held March 28–29 at the company's headquarters in Lafayette,...
Britt’s Pick: Lito’s Two-Tone Infinite Earrings
Two-tone jewels are huge right now, especially those in gold and sterling silver—a style that offers a great look without having to go all in on...
JCK Announces 2025 Keynote Speaker
Attendees of the 2025 JCK show in Las Vegas will be able to sink their teeth into a keynote speech by Daymond John, star of the reality show Shark...
Jia Jia Enlightens With Happy Buddha
Buddhism has been in existence since sometime in the fifth century, and has since attracted hundreds of millions of followers (some estimates put...
Supplier News: Week of April 7
GIA Evaluates the Winston Red Diamond
The Winston Red, the fifth-largest diamond with an exceptionally pure red color known to exist, was recently...
Demi-Fine Jewelry for a Fun and Fancy-Free Summer
As consumers start making their plans for summer, retailers are tempting them with the latest trends. Jewelry, as we know, moves much more slowly...
Britt’s Pick: Zahn-Z’s Origami Stars Necklace
Ever see a piece of jewelry that just stops you in your tracks and provides an instant surge of dopamine? (more…)
Rose Gold and Black Diamonds, an Incomparable Combination
Writing about rose gold last week, I was reminded of a favorite piece I came across years ago. (more…)