Kathy Passero

3 weeks ago | jckonline.com | Annie Davidson Watson |Kathy Passero |Rob Bates

For those chasing rarefied sparkle, Phillips will offer an array of signed pieces, colored gemstones, and notable diamonds in its highly anticipated New York Jewels auction on June 12. At the center of the sale is a masterwork by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.: a starfish brooch (pictured at top) crafted with tsavorites, sapphires, and diamonds—“a striking expression of Jean Schlumberger’s visionary design,” according to Cristina Rodrigo, head of sale for Phillips.

3 weeks ago | jckonline.com | Karen Dybis |Annie Davidson Watson |Kathy Passero |Rob Bates

To honor Pride Month and the 10th anniversary of marriage equality, New York City–based Greenwich St. Jewelers is highlighting LGBTQ+ couples in new promotions for wedding and commitment rings. The advertising and social media campaign, “Your Love Has the Perfect Ring,” was shot by photographer Alain Simic for the family-owned jeweler. Its photos and story lines of two couples first appeared in the 10th edition of wedding magazine Love Inc., which came out May 20.

3 weeks ago | jckonline.com | Rob Bates |Karen Dybis |Annie Davidson Watson |Kathy Passero

Cartier became the latest major brand to be hit by a cybersecurity breach, according to a letter to its customers posted on social media and a report by Reuters. “An unauthorized party gained temporary access to our system and obtained limited client information,” Cartier’s letter said. “We contained the issue and have further enhanced the protection of our systems and data.

3 weeks ago | jckonline.com | Kathy Passero |Rob Bates |Karen Dybis

JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates discuss Victoria’s recent trip to Paris as a guest of Japanese watchmaker Credor to celebrate the brand’s update on a classic Gérald Genta timepiece from 1979. Next, the pair gear up for JCK Las Vegas by highlighting some of the exciting events on their show agenda, from Rob moderating an expert panel on cybercrime and security to Victoria reporting on emerging jewelry trends from the show floor.

3 weeks ago | jckonline.com | Rob Bates |Kathy Passero |Karen Dybis

GIA’s new system for grading lab-grown diamonds has been met with a predictably divided response: kudos from natural diamond partisans, and anger in the lab-grown community, who complained the traditional trade was once again denigrating their product.