Rob Bates

1 day 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.

1 day 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.

1 day 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.

2 days ago | jckonline.com | Victoria Gomelsky |Rob Bates |Karen Dybis

In the luxury watch world, Material Good has built a reputation as one of the industry’s most astute retailers, thanks to its selection of rare new and pre-owned timepieces curated by Yoni Ben-Yehuda, the company’s head of watches. The New York City–based retailer’s many watch fans may be surprised to learn that the company—which operates stores in the city’s SoHo neighborhood, Miami Beach, Dallas, and, as of this fall, Boston—has an equally strong footprint in jewelry.

2 days 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.