Luxury By Jck June 2026

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Industry trends

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Glossary

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High jewelry (haute joaillerie)

One-of-a-kind or limited pieces built around top-grade diamonds and colored stones, with hand-finished settings. This is the core of what Luxury by JCK curates, as opposed to volume or bridge lines.

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Karat (K)

A measure of gold purity used on jewelry and hallmarks: 24K is fine gold, 18K is 75 percent gold, 14K is 58.5 percent gold. Luxury collections typically work in 18K.

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Carat (ct)

The unit of gemstone weight, 1 carat = 0.2 gram. Not to be confused with karat, which describes gold purity.

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The Four Cs

Cut, color, clarity and carat weight, the standard frame buyers use when comparing diamonds across exhibitor booths.

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GIA report

An independent diamond or colored-stone grading report issued by the Gemological Institute of America. Buyers commonly ask to see the report number alongside the stone.

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Memo (consignment)

Trade practice in which goods travel to a retailer or buyer to be sold or approved, with payment due on sale or return. Terms vary by exhibitor and are normally covered by a signed memo agreement and credit references.

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Findings

The small manufactured components of a piece: clasps, bails, settings, jump rings, posts and backs. Sourcing findings is a routine part of an exhibitor's supply chain.

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Melee

Small diamonds, roughly under 0.2 carat, sorted by size and quality for pavé, halos and micro-setting work.

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Pave

A setting style where many small stones sit tightly together so the metal almost disappears, maximizing sparkle across the surface of a piece.

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Parure or suite

A matching set of jewelry, typically necklace, earrings, bracelet and ring, designed to be worn or sold together.

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Bench jeweler

The craftsperson who fabricates, sets, finishes and repairs pieces at the workbench. Many exhibiting brands bring bench staff to discuss custom and repair capability.

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CAD/CAM and lost-wax casting

The standard production chain for contemporary fine jewelry: a piece is designed in CAD, a wax or resin model is printed, and metal is cast from that model before setting and finishing.

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Hallmark or assay mark

An official stamp certifying metal purity, applied by an assay office or manufacturer depending on the country's rules. International buyers often check marks before placing orders.

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Kimberley Process

The international certification scheme for rough diamond shipments intended to keep conflict diamonds out of legitimate trade. Import and export paperwork should reference it.

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Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC)

Industry certification for ethical, human-rights and environmental practice across the jewelry supply chain. Certification status is a common sourcing question from luxury retailers.

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Estate or vintage jewelry

Previously owned pieces, often period-specific (Art Deco, Retro, mid-century). Grading, provenance and restoration records matter more than for new production.

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Trunk show

A retailer-hosted presentation of a designer's collection for a short window, common in luxury jewelry as a follow-up to trade show introductions.