Bailey's Fine Jewelry Opens L.A. Showroom - JCK

After two years of planning, Bailey’s Fine Jewelry has opened its first showroom in Los Angeles.
Trey Bailey, CEO of the North Carolina–based fine jeweler, announced the opening on April 15 on LinkedIn.
The new showroom, located at 607 S. Hill St. in downtown L.A., in the heart of the jewelry district, is an upstairs office space rather than a ground-level retail space. The showroom houses diamonds, gemstones, and custom jewelry as well as antique and vintage watches. Showroom access is by appoi...

Gingerbread and a Jeweler's Gems Create a Sweet Holiday Collaboration - JCK

Decorating for the holidays is normal for most jewelry stores—but Bailey’s Fine Jewelry in North Carolina took that idea to the extreme this year, working with “The Gingerbread Lady” to create a $1.2 million diamond-theme gingerbread mansion.
The project came together with Marci Bailey of Bailey’s Fine Jewelry working the gemstones while Lindsay Deibler brought in the sweetness. Deibler is known locally as the Ginger Gingerbread Lady for both her hair and her skill with holiday baking. She also...

From tennis to baseball to the NFL, jewelry brands are embracing sports for viral growth

Jewelry brands are going all in on sports.The southern California-based Gorjana just inked a slew of partnerships with women’s sports stars, including Lauren Betts, a college basketball player recently named the 2025 Naismith Women’s College Defensive Player of the Year. The DTC jewelry brand Ring Concierge partnered with the golf brand Malbon for a collection that sold out in 10 minutes — it was announced with the Instagram caption, “We’re sporty now.” And, most recently, the DTC jewelry brand...

Should You Solder Your Wedding Rings Together? Experts Weigh In

Once the big wedding day is over, newlyweds traditionally start wearing their engagement ring and wedding ring in a neat stack on their finger. It's at this point that some might wonder if it's a good idea to solder rings together. This means paying a jeweler to attach your rings so they become more like one ring than two separate pieces. While this sounds like a great idea in theory—you only need to stress over potentially losing one item, not two—it has its downsides as well, and it's importan...

The Best Engagement Ring Style for Your Partner’s Personality

You know your partner better than anyone—and you know they deserve an engagement ring that truly suits them. Finding the perfect bauble, however, can be intimidating (and it's easier said than done) . After all, they’re supposed to wear that piece of jewelry forever and always, so it needs to be something that speaks to who they are now and who they will be decades down the road.

As you begin your search, we actually suggest taking a step back from anything ring related. Instead of making dizz...

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What Is the Average Cost of a Wedding Ring?

Before you tie the knot—or even get engaged, you and your partner may go ring shopping. And as you look at a variety of diamonds and bands, you may soon start wondering: What is the average cost of a wedding ring? Depending on your personal preferences, you may gravitate toward a more expensive diamond—or opt for a simpler piece. Yet regardless of what you select, such a purchase is a big investment, with many couples spending thousands of dollars on their rings.

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10 Oval Engagement Rings That Will Show You Why They Are So Popular

When it comes to engagement rings, there's no shortage of options. You can go classic with a round solitaire or get a little more adventurous with a princess-cut ring. But if you want something that'll make heads turn, we highly recommend an oval engagement ring. Oval diamonds are some of the most popular and sought-after cuts in engagement rings because they look elegant and regal without being too ostentatious. They're also perfect for people who don't like traditional-looking jewelry but stil...

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Our top pick for the best overall jewelry cleaner is Weiman Fine Jewelry Cleaner. We loved how easy it was to use during our testing, plus it’s versatile and inexpensive. If you'd prefer an ultrasonic version, we also recommend the Magnasonic Ultrasonic Jewelry Cleaner because it doesn’t require much effort, and you can clean other items besides jewelry.

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North Carolina Jeweler Develops New Online Brand

WHEN BAILEY’S FINE Jewelry began to generate an unprecedented level of online interest during the COVID shutdowns, Marci Bailey began to think about creating an alter ego for the North Carolina family business she joined when she married third-generation owner Trey Bailey (whom she met at GIA).
By 2019, the Bailey’s team had launched a new website and cultivated an active social media community. The next year, when virtual outreach became more important than ever, they picked up online clients f...