Top Journalists in Jewelry Stores

Michelle Graff National Jeweler

Editor-in-Chief who directs National Jeweler’s coverage and frequently breaks news on U.S. jewelry retailers and industry trends. Specialties: U.S. jewelry retail news and analysis; majors vs. independents; policy/issues.

Lenore Fedow National Jeweler

Senior Editor, News covering the business side of jewelry retail, including store openings/closings, financials, and M&A. Specialties: Retail beat; majors and chain store developments; financials and store expansions/closures.

Natalie Francisco National Jeweler

Associate Editor focused on fashion and collections that drive store traffic and merchandising decisions for jewelers. Specialties: Style/fashion coverage that ties to sell-through for retailers; trade shows and product trends.

Lauren McLemore National Jeweler

Associate Editor, Gemstones, reporting on sourcing, pricing, and trends that affect what jewelry stores stock. Specialties: Gemstones sourcing and pricing; how gemstone stories impact store assortments; trade-show reporting.

Victoria Gomelsky JCK (Jewelers’ Circular Keystone)

Editor-in-Chief of JCK, with a long tenure covering jewelry and watch retail and leading JCK’s editorial agenda. Specialties: Trade and consumer trends; retail strategy; long-form industry analysis.

Rob Bates JCK (Jewelers’ Circular Keystone)

News Director at JCK and veteran diamond/jewelry business journalist widely read by jewelry retailers. Specialties: Diamond market and industry policy; retail crime/ethics; business commentary for the trade.

Emili Vesilind JCK; The Zing Report

Senior Editor at JCK and editorial lead for The Zing Report; covers designers, trends, and retail innovation that matter to stores. Specialties: Designers and product trends; retail innovation and tech; brand/store storytelling.

Amy Elliott JCK

Contributing Editor behind JCK’s All That Glitters column, translating runway and red‑carpet trends into actionable retail insights. Specialties: Trend forecasting; designer discovery; merchandising inspiration for retailers.

Anthony DeMarco Forbes; Jewelry News Network

Forbes Senior Contributor and founder of Jewelry News Network, chronicling store openings, brand moves and trade‑show highlights for retailers. Specialties: Luxury/jewelry retail features; brand/boutique openings; show coverage (Couture, JCK Las Vegas).

Maria Doulton The Jewellery Editor

Co‑founder and Editor‑in‑Chief of The Jewellery Editor, a leading online magazine shaping consumer interest in fine jewelry and retail. Specialties: High jewelry and watch features; consumer‑facing content that influences affluent shoppers and retail demand.

Marion Fasel The Adventurine

Founder and Editorial Director of The Adventurine, an influential jewelry magazine read by consumers and the trade alike. Specialties: Celebrity/awards jewelry; heritage houses; trend pieces that drive demand in stores.

Rachel Garrahan Independent (contributors include British Vogue, FT, The Jewellery Editor)

Former British Vogue Jewellery & Watch Director; prolific jewelry journalist and author whose features shape consumer tastes that retailers feel. Specialties: Jewelry features across luxury media; red‑carpet/celebrity jewelry; U.S. market coverage for global readers.

Carol Woolton British Vogue; If Jewels Could Talk podcast

Contributing Jewellery Director at British Vogue and acclaimed author/podcaster whose work influences jewelry purchasing and retail trends. Specialties: High jewelry history and trends; consumer education via books/podcast; links to retail storytelling.

Jill Newman Only Natural Diamonds; Town & Country (contributor)

Editor‑at‑Large for Only Natural Diamonds and veteran jewelry editor whose features connect luxury brands with consumers visiting fine jewelers. Specialties: Natural diamonds; high‑end retail; brand/store storytelling for luxury consumers.

Katerina Perez KaterinaPerez.com

Paris‑based jewelry journalist and founder of KaterinaPerez.com with a large consumer following that boosts visibility for designers and retailers. Specialties: Designer discovery; global trend coverage; consumer engagement that translates to store demand.

Joshua Freedman Rapaport

Senior Analyst at Rapaport who writes market explainers and news that affect how jewelry stores buy and sell diamonds. Specialties: Diamond and jewelry retail analysis; market data; industry policy impacting stores.

Leah Meirovich Rapaport

Managing Editor at Rapaport contributing frequent features and analysis on jewelry retail and diamond market dynamics. Specialties: Retail profiles; industry features; trend and business reporting for jewelers.

John Jeffay IDEX Online

Editor‑in‑Chief of IDEX Online overseeing daily diamond news and data used by retailers and suppliers. Specialties: Global diamond news and pricing; industry developments retailers watch for buy/sell timing.

Trace Shelton INSTORE Magazine

Editor‑in‑Chief of INSTORE, the leading U.S. trade title for day‑to‑day jewelry store operators and owners. Specialties: Independent jeweler operations; sales/marketing best practices; “America’s Coolest Stores.”

Eileen McClelland INSTORE Magazine

Managing Editor at INSTORE known for practical, store‑level reporting and America’s Coolest Stores features. Specialties: Retail case studies; store design and experience; local marketing; staff training.