The Jewelry District Podcast. Episode 160. JCK editors Victoria Gomelsky and Rob Bates interview Susan Posnock from Jewelers of America (JA) to discuss how the organization serves the industry. The conversation focuses on JA’s educational resources and its advocacy efforts regarding the impact of tariffs and other legislative challenges facing jewelry businesses.
In 200, a field in Sussex became the site of the Millennium Seed Bank, a project to protect plant diversity by storing seeds. After 25 years, the Seed Bank holds more than 2.5 billion seeds from over 40000 plant species, working with over 275 partners across nearly 100 countries and territories.
Amaria is a small, boutique hotel on the coast, located inside Costa Vicentina Natural Park, not far from the town of Aljezur in Portugal. Must visit.
The winners of this year's Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition have been announced. Once again, the photographers amazed audiences with their stunning and imaginative microscope images.
This bamboo chair, a signature piece within the Wasted by Potato Head Collection, was designed by Max Lamb. The chair is sustainably constructed using 31 organic bamboo poles.
Imaret is a peaceful haven of timeless beauty, blending history and modern comfort. Built in 1813 as a religious school on the ancient site of the Temple of the Virgin in Thrace, it offers calm gardens, elegant rooms, and attentive service. It's a place to relax, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most.
Opened in April 2025 as part of the Teardrop Hotels group, Kalkudah Beach House sits on Sri Lanka's little-known eastern coast. Its untouched beauty, far from the capital Colombo, is making it a rising travel spot.
The Free Aqua project was created to make Treviso's public water better, celebrate the city's connection to its rivers and fountains, and inspire everyone to use water more responsibly.
