To Infinity & Beyond
“To infinity and beyond!” The famous catchphrase of Buzz Lightyear in the Toy Story films comes to mind when thinking of the endless possibilities that Gem Star’s latest STAR INFINITY...
The Retailer’s Perspective: How quickly (and slowly) things can change
Every year, I update my book(s) ‘It’s Supposed to be Funny’, which is a collection of my columns throughout the years. Every year I have to add that year’s columns...
The Story Behind the Stone: Out of the Blue
Colors can move us in ways we don’t always understand. We recognize that color plays a prominent role in mood, and even eating habits. While we may not articulate it,...
Successful Custom: The One Thing You Need To Do!
As business owners, we always seem to be looking for the next big thing, the next hot brand, or the next essential skill that will suddenly make us brimming with...
AGTA & Rio Grande announce partnership
(TUCSON, Ariz.) - AGTA (the American Gem Trade Association) and Rio Grande Jewelry Supply, a Berkshire Hathaway company, have begun a strategic collaboration based on shared industry values and goals....
Start 2023 with creative marketing tools
Though diamond and jewelry customers often walk in-store for the final purchase, they first turn to search engines, websites, and social media to compare prices, promotions and product details. Digital...
IGI certifies World Record watch with 17,524 diamonds
The International Gemological Institute (IGI) certified a record-breaking diamond watch by Renani Jewels (India). The diamond watch broke the Guinness World Records title for the most diamonds set on a...
JA opens nominations for 20 Under 40 in Jewelry Retail
(NEW YORK) - Jewelers of America (JA) is seeking nominations for the best and brightest rising talents in jewelry retail to be featured on Jewelers of America’s 20 Under 40...
Only Natural Diamonds unveils Winter Digital Cover starring Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania actress, Kathryn Newton
(NEW YORK) - Only Natural Diamonds (OND), the premiere digital destination for consumers to dive into the universe of natural diamonds powered by Natural Diamond Council, has released its latest...
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The Retailer’s Perspective: How quickly (and slowly) things can change
Every year, I update my book(s) ‘It’s Supposed to be Funny’, which is a collection of my columns throughout the...
Read moreThe Story Behind the Stone: Out of the Blue
Colors can move us in ways we don’t always understand. We recognize that color plays a prominent role in mood,...
Read moreSuccessful Custom: The One Thing You Need To Do!
As business owners, we always seem to be looking for the next big thing, the next hot brand, or the...
Read moreTen things you can do to raise the level of your customer service
There are a number of factors that customers consider when purchasing jewelry, amongst them the quality of the product, the...
Read moreSuccessful Custom: Sizing up your ring mandrel
My business partner is one of the most organized people I have ever known. She’s a wonderful asset to the...
Read moreJewelry marketing lessons for growth in 2023
This time of year, I hear from many jewelers who want to talk about how to hit their goals for...
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