Two industry veterans join 3Design
3Design, a division of Gravotech, announced the hiring of Doug Kerns and Tim Brown to join the jewelry design software part of the business. Both bring years of sales experience...
The Retailer’s Perspective: The End of Summer Surprise
August is a weird month for me. It’s the month of panic and relaxation, all at the same time. August is relaxing because it’s my slowest month of the year....
GN Diamond named 2022 RJO Vendor of the Year for Loose Goods
GN Diamond, an industry leader for finished diamond jewelry and loose natural and lab diamonds (now with one of the strongest lab inventories in the industry of over 6,500) has...
HardRock Summit to bring historic gold treasures to Denver
(DENVER) - In its upcoming second edition, the nearly sold-out HardRock Summit will feature leading companies exhibiting fine jewelry, gems, minerals and fossils from September 8-11, 2022 at the Colorado...
Gembridge launches reseller program in colored gemstones and jewelry
Digital marketplace Gembridge is launching a unique reseller program in colored gemstones and jewelry, giving its trade members full access to its catalog, to sell Gembridge listings on their own...
Texas Jewelers Association to feature private “Texas Tours” at their Oct. 16-17 Round Up
When Texas jewelers get together to meet, exchange ideas, share tips and brainstorm, they inevitably find new and exciting ways to succeed in the jewelry business. As the US jewelry...
MicroWeld 2022 to be held Sept 29 – Oct 1 in Orlando
(PAYSON, Utah) - Sunstone Engineering, manufacturer of fine micro welders, announced dates for MicroWeld 2022, a premier micro welding conference for bench jewelers and dental technicians. The conference will be...
DPL Insights platform set for official launch
(TEL AVIV, Israel) - DPL Insights, the real-time diamond market insights platform, is reporting an unprecedented response to its new offering by users who participated in a pre-launch initiative. The...
John W. Ford, Sr. announced as new CEO of American Gem Trade Association
John W. Ford, Sr. (DALLAS) - The Board of Directors of the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) have named John W. Ford, Sr. as its new...
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The Six Greatest Jewelry Style Icons of All Time
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August is a weird month for me. It’s the month of panic and relaxation, all at the same time. August...
Read moreThe Story Behind the Stone: Fabulous without reservation
In today’s landscape of jewelry making, much of what we see is mass-produced. And there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that...
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Read moreHow storytelling connects buyer, seller and product
In order to sell, you’ve got to connect. It’s not enough that the product is the right price, the right...
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One of the most potent magnetic draws that bond collectors to colored gemstones is knowing the stone’s origin. We may...
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