Registration opens for HardRock Summit 2022
(DENVER) - Registration is officially open for the HardRock Summit at tickets.hardrocksummit.com. The HardRock Summit is a new event dedicated to fine jewelry, gems, minerals and fossils, taking place from...
NRF says economy is slowing but recession is unlikely in near term
(WASHINGTON) - The U.S. economy’s rate of growth is slowing, but consumers remain financially healthy and the nation is unlikely to enter into a recession during the remainder of 2022,...
American Gem Society targets negotiation skills for Confluence 2022
(LAS VEGAS) - Confluence, the virtual educational conference from the American Gem Society (AGS), is back for its second year. The event will be held on August 22nd from 9:00...
Lambrecht’s Jewelers, 130-years-old and counting
Lambrecht’s Jewelers’ history dates back many years but also covers many miles. Wilhelm Lambrecht, who founded the family business with his brothers Felixand Edmund, came from Germany’s Black Forest to...
Celebrate with Gold®
Metal Marketplace International® (MMI) has championed celebrating life with gold, silver and platinum jewelry during the more than 44 years it has served the fine jewelry industry. In fact, the...
Tracing Diamond’s Origin
Technological advancements in the diamond trade have rendered grading reports more accurate and comprehensive than ever before. Each new achievement in diamond identification is a welcome milestone for both collectors...
Pickens, Inc.: Steady pace wins the race
The Pickens; Hays, Kim and Walter, Jr. The retail operation is just the tip of the iceberg at Pickens, Inc. Jewelers. Long before it added retail...
The Retailer’s Perspective
In this crazy, topsy turvy world that we’re all living in at the moment, there are a few things I’ve been keeping my eye on that I thought I’d share...
The Story Behind the Stone: Yearning for Kazakhstan
One of the most potent magnetic draws that bond collectors to colored gemstones is knowing the stone’s origin. We may not find it exhilarating to collect stones emerging from Cincinnati...
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Keys to Effective Communication – Part IV
It’s time to wrap up our look at communication in sales. Today we will be taking a look at the...
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