Cady Carlson Dill wins 2022 MJSA Challenge: Responsibly Sourced Designs
Cady Carlson Dill, an Oklahoma–based custom jeweler, has won the 2022 MJSA Challenge: Responsibly Sourced Designs, a competition/fundraiser that this year raised $7,000 to expand inclusivity in the jewelry industry....
The 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 as it keeps production costs in check and allows retailers...
Bremer Jewelry poised to celebrate milestone anniversaries
In 2023, Bremer Jewelry will turn the big 7-0. Ronda Daily and her husband Craig have done much over recent decades to take Ernie and Jane Bremer’s name and their...
Louisville jeweler gets mentions in murder mystery novel
Calls from a doctor rarely offer good news. There are, however, exceptions to this rule. John Tan, (known affectionately in his Louisville, Kentucky market as Little John) the owner of...
Saslow’s and Henebry’s: A good century at home
A hundred years in, a family-owned jewelry chain bearing two venerable family names - Saslow and Henebry - continues to make its mark across two states, maintaining strong local ties...
AGTA celebrates 40th “Ruby” Anniversary
John W. Ford, Sr., AGTA’s recently appointed CEO. The American Gem Trade Association is celebrating its 40th “ruby” anniversary at its GemFair in Tucson, Arizona Jan....
The Retailer’s Perspective: Is it real, or is it Memorex?
As we enter another Christmas season, we must once again embrace, or reject, the ‘current thing’. Whether its cabbage patch kids, beanie babies, pink ice or nugget rings, there is...
The Story Behind the Stone: From Surat with love – for diamonds
The Indian port city of Surat was already a thriving metropolis for commerce reaching back to the early 17th century - at least. Legendary French explorer and gem merchant Jean-Baptiste...
The next big customer base – Gen Z.
Who Are They? What Do They Want?
AJ Roy at home in Miami. “We create jewels. Art. Physical and digital. Jewelry. Call it what you want. It’s alchemy.” Miami-based AJ Roy of Roy...
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The 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...
Read moreThe Retailer’s Perspective: Is it real, or is it Memorex?
As we enter another Christmas season, we must once again embrace, or reject, the ‘current thing’. Whether its cabbage patch...
Read moreThe Story Behind the Stone: From Surat with love – for diamonds
The Indian port city of Surat was already a thriving metropolis for commerce reaching back to the early 17th century...
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The next big customer base – Gen Z.
Who Are They? What Do They Want?
AJ Roy at home in Miami. “We create jewels. Art. Physical and digital. Jewelry. Call it...
Read moreSuccessful Custom: A Note-Worthy Sale
We did some custom work for this very kind jewelry store owner. He was super pleasant and could talk anyone’s...
Read moreSuccessful Custom: What is MY price?
We all get this line from time to time. You know the sort of customer that walks into the store...
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