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Saying no is quite easy once you get the hang of it. As front of the house staff, your job...

If there’s anything that the annual gem bazaars in Tucson teach us, it’s that the odd, the rare, the truly...

Having a bench jeweler that is a thriving productive part of your team is a great asset to any jewelry...

One of the ways in which we can make a positive identification to gemstones is by their inclusions. Russian demantoid...

I don’t usually talk about “survival” during jewelry marketing training, but 2023 feels like a good year to start. Maybe...

Colors can move us in ways we don’t always understand. We recognize that color plays a prominent role in mood,...

Jewelry’s fun again! After a couple years of hibernation, who isn’t ready to open up and express themselves? What to...

When did you last go to Facebook or Instagram to search for a plumber, a mechanic, or other help you...

Mention networking and I often see the person I’m talking to squirm uncomfortably. Building relationships with other business owners, customers,...

I talk to jewelers all over the country and I hear some horror stories. Some of the most avoidable disaster...