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    Featured Articles

    ASHI® Hands Independents A Complete Holiday Playbook
    Jewelry Design & Trends

    ASHI® Hands Independents A Complete Holiday Playbook

    July 13, 2026
    Unearthing The Source: What I Learned On Botswana’s Diamonds And Delta Tour
    Diamonds Gemstones & Pearls

    Unearthing The Source: What I Learned On Botswana’s Diamonds And Delta Tour

    October 6, 2026
    The Ultimate Product Placement: Love, Lyrics, and a Super Bowl Wedding
    Bridal & Engagement

    The Ultimate Product Placement: Love, Lyrics, and a Super Bowl Wedding

    February 11, 2026
    Stuller hosts 2025 Bench Jeweler Workshop
    Bench & Repair

    Stuller hosts 2025 Bench Jeweler Workshop

    April 15, 2025
    Flying Tourbillon Skeleton Titanium – Orange Edition
    Watches & Timepieces

    Flying Tourbillon Skeleton Titanium – Orange Edition

    November 18, 2025
    KIRA Jewels Reports Rising Demand for Larger Fancy Shapes as Retailers Expand Lab-Grown Diamond Offerings
    Manufacturing & Supply

    KIRA Jewels Reports Rising Demand for Larger Fancy Shapes as Retailers Expand Lab-Grown Diamond Offerings

    November 6, 2025
    Gems, Games and Generosity: How RJO Members Are Redefining the Holiday Rush
    Marketing & Business Growth

    Gems, Games and Generosity: How RJO Members Are Redefining the Holiday Rush

    October 7, 2026
    Your Guide to Las Vegas Jewelry Week
    Industry News & Associations

    Your Guide to Las Vegas Jewelry Week

    May 18, 2026
    Unearthing The Source: What I Learned On Botswana’s Diamonds And Delta Tour
    Diamonds Gemstones & Pearls

    Unearthing The Source: What I Learned On Botswana’s Diamonds And Delta Tour

    October 6, 2026
    GemFind Digital Solutions Launches GemText AI 2.0– The Latest Version of AI Powered Jewelry Description Writing for the Jewelry Industry
    Tools Equipment & Technology

    GemFind Digital Solutions Launches GemText AI 2.0– The Latest Version of AI Powered Jewelry Description Writing for the Jewelry Industry

    November 18, 2025
    Surveillance view inside a jewelry store showroom with a pickup truck rammed through the front entrance and debris on the floor
    Security & Loss Prevention

    Pickup Rams Lynnwood Jewelry Store in Attempted Robbery

    October 7, 2026
    Southern Jewelry News Nextgem Advertorial – April 2026
    Education & Certification

    Southern Jewelry News Nextgem Advertorial – April 2026

    May 18, 2026
    Anglo-Saxon gold hand-shaped pendant found in Hampshire
    Estate Vintage & Antique Jewelry

    Detectorist Finds Rare Anglo-Saxon Gold Pendant Near Real-Life Downton Abbey

    October 6, 2026
    The Rise of Genderless Jewelry — And Why Your Cases Need to Catch Up
    Visual Merchandising

    The Rise of Genderless Jewelry — And Why Your Cases Need to Catch Up

    February 5, 2026
    Image of Chuck Koehler
    Lifestyle & Gift Guides

    The Retailer’s Perspective: It’s an October Surprise

    October 1, 2022
    Gems, Games and Generosity: How RJO Members Are Redefining the Holiday Rush
    Marketing & Business Growth

    Gems, Games and Generosity: How RJO Members Are Redefining the Holiday Rush

    October 7, 2026
    View all

    Press Release

    Chris Ploof Modern Electrum “Jiangyin” ring with natural diamonds
    Jewelry Design & Trends

    Chris Ploof Named “Best Artisan Jewellery Design Studio – USA” In Luxlife Magazine’s 2026 Leaders In Luxury Awards

    September 28, 2026
    Gem-A The Journal of Gemmology - Volume 40, No. 3, 2026 - Cover
    Diamonds Gemstones & Pearls

    Gem-A Launches Autumn 2026 Issue Of The Journal Of Gemmology Focusing On New Cu-Bearing Tourmaline From Ethiopia 

    September 28, 2026
    Ring Studio 1
    Bridal & Engagement

    Star Gems Launches Ring Studio To Help Retailers Sell Engagement Rings Online Without Carrying Inventory

    July 20, 2026
    Rio Grande Perm Jewelry
    Tools Equipment & Technology

    Rio Grande Returns To JIS Fall In Miami Beach With Hands-On Tool Demonstrations

    October 1, 2026
    DOXA Watches Joins Fins Attached in Support of Shark Conservation
    Watches & Timepieces

    DOXA Watches Joins Fins Attached In Support Of Shark Conservation

    October 2, 2026
    CGC FS Catalog 2026 Cover
    Retail Jewelry Business

    CG Creations Unveils Franco Stellari® Volume II Featuring Stellari Gold®

    October 1, 2026
    Marc Jacobs Introduces - The Swap
    Marketing & Business Growth

    Marc Jacobs Introduces “The Swap,” Starring Rowan Blanchard And Jemima Kirke

    August 17, 2026
    CBG CONTINENTAL BUYING GROUP LOGO
    Retail Jewelry Business

    Continental Buying Group: The Premier Buying Group For Independent Jewelry Retailers 

    September 28, 2026
    DOXA Watches Joins Fins Attached in Support of Shark Conservation
    Watches & Timepieces

    DOXA Watches Joins Fins Attached In Support Of Shark Conservation

    October 2, 2026
    Digital Bodyguard Protecting What Matters Most
    Security & Loss Prevention

    Digital Bodyguard Introduces An Entryway Security 

    October 2, 2026
    Digital Bodyguard Protecting What Matters Most
    Security & Loss Prevention

    Digital Bodyguard Introduces An Entryway Security 

    October 2, 2026
    JOY recipients
    Industry News & Associations

    Twenty-Four Karat Club Of The Southeastern United States Celebrates 50th Annual Banquet 

    October 2, 2026
    NYC JAOS Autumn Logo
    Estate Vintage & Antique Jewelry

    NYCJAOS Returns For Its Autumn Edition, November 19 – 22,2026 

    September 23, 2026
    Jim Display Hero Luxury
    Manufacturing & Supply

    Jim Display Marks 55 Years Supplying Jewelers, Expands Online Trade Range To 200 Lines

    September 25, 2026
    Platinum Guild International Unveils 2025 Platinum Holiday Gift Guide, Spotlighting New Designs and Expanding Opportunities for Retailers
    Lifestyle & Gift Guides

    Platinum Guild International Unveils 2025 Platinum Holiday Gift Guide, Spotlighting New Designs and Expanding Opportunities for Retailers

    December 4, 2025
    CGC FS Catalog 2026 Cover
    Retail Jewelry Business

    CG Creations Unveils Franco Stellari® Volume II Featuring Stellari Gold®

    October 1, 2026
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    Podcast

    Plumb Club research gives insight into products and styles that consumers want
    Jewelry Design & Trends

    Plumb Club research gives insight into products and styles that consumers want

    May 22, 2025
    A Right Turn
    Diamonds Gemstones & Pearls

    A Right Turn

    May 8, 2025
    Belgium Diamonds
    Bridal & Engagement

    Belgium Diamonds

    November 12, 2025
    Image of Chuck Koehler
    Retail Jewelry Business

    The Retailer’s Perspective: Summertime, and the Livin’ Is/Isn’t Easy

    June 23, 2025
    ChatGPT – Your New Assistant
    Marketing & Business Growth

    ChatGPT – Your New Assistant

    November 1, 2025
    The 24 Karat Club of the City of New York Annual Banquet Returns to Iconic Waldorf Astoria
    Industry News & Associations

    The 24 Karat Club of the City of New York Annual Banquet Returns to Iconic Waldorf Astoria

    October 8, 2025
    Stuller Promotes Taylor Burgess to Chief Merchandising, Marketing, and Sales Officer
    Ethical Sustainability & Sourcing

    ASHI Avalon Building Now Powered by Green Solar Energy

    February 9, 2026
    Image of Chuck Koehler
    Tools Equipment & Technology

    The Retailer’s Perspective: Just When You Think You Know Everything

    October 22, 2025
    jewelers Security Alliance logo
    Security & Loss Prevention

    JSA recommendations for safety at jewelry shows

    February 7, 2024
    ACE© It Conference by NAJA to be virtual
    Education & Certification

    NAJA offering a unique scholarship for gemology students

    October 7, 2025
    Transforming Retail Spaces with Luxury Design and Innovation
    Visual Merchandising

    Transforming Retail Spaces with Luxury Design and Innovation

    September 2, 2024
    View all

    Furry Friends

    Furry Friends on the Job: Say hello to Bernie from Downeast Trading
    Furry Friends

    Furry Friends on the Job: Say hello to Bernie from Downeast Trading

    August 10, 2026
    Furry Friends on the Job: Say hello to Duke from Biller’s Jewelers
    Furry Friends

    Furry Friends on the Job: Say hello to Duke from Biller’s Jewelers

    January 22, 2026
    Pets Bentley 1 cove Furry Friends on the Job: Say hello to Bentley from Bergman Jewelers
    Furry Friends

    Furry Friends on the Job: Say hello to Bentley from Bergman Jewelers

    August 25, 2025
    Pets Lily 1 cover Furry Friends on the Job: Say hello to Lily from Jane Fine Jewelry
    Furry Friends

    Furry Friends on the Job: Say hello to Lily from Jane Fine Jewelry

    August 6, 2025
    Pets Bear cover Furry Friends on the Job: Say hello Bear from Rembrandt Charms
    Furry Friends

    Furry Friends on the Job: Say hello Bear from Rembrandt Charms

    July 30, 2025
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    Diana Jarrett

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    Jennifer Dee

    DALTON

    Dalton Powell

    DUVALLOSTEEN

    Duvall O'Steen

    NICK

    Nick Gurney

    IVAN

    Ivan Levi

    DAVID

    David Brown

    BRAD

    Brad Huisken

    CHUCK

    Chuck Koehler

    CHARLES

    Chuck Frey

    ROBERT

    Robert James

    LYN

    Lyn Falk

    SEBASTIAN

    Sebastian Velasquez

    DANIEL_KOFFMAN

    Daniel Koffman

    Sara Murphy

    Barbara Palumbo

    Kyle Bullock

    Bailey and Brianna

    Becka Johnson Kibby

    George Prout

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    Southern Retailers

    Rio Grande Perm Jewelry
    Tools Equipment & Technology

    Rio Grande Returns To JIS Fall In Miami Beach With Hands-On Tool Demonstrations

    October 1, 2026
    Ketterman’s At 75: A Family Legacy Looks To Its Fourth Generation
    Marketing & Business Growth

    Ketterman’s At 75: A Family Legacy Looks To Its Fourth Generation

    September 23, 2026
    120TH Anniversary - 2026 CONVENTION
    Industry News & Associations

    Texas Jewelers Association Invites Retailers to Its 120th Anniversary Convention in Austin

    September 22, 2026
    L’ÉCUME DES JOURS A PROMENADE AMONG WATER LILIES AND MUSIC
    Watches & Timepieces

    L’écume des Jours: A Promenade Among Water Lilies And Music 

    September 22, 2026
    First Place - Thin Film-Like Fluid Inclusions in Russian Emerald Keith Chow
    Diamonds Gemstones & Pearls

    Gem-A Welcomes Entries To The Gem-A Photographer Of The Year Competition 2026, Complete With New Smartphone Category

    September 16, 2026
    View all

    Mid-America Retailers

    DOXA Watches Joins Fins Attached in Support of Shark Conservation
    Watches & Timepieces

    DOXA Watches Joins Fins Attached In Support Of Shark Conservation

    October 2, 2026
    Image Matching 1
    Tools Equipment & Technology

    Star Gems Launches Reverse Image Search To Give Retailers Instant Pricing On Custom Jewelry

    July 20, 2026
    Brandee Dallow - Chief Executive Officer
    Diamonds Gemstones & Pearls

    International Colored Gemstone Association Names Brandee Dallow Chief Executive Officer

    July 1, 2026
    On Offer: New Jewelry From Our Member Galleries
    Industry News & Associations

    On Offer: New Jewelry From Our Member Galleries

    June 4, 2026
    The Inappropriate Guide to Buying an Engagement Ring
    Featured Article

    Different Ways to Close the Sale

    May 28, 2026
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      • JCK Jewelry Week Guide
      • Word Scramble
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  • Podcast
    Can Botswana Change the Diamond Story? Ada Thela’s Diamond Mission
    Can Botswana Change the Diamond Story? Ada Thela’s Diamond Mission
    50+ Years. One Team. Zero Regrets How Eric Loch Built a Jewelry Business
    50+ Years. One Team. Zero Regrets: How Eric Loch Built a Jewelry Business
    What’s the Secret to 100 Years David Douglas Diamonds’ Legacy
    What’s the Secret to 100 Years?: David Douglas Diamonds’ Legacy
    From Teacher to Top Jeweler: Lorraine Hoffman’s Brilliant Success Story
    From Teacher to Top Jeweler: Lorraine Hoffman’s Brilliant Success Story
    From Stagnant Inventory to Jewelry Rentals Marisanne Cofer's Bold Vision
    From Stagnant Inventory to Jewelry Rentals: Marisanne Cofer’s Bold Vision
    Walton’s Jewelry: Modernizing a 3rd-Generation Legacy Without Losing Its Roots
    Walton’s Jewelry: Modernizing a 3rd-Generation Legacy Without Losing Its Roots
    From Sales Rep to Store Owner: Cole Rowland’s Jewelry Business Journey
    From Sales Rep to Store Owner: Cole Rowland’s Jewelry Business Journey
    From Mine to Market: Botswana’s Diamond Story That’s Changing Jewelry Forever
    From Mine to Market: Botswana’s Diamond Story That’s Changing Jewelry Forever
    EP_114 Burnell's Growth Blueprint Awards, Natural Diamonds & Retail Success
    Burnell’s Growth Blueprint: Awards, Natural Diamonds & Retail Success
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    ASHI® Hands Independents A Complete Holiday Playbook
    Jewelry Design & Trends

    ASHI® Hands Independents A Complete Holiday Playbook

    July 13, 2026
    Unearthing The Source: What I Learned On Botswana’s Diamonds And Delta Tour
    Diamonds Gemstones & Pearls

    Unearthing The Source: What I Learned On Botswana’s Diamonds And Delta Tour

    October 6, 2026
    The Ultimate Product Placement: Love, Lyrics, and a Super Bowl Wedding
    Bridal & Engagement

    The Ultimate Product Placement: Love, Lyrics, and a Super Bowl Wedding

    February 11, 2026
    Stuller hosts 2025 Bench Jeweler Workshop
    Bench & Repair

    Stuller hosts 2025 Bench Jeweler Workshop

    April 15, 2025
    Flying Tourbillon Skeleton Titanium – Orange Edition
    Watches & Timepieces

    Flying Tourbillon Skeleton Titanium – Orange Edition

    November 18, 2025
    KIRA Jewels Reports Rising Demand for Larger Fancy Shapes as Retailers Expand Lab-Grown Diamond Offerings
    Manufacturing & Supply

    KIRA Jewels Reports Rising Demand for Larger Fancy Shapes as Retailers Expand Lab-Grown Diamond Offerings

    November 6, 2025
    Gems, Games and Generosity: How RJO Members Are Redefining the Holiday Rush
    Marketing & Business Growth

    Gems, Games and Generosity: How RJO Members Are Redefining the Holiday Rush

    October 7, 2026
    Your Guide to Las Vegas Jewelry Week
    Industry News & Associations

    Your Guide to Las Vegas Jewelry Week

    May 18, 2026
    Unearthing The Source: What I Learned On Botswana’s Diamonds And Delta Tour
    Diamonds Gemstones & Pearls

    Unearthing The Source: What I Learned On Botswana’s Diamonds And Delta Tour

    October 6, 2026
    GemFind Digital Solutions Launches GemText AI 2.0– The Latest Version of AI Powered Jewelry Description Writing for the Jewelry Industry
    Tools Equipment & Technology

    GemFind Digital Solutions Launches GemText AI 2.0– The Latest Version of AI Powered Jewelry Description Writing for the Jewelry Industry

    November 18, 2025
    Surveillance view inside a jewelry store showroom with a pickup truck rammed through the front entrance and debris on the floor
    Security & Loss Prevention

    Pickup Rams Lynnwood Jewelry Store in Attempted Robbery

    October 7, 2026
    Southern Jewelry News Nextgem Advertorial – April 2026
    Education & Certification

    Southern Jewelry News Nextgem Advertorial – April 2026

    May 18, 2026
    Anglo-Saxon gold hand-shaped pendant found in Hampshire
    Estate Vintage & Antique Jewelry

    Detectorist Finds Rare Anglo-Saxon Gold Pendant Near Real-Life Downton Abbey

    October 6, 2026
    The Rise of Genderless Jewelry — And Why Your Cases Need to Catch Up
    Visual Merchandising

    The Rise of Genderless Jewelry — And Why Your Cases Need to Catch Up

    February 5, 2026
    Image of Chuck Koehler
    Lifestyle & Gift Guides

    The Retailer’s Perspective: It’s an October Surprise

    October 1, 2022
    Gems, Games and Generosity: How RJO Members Are Redefining the Holiday Rush
    Marketing & Business Growth

    Gems, Games and Generosity: How RJO Members Are Redefining the Holiday Rush

    October 7, 2026
    View all

    Press Release

    Chris Ploof Modern Electrum “Jiangyin” ring with natural diamonds
    Jewelry Design & Trends

    Chris Ploof Named “Best Artisan Jewellery Design Studio – USA” In Luxlife Magazine’s 2026 Leaders In Luxury Awards

    September 28, 2026
    Gem-A The Journal of Gemmology - Volume 40, No. 3, 2026 - Cover
    Diamonds Gemstones & Pearls

    Gem-A Launches Autumn 2026 Issue Of The Journal Of Gemmology Focusing On New Cu-Bearing Tourmaline From Ethiopia 

    September 28, 2026
    Ring Studio 1
    Bridal & Engagement

    Star Gems Launches Ring Studio To Help Retailers Sell Engagement Rings Online Without Carrying Inventory

    July 20, 2026
    Rio Grande Perm Jewelry
    Tools Equipment & Technology

    Rio Grande Returns To JIS Fall In Miami Beach With Hands-On Tool Demonstrations

    October 1, 2026
    DOXA Watches Joins Fins Attached in Support of Shark Conservation
    Watches & Timepieces

    DOXA Watches Joins Fins Attached In Support Of Shark Conservation

    October 2, 2026
    CGC FS Catalog 2026 Cover
    Retail Jewelry Business

    CG Creations Unveils Franco Stellari® Volume II Featuring Stellari Gold®

    October 1, 2026
    Marc Jacobs Introduces - The Swap
    Marketing & Business Growth

    Marc Jacobs Introduces “The Swap,” Starring Rowan Blanchard And Jemima Kirke

    August 17, 2026
    CBG CONTINENTAL BUYING GROUP LOGO
    Retail Jewelry Business

    Continental Buying Group: The Premier Buying Group For Independent Jewelry Retailers 

    September 28, 2026
    DOXA Watches Joins Fins Attached in Support of Shark Conservation
    Watches & Timepieces

    DOXA Watches Joins Fins Attached In Support Of Shark Conservation

    October 2, 2026
    Digital Bodyguard Protecting What Matters Most
    Security & Loss Prevention

    Digital Bodyguard Introduces An Entryway Security 

    October 2, 2026
    Digital Bodyguard Protecting What Matters Most
    Security & Loss Prevention

    Digital Bodyguard Introduces An Entryway Security 

    October 2, 2026
    JOY recipients
    Industry News & Associations

    Twenty-Four Karat Club Of The Southeastern United States Celebrates 50th Annual Banquet 

    October 2, 2026
    NYC JAOS Autumn Logo
    Estate Vintage & Antique Jewelry

    NYCJAOS Returns For Its Autumn Edition, November 19 – 22,2026 

    September 23, 2026
    Jim Display Hero Luxury
    Manufacturing & Supply

    Jim Display Marks 55 Years Supplying Jewelers, Expands Online Trade Range To 200 Lines

    September 25, 2026
    Platinum Guild International Unveils 2025 Platinum Holiday Gift Guide, Spotlighting New Designs and Expanding Opportunities for Retailers
    Lifestyle & Gift Guides

    Platinum Guild International Unveils 2025 Platinum Holiday Gift Guide, Spotlighting New Designs and Expanding Opportunities for Retailers

    December 4, 2025
    CGC FS Catalog 2026 Cover
    Retail Jewelry Business

    CG Creations Unveils Franco Stellari® Volume II Featuring Stellari Gold®

    October 1, 2026
    View all

    Podcast

    Plumb Club research gives insight into products and styles that consumers want
    Jewelry Design & Trends

    Plumb Club research gives insight into products and styles that consumers want

    May 22, 2025
    A Right Turn
    Diamonds Gemstones & Pearls

    A Right Turn

    May 8, 2025
    Belgium Diamonds
    Bridal & Engagement

    Belgium Diamonds

    November 12, 2025
    Image of Chuck Koehler
    Retail Jewelry Business

    The Retailer’s Perspective: Summertime, and the Livin’ Is/Isn’t Easy

    June 23, 2025
    ChatGPT – Your New Assistant
    Marketing & Business Growth

    ChatGPT – Your New Assistant

    November 1, 2025
    The 24 Karat Club of the City of New York Annual Banquet Returns to Iconic Waldorf Astoria
    Industry News & Associations

    The 24 Karat Club of the City of New York Annual Banquet Returns to Iconic Waldorf Astoria

    October 8, 2025
    Stuller Promotes Taylor Burgess to Chief Merchandising, Marketing, and Sales Officer
    Ethical Sustainability & Sourcing

    ASHI Avalon Building Now Powered by Green Solar Energy

    February 9, 2026
    Image of Chuck Koehler
    Tools Equipment & Technology

    The Retailer’s Perspective: Just When You Think You Know Everything

    October 22, 2025
    jewelers Security Alliance logo
    Security & Loss Prevention

    JSA recommendations for safety at jewelry shows

    February 7, 2024
    ACE© It Conference by NAJA to be virtual
    Education & Certification

    NAJA offering a unique scholarship for gemology students

    October 7, 2025
    Transforming Retail Spaces with Luxury Design and Innovation
    Visual Merchandising

    Transforming Retail Spaces with Luxury Design and Innovation

    September 2, 2024
    View all

    Furry Friends

    Furry Friends on the Job: Say hello to Bernie from Downeast Trading
    Furry Friends

    Furry Friends on the Job: Say hello to Bernie from Downeast Trading

    August 10, 2026
    Furry Friends on the Job: Say hello to Duke from Biller’s Jewelers
    Furry Friends

    Furry Friends on the Job: Say hello to Duke from Biller’s Jewelers

    January 22, 2026
    Pets Bentley 1 cove Furry Friends on the Job: Say hello to Bentley from Bergman Jewelers
    Furry Friends

    Furry Friends on the Job: Say hello to Bentley from Bergman Jewelers

    August 25, 2025
    Pets Lily 1 cover Furry Friends on the Job: Say hello to Lily from Jane Fine Jewelry
    Furry Friends

    Furry Friends on the Job: Say hello to Lily from Jane Fine Jewelry

    August 6, 2025
    Pets Bear cover Furry Friends on the Job: Say hello Bear from Rembrandt Charms
    Furry Friends

    Furry Friends on the Job: Say hello Bear from Rembrandt Charms

    July 30, 2025
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    Columnist

    DIANA

    Diana Jarrett

    JEN

    Jennifer Dee

    DALTON

    Dalton Powell

    DUVALLOSTEEN

    Duvall O'Steen

    NICK

    Nick Gurney

    IVAN

    Ivan Levi

    DAVID

    David Brown

    BRAD

    Brad Huisken

    CHUCK

    Chuck Koehler

    CHARLES

    Chuck Frey

    ROBERT

    Robert James

    LYN

    Lyn Falk

    SEBASTIAN

    Sebastian Velasquez

    DANIEL_KOFFMAN

    Daniel Koffman

    Sara Murphy

    Barbara Palumbo

    Kyle Bullock

    Bailey and Brianna

    Becka Johnson Kibby

    George Prout

    View all

    Southern Retailers

    Rio Grande Perm Jewelry
    Tools Equipment & Technology

    Rio Grande Returns To JIS Fall In Miami Beach With Hands-On Tool Demonstrations

    October 1, 2026
    Ketterman’s At 75: A Family Legacy Looks To Its Fourth Generation
    Marketing & Business Growth

    Ketterman’s At 75: A Family Legacy Looks To Its Fourth Generation

    September 23, 2026
    120TH Anniversary - 2026 CONVENTION
    Industry News & Associations

    Texas Jewelers Association Invites Retailers to Its 120th Anniversary Convention in Austin

    September 22, 2026
    L’ÉCUME DES JOURS A PROMENADE AMONG WATER LILIES AND MUSIC
    Watches & Timepieces

    L’écume des Jours: A Promenade Among Water Lilies And Music 

    September 22, 2026
    First Place - Thin Film-Like Fluid Inclusions in Russian Emerald Keith Chow
    Diamonds Gemstones & Pearls

    Gem-A Welcomes Entries To The Gem-A Photographer Of The Year Competition 2026, Complete With New Smartphone Category

    September 16, 2026
    View all

    Mid-America Retailers

    DOXA Watches Joins Fins Attached in Support of Shark Conservation
    Watches & Timepieces

    DOXA Watches Joins Fins Attached In Support Of Shark Conservation

    October 2, 2026
    Image Matching 1
    Tools Equipment & Technology

    Star Gems Launches Reverse Image Search To Give Retailers Instant Pricing On Custom Jewelry

    July 20, 2026
    Brandee Dallow - Chief Executive Officer
    Diamonds Gemstones & Pearls

    International Colored Gemstone Association Names Brandee Dallow Chief Executive Officer

    July 1, 2026
    On Offer: New Jewelry From Our Member Galleries
    Industry News & Associations

    On Offer: New Jewelry From Our Member Galleries

    June 4, 2026
    The Inappropriate Guide to Buying an Engagement Ring
    Featured Article

    Different Ways to Close the Sale

    May 28, 2026
    View all
  • Resources
    • What’s New
    • Pearl of Wisdom Podcast
    • Jewelry Trade Shows & Events
    • At The Counter Comics
    • SJN Growth Partners
    • Jewelry Associations
    • Jewelry Glossary of Terms
    • Past Features & Archives
      • JCK Jewelry Week Guide
      • Word Scramble
      • The State Of The Diamond Industry 2025-2026
  • Podcast
    Can Botswana Change the Diamond Story? Ada Thela’s Diamond Mission
    Can Botswana Change the Diamond Story? Ada Thela’s Diamond Mission
    50+ Years. One Team. Zero Regrets How Eric Loch Built a Jewelry Business
    50+ Years. One Team. Zero Regrets: How Eric Loch Built a Jewelry Business
    What’s the Secret to 100 Years David Douglas Diamonds’ Legacy
    What’s the Secret to 100 Years?: David Douglas Diamonds’ Legacy
    From Teacher to Top Jeweler: Lorraine Hoffman’s Brilliant Success Story
    From Teacher to Top Jeweler: Lorraine Hoffman’s Brilliant Success Story
    From Stagnant Inventory to Jewelry Rentals Marisanne Cofer's Bold Vision
    From Stagnant Inventory to Jewelry Rentals: Marisanne Cofer’s Bold Vision
    Walton’s Jewelry: Modernizing a 3rd-Generation Legacy Without Losing Its Roots
    Walton’s Jewelry: Modernizing a 3rd-Generation Legacy Without Losing Its Roots
    From Sales Rep to Store Owner: Cole Rowland’s Jewelry Business Journey
    From Sales Rep to Store Owner: Cole Rowland’s Jewelry Business Journey
    From Mine to Market: Botswana’s Diamond Story That’s Changing Jewelry Forever
    From Mine to Market: Botswana’s Diamond Story That’s Changing Jewelry Forever
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Azzure Solutions Launches Founding 100 Program For Auzzy, Its AI-Powered Jewelry Showroom Workstation 

The limited program offers the first 100 jewelry retailers in North America $999 in hardware, free shipping, and three months of Azzure AI Quote's Enterprise tier at no cost, with the Azzure team handling full setup.

September 24, 2026
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Key takeaways

• Azzure Solutions launched the Founding 100 program for AUZZY, an AI-powered workstation designed to instantly convert custom jewelry inquiries into sales.

• The program offers the first 100 North American retailers $999 hardware, free shipping, full setup, and three free months of Azzure AI Quote Enterprise tier.

• AUZZY utilizes AI photo analysis to extract item specs, generate live spot-rate pricing, and provide 3D concept renders to prevent lost custom sales.

(LONDON, ONTARIO / NEW YORK, N.Y.) — Azzure Solutions, a technology company built exclusively for the jewelry industry, today announced the Founding 100 program for AUZZY, its AI-powered showroom workstation designed to help jewelry retailers convert custom design inquiries into sales while the customer is still in the store. 

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The cost of a slow quote 

Industry data cited by the company shows the average custom jewelry quote takes 48 hours to deliver — and roughly 60% of shoppers who leave a store without a price never return. For a retailer fielding even a handful of custom inquiries a month, that delay represents real, recoverable revenue. 

AUZZY and its underlying software, Azzure AI Quote, are built to close that gap at the point of sale. 

How it works 

A customer’s reference photo — a screenshot, a Pinterest save, an Instagram post — is uploaded directly into Azzure AI Quote. The platform’s AI reads the metal type, karat, center stone shape and carat weight, side stones, and setting style from the image, and generates pricing against live, continuously updated gold, platinum, and silver spot rates. The rate locks when the quote is created, so market fluctuations never erode a retailer’s margin after the fact. 

Retailers using the platform’s Enterprise tier — the tier included in the Founding 100 program — also gain access to an in-store tablet kiosk mode for customer self-upload, and AI-generated 3D concept renders that let a customer see a proposed piece before production begins. 

Every quote generated through the platform includes:

  • Full 3-pass AI photo analysis, or a manual entry mode when specifications are already known 
  • Store-controlled pricing and markups, kept fully confidential from the customer ● A branded PDF quote, ready to email, print, or share via a private link requiring no customer login 
  • A complete, searchable quote history across the retailer’s full team 
  • Direct manufacturing handoff, eliminating manual re-entry to a casting house

AUZZY brings this software onto the sales floor as a dedicated, mobile showroom workstation — an edge-to-edge interactive touchscreen on a heavy-duty aluminum floor stand, preconfigured out of the box and capable of switching between live customer quoting and branded digital signage between consultations. 

The Founding 100 offer 

Through the Founding 100 program, the first 100 jewelry retailers in North America to sign up will receive:

  • AUZZY hardware for $999 USD, with free shipping 
  • Three months of Azzure AI Quote’s Enterprise tier at no cost — an $897 value ● Continued access at the standard $299/month rate thereafter, with no long-term contract 
  • Full setup and onboarding handled entirely by the Azzure team 
  • Early access to upcoming Azzure Hub modules — including Marketing Hub, Product Hub, Jewelry Builders, Hardware Hub, OneStop Hub, and Orders Management — as each becomes available 

The program is limited to 100 stores across North America and closes when the 100th spot is claimed, or by JCK Las Vegas 2027, whichever comes first. 

Retailer benefit, in the company’s words 

“Most custom jewelry sales are lost long before a customer ever gets a quote,” said Jay Patel, CTO and Managing Director of Azzure Solutions. “A customer walks in with a photo on their phone, full of excitement, and then has to wait days or weeks to find out what it will actually cost. That gap is where the sale dies. AUZZY and Azzure AI Quote close that gap at the counter — the associate stays in control of the conversation and the price, the customer gets a real, branded answer in minutes, and the store keeps the sale it would otherwise have lost. With Founding 100, we’re making it as easy as possible for the first 100 stores to get there, with our team handling setup from day one.” 

Early users testing Azzure AI Quote have reported faster, more confident custom consultations and a noticeable reduction in the time it takes to move a customer from inspiration to a priced quote, according to the company. 

AUZZY and Azzure AI Quote are part of the broader Azzure Hub, a connected platform Azzure Solutions is building to bring quoting, marketing, product publishing, interactive selling, hardware management, and order fulfillment into one system for jewelry retailers. Additional Azzure Hub modules are currently targeted for a May 2027 rollout. 

For more information or to apply for the Founding 100 program, visit azzuresolutions.com/azzure-hub/founding-100 or contact info@azzuresolutions.com.

About Azzure Solutions 

Azzure Solutions is a technology and digital growth company built specifically for the jewelry industry, offering custom web development, AI automation, digital marketing, and connected showroom technology for jewelers across North America. Azzure Solutions has offices in London, Ontario, Canada, New York, NY, and Surat, India. 

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