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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
    Dog, Cat and Bee
    Retail Jewelry Business

    Dog, Cat, & Bee – Which One Are You

    October 8, 2026
    Celebrating 35 Years of Southern Jewelry News
    Industry News & Associations

    Celebrating 35 Years of Southern Jewelry News

    October 8, 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
    Storefront of a jewelry repair shop at night with a lit Jewelry Repair sign in the window and a boarded-up window panel beside it
    Security & Loss Prevention

    Masked Robbers With Axes and a Rifle Hit Lakewood Jewelry Store

    October 29, 2026
    Southern Jewelry News Nextgem Advertorial – April 2026
    Education & Certification

    Southern Jewelry News Nextgem Advertorial – April 2026

    May 18, 2026
    A 1907 $20 Liberty Head gold coin in a gold pendant mount beside a Waltham pocket watch and gold slider chain from Pennsylvania's unclaimed property auction
    Estate Vintage & Antique Jewelry

    Pennsylvania Unclaimed Property Auction Offers Jewelry, Gold Coins

    October 8, 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
    Celebrating 35 Years of Southern Jewelry News
    Industry News & Associations

    Celebrating 35 Years of Southern Jewelry News

    October 8, 2026
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    Press Release

    The Geneva-based Jewellery Maison Fullord featured in season 4 of The Diplomat on Netflix
    Jewelry Design & Trends

    Geneva-Based Jewelry Maison Fullord Featured In Season 4 Of The Diplomat On Netflix 

    October 21, 2026
    Top “Can’t Look Away” pendant in platinum featuring a 101.34 ct. Paraiba Tourmaline carved in the motif of Medusa accented by Diamonds (2.32 ctw.) and Tourmalines, on a platinum and Diamond neckla
    Industry News & Associations

    AGTA Announces The 2026 AGTA Spectrum & Cutting Edge Award Winners

    October 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
    The Vanguard Slim Amador Montes Combines An In-House Automatic Movement With A Camel-Coloured Micro-Blasted Dial And Crane Fly-Inspired Hands
    Watches & Timepieces

    The Vanguard Slim Amador Montes Combines an In-House Automatic Movement with a Camel-Colored, Micro-Blasted Dial and Crane Fly-Inspired Hands, Reflecting The Artistic Universe Of Mexican Artist Amador Montes In A Limited Edition Of 60 Timepieces. 

    October 27, 2026
    CGC FS Catalog 2026 Cover
    Retail Jewelry Business

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

    October 1, 2026
    Stuller - Magic Of The Moment
    Marketing & Business Growth

    Stuller Launches 2026 Holiday Campaign: Magic Of The Moment

    October 28, 2026
    Solomon Brothers Jewelers logo
    Retail Jewelry Business

    Cut From The Same Stone: Two Family Diamond Houses Unite As Solomon Brothers Jewelers Acquires Mervis Diamond Importers

    October 27, 2026
    Mélodie Treviño joins DOXA as a Friend of the Brand
    Watches & Timepieces

    Mélodie Treviño Joins DOXA As A Friend Of The Brand United By A Passion For Underwater Exploration And Ocean Conservation.

    October 19, 2026
    From Precision-Cut Gemstones To In-House Laser Personalization
    Tools Equipment & Technology

    From Precision-Cut Gemstones To In-House Laser Personalization, Rio Grande Expands Holiday 2026 Lineup For Jewelers

    October 19, 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
    NYCJAOS PRESS PREVIEW
    Estate Vintage & Antique Jewelry

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

    October 26, 2026
    Chimento SIS
    Retail Jewelry Business

    Chimento Debuts New Shop-In-Shop Concept Worldwide At Kay’s Fine Jewelry Aruba

    October 9, 2026
    Stuller - Magic Of The Moment
    Marketing & Business Growth

    Stuller Launches 2026 Holiday Campaign: Magic Of The Moment

    October 28, 2026
    SY KESSLER - Choosing The Right Legal-For-Trade Gold Scale Matters
    Tools Equipment & Technology

    Choosing The Right Legal-For-Trade Gold Scale Matters

    October 28, 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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    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

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    Southern Retailers

    Chronographe Tachymètre High-Octane Style
    Watches & Timepieces

    Chronographe Tachymètre High-Octane Style

    October 8, 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
    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
    View all

    Mid-America Retailers

    The Vanguard Slim Amador Montes Combines An In-House Automatic Movement With A Camel-Coloured Micro-Blasted Dial And Crane Fly-Inspired Hands
    Watches & Timepieces

    The Vanguard Slim Amador Montes Combines an In-House Automatic Movement with a Camel-Colored, Micro-Blasted Dial and Crane Fly-Inspired Hands, Reflecting The Artistic Universe Of Mexican Artist Amador Montes In A Limited Edition Of 60 Timepieces. 

    October 27, 2026
    The GPHG 2026 Stop In Bangkok
    Watches & Timepieces

    A Resounding Success For The GPHG 2026 Stop In Bangkok, Inaugurated By The President Of The Swiss Confederation 

    October 21, 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
    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
    View all
  • Resources
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      • JCK Jewelry Week Guide
      • Word Scramble
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  • Podcast
    HOW DID SHE SURVIVE
    EP 123_She Lost 26% of Her Revenue Overnight. Here’s How She Survived
    Can Botswana Change the Diamond Story? Ada Thela’s Diamond Mission
    EP 122_Can Botswana Change the Diamond Story? Ada Thela’s Diamond Mission
    50+ Years. One Team. Zero Regrets How Eric Loch Built a Jewelry Business
    EP 121_50+ Years. One Team. Zero Regrets: How Eric Loch Built a Jewelry Business
    What’s the Secret to 100 Years David Douglas Diamonds’ Legacy
    EP 120_What’s the Secret to 100 Years?: David Douglas Diamonds’ Legacy
    From Teacher to Top Jeweler: Lorraine Hoffman’s Brilliant Success Story
    EP 119_From Teacher to Top Jeweler: Lorraine Hoffman’s Brilliant Success Story
    From Stagnant Inventory to Jewelry Rentals Marisanne Cofer's Bold Vision
    EP 118_From Stagnant Inventory to Jewelry Rentals: Marisanne Cofer’s Bold Vision
    EP 117_Walton’s Jewelry: Modernizing a 3rd-Generation Legacy Without Losing Its Roots
    EP 117_Walton’s Jewelry: Modernizing a 3rd-Generation Legacy Without Losing Its Roots
    EP 116_From Sales Rep to Store Owner: Cole Rowland’s Jewelry Business Journey
    EP 116_From Sales Rep to Store Owner: Cole Rowland’s Jewelry Business Journey
    EP 115_From Mine to Market: Botswana’s Diamond Story That’s Changing Jewelry Forever
    EP 115_From Mine to Market: Botswana’s Diamond Story That’s Changing Jewelry Forever
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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
    Dog, Cat and Bee
    Retail Jewelry Business

    Dog, Cat, & Bee – Which One Are You

    October 8, 2026
    Celebrating 35 Years of Southern Jewelry News
    Industry News & Associations

    Celebrating 35 Years of Southern Jewelry News

    October 8, 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
    Storefront of a jewelry repair shop at night with a lit Jewelry Repair sign in the window and a boarded-up window panel beside it
    Security & Loss Prevention

    Masked Robbers With Axes and a Rifle Hit Lakewood Jewelry Store

    October 29, 2026
    Southern Jewelry News Nextgem Advertorial – April 2026
    Education & Certification

    Southern Jewelry News Nextgem Advertorial – April 2026

    May 18, 2026
    A 1907 $20 Liberty Head gold coin in a gold pendant mount beside a Waltham pocket watch and gold slider chain from Pennsylvania's unclaimed property auction
    Estate Vintage & Antique Jewelry

    Pennsylvania Unclaimed Property Auction Offers Jewelry, Gold Coins

    October 8, 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
    Celebrating 35 Years of Southern Jewelry News
    Industry News & Associations

    Celebrating 35 Years of Southern Jewelry News

    October 8, 2026
    View all

    Press Release

    The Geneva-based Jewellery Maison Fullord featured in season 4 of The Diplomat on Netflix
    Jewelry Design & Trends

    Geneva-Based Jewelry Maison Fullord Featured In Season 4 Of The Diplomat On Netflix 

    October 21, 2026
    Top “Can’t Look Away” pendant in platinum featuring a 101.34 ct. Paraiba Tourmaline carved in the motif of Medusa accented by Diamonds (2.32 ctw.) and Tourmalines, on a platinum and Diamond neckla
    Industry News & Associations

    AGTA Announces The 2026 AGTA Spectrum & Cutting Edge Award Winners

    October 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
    The Vanguard Slim Amador Montes Combines An In-House Automatic Movement With A Camel-Coloured Micro-Blasted Dial And Crane Fly-Inspired Hands
    Watches & Timepieces

    The Vanguard Slim Amador Montes Combines an In-House Automatic Movement with a Camel-Colored, Micro-Blasted Dial and Crane Fly-Inspired Hands, Reflecting The Artistic Universe Of Mexican Artist Amador Montes In A Limited Edition Of 60 Timepieces. 

    October 27, 2026
    CGC FS Catalog 2026 Cover
    Retail Jewelry Business

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

    October 1, 2026
    Stuller - Magic Of The Moment
    Marketing & Business Growth

    Stuller Launches 2026 Holiday Campaign: Magic Of The Moment

    October 28, 2026
    Solomon Brothers Jewelers logo
    Retail Jewelry Business

    Cut From The Same Stone: Two Family Diamond Houses Unite As Solomon Brothers Jewelers Acquires Mervis Diamond Importers

    October 27, 2026
    Mélodie Treviño joins DOXA as a Friend of the Brand
    Watches & Timepieces

    Mélodie Treviño Joins DOXA As A Friend Of The Brand United By A Passion For Underwater Exploration And Ocean Conservation.

    October 19, 2026
    From Precision-Cut Gemstones To In-House Laser Personalization
    Tools Equipment & Technology

    From Precision-Cut Gemstones To In-House Laser Personalization, Rio Grande Expands Holiday 2026 Lineup For Jewelers

    October 19, 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
    NYCJAOS PRESS PREVIEW
    Estate Vintage & Antique Jewelry

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

    October 26, 2026
    Chimento SIS
    Retail Jewelry Business

    Chimento Debuts New Shop-In-Shop Concept Worldwide At Kay’s Fine Jewelry Aruba

    October 9, 2026
    Stuller - Magic Of The Moment
    Marketing & Business Growth

    Stuller Launches 2026 Holiday Campaign: Magic Of The Moment

    October 28, 2026
    SY KESSLER - Choosing The Right Legal-For-Trade Gold Scale Matters
    Tools Equipment & Technology

    Choosing The Right Legal-For-Trade Gold Scale Matters

    October 28, 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

    Chronographe Tachymètre High-Octane Style
    Watches & Timepieces

    Chronographe Tachymètre High-Octane Style

    October 8, 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
    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
    View all

    Mid-America Retailers

    The Vanguard Slim Amador Montes Combines An In-House Automatic Movement With A Camel-Coloured Micro-Blasted Dial And Crane Fly-Inspired Hands
    Watches & Timepieces

    The Vanguard Slim Amador Montes Combines an In-House Automatic Movement with a Camel-Colored, Micro-Blasted Dial and Crane Fly-Inspired Hands, Reflecting The Artistic Universe Of Mexican Artist Amador Montes In A Limited Edition Of 60 Timepieces. 

    October 27, 2026
    The GPHG 2026 Stop In Bangkok
    Watches & Timepieces

    A Resounding Success For The GPHG 2026 Stop In Bangkok, Inaugurated By The President Of The Swiss Confederation 

    October 21, 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
    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
    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
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Rio Grande Returns To JIS Fall In Miami Beach With Hands-On Tool Demonstrations

Full-service jewelry partner to showcase live tool demos and featured bench equipment ahead of the holiday season

October 1, 2026
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• Rio Grande will return to JIS Fall from October 16–19, 2026, at the Miami Beach Convention Center, Booth #2534.

• The exhibit will feature live, hands-on demonstrations of equipment including the xTool F1 Ultra laser engraver and Orion 150s welder.

• Rio Grande will showcase a full range of bench tools, casting, 3D printing, welding, and finishing solutions with bilingual support on-site.

(ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.) – Rio Grande, a trusted partner to jewelers since 1944, will return to JIS Fall, October 16–19, 2026, at the Miami Beach Convention Center, Booth #2534.

Rio Grande Perm Jewelry

A division of Richline Group, a Berkshire Hathaway company, Rio Grande is a full-service jewelry partner offering customized solutions that help brands meet their business goals, from LeachGarner raw metals to global sourcing through Richline Group.

Ahead of the holiday season, Rio Grande will showcase an extensive portfolio of tools, equipment and supplies, along with its in-house customization services. Brands featured at the booth include Neutec®, xTool, Formlabs, NSK, Durston, Raytech, Bonny Doon, Swanstrom, Schultheiss and LeachGarner.

Visitors to the Rio Grande booth will experience hands-on demonstrations of the xTool F1 Ultra laser engraver and the Orion 150s welder, and a full range of bench tools, raw materials and equipment to support jewelers at every stage of production.

Featured Products


Rio Grande will spotlight the following equipment at Booth #2534:

  • Laser engraving: xTool F2, xTool F2 Ultra (Dual), xTool F2 Ultra UV and the xTool F2 Ultra (Dual) + F2 Ultra UV Productive Duo
  • Welding: Neutec Pulse Point 220, Orion 150s with Swing Arm, Zapp Plus 2 with Upgraded ADL, and the Laser Welder Adjustable Desk
  • Casting and 3D printing: J2R Series IV Casting Machine, Formlabs Form 4 Complete Kit, and Formlabs True Cast, Purple Castable and Gray Molding resins for the Form 4
  • Finishing: Avalon EC-6 Dry Centrifugal Tumbler, Super-Agitating MT-165 Magnetic Pin Finisher and Raytech CMF 400 Magnetic Finisher
  • Bench and stone setting: NSK EMax EVOlution Dual-Port Micromotor System, Durston Elite HPL Jeweler’s Workbench and Articular Arm for Stone Setting

“From laser engraving to casting and finishing, our booth covers every stage of production. We’re excited to connect with the Southeast jewelry community in Miami Beach and show what these tools can do in person,” said Dennis Claspell, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Rio Grande.

Visit Rio Grande at JIS Fall

  • Dates: October 16–19, 2026
  • Location: Miami Beach Convention Center, Booth #2534
  • Languages: Spanish- and English-speaking team members on-site

For more information on Rio Grande, visit RioGrande.com or call 1-800-545-6566.

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