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Independents

The New Orleans jeweler is also hosting pop-up jewelry boutiques in New York City and Dallas.
The 111-year-old retailer celebrated the opening of its new location in Salem, New Hampshire, which is its third store in the state.
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The master jeweler, Olympian, former senator, and Korean War veteran founded the brand Nighthorse Jewelry.

The Florida independent expanded its store from 8,000 to 14,000 square feet, fulfilling the vision of its late co-founder, Jim Dunn.

Witt’s Jewelry in Wayne, Nebraska, is the organization’s new milestone member.

Criminals are using cell jammers to disable alarms, but new technology like JamAlert™ can stop them.

Michael Helfer has taken the reins, bringing together two historic Chicago jewelry names.


The “Embrace Your True Colors” campaign features jewels with a vibrant color palette and poetry by Grammy-nominated artist Aja Monet.

She is remembered as an artist who loved her craft and was devoted to her faith, her friends, and her family.

How Jewelers of America’s 20 Under 40 are leading to ensure a brighter future for the jewelry industry.

Second-generation jeweler Sean Dunn has taken on the role.

Danny and Gaby Shaftel are now Shaftel Diamonds’ CEO and chief operating officer, respectively.

Adler’s Jewelry is set to close its two stores as 82-year-old owner Coleman E. Adler II retires.

Founder Jim Tuttle shared how a dedication to craftsmanship and meaningful custom jewelry fueled the retailer’s double-digit growth.

The brand’s seventh location combines Foundrae’s symbolic vocabulary with motifs from Florida’s natural surroundings.

All proceeds from the G. St x Jewel Boxing raffle will go to City Harvest, which works to end hunger in New York City.

Courtney Cornell is part of the third generation to lead the Rochester, New York-based jeweler.

The family-owned jeweler will open its fourth store in Florida in late 2027.

In 2026, the jewelry retailer will celebrate a milestone only a small percentage of family-owned businesses survive to see.

Jeffrey Zimmer's decades of leadership at Reeds Jewelers are defined by integrity, a love of sourcing gemstones, and a heart for community.

Corey rescued New England chain Day’s Jewelers, preserving its legacy with strong people skills, pragmatism, and a “get-it-done” attitude.

As chairman of Schwanke-Kasten Jewelers, Tom Dixon has been tasked with honoring the past and shaping the future of the family-run store.

The parents of the Dallas Mavericks rookie bought their engagement ring at a Day’s store in Bangor, Maine, in 1997.

The brand, celebrating its 15th anniversary, has popped up at Market, a luxury fashion destination in Highland Park Village.

She was remembered as a creative and generous woman of faith, who also had a sweet tooth.

The New York-based brand is set to launch a limited-time offering for the holiday season at Holt Renfrew in Toronto.

The jeweler to the stars has worked with Drake, A$AP Rocky, Tyler the Creator, and other celebrities.

The Texas-based jeweler has also undergone a brand refresh, debuting a new website and logo.

The jeweler teamed up with two local organizations for its inaugural “Back to School and Bling” event.
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