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IndependentsMay 25, 2023
Louis Anthony Jewelers Is Remodeling and Expanding

The Pittsburgh jeweler is redoing the lighting and showcases, and adding a full hospitality bar as well as new shop-in-shops.

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IndependentsMay 23, 2023
Pat Henneberry Joins Veer

The industry veteran will serve as the diamond jewelry supplier’s head of business development.

IndependentsMay 18, 2023

He succeeds his mother, Cathy Tivol, who will remain involved in the business as company chair.

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IndependentsJun 02, 2023
These Are the 2023 Retailer Hall of Fame Inductees

This year’s honorees include one of Florida’s largest independent jewelers and two multi-store independents in the Chicago and New York areas.

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IndependentsMay 16, 2023
Mississippi Jewelry Store to Close After 54 Years

The owners of Rushing Jewelers in Picayune, Mississippi, are retiring.

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IndependentsMay 11, 2023
JA Relaunches Bench Certification Program

It offers three levels of certification.

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IndependentsMay 10, 2023
See Broken English’s New York City Expansion

The Downtown Manhattan jewelry store has set up shop just a few doors down from its previous location.

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IndependentsApr 27, 2023
Eiseman Jewels Names New President

Taylor Frank is the second person outside of the Eiseman family to serve as president in its 60-year history.

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IndependentsApr 25, 2023
Hingham Jewelers Celebrates 75 Years with Redesigned Showroom

The third-generation Massachusetts jeweler expanded its workshop and added an interactive design center.

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IndependentsApr 19, 2023
King Jewelers to Shutter Florida Store Amid Owner Retirement

The company’s fifth generation will continue to operate the Nashville location.

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IndependentsApr 18, 2023
Wisconsin Jewelry Store Owners to Retire After 35 Years

Their son will take over Barnes Diamonds and Designs this summer.

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IndependentsApr 17, 2023
Minnesota’s Jay F. Jeweler to Close After 35 Years

The store was a pioneer in the jewelry industry’s shift to CAD/CAM technologies.

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IndependentsApr 17, 2023
Phillip Bosen to Join Coffin & Trout as Sales Director

Bosen, a longtime industry consultant known as “The Jeweler’s Coach,” will start his new job next month.

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IndependentsApr 14, 2023
Generous, Funny, and Smart: Remembering Kate Peterson

The longtime, well-liked sales trainer died earlier this week following a fire at her Maryland home.

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IndependentsApr 14, 2023
Fourth Generation of Wesdorp Family Ushered in as New Jewel-Craft Owners

The collective six children of the previous owners have inherited the Kentucky business.

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IndependentsApr 11, 2023
Borsheims Promotes Two Executives

The retailer has a new chief operating officer and senior director of human resources.

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IndependentsApr 10, 2023
New Play Tells Story of Pittsburgh Jeweler Who Survived the Holocaust

At the Prime Stage Theatre in Pittsburgh, “Perseverance” will share the story of jeweler Melvin Goldman.

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IndependentsApr 07, 2023
Sycamore Jewelers to Close After 25 Years

Owner Joe Cheslock is closing the Virginia store as he heads into retirement.

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IndependentsApr 06, 2023
Bill Underwood of Underwoods Jewelers Dies at 90

The former American Gem Society president is remembered as an industry icon and a beloved mentor.

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IndependentsApr 05, 2023
Longtime Arkansas Independent Newton’s Jewelers to Close

The store’s retirement sale is slated to begin Thursday.

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IndependentsMar 28, 2023
D.C. Jeweler That Honored 50-Year-Old Gift Certificate Closes

Bensons Jewelers closed for good Feb. 24, impacted in part by the decline in foot traffic downtown since the onset of the pandemic.

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IndependentsMar 21, 2023
Borsheims Executive Jennifer Johnson Retires

Johnson joined the retailer in 1987, establishing its first human resources department.

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IndependentsMar 09, 2023
C.D. Peacock Named Official Jeweler of Chicago Cubs

The jeweler also is sponsoring an entrance, a new trophy room, and a “Cubs Player of the Month” award.

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IndependentsMar 08, 2023
Indiana Independent Jeweler Closes After Nearly 70 Years

Roger and Judy Hutchinson, owners of Hutchinson Jewelers, are heading into retirement.

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IndependentsMar 01, 2023
And the Winner of Borsheims’ ‘Ike-It Award’ Is …

Wendy Johnson, a senior buyer’s assistant, has been with the retailer since 2007.

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IndependentsFeb 23, 2023
Arch Crown’s 2023 ‘Tags & Labels’ Catalog Is Out

The 48-page catalog has more than 100 styles of labels as well as bar code technology products.

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IndependentsFeb 22, 2023
Fink’s Jewelers to Open Two New Flagships

The new locations will open in Richmond, Virginia, and Raleigh, North Carolina.

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IndependentsFeb 17, 2023
William Mark Michaels of Michaels Jewelers Dies at 71

Michaels is remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.

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