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Smith discusses how managers should handle a top performer's exit, warning that a poor response could have a lasting impact.

High-end fashion houses know how to emotionally connect with customers online. Retail jewelers should take note, Emmanuel Raheb writes.

Retailers are seeking new ways to attract customers, increase traffic, and create revenue – Estate buying events are a popular solution.

Buying discipline at trade shows starts with clarity about your inventory levels, Smith writes.


In a column for the 2026 State of the Majors issue, Smith lists 10 time-tested principles about sales that still ring true.

In a column for the 2026 State of the Majors issue, Golan spells out how the growing economic divide in the U.S. is reshaping the market.

Colored gemstones, artisan finishes, mixed metals, and meaningful details are shaping demand in bridal jewelry.

Peter Smith gives tips on leading meetings, developing marketing, and making trade show appointments in the age of short attention spans.

Megan Piccione dressed Lauren Wasser in layers of diamond jewelry, making her stand out in a crowd that included celebrities like Beyoncé.

Smith uses a comment he overheard in the grocery store to remind retailers that their job is to inspire buying behavior, not just sell.

Emmanuel Raheb says jewelers need to start marketing early and make it easy for customers to pick a gift for mom.

Jewelers who misinterpret the state of the jewelry market risk employing the wrong retail strategy, cautions columnist Sherry Smith.

Smith recounts a recent trip to the post office that included an uncomfortable, embarrassing, and public exchange between two employees.

These customer behavior patterns say a lot about how successful your jewelry store is going to be this year, Emmanuel Raheb writes.

Moses, who will leave the lab in May after nearly 50 years, discusses his start in the business, gemstones that stand out, and what’s next.

Natalie Francisco rounds up the top Oscars jewels, including Rose Byrne’s Taffin necklace with a more than 20-carat yellow-brown diamond.

Beth Gerstein discusses the vibe of the new store, what customers want when fine jewelry shopping today, and the details of “Date Night.”

Diamond jewelry was the star of the event formerly known as the SAG Awards.

Emmanuel Raheb discusses the rise of “GEO” and the importance of having well-written, quality content on your website.

Smith encourages salespeople to ask customers questions that elicit the release of oxytocin, the brain’s “feel-good” chemical.

Sherry Smith unpacks independent retailers’ January performance and gives tips for navigating the slow-growth year ahead.

From cool-toned metal to ring stacks, Associate Editor Natalie Francisco highlights the jewelry trends she spotted at the Grammy Awards.

In his new column, Smith advises playing to your successor's strengths and resisting the urge to become a backseat driver.

Whether you recognize their jewels or are just discovering them now, these designers’ talent and vision make them ones to watch this year.

Data built on trust, not tracking, will be key to success going forward, as the era of “borrowed attention” ends, Emmanuel Raheb writes.

Pete’s boundless curiosity extended beyond diamond cut and he was always eager to share his knowledge with others, no matter the topic.
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