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Senior Editor Lenore Fedow traveled to Smyth Jewelers in Maryland to see the first of 15 revamped in-store boutiques Tacori is rolling out.

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Smith details the types of store managers he’s encountered, with the goal of helping retailers find a person who’s a fit for their store.

From Lady Gaga’s 1930s Tiffany & Co. necklace to Taylor Swift’s “T,” Michelle Graff recaps the night’s most memorable jewelry looks.

A group of creatives talked to Associate Editor Lauren McLemore about their approach to the annual Tucson gem, mineral, and fossil shows.

Sherry Smith shares data on the year gone by, including the breakdown between natural and lab-grown diamond sales.

Peter Smith pulls back the curtain on the often misinterpreted, and sometimes maligned, world of sales training.

Associate Editor Natalie Francisco highlights her favorite fashion jewelry pieces from the upcoming “Unapologetically Iris” auction.

In this special op-ed, designer Jules Kim calls on big brands to collaborate with independent creators instead of copying their designs.

Micro-influencers, customer reviews, and shoppable videos are going to be key to getting customers’ attention, Emmanuel Raheb writes.

From Zendaya to Selena Gomez and Zoe Saldaña, many stars at the 82nd Golden Globes were wearing white gold or platinum jewelry.

Associate Editor Lauren McLemore highlights pieces from the AGTA Spectrum & Cutting Edge Awards she’d be thrilled to unwrap on Christmas.

Associate Editor Natalie Francisco chose her 12 favorite Piece of the Week picks from the year gone by.

In his latest column, Smith provides a list of questions every business needs to be asking their next potential leader.

Successful email marketing campaigns are all about timing, personalization, and compelling CTAs, Emmanuel Raheb writes.

Step inside the nearly 21,000-square-foot suburban Chicago jewelry store with Editor-in-Chief Michelle Graff.

Hampton discussed how Helzberg is improving the customer experience and why it was inspired by the company formerly known as Dunkin’ Donuts.

Senior Editor Lenore Fedow makes the case for why more jewelers should be appealing to nerds at the annual event.
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