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EditorsSep 26, 2024
This New Bulova Documentary Is Perfect for History Buffs Like Me

“America Telling Time: 150 Years of Bulova” dives into the watchmaker’s storied past, from its ad campaigns to the first women’s wristwatch.

National Jeweler columnist Peter Smith
ColumnistsSep 19, 2024
Peter Smith: Is That All There Is? Have We Peaked?

Smith addresses fears about a plateaued market with a reminder that retailers who do it right always will have room to grow.

Reese Witherspoon, Tyler James Williams, and Aja Naomi King at the 2024 Emmys
EditorsSep 17, 2024
8 Award-Winning Looks from the Emmys

Associate Editor Natalie Francisco highlights the best jewelry looks from the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards.

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Protecting Your Sparkle: Why Screening Has Become Essential

While no reputable jeweler would knowingly sell lab-grown stones as natural, it's a growing possibility.

National Jeweler columnist Lilian Raji
ColumnistsSep 17, 2024
The PR Adviser: The Case for Switching to Shopify

Lilian Raji offers advice to a reader frustrated with the current state of their company’s website.

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EditorsSep 17, 2024
Q&A: Issa Rae on Her New Jewelry Collection With Cast

The actress shared her inspiration for the collection, insight into her personal style, and which jewels President Barbie would wear.

Taylor Swift VMAs 2024
EditorsSep 13, 2024
Taylor Swift Brings Diamonds, Edgy Jewels to her VMAs Looks

The artist opted for big yellow diamond earrings, a vintage chain, and white metals at the annual MTV awards show.

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Navigating Cybersecurity: Essential Guidance for Jewelers

From protecting customer data to safeguarding inventory records, it's crucial to learn how to tackle cybersecurity challenges.

National Jeweler columnists Duvall O’Steen and Jen Cullen Williams
ColumnistsSep 04, 2024
Creative Connecting: Why ‘Experience Content’ Matters

Jen Cullen Williams and Duvall O’Steen say it’s all about giving your social media feeds a human touch.

National Jeweler columnist Emmanuel Raheb
ColumnistsAug 20, 2024
Google Ads Payment Policy Change: What It Means For You

The change to accepted payment methods for Google Ads might seem like an irritation but actually is an opportunity, Emmanuel Raheb writes.

National Jeweler columnist Emmanuel Raheb
ColumnistsAug 06, 2024
The Smart Lab: Supercharge Your Summer Social Media Strategy

Emmanuel Raheb has eight tips and tricks for staying on track and sharing relevant content during the longest, hottest days of the year.

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EditorsJul 26, 2024
Out & About: A Dispatch from the Nation’s Smallest State

Editor-in-Chief Michelle Graff returns from Rhode Island with thoughts about in-store shopping and a trends report.

National Jeweler columnist Peter Smith
ColumnistsJul 23, 2024
Peter Smith: The Case for Optimism in Sales

In his latest column, Smith shares multiple reasons why people who look at the glass as being hall full often make better salespeople.

Radhika Merchant’s Wedding Portrait
EditorsJul 17, 2024
6 Lavish Looks from the Ambani Wedding

Feast your eyes on the elaborate jewels worn during the wedding celebration of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant.

National Jeweler columnist Lilian Raji
ColumnistsJul 16, 2024
The PR Adviser: Awareness Starts With Your Online Store

Lilian Raji discusses the importance of having an intentional website design that aligns with your brand or store’s goals.

Madeline Fraser Gemist
EditorsJul 11, 2024
Q&A: Gemist CEO Madeline Fraser on Jewelry Visualization Technology

Fraser shares why she decided to shift from a direct-to-consumer retailer to a B2B technology company.

Peter Smith
ColumnistsJul 09, 2024
11 and ½ Thoughts on Leadership

From prioritizing “big rocks” to practicing transparency, Peter Smith explores what it takes to be an effective leader.

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EditorsJul 03, 2024
The Top 10 Stories of 2024 So Far

Editor-in-Chief Michelle Graff shares a rundown of the National Jeweler website’s most popular articles as we hit the halfway point of the year.

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EditorsJun 27, 2024
How Color Made Its Mark on the Vegas Show Floors

Associate Editor Lauren McLemore shares her roundup of trending designs, vendors’ top picks and the unexpected color that made a statement.

National Jeweler columnist Emmanuel Raheb
ColumnistsJun 25, 2024
The Smart Lab: 4 Strategies To Boost Your Jewelry Site’s SEO Rankings

Emmanuel Raheb runs down the list of tried-and-true SEO tips and details a couple lesser-known tricks.

De Beers CEO Al Cook
EditorsJun 17, 2024
Q&A: Al Cook on the Future of De Beers

The De Beers CEO discussed the Anglo American situation, natural diamond marketing, and why the future of lab-grown diamonds is technology.

National Jeweler columnist Peter Smith
ColumnistsJun 11, 2024
Vegas Musings: Equal Parts Noise and Inspiration

Fresh off Jewelry Market Week 2024, Peter Smith separates the positive—retail and product innovation—from the positively annoying.

National Jeweler columnist Emmanuel Raheb
ColumnistsMay 28, 2024
The Smart Lab: How to Effectively Navigate Jewelry Brand Requests

Emmanuel Raheb outlines six ways retailers can make brand relationships smoother and more beneficial for both parties.

National Jeweler columnist Sherry Smith
ColumnistsMay 21, 2024
Successful Vendor Relationships: A Win-Win Approach

Sherry Smith shares tips for fostering successful vendor-retailer partnerships, from marketing investment to fast-seller replenishment.

National Jeweler columnist Lilian Raji
ColumnistsMay 16, 2024
The PR Adviser: What the Designer Should’ve Done

Lilian Raji gives advice to designers on how to make the most of great publicity opportunities.

National Jeweler columnist Peter Smith
ColumnistsMay 15, 2024
Squirrel Spotting: Why Retailers Struggle to Fire Brands

Why do so many jewelers keep lines that are not selling? Peter Smith thinks the answer lies in these two behavioral principles.

Vikki Tobak
EditorsMay 07, 2024
Q&A: Author Vikki Tobak on the ‘Ice-Cold’ Exhibition

Tobak, author of “Ice Cold: A Hip-Hop Jewelry History,” shares how the exhibition came to be, and the pieces people may be surprised to see.

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