The same family, however, will remain at the helm of the North Carolina jeweler that’s been in business since 1926.

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While Peter Smith understands the tremendous demands on jewelers’ time today, he points out that it only takes a minute to be civil to traveling salespeople.

Peter Smith

Hennig Tenders is hosting a sale of single rough stones from the Superkolong diamond tailings plant in Kimberley as well as diamonds from the now-closed Ellendale mine in Australia.

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At the Couture show, Mark Patterson will unveil the new setting technique, which completely recesses the diamonds into the metal without prongs or a bezel-style setting.

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Jewelers, is your store playful, inspiring or authoritative on Facebook, Instagram, etc.? Mike Farrell helps you figure it out.

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In honor of Mother’s Day, Editor-in-Chief Michelle Graff shares two Mother’s Day commercials she thinks are really cute.

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As a whole, jewelry sales continued to improve for the nation’s largest sellers of fine jewelry in 2011, continuing the trend seen last year.

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The tennis ball-sized rough stone, which will be auctioned at Sotheby’s in June, could yield the largest top quality polished diamond in the world.

Michelle Graff

After less than a year in the position, Endless Jewelry CEO Paul Moonga is out, replaced by Ulrik Rasch, the brand’s global supply chain director.

Brecken Branstrator

For every $25,000 spent with the company during JCK Las Vegas, customers will receive one entry into a drawing for an all-expenses-paid vacation package for two.

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Though there won’t be any burpees involved, there’s still bound to be some sweating as Shane Decker and Jim Ackerman put jewelers through their sales and marketing paces.  

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A number of different factors are influencing the trend and it’s not expected to reverse course anytime soon.

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The New York City retailer is now called Greenwich St. Jewelers and has a new website as well, all in honor of its 40th anniversary.

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Three jewelry experts will talk about their experience and success in the trade on June 2, right before the Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch Show opens.

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The company is using a crowdfunding platform to make its Momento line of “smart” pearl jewelry available to the public.

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The mining company officially has started mining at its Capricorn mine in Queensland, Australia, which is producing both traditional blue as well as yellow and green sapphires.

Brecken Branstrator

Renowned research gemologists Shane McClure of the Gemological Institute of America and Christopher Smith of the American Gemological Labs will speak at the AGA conference in Tucson next month. 

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The acclaimed designer, who works with black opals, will speak at the International Opal Jewellery Design Awards, scheduled to be held in Australia this summer.

Michelle Graff

The latest installment in the Rocks On series examines current supply and demand for turquoise and displays several pieces of jewelry that highlight the stone’s hues. 

Brecken Branstrator

As interest in pink stones has picked up over the last decade, morganite demand and price have been lifted with it while supply struggles to keep pace.

Brecken Branstrator

This installment of Rocks On looks at the current market for moonstone, including which varieties are most popular and where prices are heading. 

Brecken Branstrator

This edition of Rocks On examines how the U.S.’s ban on the import of jadeite from Myanmar has affected the gemstone in the American market. 

Brecken Branstrator

This gemstone’s varying colors means that every stone is different from the rest, making it extra appealing in a market where everyone is clamoring for a one-of-a-kind piece.

Brecken Branstrator

Tino Hammid, the renowned gem photographer who got his start at the GIA more than 30 years ago, died Saturday from cancer. He was 63.

Michelle Graff

Gemstone wholesaler Veerasak Gems purchased the 45-carat pair for an undisclosed sum and dubbed them the “Eyes of the Dragon.”

Michelle Graff