Jim Ackerman encourages jewelers to get to prospects very early in their buying journey, perhaps before they even realize that they want to buy jewelry.
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In a new series, National Jeweler is taking the pulse of the nation’s independent jewelers state by state, starting with Hudson-Poole Fine Jewelers in Tuscaloosa.

“La Légende” leads the upcoming Magnificent Jewels sale at Christie’s Geneva.

He was a longtime member of the DMIA and co-founder of ADIA, the American Diamond Industry Association.

These were the five most popular stories on National Jeweler last week, according to Google Analytics.
The commission sent out more than 90 letters, marking the first time it has reached out to social media influencers directly to “educate” them.

R.F. Moeller Jeweler is transitioning to the next generation of leadership. Here’s how the family made the deal come together with minimal angst.

The jewelry designer’s Activist Love Panda also was launched to coincide with Disneynature’s film, “Born in China,” out today.

The Greek designer pushes the boundaries of fine jewelry with her incorporation of unexpected materials.
The Little Rock, Ark. native worked in his family’s jewelry store and loved dogs, NASCAR and spending time with his friends.

In her new campaign, Dana Bronfman used friends and clients instead of models to show potential customers that they can “pull it off.”

The Italian jewelry brand will reveal the works at the upcoming Venice Biennale art fair.

In time for Earth Day, Belle Étoile has debuted a collection of jewelry to benefit Florida’s Sea Turtle Conservancy.
Police believe that the pair have committed multiple armed robberies together over the past five years.
Barbara S. Jones was appointed by the retailer’s new Respect in the Workplace committee, formed to support female employees.

The Charlotte-based jewelry retailer now has a total of 14 locations.
Shane Decker and Jim Ackerman’s two-day “Ack The Deck” event for independent jewelers will return in August, in Denver and Atlanta.

Bleecker & Prince and the nurse behind Clinical Ear Piercing couldn’t find earrings that were safe and sturdy enough for kids, so they made their own.

“Bringing Heaven to Earth” explores an expansive private collection of carved and silver jewelry.
The 2016 Corporate Social Responsibility Report is the company’s first public report of the kind.
The Gemological Institute of America said the instrument, which will be priced between $4,000 and $5,000, will be available by the end of the year.
Pawn America, which has 23 stores in four states, filed for Chapter 11 and says it will reorganize and emerge.
The former president and owner of Mazzarese Jewelry now is heading the Kansas City-based watch company.

How do you know when your jewelry line or brand is ready for public relations? Lilian Raji will tell you.

Senior Editor Brecken Branstrator takes the 10 hues of the season, according to Pantone, and pairs them with complementary gems.

















