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

Peter Smith

Rachel King’s book dives into the history of the pendant believed to have belonged to Henry VIII and his first wife, Katherine of Aragon.

Lenore Fedow

Rob Bates of The Jewelry Wire will also moderate a panel on the state of the jewelry industry during the virtual event.

Lenore Fedow

The antique jewelry dealer talks about the importance of including Black Americans in jewelry history and preserving their stories.

Lenore Fedow

It is the only GIA school to offer the GIA Graduate Gemologist program in Chinese.

Lenore Fedow

The initiative connects veterans and parents returning to the workforce with careers in jewelry retail.

Natalie Francisco

Applications are open for the AGA Gemological Scholarship Program through May 15, and until June 2027 for the Gemological Research Grant.

Natalie Francisco

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

Emmanuel Raheb

It’s the third scholarship to be launched as part of the partnership to help appraisers advance their professional credentials.

Lauren McLemore

Wiley said the project will give scientists worldwide access to the American Museum of Natural’s History renowned mineral collection.

Lauren McLemore

Set for April 2, the webinar will discuss how the jewelry industry can address the workforce gap.

Lenore Fedow

“The Basics of Jewelry” has been updated to include modern topics and visuals.

Lauren McLemore

The MJSA Education Foundation’s scholarships support students pursuing jewelry careers.

Lenore Fedow

Awards were given to four students, one apprentice, and an emerging jeweler.

Lauren McLemore

A 10-year alliance has also begun to address the shortage of bench jewelers through scholarships, enhanced programs, and updated equipment.

Natalie Francisco

The industry veteran, who was with The Edge Retail Academy for 14 years, joins her husband at the company he founded in 2022.

Michelle Graff

The nonprofit will present a live, two-hour introductory course on building confidence when selling colored gemstones.

Lenore Fedow

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

Sherry Smith

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

Peter Smith

The new features include interactive flashcards and scenario-based roleplay with AI tools.

Lauren McLemore

In a market defined by more selective consumers, Sherry Smith shares why execution will be independent jewelers’ key to growth this year.

Sherry Smith

The nonprofit’s new president and CEO, Annie Doresca, also began her role this month.

Lenore Fedow

Two awardees will receive free tuition for an educational course at the Swiss lab, with flights and lodging included.

Lauren McLemore

Here are six ideas for making more engaging content for Instagram Reels and TikTok, courtesy of Duvall O’Steen and Jen Cullen Williams.

“Longtime favorite” presenters, as well as first-time speakers, will lead talks and workshops at the annual event in Tucson next year.

Lauren McLemore