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

Most customers who walk into your store this month have made up their minds. Your job is to validate their choice, Emmanuel Raheb writes.

Emmanuel Raheb

In addition, a slate of new officers and trustees were appointed to the board.

Natalie Francisco

With more than 140 activations taking place in New York City now through Nov. 23, these 12 events are can’t-miss moments.

Natalie Francisco

The “Brilliant & Beyond” panel coincides with the “Love & Marriage” exhibition curated by Davis Jewelers in Louisville, Kentucky.

Lenore Fedow

Leaders from Jewelers of America and National Jeweler discuss the gold price, tariffs, and more in this one-hour webinar.

“Radiance and Reverie” will showcase more than 150 jewels from Lane’s personal collection by Tiffany & Co., Cartier, and more.

Lenore Fedow

Emmanuel Raheb shares tips on how a jeweler’s showcases, marketing, and social media presence can whisper, instead of shout.

Emmanuel Raheb

Four social media marketing experts discuss their go-to methods and favorite tools for making high-quality short-form video content.

Lauren McLemore

The awards include tuition for a course at the Swiss lab, economy flights, and hotel accommodation.

Lauren McLemore

The 21-day program was designed to help jewelry retailers identify opportunities and eliminate inefficiencies with AI.

Natalie Francisco

The new, free app offers accessible educational content, like games and podcasts, for U.S. retailers.

Lenore Fedow

The nonprofit awarded four students pursuing a professional career in jewelry making and design with $2,250 each.

Lauren McLemore