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25 Apr

Former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee kicked off the American Gem Society Conclave in Phoenix with the opening keynote address on Wednesday, advising attendees to “steer for the curve ahead” in uncertain economic times.

24 Apr

Okay, so some of you weren't able to get away from your stores for a day or two to come see us at the SMART Show Chicago. Tough luck, but we understand.

24 Apr

A gallery of retailer reactions to the education program at this year's SMART Show:

24 Apr

Monica Rich Kosann has always been one who believed in jewelry with sentiment and pieces that tell a story.

23 Apr

Engaging the New Affluence: 12 Ways to Stay Flexible

The Plumb Club hosted a webinar recently that examined today’s changing consumer, shifts in demographics and how jewelers can meet their customers’ evolving expectations. Panelists included luxury market consultants Pam Danziger of Unity Marketing, Kate Peterson of Performance Concepts, and Martin Hurwitz for MVI Marketing.

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Plot Thickens in Cannes Heist May 20, 2013

Security expert puzzled over lack of safeguards. ...

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Luxury Sales Slowing Down from Last Year’s Pace May 20, 2013

Growth is back to single digits. Global sales of luxury goods are off to a slow start in 2013 a...

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Jeweler Treads into Niche Market May 20, 2013

He specializes in rings for the tire-conscious. A day off may find Rhode Island jewelry designe...

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Gold Jewelry Demand Shows First Increase Since 2005 May 20, 2013

Sales up to nearly $1 billion in quarter. The demand for gold jewelry in the U.S. is up for the...

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Retirees Spark Small Business Sales May 20, 2013

Sales are up more than 50 percent so far this year. Baby boomers are selling up and moving on. ...

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Sorry, Your Fingers Are Too Fat For Our Rings? May 17, 2013

Abercrombie & Fitch marketing approach may be “crazy like a fox.” The web is overfl...

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Chopard Is a Perennial Star at Cannes Film Festival May 17, 2013

Company will support ethical sourcing for gold. Where there are movie stars, there is C...

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Swatch Moves Ahead with Harry Winston Legacy May 17, 2013

Diamond sets another new auction record. ...

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Testing for Gold the Hammacher Schlemmer Way May 17, 2013

New catalogue is full of gizmos and gadgets. Hammacher Schlemmer’s new gizmo-and-gadg...

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Founder’s Ghost Watches Over Michigan Jewelry Store May 17, 2013

What will she haunt if store closes? Barring a sale to another jeweler, DuPuis et Fils in Ja...

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