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Experts and Celebrities Share Their Master Plans for Running Their Own Jewelry Stores

Cover Stories8 years ago

Experts and Celebrities Share Their Master Plans for Running Their Own Jewelry Stores

Celebrities, experts and even our own staff share their dreams of running a jewelry store.

Ivan and Sally Rocho with winning couple.

Best of The Best8 years ago

Radio Contest Win Leads to an Inspiring Gift From Vermont Jewelers

Couple's joy over winning a prize inspired an additional special gesture.

After 30 Years in the Mall, Wisconsin Jewelers Escape to Freestanding Destination Store

America's Coolest Stores8 years ago

After 30 Years in the Mall, Wisconsin Jewelers Escape to Freestanding Destination Store

Visibility works both ways for the Yekos, who broke out of the mall after 30 years.

19 Perfect Styles for the Year of the Ear

Products8 years ago

19 Perfect Styles for the Year of the Ear

Are you ready for the year of the ear? If you haven’t heard — it’s here.

Real Deal8 years ago

Is It Time to Pull the Plug on This Employee Recommended By a Close Friend?

A job candidate appears too good to be true … and it turns out that he is. Should the store owner fire him or give him...

Are Jewelers Good Bluffers? The Brain Squad Responds

Tips and How-To8 years ago

Are Jewelers Good Bluffers? The Brain Squad Responds

Here's what your colleagues said.

Do You Or Don't You?8 years ago

More Than Half of Jewelers Cooperate With Other Local Competitors

THIS MONTH’S QUESTION: DO YOU COOPERATE WITH OTHER JEWELERS IN YOUR LOCAL MARKET? Yes: 53% If we don’t have it or carry it in stock, we...

Brainstorms8 years ago

Try to Build a Passion for Gemstones in Your Children’s Library

Videos and a Wii work well, but if you really want parents to feel good about bringing their children to your store, how about setting up...

Woulda Coulda Shoulda8 years ago

What I Should Have Said to the Guy Who Kept Upgrading His Rolex With After-Market Parts

“So you would buy a Ferrari from a non-Ferrari dealer, then put after-market features on it knowing that Ferrari wouldn’t service or touch your car if...

Line Time8 years ago

Can’t Meet? Just Rephrase Your Availability in a More Positive Manner

(Name), you’re in luck! I just happen to have a spot open on Friday. When to use it? A client calls and asks for an immediate...

She Didn’t Believe It Was Her Diamond, But Her Husband Made a Good Point

True Tales8 years ago

She Didn’t Believe It Was Her Diamond, But Her Husband Made a Good Point

I worked on a ladies ring with a 1-carat diamond. It was very dirty. I cleaned the item, repaired the prongs, and when she returned, she...

Try This Test to Determine the Strength of Your Store Identity … and More Tips for May

Tip Sheet8 years ago

Try This Test to Determine the Strength of Your Store Identity … and More Tips for May

Mentally Kidnap a Client Here’s a powerful way to determine the strength of your store identity, says merchandising guru Andrea Hill. If you kidnapped a client,...

Tools and Services8 years ago

Gemfind Adds New Application and More Service News for May

Gemfind’s New Find GemFind has recently partnered with Harmon Group to add REPS (Reliable Electronic Product Sales) to its lineup of applications. This innovative sales system...

Elves for Your Shelves and More Business-Boosting Products for May

Jewelry Pro Gear8 years ago

Elves for Your Shelves and More Business-Boosting Products for May

Elves for Your Shelves This animatronic “Mining the Magic” scene from Lanusse and Company features a trio of handcrafted elves that really move, creating an irresistible...

Designer Keeps Her Eye on the World, and Her Focus on New Orleans

Fun8 years ago

Designer Keeps Her Eye on the World, and Her Focus on New Orleans

Ashley PorterPorter Lyons, New Orleans, LA Jewelry designer Ashley Porter derives her inspiration from cultures around the world, with a concentration on New Orleans, where her family...

Eight Jewelers Getting Creative on Instagram

Benchmarks8 years ago

Eight Jewelers Getting Creative on Instagram

These jewelers tell a social-media story with personality and gorgeous images.

Customer Types8 years ago

4 Perfect Picks for the Woman Who Has It All and Isn’t Afraid to Show It Off

What fun is making big bucks if you can’t spoil yourself?

Products8 years ago

Coralie Charriol Paul Carries on a Classic Design Tradition

As VP and creative director of Charriol, Coralie Charriol Paul designs and launches half a dozen jewelry collections every year.

Products8 years ago

3 Jewelry Designs That Explore Contrast as Complement

Mulberry fall/winter 2017/18 runway. COURTESY OF REX/SHUTTERSTOCK The fall/winter 2017/18 runways also featured unorthodox color mixes: bold, striking and often juxtaposed with various deep hues. Jewelry...

For Fall, Designers Are Stealing a Few Tricks From Men’s Suits

Products8 years ago

For Fall, Designers Are Stealing a Few Tricks From Men’s Suits

Alexander Wang fall/winter 2017/2018 runway. COURTESY OF REX/SHUTTERSTOCK Ready-to-wear designers borrowed traditional menswear suit fabrics and translated them into unconventional and feminine silhouettes on the fall/winter...