Do Us All a Favor and Quit There is a store across town where the owner insults people and runs them off on a daily basis....
Helping Hands Seeing how our jewelry family has stepped up to help after the flooding in Houston (through groups like Jewelers Helping Jewelers) is just awesome!...
The trend is worrisome, says one expert. Do you have a gun in your store? 2017 50% 2007 37% One of the more surprising...
CONTEST ENTRY AND RULES Simple. Write a 500-word essay on the following subject: What do you see as the strongest competitive threat to your business in 2018, and...
I WOULD LIKE to tell you about my “eureka” moment. A young man came in looking for an engagement ring. At the time, I had about...
Platinum Never Changes In June’s “Web Browser”, we were surprised the first “outrageous” answer was, “There’s no such thing as white gold.” This statement is actually...
Online Sustenance I really enjoy the online articles in between issues. It helps tide me over until next month! Keep it up. We love INSTORE! —...
SEE THE WINNERS IN OTHER CATEGORIES HERE 1ST PLACE (Pearl Jewelry Category) Little H Finestrino collection necklace in 14K white gold with carved cultured...
SEE THE WINNERS IN OTHER CATEGORIES HERE 1ST PLACE (Silver Jewelry Category) Kothari Handmade hollow hammered silver Carbon Flow hoop earrings from the kAuge...
SEE THE WINNERS IN OTHER CATEGORIES HERE 1ST PLACE (Gold Jewelry Category) TAP By Todd Pownell Pendant with textured 24K gold over 14K white...
SEE THE WINNERS IN OTHER CATEGORIES HERE 1ST PLACE (Alternative Materials Category) Irthly Jewelled Adornments 18K gold earrings from the Art D’Eco Collection with...
To-Do List I loved the last issue! After I finished reading it, I wrote down 25 things to follow up, consider, or inquire about. You are...
The INDESIGN Awards competition recognizes the most creative jewelry of the year — and now, it’s time to reveal the winners! More than 150 entries were...
SEE THE WINNERS IN OTHER CATEGORIES HERE 1ST PLACE & RETAILER’S CHOICE (Platinum Jewelry Category) Jill Maurer Lineage ring from the Lascaux Collection in platinum...
SEE THE WINNERS IN OTHER CATEGORIES HERE 1ST PLACE (Engagement and Wedding Jewelry Category) Michelle Fantaci 1.70-carat double-sided checkerboard rose cut diamond in 18K...
It’s complicated. We recently asked Brain Squad members what time of year they’ve found to be best for getting the absolute lowest manufacturer prices. And we’d...
Social Sadness I am continually shocked at the level of vitriol expressed on social media. I can’t imagine people would verbalize what is so freely posted....
An Open Letter to Young Jewelry Store Owners Don’t get locked into a narrow focus on merchandising, types of metals, or even stone types. Keep your...
Don’t Forget Fashion I think a lot more retailers will be getting out and also many companies closing down. They are all competing for the same...
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