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INSTORE Design Awards 2023 – Gold Jewelry Under $5,000

Jye’s International Inc. (1st Place and Retailers’ Choice) Flower Dangle earrings in 18K yellow gold with diamonds, $3,088 Carolyn Brigman and Elizabeth...

INSTORE Design Awards5 months ago

INSTORE Design Awards 2023 – Pearl Over $5,000

Rosa Van Parys Dagger No. 8.95 pendant on Naomi Links necklace in 18K yellow, white and black gold with 8–8.9 Tahitian cultured pearls, diamonds...

INSTORE Design Awards5 months ago

INSTORE Design Awards 2023 – Pearl Under $5,000

Rachel Atherley Hand-fabricated Tail Feather earrings in recycled 18K yellow gold with white mother of pearl are 3 inches in length, $1,485 Shannon Green...

INSTORE Design Awards5 months ago

INSTORE Design Awards 2023 – Colored Diamond Jewelry

UNEEK (1st Place and Retailers’ Choice) Radiant Saunter ring in platinum and 18K rose gold with a VS1-clarity, 1.63-carat fancy intense green diamond, pear-shape diamonds...

INSTORE Design Awards5 months ago

INSTORE Design Awards 2023 – Colored Stone Over $5,000

Omi Privé Ring in platinum with a 1.58-carat oval-shape cobalt spinel, oval-shape Paraíba-type tourmalines (1.72 TCW), round Paraíba tourmalines (0.34 TCW), round hauyne (0.10 TCW) and...

INSTORE Design Awards5 months ago

INSTORE Design Awards 2023 – Colored Stone Under $5,000

Shy Creation Bar ring in 14K yellow gold with a 1.03-carat composite turquoise and diamonds (0.11 TCW), $890 Shannon Green Long: The East-West-set turquoise ring is...

INSTORE Design Awards5 months ago

INSTORE Design Awards 2023 – Diamond Over $5,000

Gumuchian Spectrum ring in 18K yellow gold with a 2.03-carat pear-shape yellow diamond and a 1.82-carat pear-shape colorless diamond, $96,000 Sari Brown: I am a fan...

INSTORE Design Awards5 months ago

INSTORE Design Awards 2023 – Diamond Under $5,000

Lewis Jewelers Victory ring in 18K white and yellow gold with diamonds (1.30 TCW), $3,500 Carolyn Brigman and Elizabeth and Bill Campbell: A stylish...

Cover Stories5 months ago

The INSTORE Design Awards 2023: Made of Honor

From brightly colored gemstone statement pieces to over-the-top craftsmanship, there were many inspiring jewels among the winners of INSTORE’S 8th annual Design Awards. Story by Jennifer Heebner...

Inbox6 months ago

Worry Over Warranties, Diamond Debate and More Reader Letters

And we can never get enough “INSTORE raves.”

Inbox7 months ago

On Tucson, Expectations for 2023, and More Reader Letters

Plus what it takes to succeed in today’s business climate.

Inbox8 months ago

Readers Sound Off About Expectations for 2023

Some are excited for new business, some are excited for retirement.

Inbox8 months ago

Readers Sound Off About the Holidays, Lab-Grown Diamonds, Crime, the Big Survey and More

Plus one reader wants independent retailers to take a stand against fixing jewelry that was purchased from the major e-tailers online.

Inbox10 months ago

Cybersecurity, Alternative Engagement Rings, Trend Questions and More of Your Letters

Our readers share their thoughts and questions ahead of the holidays.

Big Survey10 months ago

The Big Survey 2022: Advertising & Marketing

Since we did our first Big Survey in 2007, probably no part of the business has changed as much as advertising and marketing. Sure, it’s still...

Big Survey10 months ago

The Big Survey: Management and Staff

56. What do you feel is the best use of your time? 57. What actually takes up most of your time? 58. If you had to...

Big Survey10 months ago

The Big Survey 2022: Performance

Brands, businesses, categories and employees are ultimately judged by how they perform. Here we look at some of these areas to see who and what is...

Big Survey10 months ago

The Big Survey 2022: The Basics

The 2022 Big Survey was launched in mid-August and ran for about six weeks. During that time, more than 750 North American jewelers (all owners or...

Big Survey11 months ago

The Big Survey 2022: Buying and Selling

Buy, sell, earn. Repeat. Of course, with jewelry, each of those steps requires a specialist knowledge. This year we look again at what you stock and...

Big Survey11 months ago

The Big Survey 2022: You, the Jeweler

Always our favorite part of the survey, where we get to learn a little more about the jewelers behind the numbers.

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INSTORE Design Awards 2023 – Gold Jewelry Under $5,000

INSTORE Design Awards 2023 – Pearl Over $5,000

INSTORE Design Awards 2023 – Pearl Under $5,000

INSTORE Design Awards 2023 – Colored Diamond Jewelry

INSTORE Design Awards 2023 – Colored Stone Over $5,000

INSTORE Design Awards 2023 – Colored Stone Under $5,000

INSTORE Design Awards 2023 – Diamond Over $5,000

INSTORE Design Awards 2023 – Diamond Under $5,000

The INSTORE Design Awards 2023: Made of Honor

Worry Over Warranties, Diamond Debate and More Reader Letters

On Tucson, Expectations for 2023, and More Reader Letters

Readers Sound Off About Expectations for 2023

Readers Sound Off About the Holidays, Lab-Grown Diamonds, Crime, the Big Survey and More

Cybersecurity, Alternative Engagement Rings, Trend Questions and More of Your Letters

The Big Survey 2022: Advertising & Marketing

The Big Survey: Management and Staff

The Big Survey 2022: Performance

The Big Survey 2022: The Basics

The Big Survey 2022: Buying and Selling

The Big Survey 2022: You, the Jeweler

GIA Supports Diamond Traceability Solutions

JA Members Push for Security, Credit Reform in D.C.

Judge the Jewels: Athlete Noah Lyles Wears Diamonds For His World Championship Race

23 Relatable Memes About Working Holiday Retail

Feds Seize $12M Worth of Earrings, Necklaces, Bracelets and Rings

Jeweler Accused of Scamming Customers Out of $250,000

Wilkerson: “They Feel Like Family”

How to Define Employee Performance and Create Individualized Consequences

Smith and DeGroot Release “Much Ado About Lab-Grown Diamonds” Podcast Episode