Jewelers share their biggest business weaknesses.
We just closed a location we’ve had for 40-plus years to relocate to a brand new store. We had to shut down operations for five days....
Free opportunities abound for boosting your business, but potential pitfalls await the unwary.
Yes: 38% The only metric we really use is demographics/location for incoming traffic. We cross reference it with more precise databases that allow us to specifically...
Customer questions are a sign of interest, but sometimes it’s all too obvious their interest lies in nothing more than the price, what you’ll do for...
In a volatile year for gold, jewelers’ sales were fairly stable, with those in the South and West seeing the biggest gains, according to a January...
Sterling silver pendant with 12-carat sunset quartz and white sapphires (0.53 TCW) by Frank Reubel, $725. frankreubeldesigns.com. Frank Reubel (specifically their sunset quartz pieces). — Chris Wattsson,...
Bodoh for CEO The American Gem Society (AGS) has announced that Katherine Bodoh, current deputy executive director, will take the helm as the organization’s new CEO...
We have a big event coming to town (equestrian games) with an additional 200,000 people expected in the area. How can I best take advantage of...
A mistake handled professionally is a great opportunity to learn. Why it is true: Some mistakes are infinitely more critical than others, but most can be...
What I like about your (idea, work, behavior) is ______. What would make me like it even more is _______. When to say it? When you’re...
Lori GregoryGregory Jewelers, Mountain Home, AR Early in my career, I met a woman who had worked every aspect of the jewelry industry. She is hands down...
The credit card commercial asks, “What’s in your wallet?” But if you’re selling jewelry, the answer doesn’t matter. It’s what’s in the client’s wallet that matters....
Honesty and a pragmatic approach can net retailers a new over-the-counter revenue stream If you are in the business of selling diamonds, it only makes logical sense...
Follow these easy tips to make more money, become more popular and feel better than you ever have. The headline may sound like an email scam,...
Gem of a Book Gem: The Definitive Visual Guide is a useful new text from DK and the Smithsonian. The book is bursting with easy-to-understand, gorgeously...
From stunning solitary hues to vivid combinations, these 18 colored gemstones will light up your showcases.
“If you would have told me in my junior year of college, as I was pursuing my business degree, that I would be a jewelry designer...
Renewal and sustainability influence her jewelry conscience The Environmental Activist does care about personal style, but first, she demands to know where and how her jewelry...
Acne Studios Spring 2017 Ready-to-Wear Runway. PHOTO COURTESY OF REX/SHUTTERSTOCK Fashion designers still love denim, and so do the women for whom they design. This classic fabric...
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