INSTORE June '17 Archives

Gem Quiz: Guess the Name of This Rock Nerd’s Rock

I was discovered in France in 1845 and named after a fabled alchemist from the 15th century who was supposedly the first to identify the properties...

America's Coolest Stores8 years ago

West Texas Store Wows Customers With Dream Decor and Local Hospitality

Store offers dream decor plus deep-rooted hospitality.

Products8 years ago

Pamela Froman Still Has the Magic Touch

Unique textures, fantastic color combos mark this decorated designer’s collection. Pamela Froman finds creative inspiration everywhere, even in her dreams. “I have endless ideas,” she says,...

Products8 years ago

Parade’s Regal New Bridal Line and More Releases for June

Fit for a Queen The Hera collection of engagement rings from Parade offers a selection of new bridal pieces characterized by openwork diamond halos and intricate...

Jewelry Pro Gear8 years ago

A Dress for Rock Stars and More Business-Boosting Products for June

Fashionable Find We’re actually a little shocked that we don’t already know someone who’s rocking the jewelry industry in this geode-covered dress. From its vintage-inspired silhouette...

Calendar8 years ago

Go Vintage With a Summer of Love Event … and More Event Ideas for June

Fifty years may have passed since the Summer of Love, but the mythology still burns, which makes this cultural touchstone a great inspiration for a summer...

Manager's To Do8 years ago

What You Need to Be Doing in Your Business This June

Week 1 June 5-10 STAFF If you’re at the Vegas shows, phone your local pizzeria and order a couple of deluxe 14-inchers for your staff back in...

Products8 years ago

INSTORE’s Brain Squad Members Share Their Hottest Sellers for April

Slate and Tell Family Love Bunch (slates start at $39 each in sterling silver; all individual slates can be personalized), $199, slateandtell.com We recently started carrying Slate...

Inbox8 years ago

The Ultimate Source For To-Do’s and More Reader Letters for June

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...

Editor's Note8 years ago

Get Inspired With Some Jaw-Dropping Jewelry Design

Remember the old Kool & The Gang song, “Celebration”? Da da da da, dum dum dum dum … YA-HOO! That’s how I feel about this issue....

Benchmarks8 years ago

7 Billboards That Tell Tales

Here's one advertising format that offers jewelry retailers larger-than-life bragging rights.

Best of The Best8 years ago

Restoration of Estate Pieces Helped This Seattle Jeweler Make Her Name

Lisa Esztergalyos Jeweler Seattle, WA Lisa Esztergalyos carefully studied the family heirloom ring a woman brought into her eponymous Seattle shop and gave the customer her...

True Tales8 years ago

The Old Man Who Could Not Escape Our Bathroom

An aged gentleman comes into our store to pick up a job. He asks to use our bathroom. After an extended period of time, I am...

Columns8 years ago

7 Things You Need to Do to Bring in the Bacon

Reconnect with past customers in order to cook up some new sales. In our store meetings, I often ask our employees as well as myself, “What...

Columns8 years ago

The (Very Bright) Future of Jewelry Store Security

Whether it’s 3-d cad designs, e-commerce websites for small businesses or new manufacturing processes, jewelry businesses of every size and segment are exploring new and exciting...

Woulda Coulda Shoulda8 years ago

What I Wish I Had Said to the Bully Who Bashed My Company for Not Being Responsive Enough

“If you should happen to grow another brain, it would die of loneliness.” … to the customer who has been bashing our company for not being...

Tips and How-To8 years ago

For More Productivity, Paint the Office Red

A study from the University of Texas found that people working in white, off-white or gray rooms got less done and made more mistakes than those...

Dave Richardson8 years ago

Millennials Want The Sizzle Before The Steak

Share romantic stories of engagement ring customers.

David Geller8 years ago

3 Ways to Save Money in the Shop

Start by hiring a high-school kid as your polisher.

Line Time8 years ago

This Word is Definitely an Enthusiasm-Booster

“Definitely!” or “Absolutely!” WHY TO USE IT: It’s difficult saying words like “definitely” or “absolutely” in a bored voice. These words lend themselves to speaking in...

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Gem Quiz: Guess the Name of This Rock Nerd’s Rock

West Texas Store Wows Customers With Dream Decor and Local Hospitality

Pamela Froman Still Has the Magic Touch

Parade’s Regal New Bridal Line and More Releases for June

A Dress for Rock Stars and More Business-Boosting Products for June

Go Vintage With a Summer of Love Event … and More Event Ideas for June

What You Need to Be Doing in Your Business This June

INSTORE’s Brain Squad Members Share Their Hottest Sellers for April

The Ultimate Source For To-Do’s and More Reader Letters for June

Get Inspired With Some Jaw-Dropping Jewelry Design

7 Billboards That Tell Tales

Restoration of Estate Pieces Helped This Seattle Jeweler Make Her Name

The Old Man Who Could Not Escape Our Bathroom

7 Things You Need to Do to Bring in the Bacon

The (Very Bright) Future of Jewelry Store Security

What I Wish I Had Said to the Bully Who Bashed My Company for Not Being Responsive Enough

For More Productivity, Paint the Office Red

Millennials Want The Sizzle Before The Steak

3 Ways to Save Money in the Shop

This Word is Definitely an Enthusiasm-Booster

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