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Kate Middleton’s Iconic Sapphire Ring Takes on New Meaning in ‘Winter’ Film

The film marked her 44th birthday.

David Squires5 days ago

The Great Shrink: What GLP-1 Drugs May Mean for Jewelers

When bodies change, jewelry needs change too. Are you ready for the opportunity?
Editor's Note1 week ago

The Hidden Trap of ‘The Way Things Are Done’ in Your Jewelry Store

Sometimes the path to bigger growth means stepping back and questioning every process you've built.
Columns2 weeks ago

Before the Ball Drops: 10 Easy Ways To Start the New Year Off Right

Before the confetti falls, set yourself up to dominate Q1.
Columns2 weeks ago

Two Ways to Address Fluctuating Gold Prices When Accounting Inventory

You can “write it down” or hold the expense to offset income when it sells.
Andrea Hill3 weeks ago

Avoid the Costly Habit of Doing Just Enough Marketing to Fail

Start by defining your message, then craft a plan before investing your money.
Columns3 weeks ago

Treat Your Shop as the Strategic Asset That It Is

"We made" beats "we have" every time. Here's how to prove it.
David Squires3 weeks ago

Giving It Away Good; Pantone’s Cringe-y Color Combo; Plus Making Fun of Your Biggest Flaw

One of "America's Coolest" jewelers teaches us that how you give matters as much as what you give.
David Squires1 month ago

Mark Twain Speaks Some Truth; Plus the Craziest Gift-Wrapping Option We’ve Seen

Want something truly memorable to offer clients — how about a multi-layer, high-end gift-wrapping option?
Columns1 month ago

Here’s Why Reinvention Can Keep You Relevant

If you want jewelry to mean something to the next generation of customers, you have to speak their language in everything you do.
David Squires1 month ago

The Little Things That Matter Most in Jewelry Retail; Plus Jewelers’ Coffee Cups From Way Back When

One jeweler's philosophy on why paying attention beats having a great location — plus coffee mugs and cover designs from INSTORE's earliest days.
Columns1 month ago

How Jewelry Retailers Can Avoid a Power Outage

It's possible to avoid this and even reduce the risk of the dreaded burst frozen pipe that can destroy inventory, walls and fixtures by being proactive.
Shane Decker1 month ago

The Lost Art of Politeness: Why Walking a Client to the Door Still Matters

This holiday season, be sure to deliver a memorable luxury experience every time.
Editor's Note1 month ago

Our December Issue Will Help Maximize Your Holiday Sales While Also Preparing You for 2026

And don’t miss our weekly holiday sales reports based on our Brain Squad surveys.
Columns1 month ago

When It’s Too Late for Custom, Customized Can Help You Save the Day

Or you could offer a “custom IOU” that allows a couple to go through the custom design process together.
Megan Crabtree2 months ago

To Sell More Jewelry, You Must First Remember What Makes It Special

Authenticity and connection are what jewelry — and jewelry sales — are all about.
David Squires2 months ago

Your Pearl Collection Is Absolutely Clam-tastic (and Other Sales Lessons from Scott Boras)

The world's most successful sports agent delivers clankingly awful puns every free-agent season. Here's why it actually works for him.
David Squires2 months ago

100 Days on LinkedIn: Is It Truly Useful for Business Owners?

Is LinkedIn really the business social media promised land? I'm committing to daily posts for 100 days to see whether it works.
Columns2 months ago

Rare Napoleonic Jewels Ignite Sotheby’s Geneva Auction, Shattering Estimates

It achieved a remarkable 3.5 million Swiss francs ($4.4 million).
Columns2 months ago

Lost ‘Florentine Diamond’ Resurfaces in Canada After 100 Years Out of Sight

Exiled Austrian empress fled the Nazis with the legendary gem in a cardboard suitcase.

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