Jennifer Heebner

Jennifer Heebner is an award-winning, 25-year veteran journalist in the fine jewelry industry. She contributes to Rapaport, The GemGuide, and other trade publications, and serves as founder of her own editorial website and #thisispearl magazine for the Cultured Pearl Association of America (CPAA). Jennifer is a CPAA certified pearl specialist and past president of the Metropolitan chapter of the Women’s Jewelry Association.

Five of the Hottest Jewelry Trends from Las Vegas

A recap of what stood out at the JCK, Luxury and Couture shows.

Training Programs to Get Your Jewelry Career in Gear

Where can entry-level artisans and sales associates get the knowledge and resources they need to succeed?

A Drop in Chinese Buying Is Giving the US Pearl Market an Edge

With more supply available, American dealers can take advantage of a timely boom in gemstone demand.

Retail Jewelers Are Turning to Tech for Inventory Management

AI software, next-generation tags, and smart trays are among the innovations making it easier to log stock units and sales trends.

Is Pawning Your Diamond Jewelry Still Worth It?

With prices dropping for both newly mined and synthetic stones, payouts from secondhand dealers are getting smaller. Insiders share a snapshot of the market.

Standouts of the Spectrum & Cutting Edge Awards: 2026 Edition

From tourmalines and rubies to an exquisitely carved elephant, this year’s winners of the AGTA accolades spanned newcomers and veterans alike.

What to Expect at Tucson’s AGTA GemFair

A look at the scintillating speakers, standout stones, and celebratory events on the agenda for the 2026 show in the Arizona city.

10 Gem Trends to Shop in Tucson

The colors, styles and stone varieties worth more than a second glance at the AGTA GemFair.

Asia Trade Fairs Reveal Opportunity in Bangkok, Depressed Chinese and US Spending

The Thai show gets a boost in sales and attendance, while the Hong Kong event sees a drop.

The Sri Lankan Corundum Conundrum

How the trade came together to crack down on undisclosed radiation treatments in sapphires and rubies from the south Asian country.
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Jennifer Heebner

Jennifer Heebner is an award-winning, 25-year veteran journalist in the fine jewelry industry. She contributes to Rapaport, The GemGuide, and other trade publications, and serves as founder of her own editorial website and #thisispearl magazine for the Cultured Pearl Association of America (CPAA). Jennifer is a CPAA certified pearl specialist and past president of the Metropolitan chapter of the Women’s Jewelry Association.