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.

From Oregon to Arizona: The Beauty of American Gemstones

Tariffs may be shaking up the industry, but American jewelers have more stateside sourcing options than they realize.

Climbing Rocks: A Look at Today’s Gem Trends 

With high-quality goods getting harder to find and the US moving to charge hefty import fees, prices for colored stones are spiking.

Buyers Optimistic Despite Light Traffic at Tucson Gem Shows 

RapNet and AGTA launch colored-stone trading network.

The AGTA Awards Unveil a Spectrum of Talent 

The jewelry design contest celebrated its 40th year with a slew of colorful triumphs.

How Jewelers Can Keep Out the Copycats 

Getting a trademark for your jewelry designs — and enforcing it — is a smart way to prevent knockoffs, says goldsmith Ray Griffiths.

Rubies Are Red-Hot Right Now – and Expensive

Gem-quality rubies keep getting pricier and harder to find. Dealers weigh in on why they don’t expect this situation to change.

Soft Chinese Market Impacts Hong Kong Show

Real-estate crisis and import rules, as well as Shanghai typhoon, deterred mainland buyers.

True Blue Alternatives to Sapphire

With prices for this beloved Big Three gemstone going sky-high, here are some other options for consumers who love the color.

What to Expect at JCK Las Vegas and Luxury

Five exhibitors share their plans and predictions for the Nevada jewelry shows amid fast-changing economic and consumer trends.

Finding the Next Generation of Jewelry Retail Staff

Resilience, empathy, honesty and tech-savviness are some of the traits employers should be seeking in new hires, experts say.
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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.