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.

Training Up Talent: The Art of Honing Employees’ Skills

Industry experts offer tips on how jewelry store owners can propel their recruits toward success.

Perusing the Annual Arizona Gem Shows

Top finds in Tucson: From pinks and peaches to a range of blues, dozens of fairs across the city delivered vibrant color, even as steep prices left buyers cautious.

Detecting Lab-Grown Diamonds That Deceive

Synthetic stones masquerading as naturals are arriving in labs. How prevalent is this, and how can the rest of the trade protect itself if fraudsters are trying to dupe the experts? Insiders weigh in.

A Word from the Experts: Pricing Gemstones and Pearls

More precious than diamonds? Retailers paint a picture of their sales trends and challenges.

The Secret to Recruiting Great Jewelry Retail Teams

Finding good employees is no easy task. Three experts reveal their top tips for getting the job done.

Colored Stones Steal Spotlight at AGTA Awards

Opal ring and set of Paraiba tourmalines take Best of Show honors in Spectrum and Cutting Edge contests.

Heartache, Worry and Helping Hands: Jewelry Industry Weighs In on Israel-Hamas War

As trade members mourn those they’ve lost, some join the battle themselves, and others offer aid however they can.

Grandview Klein Mourns Fallen Executive Isaac Siton and Family

Namibia factory manager, killed during Hamas attack on Israel, was “a phenomenal human being,” recalls company head Moshe Klein.

5 Takeaways from the CIBJO Congress

Ethical sourcing, gender equality, and synthetic diamonds were among the hot topics at the World Jewellery Confederation’s recent gathering in Jaipur.

Clients Need Real Talk from Retailers About Sustainable Jewelry

Preaching what you practice: Today’s shoppers are thinking about how their purchases fit into the social and environmental landscape — which means jewelers have to engage in some potentially tough conversations.
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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.