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Inspired by the American Dream, Crafted in Gold: The Story of M&V Vanguard Jewelry Inc.

By Rapaport News
This family-owned New York jeweler gives clients a level of service few others on 47th…

Inside the Creative Locket Styles Capturing Customers’ Hearts

By Kate Matthams
From a snapshot to a lock of hair, or even the portrait of a loved…

The Colorful World of David Webb

By Ruth Peltason
From his signature animal bracelets to his Art Deco-inspired sautoirs, the New York designer injected…

Bold and Sculptural, Wyld Box Stands Out as a Jewelry Brand

By Kate Matthams
Designer Rosanna Fiedler combines gold and silver with hard stones and diamonds in her her…

From Cartier to Costume Jewelry: Five Books Worth Checking Out

By Sonia Esther Soltani
With topics including Ukrainian talent, exceptional watches, and the work of Elizabeth Gage, this crop…

The Shade-Shifting Power of Color-Change Gems

By Isabella Yan
From alexandrite to sapphire, these rare stones are finding a place in one-of-a-kind jewelry.

Why Thailand Is Such a Popular Home for Jewelry Manufacturing

By Francesca Fearon
The Asian country offers a rare combination of skilled craftspeople, access to gems, and international…

Pristine Gems’ New Supply Tool Offers Diamonds on Demand

By Jacklyn Pellegrino
With custom jewelry on the rise, the Calibrated Ordering Platform helps retailers and manufacturers get…

The Final Cut: Meet the Business Coach Who Gets Jewelry Shops in Shape

By Jacklyn Pellegrino
Charleen Pfaff of Edge Retail Academy uses her decades of experience in the industry to…

Author Renée Newman on the Draw of Pearls

By Sonia Esther Soltani
In her new book, the gemologist delves into this lustrous gem’s contemporary relevance, its versatility,…

The Top Players Keeping the Gem and Jewelry Trade Ethical

By Richa Goyal Sikri
A guide to the initiatives and entities working to ensure a responsible industry.

How One Texas Retailer Built Her Dream Store from the Ground Up

By Eileen McClelland
After 24 years in business, Amber Gustafson navigated permit headaches, a vanishing elevator contractor and…

Trade Secrets: The Diamond Industry’s Invisible-Business Problem

By Elle Hill
In the era of AI search results, companies that don’t answer the questions users are…

Finding – and Keeping – Skilled Jewelry Workers

By Linus Drogs
A recent session at The Jewelry Symposium brainstormed solutions to staffing challenges in the industry.

Five Takeaways from WJI 2030’s Latest Report

By Rapaport News
Collaboration, transparency and education are among the key focus points for sustainable business in the…

How to Bridge the Bench-Jeweler Gap

By Haïg Ter-Martirosian
As skilled craftspeople retire or leave the profession, the industry needs to invest more in…

Does AI Have a Place in the Design Classroom?

By Amy Wakeham
Jewelry educators are grappling with how to utilize this tool without cutting into students’ creativity.

Training Programs to Get Your Jewelry Career in Gear

By Jennifer Heebner
Where can entry-level artisans and sales associates get the knowledge and resources they need to…

Gaining the Skills Our Industry Needs

By Dan Mano
AI is changing how people work, but the knowledge that will drive the diamond trade…

The Many Faces of Education

By Sonia Esther Soltani
In-person experiences are just as important as formal training, if not more so.

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