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Why Thailand Is Such a Popular Home for Jewelry Manufacturing

The Asian country offers a rare combination of skilled craftspeople, access to gems, and international appeal.

Pristine Gems’ New Supply Tool Offers Diamonds on Demand

With custom jewelry on the rise, the Calibrated Ordering Platform helps retailers and manufacturers get the stones they need.

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

Charleen Pfaff of Edge Retail Academy uses her decades of experience in the industry to help store owners improve their performance.

Author Renée Newman on the Draw of Pearls

In her new book, the gemologist delves into this lustrous gem’s contemporary relevance, its versatility, and the myths that surround it.

The Top Players Keeping the Gem and Jewelry Trade Ethical

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

After 24 years in business, Amber Gustafson navigated permit headaches, a vanishing elevator contractor and an electricity shortfall before she could cut the ribbon on her flagship.

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

In the era of AI search results, companies that don’t answer the questions users are asking will be left behind.

Finding – and Keeping – Skilled Jewelry Workers

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

Five Takeaways from WJI 2030’s Latest Report

Collaboration, transparency and education are among the key focus points for sustainable business in the watch and jewelry world.

How to Bridge the Bench-Jeweler Gap

As skilled craftspeople retire or leave the profession, the industry needs to invest more in training their replacements.

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