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Does AI Have a Place in the Design Classroom?

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

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?

Gaining the Skills Our Industry Needs

AI is changing how people work, but the knowledge that will drive the diamond trade cannot be downloaded or automated.

The Many Faces of Education

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

What Do Women Want? Watches of All Kinds

Female collectors are a growing segment of the timepiece market – and they’re not limiting themselves to the traditional “ladies’” models.

Trade Secrets: A Wake-Up Call for Diamond Suppliers 

To succeed in today’s digital-first retail environment, upstream players have a lot of catching up to do.

Swatch’s Royal Pop: Total Failure or Mad Genius?  

Critics have panned the chaos that resulted from the watch line’s hyped-up launch, but the diamond industry can learn a thing or two from its marketing language.

The Legacy of Time 

Watches, like all luxury products, become truly valuable when they carry emotional meaning.

The Highs and Lows of a Split Luxury Watch Market

Four top brands account for 55% of sales, while mid-range ones are struggling at retail.

Fitting AI into the Watchmaker’s Workshop 

Automation software helps speed up delivery and analyze data, but the exclusive brands still rely on old-fashioned craftsmanship.

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