Hugh Bell, Who Helped Build Rio Grande, Dies

Hugh Bell (pictured), longtime president of Rio Grande Jewelry Supply, died on Sept. 20, following a long illness. He was 79. (more…)

Jeweler’s High-Tech Tagging Pilot Program Nabs Its First Suspect

Jewelry stores have a number of high-tech security options available, from alarms to RFID systems and tracking devices. (more…)

Shetler Fine Jewelers Acquires Medlars Jewel Masters, Expands Headquarters

San Antonio–based Shetler Fine Jewelers, has acquired Medlars Jewel Masters, a state-of-the-art facility (also located in San Antonio) that is...

PGI: Tests Say Platinum Is More Durable Than White Gold

It’s not just the lab-grown versus natural diamond wars. A new industry tiff is opening, with platinum taking on white gold. (more…)

JCK Virtual 2020: How to Protect Your Business From Digital Fraudsters

The first-ever JCK Virtual show, which runs through Friday, hosted a JCK Talks session on Tuesday that tackled cybersecurity. DJ Murphy,...

Industry Leader Roger H. Gesswein Jr. Dies

Roger H. Gesswein Jr. (pictured), the chairman and chief executive officer of Paul  H. Gesswein & Co., the tool and equipment supplier,...

Pandora Appoints New Chief Supply Officer

Jeerasage Puranasamriddhi (pictured), currently senior vice president of manufacturing overseeing Pandora’s operations in Thailand, has been...

Jewelers in Multiple Cities Report Looting, Vandalism, Violence Amid Protests Over Death of George Floyd

Retail jewelers in Minneapolis, and across the country, have faced looting and destruction of property due to protests spurred by the death of...

Stuller’s Andy “The Tool Guy” Kroungold Dies

Stuller has announced that Andrew “Andy” Kroungold—a veteran member of the company's tool department who was known to many as “Andy the...

Jewel-Craft Cofounder Dot Wesdorp Dies

Dorothy “Dot” Wesdorp (pictured), who cofounded jewelry repair service and manufacturer Jewel-Craft in 1950, died on July 15. She was 91. The...