Estate Jewelry Secrets

Stop thinking about adding vintage to your store’s collection and start shopping for a stellar assortment now. Where to begin? This article is a...

Cybercrime: Is Your Store at Risk?

From phishing to social scams, online crime is running rampant From smash-and-grabs to diamond switches, jewelers are well aware of the traditional...

New in Town: Why Now May Be a Great Time to Open a Jewelry Store

Prosperous mom-and-pop jewelers are adding locations as opportunity knocks For the first time in a generation, conditions may be more favorable for...

Final Sale: How to Close Your Store the Right Way

Closing your business requires months of careful planning. Follow the steps outlined here to ensure a smooth shutdown. Jim Jessop has been selling...

Store We Adore: Katie Diamond Jewelry in Ridgewood, N.J.

“It made more sense to give it a go on my own,” says Katie Diamond, who used to only wholesale her designs. 570 N. Maple Ave. Ridgewood,...

Gem Class Heroes: The 5 Hottest Stones for 2018

Whether they’re suddenly sexy opaque stones or faceted favorites in unusual hues, these are the five gems to watch in 2018. Fill your pockets...

How Retailers Are Preparing for Natural Disasters

Most of us don’t spend much time dwelling on natural disasters, but last year’s trio of hurricanes—Harvey, Irma, and Maria—along with...

50 Ways to Improve Your Store Right Now

For retailers looking to survive and thrive in 2018, it pays to sweat the small stuff. Modern consumers enjoy more ways than ever to browse and buy...

What Will You Do Differently in Your Store in 2018?

I just moved locations in Lexington, and we’re going to start doing exhibitions showcasing true art jewelry. I’m hoping we can do them at least...

Store We Adore: Thistle & Bess in Ann Arbor, Michigan

222 N. Fourth Ave., Ann Arbor, Mich. Blocks away from the University of Michigan’s leafy campus and nestled among some of Ann Arbor’s most...