Soufflé Pearls’ Dirty Little Secret Soufflé pearls were a big draw at the AGTA show in Tucson this year. Displaying beautiful colors and ranging in size from 13 to 20 mm, the...
Customers Waiting on You It isn't uncommon to have no customers in a store and suddenly have several. When this happens some customers have to wait, and their waiting...
Here’s to Hope! I talk to hundreds of retailers on a regular basis, and it still amazes me how many are hoping the economy turns around. Hope and about two...
What did you buy at the AGTA GemFair, in Tucson, Ariz.? "I purchased a lovely 40.00 ct. moonstone. I expect to display it for now and possibly make a custom pendant with it later. I purchased...
Jewelry Store Murder Makes the Point Don’t Resist The murder of a 71-year-old New York jewelry store worker shows the importance of not resisting armed robbers, security experts say. ...
Diamond Dealers Club Lawsuit Dismissed One the bitterest disputes in the Diamond Dealers Club's history has just been tossed out by a New York court. In March, the New...
Style Most Wanted Diamond earrings in the Floral collection have just the right blend of contemporary styling and feminine details. In 18k gold,...
Mark Motes, COO, Smyth Jewelers, Timonium, Md. 1. What is your best money-saving initiative? Last year I asked the managers to reduce their departmental expenses 15 percent. We...
Industry Trade Shows Glashütte Original's Senator chronometer was named men's Watch of the Year by a reader's survey conducted by a German newspaper and...
De Beers Execs Visiting More Often In a sign of De Beers' increasing comfort with doing business in the U.S., its executives' U.S. trips are becoming more frequent. ...