Tucson Gem Fairs Are Happening, But Without ICA, AGA Events
While the American Gem Trade Association’s GemFair Tucson and GJX shows still plan to go on as scheduled in February, the International Colored...
The 40 Best Jewelry-Related Quotes Of 2021
We had all hoped that 2021 would be a little calmer, but it turned out to be yet another year with a lot to talk about—maybe too much.
And so,...
Alrosa Invites U.S. Jewelers to B-to-B Trading Platform
In the age of a pandemic where jewelry trade shows around the world have been indefinitely put on hold, companies are coming up with ingenious ways...
The Omicron Variant: The View From Botswana
For those in the diamond industry, the initial countries where the omicron variant of COVID-19 was discovered sounded mighty familiar: Belgium, Hong...
Columbia Gem House Teams With MJSA On Navajo Relief Auction
Every year, the Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America (MJSA) hosts a design challenge. In the past, applicants submitted only drawings....
IIJS To Hold First Physical Show Since Pandemic Began
The India International Jewellery Show (IIJS), India’s largest gems and jewelry exhibition, will hold a physical show in September, its first since...
WFDB Starts Vaccine Drive For India
The World Federation of Diamond Bourses' (WFDB) Diamond Aid campaign, started in May to raise funds to help India in its battle with COVID-19, has...
How the COVID-19 Pandemic May Have Helped the Jewelry Industry
COVID-19 appears to have had a positive effect on jewelry sales, with 30% of consumers in a recent poll reporting they purchased more jewelry during...
How She’s Managing: GSI President Debbie Azar
Every Thursday during the pandemic, we’re checking in on members of the jewelry trade in an attempt to glean shareable tips and tricks for doing...
How He’s Managing: Scottsdale-Based Fine Jewelry Retailer Oliver Smith
Every Thursday during the pandemic, we’re checking in on members of the jewelry trade in an attempt to glean shareable tips and tricks for...
What Retailers Need to Know About the COVID-19 Delta Variants
After 18 months of wearing masks to protect against the spread of the COVID-19 virus, Americans are increasingly going about their lives barefaced....