Here’s What The Second Stimulus Is Offering Small Businesses
The second COVID-19 stimulus package was passed into law Sunday night when President Trump signed the piece of bipartisan legislation.
The package...
Online Jewelry Sales Increased 44.6% This Holiday Season, Study Says
Online shopping has been the bright spot in U.S. retail this year, and a new report shows that consumers leaned heavily on e-commerce channels this...
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...
All the TV Shows, Films, Books, and Podcasts Jewelry Pros Recommended in 2020
In Managing, the weekly column I've been writing to share stores about the professional and personal lives of jewelry pros during the COVID-19...
My 10 Favorite Jewelry Promotions of 2020
Each year, I spotlight my favorite jewelry promotions from the past 12 months, from companies both large and small, from throughout the value...
The 40 Best Jewelry-Related Quotes of 2020
This has been quite a year, with plenty to talk about. And so, as we did last year, JCK has collected 40 of the best, most interesting, most...
How She’s Managing: Jewelry Designer Lorraine West
Every Thursday during the pandemic, we’re checking in on members of the jewelry trade in an attempt to glean shareable tips and...
Hammer Time: 12 Jewelry and Watch Auction Lots That Made News in 2020
We weren't able to gather in person very much in 2020, but that didn't stop affluent buyers and collectors from bidding on an array of stunning...
‘InStore’ Salesperson Fran Zimniuch Dies
Francis “Fran” Zimniuch (pictured), the East Coast sales manager for InStore and parent company SmartWork Media for 16 years, died on Dec. 17, of...
Independent Jewelers Organization Cancels February Conference
The Independent Jewelers Organization (IJO) has canceled its spring conference, making it one of a number of 2021 events that has fallen victim to...
Gabriel & Co.’s New Necklace Benefits Jewelers for Children
Gabriel & Co. is following up its successful 91>19 charitable bracelet—a $91 sterling silver piece released early in the COVID-19...