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Reading Time: 3 minutes Chris Ploof (LEOMINSTER, Mass.) – Chris Ploof Designs , the eponymous brand of blacksmith jeweler Chris Ploof, was named winner of the Best Luxury Jewelry in USA in the 17th Annual Luxury Lifestyle Awards (LLA). The awards recognize the most exceptional experiences, products, and services that embody luxury in the global marketplace. In recognition of his fearless creativity and technical brilliance, forged over decades of innovation, tradition, and uncompromising quality, Chris will receive award commemoration, a winner’s profile page on the LLA website, a social media victory post, a customized winner logo and website badge, and a feature in the LLA email newsletter. “I am extremely honored to be recognized by the Luxury Lifestyle Awards,” says Ploof. “I love sharing my passion for creating beautiful wearable art with the world. Whether it’s making distinctive patterns in hand-forged Damascus steel or mokume gane, or turning meteorite and carbon fiber ...

Reading Time: 3 minutes In this episode of the Pearls of Wisdom Jewelry Podcast , we’re joined by Mike Kanoff , owner of Michael’s Jewelers in Yardley, Pennsylvania , for a warm and insightful conversation about the journey of running a family jewelry business, expanding after nearly three decades, and finding personal balance in a demanding industry. Mike opens up about launching Michael’s Jewelers back in 1997 with his parents, right in the hometown where he grew up. Now, after 28 years in the same location , the store is preparing for an exciting move just two miles up the road, a decision Mike made not out of urgency, but from a desire to continue growing before reaching a plateau. His proactive approach is a masterclass in knowing when to take the next step, even when everything seems to be going well. But beyond store expansions and strategy, Mike shares what really keeps him grounded: his passion for people, love for the industry, and commitment to a work-life balance . F...

Reading Time: 2 minutes Say hello to Dancer! Dancer is a 3-year-old Pit-Bull/Labrador mix that works at Thurber Jewelers in Elk River, Minnesota. She was born into a litter of eight puppies, all were named after Santa’s Reindeer.  Erik Thurber, CEO of Thurber Jewelers, rescued her from the Humane Society and chose to keep the fitting name. “She is our tiny Dancer!” says Andi Fox-Preston, GM at the store. Dancer’s nickname, Professional Trouble Maker, came after her second ‘rescue’ when a Michigan cliff rappelling team had to save her after a frozen waterfall adventure with her humans went awry. She loves greeting visitors to the store, playing tug of war and fetch with the Thurber team, and curling up for naps under a desk. The post Furry Friends on the Job: Say hello to Dancer from Thurber Jewelers appeared first on Southern Jewelry News . from Southern Jewelry News https://ift.tt/GDhJgQA

Reading Time: 4 minutes GN Diamond is now providing independent jewelers with an easy to use App called DiamondHunt. Jewelers can now take advantage of this powerful online inventory search and presentation tool complete with 360-degree videos, third-party light performance grading and GIA certificates at your fingertips. One Diamond Hunt feature in particular delights customers both on-line and in store: the third party-verified light performance score. Complete with high-res photos and detailed measurements, this engaging visual sales tool is being used more than ever by independent jewelers to drive online sales and in person sales. This App is easily illustrated from a mobile phone, i-pad or stationary computer to share with clients during a sales presentation or simply by sending a link of the diamond for a customer to view. Captivate Customers with an Easy Sharable Link The third-party light performance score makes it easy to communicate the meaning and value of brightness...

Reading Time: 4 minutes If you’re in sales, you’re not just part of the business – you are the business. You’re the face customers see, the voice they hear, and the experience they remember. Their decision to buy – or to walk away – often hinges on how you make them feel in a matter of minutes. That’s the level of influence you carry. It’s not a stretch to say you set the tone for the brand. But let’s be clear – closing a deal isn’t the finish line. It’s just the starting point. Your Real Mission? To build trust. To create loyalty. To ignite referrals. That’s where lasting success is born. Not in the transaction, but in the transformation – of a one-time shopper into a long-term advocate. So, what exactly is your role? A true sales professional isn’t a product pusher. They’re a value creator. They facilitate meaningful exchanges – rooted in what the customer actually wants and needs – and they deliver it all with unwavering integrity. Let’s unpack that: “Creates” – You’...

Reading Time: 4 minutes Pritesh Patel, GIA’s next President and Chief Executive Officer (CARLSBAD, Calif.) – The Board of Governors of the Gemological Institute of America, Inc. (GIA) has named Pritesh Patel, currently GIA’s Chief Operating Officer, as the Institute’s President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 4, 2025. Patel succeeds Susan M. Jacques, GIA’s President and CEO since 2014, who will continue at GIA as a strategic advisor until her retirement at the end of 2025. “Pritesh’s outstanding experience, character and understanding of the industry and the Institute are exceptionally well-suited to build upon GIA’s nearly 100 years of service to the industry and consumers, leading GIA to even greater successes,” said Lisa A. Locklear, Chair of the GIA Board of Governors. “The Board of Governors, GIA’s global teams, the gem and jewelry industry and consumers owe great thanks to Susan Jacques. Her compassionate, visionary and unwavering leadership during 12 years...

Reading Time: 3 minutes (NEW YORK) – Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace, has announced the opening of the nomination period for the 24th annual GEM Awards that will take place on Friday, March 13, 2026, at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York. The GEM Awards Committee is accepting self-nominations in the categories of Jewelry Design, Media Excellence, and Retail Innovation. Continuing the format from recent years, self-nominations provide individuals and brands with a platform to present their full body of work and achievements directly to the committee. Nominations will be accepted through July 30, 2025. The GEM Awards Committee will review all submissions and select final nominees and honorees in each category. These will be publicly announced prior to the awards ceremony and judged by a panel of industry experts. An independent firm tabulates the results, which remain confidential until the live reveal durin...