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JIS in Miami Beach Set to Serve as Spring’s Best Buying Moment for the Jewelry Trade

Reading Time: 7 minutes Key takeaways • The 2026 JIS Spring show will take place from March 8 to March 10 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. • JIS Spring serves as a leading global sourcing hub and strategic meeting point for jewelry retailers, manufacturers, and wholesalers from the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean. • The event is specifically timed to showcase new season trends and function as a restocking ground for the global jewelry business. • Miami is a preferred sourcing alternative for many international buyers due to its accessibility, infrastructure, and cultural fluency. (Norwalk, CT) – As international jewelry trade continues to evolve, the JIS Show (Jewelers International Showcase) in Miami Beach, FL is reinforcing its position as the leading global  sourcing hub connecting the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean. JIS Spring, taking place March 8 – 10 in Miami Beach, a city long recognized as a crossroads for commerce and cult...

Gemoro Elite 1067T Microscope

Reading Time: 2 minutes Key takeaways • The GEMORO ELITE 1067T is a top-of-the-line trinocular gemological microscope designed for close jewelry and gemstone inspection. • The device features precision 10X and 67X zoom optics and a trinocular head with a phototube for camera attachment. • Ergonomic and lighting features include a 360° rotating swivel base, a 55° viewing angle, and multiple LED light sources including a darkfield/brightfield condenser. • The package includes a wire gem clip, eye guards, a dust cover, and is backed by a one-year limited warranty. (Dallas, TX) – The leading jewelry microscope manufacturer, GEMORO Superior Instruments proudly introduces its new generation Elite 1067T top-of-the-line trinocular gemological microscope. This new generation premium model integrates the best features from all the competitive microscopes in its class, coupled with its own proprietary enhancements. The Elite 1067T microscope has precision 10X & 67X zoom optic...

Retailers Talk About Metal Prices Too Much and Meaning Too Little

Reading Time: 5 minutes Key takeaways • Leading sales conversations with rising metal prices repositions jewelry as a commodity rather than an emotional purchase. . • Customers prioritize personal milestones and moments over market fluctuations and spot prices when shopping for jewelry. • Defining value through material costs invites mathematical comparison and doubt instead of building consumer confidence. • Jewelry derives its true value from meaning, craftsmanship, and story rather than just raw input costs. Walk into almost any jewelry store during a period of rising gold prices and you are likely to hear the same explanation. Gold is up. The market is volatile. Costs are higher, so prices must follow. All of this is true. It is also beside the point. When retailers lead conversations with metal prices, they subtly reposition jewelry as a commodity rather than an emotional purchase. The frame shifts from meaning to materials, from sentiment to calculation. A ring be...

Pearls Are Having a Cultural Moment. Don’t Miss It.

Reading Time: 3 minutes Pearls have quietly moved from the back of the case to the center of the conversation. For years, pearls were treated as heritage inventory — weddings and milestones. Reliable, refined, predictable. But what’s happening now isn’t nostalgia. It’s momentum. The global pearl jewelry market surpassed $13 billion in 2024 and is projected to double over the next decade. That kind of growth does not happen quietly. It signals a category shift from tradition to traction. Market research conducted by SJN shows pearls intersecting with three of the strongest forces shaping jewelry retail today: maximalism, gender-neutral styling, and accessible luxury. The aesthetic shift is unmistakable. Today’s pearls are baroque, irregular, oversized, and paired with chunky chains or mixed metals. They feel organic and natural — a counterpoint to the hyper-curated minimalism of the past decade. In a social-first retail environment, irregularity reads as authenticity. Men’s a...

David Yurman GEM Awards Grant Finalists Announced

Reading Time: 8 minutes New York, NY – The GEM Awards Committee and David Yurman are pleased to announce the finalists of the inaugural David Yurman GEM Awards Grant. The five jewelry designers selected as finalists are Hiba Husayni of Zahn-Z, Jules Kim of Bijules, Johnny Nelson , Dorian Webb , and Lorraine West .  The finalists were selected from the 90 submissions received during the nomination period. Each of the five finalists delivered an in-person presentation to David and Sybil Yurman and the GEM Awards Grant Committee. The committee will select one designer to receive the $50,000 grant, as well as mentoring meetings with David Yurman executives and consultative meetings with other industry leaders. The recipient will be presented during the 24 th Annual GEM Awards on Friday, March 13, 2026.  The David Yurman GEM Awards Grant was created in partnership with Jewelers of America, the trade association that operates GEM Awards, and David Yurman, David Yurman En...

The Select Jewelry Show Event Details

Reading Time: 2 minutes ← Back to All Events The Select Jewelry Show Event Details Event Details Date(s):  October 11-12 Location:  The Ritz Carlton Hotel, Washington DC Contact:  844-285-1103 Visit Official Website Note from SJN Editors: All dates are subject to change. Please verify times and location details with the official organiser before finalizing travel plans. Description The Select Jewelry Show offers a chance for you to connect with many jewelers. This event is for those who work in the jewelry industry, including retailers and designers. You can see new collections and meet with others in your field. During the show, you will have the opportunity to: View new and upcoming jewelry designs. Speak directly with designers and manufacturers. Learn about current trends in the jewelry market. Build your network within the industry. This event is set up to help you find what you need for your business. It provides a fo...

The Original Miami Beach Antique Show Takes Visitors on a Journey Through History

Reading Time: 3 minutes (New York, NY) — The Original Miami Beach Antique Show (OMBAS), taking place March 26-30 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, will once again provide attendees with the opportunity to discover antique, vintage, and estate jewelry, timepieces, accessories, art, furniture, and home décor. In addition to the wide array of items in a variety of price points on display on the show floor, the event also offers complimentary appraisals by world-renowned experts from auction house Bonhams Skinner and vibrant pop-up education sessions covering a range of topics.  “We are delighted to present long-time and new attendees alike with a vast selection of unique, one-of-a-kind pieces that cannot be sourced anywhere else,” enthused Andrea Canady, Show Manager for U.S. Antique Shows. “Our knowledgeable dealers travel the globe to source the best in antique, vintage, and estate pieces to present to collectors and enthusiasts, and they are always passionate about shar...