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Now Trending: Vintage Vibes — Nostalgic, Timeless, Ornate

Reading Time: 2 minutes Key Takeaways: • Stuller has introduced Vintage Vibes, a new jewelry trend focused on nostalgic, timeless designs with intricate engraving and decorative metalwork. • The collection features unique stone cuts such as antique faceted elongated cushions, old European-cut rounds, and Duchess faceted-cut elongated hexagons. • The trend incorporates Art Deco and geometric influences with hidden details like elaborately designed galleries and subtle surprise accents. (Lafayette, LA) — Stuller introduces Vintage Vibes, a trend that embraces the  romance of the past with designs that feel timeless and full of character. Inspired by heirloom  jewelry and ornate craftsmanship, this trend highlights intricate engraving and decorative  metalwork for those drawn to pieces with depth and story.  Stone cuts such as antique faceted elongated cushions, old European-cut rounds, and Duchess  faceted-cut elongated hexagons bring distinctive cha...

Gold Creations at 50: A Charleston Story Told in Gold

Reading Time: 9 minutes Key Takeaways: • Gold Creations is a family-owned Charleston institution celebrating its 50th anniversary, known for its high-traffic location in the historic City Market and its story-driven hospitality. • The business specializes in exclusive, original jewelry designs inspired by Charleston’s heritage and environment, including the signature Charleston Rice Bead and the Oyster Collection. • Currently led by the second generation, the company is focusing on sustainable growth and continuity, with plans for a second location to serve local customers and the next generation of the family. Gold Creations doesn’t just sit in Charleston’s historic City Market — it moves at the pace of it. Step through the door of the 300-square-foot shop, and you’re inside a kind of retail weather system: four windows, four showcases, and a constant current of foot traffic that Chief Operating Officer Patrick Wolfe estimates at 300 to 400 customers a day. Open seven da...

Atlanta Jewelry Show Expands Education Commitment With RetailFusion and BenchFusion Programs

Reading Time: 5 minutes Key Takeaways: • The Atlanta Jewelry Show is launching RetailFusion and returning BenchFusion to provide comprehensive education for both retail management and technical bench skills. • RetailFusion debuts on March 13, 2026, focusing on business operations, while BenchFusion runs March 14-15, 2026, offering 30 technical sessions on the show floor. • Early registration for these programs is available through January 31, 2026, with discounted rates of $75 for RetailFusion and $150 for BenchFusion. (Atlanta, Georgia) – The Atlanta Jewelry Show is strengthening its role as an industry steward by recognizing education as a core pillar of the event. Through BenchFusion and the newly launched RetailFusion program, the show is investing deliberately in both sides of the jewelry business equation: skilled craftsmanship and strong retail leadership. The Atlanta Jewelry Show has renewed its commitment to robust retail education with the return of pre-show edu...

Stuller Announces 2026 Events and Training Opportunities for Jewelers

Reading Time: 3 minutes Key takeaways • Stuller has revealed its comprehensive schedule of events and training sessions for the year 2026. • The offerings are designed to provide jewelers with hands-on experience and professional development opportunities. • Events include workshops, training seminars, and networking opportunities tailored to the evolving needs of the jewelry industry. (Lafayette, LA)  — Stuller is bringing an expanded lineup of in-person events and hands-on training to jewelers in 2026 — all designed to support skill development, connection, and continued growth at every career stage.  The 2026 schedule includes a mix of workshops, educational events, and skill-based training led by industry experts, offering opportunities for both bench jewelers and jewelry professionals to learn, connect, and share expertise.  2026 events and trainings include  Bench Jeweler Workshop – A two-day, hands-on event bringing bench jewelers together ...

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...