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Reading Time: 6 minutes Key takeaways • COUTURE 2026 is introducing a new partnership with Time to Watches, bringing nearly twenty independent watchmakers and luxury timepiece brands to the primary ballroom. • The event will feature an expanded lineup of COUTUREtalks and live podcast recordings covering global market trends, bridal design, and the community impact of diamonds. • New social and charitable initiatives include the COUTURE After Dark networking event and a goal to raise $25,000 for the Ticket to Dream Foundation in partnership with Jewelers for Children. New York, NY—In its demonstrated commitment to addressing the evolving needs of its community, COUTURE is announcing several thoughtful adjustments to the 2026 program intended to bring the greatest value to the businesses it serves. Newly formed partnerships, an exciting lineup of thought leadership sessions, and refinements to the evening schedule of events are being introduced to promote relationship buil...

Reading Time: 8 minutes Key Takeaways: • Social media reels have become a highly effective marketing tool for jewelers by showcasing authentic staff personality and making fine jewelry feel more approachable to younger demographics like Gen Z. • Short-form video content drives significantly higher engagement and website traffic compared to traditional, polished commercials or static photos by meeting customers where they are with relatable, unpolished content. • Transitioning to consistent video production is affordable and manageable, with successful stores using simple iPhone setups or external firms to leverage daily downtime into impactful social media touchpoints. The adage, “If you can lean, you can clean,” may soon become a distant second to “if there’s no deal [a sale], make a reel.” Videos or “reels” posted to social media have become so popular and effective that the subject matter doesn’t even have to be about jewelry or the jewelry store itself.  Rece...

Reading Time: 6 minutes Key Takeaways: • Las Vegas Jewelry Week 2026 features a constellation of specialized shows including JCK, Couture, AGTA GemFair, and the Permanent Jewelry Expo across various major venues. • Practical preparation is essential for the “”Market Week”” marathon, with recommendations to wear comfortable footwear for high daily step counts and allow ample time for transit. • The event offers robust educational programming through JCK Talks, covering critical topics such as AI-driven marketing, storefront security, and gemstone identification. As the humidity starts to climb, our industry is preparing for its annual pilgrimage to the Nevada desert. In just a few short weeks, the global jewelry community will descend upon Las Vegas for what we collectively call “Market Week.” It is a marathon, not a sprint, and as I polish off my own itinerary, I want to share exactly what’s in store for you this year. First, a ...

Reading Time: 7 minutes Key takeaways • Karina Brez Jewelry has appointed acclaimed interior designer William Peacock to design its new flagship boutique at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida. • The new location marks a significant expansion for the brand beyond its South Florida roots, positioning it within the “”Horse Capital of the World”” to engage global equestrian and luxury markets. • William Peacock brings extensive luxury retail experience from Ralph Lauren and Mayors Jewelers, as well as personal equestrian expertise, to create an immersive, brand-driven retail environment. (OCALA, FLORIDA) – Karina Brez Jewelry announces a retail milestone in the brand’s continued growth with the appointment of acclaimed interior designer William Peacock to lead the design of its upcoming flagship boutique at the World Equestrian Center . Set within one of the most prestigious equestrian destinations in the United States, the new bouti...

Reading Time: 8 minutes Key takeaways • The Mec-Art Association is offering a four-week intensive training program in mechanical art in Sainte-Croix, Switzerland, for both professionals and enthusiasts. • For the first time in 2026, an English-language session will be held from June 24 to July 19, alongside the 8th edition of the French session starting in the fall. • Participants will be mentored by world-renowned masters to create a complete masterpiece combining a clock, mechanical melody, and automaton. Bright Days Are Here, Bringing Fresh Inspiration! Step Into the World of Mechanical Art, Uncover Its Secrets, and  Craft Your Own Masterpiece.   *Limited opportunities remaining – don’t miss your chance!  Just two months from now, you could be part of a unique experience. The Mec-Art Association offers a unique training program – a four-week intensive course open to all , set in the heartland of mechanical art: in Sainte-Croix, Switzerland, the historic cr...

Reading Time: 9 minutes Key Takeaways: • Avenue Jewelers celebrated its 50th anniversary in November 2023, evolving from a small coin shop opened in 1973 into an upscale fine jewelry store in Appleton, Wisconsin. • The store completed a massive 22-day full renovation in October 2023, gutting the interior to create a modern showroom focused on bridal jewelry as the core of its business. • Co-owned by fourth-generation jeweler Jason Druxman and partner Kara McGuire, the business has earned Best of the Valley for 13 consecutive years and holds over 5,200 five-star Google reviews. Avenue Jewelers turned 50 in November 2023. The store began life in 1973 as a coin shop. In less than two decades, that coin shop became a jewelry store that never forgot its roots. “We never went coin-free,” says Jason Druxman, current co-owner of the Appleton, Wisconsin-based Avenue Jewelers. “Until the remodel in October 2023, we had a coin counter. These days, coin business is done by appointme...

Reading Time: 7 minutes Key takeaways • Arnold & Son has released the Ultrathin Tourbillon Onyx Edition, featuring a 41.5 mm case available in 18-carat red gold or 950 platinum, with each version limited to only eight pieces. • The timepiece showcases a unique dial crafted from polished black onyx, complemented by a first-of-its-kind matte satin-finished onyx sub-dial and a flying tourbillon at 6 o’clock. • Driven by the in-house A&S8300 manual-winding calibre, the watch is remarkably thin at 2.97 mm and offers an impressive 100-hour power reserve. When John Arnold began his career in London in 1762, only a handful of leading watchmakers – including George Graham, Thomas Mudge and John Harrison – used pierced rubies to reduce friction at the pivots of the final wheels of the gear train and the balance. Long a closely guarded secret among English master watchmakers, John Arnold also employed this savoir-faire in jewels in the escapements of his marine chronometer...