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Suspect Arrested After Hartford Jewelry Store Robbery Attempt

Reading Time: 4 minutes An attempted jewelry store robbery in Hartford, Connecticut, ended with a 23-year-old man in handcuffs on Friday afternoon, November 6, and nothing missing from the cases. NBC Connecticut reported that police were called to Fine Gold Jewelry Store on William Shorty Campbell Street at about 2:20 p.m. for an armed robbery in progress. By the time officers walked in, the people working there were already locked in a struggle with the armed suspect. According to the report, the man used pepper spray inside the store, and it reached other shoppers, including a young child. Officers took control of the suspect when they arrived and arrested him at the scene. Police said he was carrying burglary tools along with a stolen handgun and a stolen submachine gun. Customers and employees who were exposed to the spray were treated on site for minor injuries. Nothing was reported stolen. NBC did not name the suspect or list the charges. What jumps out to me first is the g...

EP 125_What Makes a Jeweler Stand Out? Laura Stanley Shares Her Secrets!

Reading Time: 25 minutes What happens when a third-generation jeweler leaves the family storefront to build a business around service and custom design? In this episode of the Pearls of Wisdom Jewelry Podcast, Guy Pineda and Elesa Dillon sit down with Laura Stanley of Laura Stanley Personal Jeweler in Little Rock, Arkansas, to explore her 38-year jewelry journey. Laura’s family legacy began in 1936, when her grandparents opened their jewelry store. Although she studied radio, television, film, and journalism and worked at a Dallas TV station, a holiday job in her father’s store became a lifelong career. After years at Stanley Jewelers Gemologist, she transitioned to an appointment-based personal jewelry business focused on custom work and client relationships. Her achievements include being named Stanley Jewelers Retailer of the Year in 2010. Laura shares how her involvement with the American Gem Society (AGS), including board and committee service and Conclave, has con...

Dominique Renaud Awarded The GPHG 2026 Horological Revelation Prize

Reading Time: 2 minutes Key takeaways • Dominique Renaud won the Horological Revelation Prize at the 2026 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève for the Pulse60 watch. • The Pulse60 features an innovative low-frequency design of 60 beats per minute with a large 20 mm balance wheel and redesigned regulating system. • Founder Dominique Renaud expressed gratitude to the GPHG jury, his team, and craftspeople for their collective effort in driving watchmaking innovation. At the 26th Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève Awards Ceremony on Saturday, November 7, 2026, Dominique Renaud was awarded the Horological Revelation Prize for its Pulse60.  Its name refers to 60 beats per minute and reflects an innovative approach based on a very low frequency. Its large 20 mm balance and redesigned regulating system allow it to move through an exceptionally wide range, while maintaining remarkable timekeeping stability. On the dial side, an opening reveals the balance, while the c...

Prize List Of The 26th Grand Prix D’Horlogerie De Genève (GPHG) Rexhep Rexhepi Wins the 2026 Aiguille D’or

Reading Time: 5 minutes Key takeaways • Rexhep Rexhepi won the prestigious “”Aiguille d’Or”” Grand Prix for the Chronograph Flyback at the 26th Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG). • The 26th edition of the GPHG awarded 20 prizes recognizing excellence in micromechanics and horological arts, with Patek Philippe receiving the Special Jury Prize. • The nominated timepieces will be exhibited at the Musée d’Art et d’Histoire in Geneva until November 15, followed by a presentation in London from November 18 to 23. Dominique Renaud and Jean-Luc Errant (Founder and President of Haute Horlogerie Dominique Renaud), Guillaume Laidet and Etienne Malec (CEO of SpaceOne and CEO of Baltic), Alexios Kitsopoulos (Vice President and Head of Marketing for Blancpain), Jasmina Steele (Communication and Public Relations Director of Patek Philippe), Michel Navas and Enrico Barbasini (Master watchmakers and Founders of La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton), Konsta...

Prime Jewelry Show 2027 Boston

Reading Time: 2 minutes ← Back to All Events Prime Jewelry Show 2027 Boston Event Details Dates :  August 8-10 Location:  The Encore Boston Harbor, Boston, MA Phone : 1 (385) 999-5240 Admission :  Trade professionals and registered buyers 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. Event Overview The Prime Jewelry Show brings fine jewelry manufacturers, wholesale sellers, and retail buyers together in one location. You can view new inventory, source fine gemstones, and build direct business partnerships for your store. Category Details Host City Boston, Massachusetts Primary Venue The Encore Boston Harbor Audience Retailers, Gemologists, Wholesalers Show Focus Fine Jewelry, Loose Stones, Timepieces Who Should Attend You will benefit from attending this trade eve...

PJX Marketplace Event

Reading Time: 2 minutes ← Back to All Events PJX Marketplace Event Event Details Dates :  June 9-10 Location:  Las Vegas Phone : 1 (385) 999-5240 Primary Focus :  Commercial Trade and Wholesale Networking Schedule :  Two Full Days of Exhibits and Meetings 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. Event Description PJX Marketplace brings commercial buyers, sellers, and distributors together in one central venue. You will meet verified merchants, review incoming inventory trends, and establish direct business contracts. Who Should Attend Retail store buyers seeking verified merchandise sources Wholesale distributors expanding their regional supplier networks Corporate procurement managers looking for direct factory pricing Pro Tip : Contact event s...

Continental Buying Group (CBG) Show

Reading Time: 2 minutes ← Back to All Events Continental Buying Group (CBG) Show Review the basic schedule and contact information for this upcoming industry trade event: Event Details Host Organization :  Continental Buying Group (CBG) Dates :  June 1-3 Audience:  Independent retail jewelers and preferred industry suppliers Admission :  Contact the organizer directly for credentials and entry rules Event Format : Private Buying Exhibition Focus : Fine Jewelry, Loose Diamonds, and Retail Goods Phone : 305-868-9004 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. Why You Should Attend You can connect directly with major vendors and source inventory for your jewelry business. This private event offers you direct access to buying opportunities that help your store...