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A Front-Row View of Where Jewelry Retail Is Headed

Reading Time: 7 minutes Key takeaways • AI search is already changing how customers find jewelers. Clear websites, strong local SEO, and educational content now matter more than outdated tactics. • Gen Z and Millennials have shown great interest in custom jewelry. They prioritize personalization, transparency, and ethical sourcing when shopping for jewelry. • Customization is a key area for growth in jewelry stores. Younger buyers want to be involved in personalizing jewelry that matches their identity, milestones, and values. • AI tools are giving jewelers a competitive advantage. AI tools are helping retailers with marketing, customization, and operational efficiency. • In-store experience still matters—but purposefully. Customers arrive informed and want education, reassurance, and confidence, not pressure. • Independent jewelers are uniquely positioned to win. Craftsmanship, community trust, and storytelling are strengths that large brands struggle to replicate. •...

Social Media: A Powerful Tool for Engaging Customers During Bridal Season

Reading Time: 4 minutes Key takeaways • Social media is a cost-effective tool for jewelry retailers to engage customers during bridal season through active interaction and prompt communication. • Sharing authentic photos and reviews of real customers helps humanize a brand and build trust and credibility with potential buyers. • GN Diamond offers the Diamond Hunt platform to provide independent jewelers with high-resolution imagery and access to an exclusive $70 million diamond database to compete with online sellers. As bridal season approaches, jewelry retailers are preparing their marketing strategies to connect with couples during one of the year’s most important purchasing periods. Social media remains one of the most effective and cost-efficient ways for retailers to engage both new and existing customers through meaningful interactions and compelling content. With millions of users scrolling daily, social media platforms allow businesses to deliver short, eye-catchi...

Karina Brez Jewelry Selected as the Official Bracelet Sponsor of FEI World Cup™ Finals 2026 in Fort Worth

Reading Time: 8 minutes Key takeaways • Karina Brez Jewelry has been named the Official Bracelet Sponsor of the FEI World Cup Finals 2026, held at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth from April 8–12. • In collaboration with local retailer Reads Jewelers, Karina Brez will debut an exclusive commemorative bracelet and offer an onsite luxury retail experience during the championship. • The event marks a significant international equestrian showcase for Fort Worth, featuring the world’s top Jumping and Dressage athletes and horses. (Fort Worth, TX ) — The FEI World Cup Finals 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas, proudly welcomes Karina Brez Jewelry as the Official Bracelet Sponsor of this prestigious international championship. In partnership with Reads Jewelers, a leading Fort Worth fine jeweler, the collaboration will bring an elevated luxury retail experience to Dickies Arena throughout the event. Organized by the Split Rock Jumping Tour (SRJT) and hosted by the City of Fort Worth and th...

EP 106_From Bead Kits to Brilliance: Laura Foster’s Award-Winning Journey

Reading Time: 2 minutes In this uplifting episode of the Pearls of Wisdom Jewelry Podcast, Guy with Southern Jewelry News sits down with Laura Foster of Worthmore Jewelers to celebrate her inspiring journey in the jewelry industry and her recognition as the 2025 Robert Foreman Memorial Scholarship recipient. Laura’s story begins at just six years old with a Christmas bead kit that sparked a lifelong passion for jewelry. From selling handmade pieces as a teenager to earning her BFA in jewelry and metalsmithing from University of Georgia, she built her path through creativity, resilience, and determination. Even early setbacks—like not being accepted into a competitive honors program—became pivotal turning points that led her directly into a professional jewelry career. After college, Laura quickly advanced from bench jeweler to leadership roles before finding her home at Worthmore Jewelers, where she has spent nearly 12 years designing custom pieces, guiding clients through life’s...

Upcoming Webinar: The Complexities of Appraising Antique & Period Jewelry

Reading Time: 3 minutes Key Takeaways: • The NAJA is hosting an educational webinar on March 21, 2026, focused on the complexities and technical nuances of appraising antique and period jewelry. • Expert sessions will cover critical appraisal topics including the misclassification of antique diamond cuts, factors influencing value like provenance and documentation, and the impact of minor design details. • The program includes a historical exploration of engraved coins used as love tokens and is open to the public with discounted registration for members. Join us on Saturday, March 21, 2026 , from noon to 4:00 PM EST for an in-depth educational webinar exploring the challenges and nuances of appraising antique and period jewelry.  The program opens with Antique Diamond Cuts in Contemporary Appraisal Practice: Mistakes and Misclassification , presented by Celine Rose David, FGA. This session examines how applying modern cut standards to antique diamonds can lead to mis...

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...