Sep 8, 2014
Ever wonder what it’s like to attend the exciting JA Summer Show? What do the jewelry vendors and retailers think is the best part of the event?
How is the upcoming holiday season going to shape up for independent jewelers? Jewelers of America NY Summer Jewelry Show 2014.
Sep 1, 2014
Rob Bates is our guest this week. He has written about the diamond and jewelry industries for nearly 20 years for the Rapaport Diamond Report, National Jeweler, and, for the last 15 years, as senior editor of JCK.
Rob also conveys his thoughts on the question, “Is it too late to change the image of the jewelry...
Aug 17, 2014
Our seventh episode features Laura Stanley who is a 3rd generation jeweler in North Little Rock Arkansas.
Laura talks about the “Jewelers for Children” charity and how the American Gem Society is changing to stay ahead of the times.
She also covers the impact estate jewelry could have in your jewelry store, and so...
Aug 7, 2014
For this episode, we have as our guest, Chuck Goedtke, President of Swiss Brands Inc.
We ask Chuck if jewelry stores really need to carry watches today? What do technology and the future hold for the watch trade?
Chuck also talks about the Internet watch discounting and...
Jul 30, 2014
We’re excited to be talking with Matthew Tratner, the Director of Membership and Sales for Jewelers of America, the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace.
Matthew goes in-depth about the program and services Jewelers of America provides.
He also shares his thoughts on several...