MJSA Mentor & Apprenticeship Program Approved as National Guidelines Standard by U.S. Dept. of Labor

MJSA Mentor & Apprenticeship Program Approved as National Guidelines Standard by U.S. Dept. of Labor Feb. 6, 2024—MJSA, the alliance for professional excellence in jewelry making and design, has announced that its Mentor & Apprenticeship Program was recently approved as National Guidelines Standards (NGS) by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship. In addition […]
The 11 Winners of the ‘Hedda Schupak-Baum Centurion Excellence in Design Awards’

The 11 Winners of the ‘Hedda Schupak-Baum Centurion Excellence in Design Awards’ Anthony DeMarco | February 02, 2024 Phoenix, AZ–The annual Centurion Design Awards took special meaning this year as it was renamed as the “Hedda Schupak-Baum Centurion Excellence in Design Awards.” The name change is in honor of Hedda Schupak, whose unexpected death in October […]
JIS Spring Unveils the Must-Have Jewelry Trends in 2024

JIS Spring Unveils the Must-Have Jewelry Trends in 2024 Get ready to discover the defining jewelry trends of 2024 at JIS Spring, happening in Miami Beach, FL, from March 17 to 19 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. With the industry’s top suppliers and retailers gathered under one roof, the event promises an exclusive glimpse […]
Pantone announces its 2024 color of the year.

Pantone announces its 2024 color of the year. The world’s color authority says the chosen shade conveys coziness and compassion. By Washington Post staff The world’s color authority has declared that we need to be comforted. And there’s only one hue that’ll provide a sufficient level of coziness and warmth.Enter Peach Fuzz, Pantone’s 2024 color […]
Romantique Jewelers Wins William (Wag) Wagner Award

Romantique Jewelers Wins William (Wag) Wagner Award Missouri Retailer Honored for Business Excellence January 15, 2024- The Edge Retail Academy (ERA), a full-service jewelry business consulting firm, announced that Dominick and Kim Rodriguez of Romantique Jewelers, have been awarded the prestigious annual William (Wag) Wagner Business Excellence Award for 2023. Romantique Jewelers has been providing […]
DCA Announces New Board Chair and Director

DCA Announces New Board Chair and Director January 2024 New York, NY – Diamond Council of America (DCA), a non-profit organization that provides quality, affordable distance education and the opportunity to earn professional certifications in diamonds, colored gemstones and fine jewelry sales, announces new a board Chair and board Director. Jenn Hammond of Signet Jewelers […]
GIA to Offer Same-Day Report Verification

GIA to Offer Same-Day Report Verification CARLSBAD, Calif. – Jan. 9, 2024 – GIA is taking strong action in response to reports of fraudulent GIA inscriptions on laboratory-grown diamonds cut to nearly match GIA graded natural diamonds. Beginning next week, GIA will offer clients a same day service to verify GIA inscriptions, confirming that a […]
The A-2TS Solar Classic™ – A Bright New Addition to Any Watch Collection

The A-2TS Solar Classic™ – A Bright New Addition to Any Watch Collection Bertucci’s® latest watch, the A-2TS Solar Classic, is a solar-powered variant of the legendary titanium field watch, the A-2T Original Classic. This field-proven watch features a precision, solar-powered, all-metal movement that converts any form of light to electrical energy, with no batteries […]
Box Brokers Group introduces new “SmartPro Corner risers” to their display line for 2024

Box Brokers Group introduces new “SmartPro Corner risers” to their display line for 2024 Darci Aselage, Box Brokers Display Designer has announced the introduction of new triangular risers to be used in clip-corner and other irregular showcase spaces. “These new platforms allow retailers to put those odd-shaped corners to work selling merchandise” claims Darci. The […]
Retailworks, Inc. Launches Seasonal Prop Program in 2024

Retailworks, Inc. Launches Seasonal Prop Program in 2024 Jewelry Retailers to Easily Dress Up Cases October 5, 2023 – Milwaukee, WI – Today Retailworks, Inc. announced the development of a display program of artisan props designed and fabricated for jewelry retailers. These props will help them showcase their product lines and draw attention to their […]