Jewelry Industry News & Retail Insights
Stay informed with the latest jewelry industry news, retail strategies, trends and expert insights from The Jewelers Collective. Explore ideas and perspectives designed to help independent jewelers strengthen their businesses, connect with customers and navigate a changing marketplace.
Four Ways to Prepare for the Holiday Season
Between Black Friday, Christmas shopping, proposal season, and last-minute gift buyers, you’ll see more foot traffic and higher customer expectations than at any other time of year. The stores that thrive aren’t always the biggest — they’re the ones that prepare early and stay organized when things get hectic.
Quiet Luxury
Today’s men’s jewelry trends focus on intentional styling & everyday wearable pieces.
How to Clientele Before the November Blackout
When the doors open on Black Friday, the
showroom floor can become chaotic. Foot
traffic spikes, phones ring incessantly, and
sales associates find themselves sprinting
from showcase to showcase just to keep
pace with the seasonal rush.
From New Hire to Sales Pro: Training Paths for Every Team Member
With Fall being a perfect time to focus on staffing and training in advance of the busy selling season, here’s a quick refresher on all the ways GIA can help with your training needs.
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Written in the Stars
ASTRONOMY MEETS ARTISTRY ONE OF THIS YEAR’S MOST POPULAR TRENDS THE APPEAL OF COSMIC IMAGERY CONTINUES ITS EVOLUTION, WITH ZODIAC MEDALLIONS, CONSTELLATION PATTERNS, AND CELESTIAL SYMBOLS… TRANSCENDING FROM A TREND TO BECOME MODERN CLASSICS.
3 Shifts Shaping Your Holiday Shopper
The shopping season brings natural expectations for customers, and what we need to be prepared for this year as independent retail jewelry stores is that your customers will be shopping with more intention than in years past.
Sparkle and Streamline
IN THE KNOW October 2026 Sparkle & Streamline: A Blueprint for Turning Holiday Browsers into Buyers Three ways to fuse digital allure with in-store magic
Holiday Must Haves
ON TREND October 2026 Holiday Must Haves Here’s whats trending TIMELESS vintage inspired jewelry with modern-day sparkle Syna 18K yellow gold Ethiopian opal earrings MSRP
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How to Beat Last Year’s Events
GREAT EXPECTATIONS October 2026 How to Beat Last Year’s Events managing growth, margins, and messaging Brandon Wright Ask an independent jeweler how they measure a season and you’ll hear the same answer. In a 2026 RevenueShift survey of independent jewelers,
Today and Forever
From This Day Forward August 2026 Today & Forever a customer forever (if you do it right!) He buys the ring now what…. Did you make the purchase memorable? Did you invite the couple in for photos, a champagne toast
Why AI is the New Front Door of Your Jewelry Store
NAVIGATING A CHANGING LANDSCAPE August 2026 Why AI is the New Front Door of Your Jewelry Store Megan Crabtree It is no longer enough for you to have the best corner in town or the most eye-catching window display. Today,
Bridal Jewelry at a Crossroads
FROM THIS DAY FORWARD August 2026 Bridal Jewelry at a Crossroads: managing growth, margins, and messaging Edahn Golan American consumers’ purchases of diamond bridal jewelry from specialty jewelers edged up in the first quarter, building on a 2% increase in
6 Must-Implement Changes for Your Product Pages to Attract Today’s Jewelry Shopper
IN THE KNOW August 2026 6 Must-Implement Changes for Your Product Pages to Attract Today’s Jewelry Shopper Jennifer Shaheen Jewelry continues to be a category where in-store shopping is dominant. Capital One Shopping’s research confirms that 45% of consumers prefer
The Era of Personal Expression
From This Day Forward August 2026 The Era of Personal Expression Berco 2026 brides are choosing rings that tell a story—leaning into personal symbolism, sculptural shapes, and heirloom-inspired details. And with a wave of high-profile celebrity engagements this year, the
Navigating the Forces At Play
NAVIGATING A CHANGING LANDSCAPE August 2026 Navigating the Forces At Play David Brown If you’ve been feeling like running a retail business right now is harder than it used to be, you’re not imagining it. The headlines are relentless, the
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Resilient by Design
IN THE KNOW February 2026 Resilient by Design Bill Boyajian WHY THE MOST SUCCESSFUL JEWELERS SEE DISRUPTION NOT AS DANGER —BUT AS A DIAMOND IN
Time-Saving Tips For Jewelers
IN THE KNOW February 2026 Juggling Ten Things at Once: Time-Saving Tips For Jewelers Aleah Arundale Running a jewelry business today means juggling ten things
Curate Less, Run Lean
STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS February 2026 Curate Less, Run Lean: Why Merchandising + Operations Must Move Together Andrea Lucille Pooler I’ve witnessed this many times: jewelry
Smart Pricing Tactics to Beat Tariff Challenges
IN THE KNOW February 2026 Smart Pricing Tactics to Beat Tariff Challenges Megan Crabtree Tariffs, taxes, and rising costs can quickly eat into profits if
The Rise of Minimalism in Men’s Ring Fashion
ON TREND October 2025 Jewelry Innovations The Rise of Minimalism in Men’s Ring Fashion Jennifer Shaheen Statement rings make a bold claim about a man’s
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Designing Your Staff
FYI October 2025 Designing Your Staff Lyn M. Falk I’m all for creative freedom when
What Do Jewelry Customers Want You to Know About Them?
IN THE KNOW October 2025 What Do Jewelry Customers Want You to Know About Them?
The Future of Retail: Embracing AI, Blockchain and the Online World
FUTURE OF RETAIL October 2025 The Future of Retail: Embracing AI, Blockchain and the Online
