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The holiday retail season is crucial for jewelry retailers, and preparations begin well before shoppers make their lists. Adding to the planning picture this year is the ever-evolving tariff landscape. With tariffs levied and lifted and revised from one day to the...

The jewelry market in the United States will generate more than $64 billion in revenue this year. The gemstone market is valued at $36 million. The United States and Canada are the fastest growing precious metals markets in the world. Despite economic and trade...

By some estimates, humans make around 35,000 decisions every day. Researchers at Cornell University found that people make 226.7 decisions each day just about food. As a business owner, these numbers may not surprise you at all. There are days when you probably feel...

Picture this: a hectic day at your jewelry store, with shoppers browsing diamond engagement rings and gold necklaces for an anniversary present. Suddenly, your payment system crashes, and customers start calling to report fraudulent transactions associated with your...

Jewelry business owners know that every day is different and can bring unique challenges. Some of these challenges are just minor annoyances, like leaving the store keys at home and having to go back to get them. Other challenges, like being sued after a customer...

On Valentine’s Day, a couple walked into a jewelry store in Monterey, California and walked out with $20,000 worth of merchandise – that they stole.    As a jeweler, you face unique challenges. Selling and dealing in valuable merchandise puts you and...