Exceptionally Strong 2015 U.S. Silver Jewelry Sales
The Silver Institute
Silver jewelry sales in the United States were solid in 2015 with 60% of jewelry retailers reporting increased sales, according to a survey conducted on behalf of the Silver Institute's Silver Promotion Service (SPS). MORE

More than the Mohs Scale - Understanding What Makes a Gem Durable
GIA 4C's Blog
As you're shopping for fine jewelry, knowing how durable a particular gemstone is will help you determine how and when to wear it, and most importantly - how to care for it. In this post, we'll demystify gemstone durability and provide tips for helping you choose a gemstone that could last a lifetime or longer. MORE

It's a bug's life
The Jewellery Editor
A symbol of good luck since Ancient Egyptian times, the scarab beetle is back as one of our best jewellery trends of 2016. MORE

Style Spotlight: Moonstone Jewelry
JCK Online
Moonstones have a dreamy-looking quality called adularescence, which is caused by light scattering between microscopic layers of feldspar, according to GIA. MORE

Basel's Most Surprising Trend? Chill, Casual Jewelry Styles
indesign.jewelry
Every year in the spring, accessories editors look forward to attending the annual Baselworld fair in Switzerland to get a first glimpse of many fall/holiday fine jewelry collections. MORE

The Basics of B2B Social Media Marketing Strategy
Business 2 Community
Although more than three-quarters of B2B technology marketers use social media to market their products, less than half say they can tie social channels to revenue generation for their businesses. MORE

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