Milestone or no, jewelry is how we — women — celebrate and express ourselves. Frankly, we don’t need a reason. But it’s nice to say a new ring or necklace is to celebrate a promotion, an event, or a birthday. Or just a great day. But if you’re not connecting read more…
We previously published a blog on our Metal Clean Scrap Program. During this time of uncertainty, it is so important for any and all businesses to make the most out of their inventory. So, today I want to take a minute to talk about diamond clean scrap — and how read more…
As Stuller celebrates 50 years in the industry, another huge milestone is being celebrated: Earth Day, created 50 years ago today. Since that day in 1970, nearly 200 countries have joined the continuing effort to protect the environment through education and grassroots activism. Take a look at the first read more…
We’ve previously discussed why you should take the proper steps to recover gold sweeps to sell for extra profit. With gold at a market high, now is the perfect time to turn a profit on your scrap metal and boost your bottom line. If you have bench filings, grindings, or read more…
Dust in your store can reap unexpected rewards. In day-to-day activities like buffing, polishing, grinding, and so on, fine metal dust spreads around your workspace. Collecting this accumulation of dust and precious metal amounts to a considerable return that can put money back in your pocket. Here are a few easy read more…
Every design can benefit from a well-placed pop of color — and there’s perhaps no gemstone better suited for this than tourmaline. With its clean lines, elongated crystals, and range of colors, tourmaline gemstones are just what you need for eye-catching, vivid center stones. A more contemporary design might use read more…
Valerie Madison of Seattle-based Valerie Madison Fine Jewelry didn’t plan on entering the jewelry industry. In college, she pursued environmental science due to her deep love and respect for Earth, but along the way, she started making jewelry between classes and on weekends. “I had a knack for it and read more…
Dana Smith of Dana’s Goldsmithing had a successful business and committed customers. Yet leading up to 2018, she faced a creative and business crisis that led her to reimagine her store. Why? Let’s take a look at her reasoning. Realizing Her Vision Dana sat down to identify the core reasons read more…
Standard Valentine’s Day gifts include chocolates, wine, flowers, and jewelry. And while some of these gifts can be picked up on the way home from work, jewelry purchases require a little more preparedness. Alas, there are always customers who need something last minute. You know, the customer who rushes in — read more…
GIA has said “Spinel is a good candidate for the title of ‘History’s Most Underappreciated Gem.’” And it could not be truer. Throughout history, Spinel has had a privileged yet unknown heyday. It appears in everything from the British Crown Jewels and the Austrian Imperial Crown, to the Russian coronation read more…
