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Jewelry of color: Viviana Langhoff, owner of Adornment+Theory

Viviana Langhoff is the talented designer behind Adornment+Theory, a cool little jewelry store in downtown Chicago that's getting lots of buzz lately - partly for the owner's advocacy for BIPOC design and culture. Join us for some shop talk.
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Contemporary

Jewelry for a super blue moon

As 2018 launches with two blue super moons, jewelry designers around the world turn to the moon for inspiration.
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Liability shift? What you need to know about processing credit cards

On October 1, 2015, liability for credit card fraud in the U.S. shifts from card issuers to merchants. If you take credit card payments at craft or trade shows, that includes you. Here's what you need to do to protect yourself and your business.
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Jewelry industry event calendar 2020-2021

With the ongoing pandemic, many jewelry events have postponed or moved online. Here's a listing of important upcoming events currently scheduled, to be updated.
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What to do outside, during and after the Tucson Gem Show

Fortunately for snowbirds, there is plenty to do outside before, during and after the Tucson Gem Show. Many shows take place in the open air, within walking distance of the convention center. Here is my favorite part of The Strip shows and my recommendations for post-show adventures.
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Breakfast at Tiffany’s: jewels, lamps and holiday windows

Oh, the bustle, the glitter, the animated window displays. Is there anything better than Manhattan at holiday time? Well, maybe ...
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5 secrets for buying a woman jewelry on Valentine’s Day

I’m tying this year’s Valentine’s Day gift list to a perennial favorite on this blog: 8 secrets for buying a...
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How to shop the Tucson Gem Show like the pros

Tucson becomes a gem shopping paradise starting at the end of January, when gem dealers from around the world land in the desert to display their wares. With 55,000 buyers and 45 shows, where do you begin? Successful designers share their secrets.
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