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Sherry Smith and Paul Zimnisky share their predictions for what promises to be an interesting year.
In the latest episode of “My Next Question,” Sherry Smith, The Edge Retail Academy’s director of business development, and diamond industry analyst Paul Zimnisky joined National Jeweler and Jewelers of America to talk about the year ahead.
They discussed the industry’s performance in 2023 as well as what they see as the key trends and challenges for 2024.
Other topics discussed include the lab-grown diamond market and what impact the election may (or may not) have on business.
Watch the full session, hosted by National Jeweler Editor-in-Chief Michelle Graff and Jewelers of America President and CEO David Bonaparte, above or on the National Jeweler YouTube channel.
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They discussed the industry’s performance in 2023 as well as what they see as the key trends and challenges for 2024.
Other topics discussed include the lab-grown diamond market and what impact the election may (or may not) have on business.
Watch the full session, hosted by National Jeweler Editor-in-Chief Michelle Graff and Jewelers of America President and CEO David Bonaparte, above or on the National Jeweler YouTube channel.
My Next Question will return next month with a session on jewelry trends hosted by JA’s Director of PR & Events Amanda Gizzi and National Jeweler Associate Editor Lauren McLemore.
They will be joined by Randi Molofsky, founder of For Future Reference, and celebrity jewelry designer George “The Jeweler” Khalife.
“Uncovering the Hottest Jewelry Trends for 2024” is scheduled for Feb. 27 at 2 p.m. Eastern.
Learn more and register here.
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