Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kate Matthams Spencer is a Paris-based writer who covers jewelry. "Whatever the weather, I start my day with a swim almost as soon ...

“There’s certain jewelry that, if you know, you can recognize it in a second,” a retailer said. By Alexandra Cheney Reporting from Los Angeles Whether up close or from across a room, there’s no ...

A well-executed jewelry shop design plan communicates a strong brand presence while enabling a pleasurable shopping experience for customers. The jewelry store's floor plan, décor, display fixtures ...

As one maker said, her life will always be about finding ways to meld her creative work and her legal career. By Tanya Dukes There is no doubt that jewelry design can be an all-consuming occupation, ...

This course will explore the history of jewelry and small object/accessory design in relation to the material processes of various global cultures. Why did certain cultures utilize specific materials ...

This class will focus on design strategies and how to plan and sample a collection for production. Students will work through the steps of designing and producing their own jewelry line as they build ...