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16 Contributor's Page
Get to know our columnists.
17 On the Cover Advertorial
Parlé talks rare gems and making
handcrafted heirloom pieces in
Idaho.
18 Publisher's Letter
New Year, Steadfast Goals. Nicole
Bromstad on a fresh start with familiar
goals and meaningful features.
20 Editor's Letter
Mindfulness and Healthy Thinking.
Jennifer Heebner reflects on healthy
habits, timely content, and positive
intentions for 2020.
23 Feature Article
Hot Topics 2020. Experts weigh in on
important themes and issues in the new
year.
30 AGTA Spectrum & Cutting
Edge Awards Advertorial
New dates aim to be more advanta-
geous to participating designers.
36 Social Studies
New Year, New Social Opportuni-
ties. Columnist Ben Guttery high-
lights some easy ways to upgrade
online efforts.
40 On Retail
Live in the Mile You're In. Columnist
Peter Smith talks about a New Year's
resolution borrowed from a friend.
42 Jewelry Trends
Pearls À La Mod. Fashion runways
and jewelry designers are still loving
the lustrous pearl.
44 Inspired Selling
Vision Request 2020. Columnist
Pat Henneberry advises jewelers to
reflect on 2019 in order to move suc-
cessfully into 2020.
46 Collector Insights
Tokens of Affection. New Yorkers
talk about the most romantic jewels
they've ever received.
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KARIN JACOBSON
www.melissakayejewelry.com