- OCTOBER 2026
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The October MJSA Journal offers tips for maintaining margins in a volatile precious metals market, as well as for locating hidden precious metal scrap (and determining if it’s worth recovering for your refiner). It also looks at how businesses can best take advantage of AI and where human judgment remains essential. Plus, discover bench techniques, new tools and products, creative inspiration, and the investments helping jewelers strengthen their businesses.
In This Issue…
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FeaturedHidden Treasures
Precious metals turn up in some surprising places, but recovering their value isn’t always as simple as melting down scrap.Read Article -
FeaturedHold the Line
How manufacturers can protect profitability in a volatile market.Read Article -
In The KnowTool or Talent?
AI blurs the line between assistance and authorship.Read Article
2026 Responsible Design Challenge
A Quiet Turning
In “A Quiet Turning,” nine designers interpret the story of Mara Ellsworth—a naturalist and educator with a deep connection to place—through jewelry featuring responsibly sourced gemstones provided by Columbia Gem House. Explore each designer’s unique creation and see how they bring Mara’s story to life through metal and stone.
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