H. Marvin Beasley is chairman and chief executive officer of Helzberg Diamonds, a North Kansas City, Mo.-based jewelry chain of approximately 275 stores owned by holding company Berkshire Hathaway. In an exclusive interview with National Jeweler, Beasley discussed key industry trends, how Helzberg has leveraged technology and branding to get ahead, and the growth opportunities he sees for the company going forward. Read Full Interview with Marvin Beasley

Peter Engel is president of Fred Meyer Jewelers, a Portland, Ore.-based chain of approximately 410 jewelry stores and jewelry departments in Fred Meyer multidepartment stores, owned by Kroger Co. In an exclusive interview with National Jeweler, Engel discussed the growth opportunities that still exist in malls and how Fred Meyer Jewelers has used the Internet to its advantage. Read Full Interview with Peter Engel

Robert Taylor is president and chief executive officer of Maui Divers Jewelry, a Honolulu-based jewelry chain of more than 60 stores that manufactures most of its own jewelry and is known for its island-themed designs and handcrafted jewelry featuring pearls, coral, opals and other Pacific treasures. Read Full Interview with Robert Taylor

Terry Burman is the chief executive officer of Signet Group, the parent of Sterling Jewelers, which operates more than 1,300 retail jewelry stores, including Kay Jewelers, in the United States. Read Full Interview with Terry Burman

Esther Fortunoff, executive vice president of Fortunoff Fine Jewelry, oversees buying, manufacturing and quality control for the Uniondale, N.Y.-based chain of 20 stores, which includes four full-line jewelry and home furnishings stores, two specialized jewelry and gift locations, and 14 outdoor living stores. She spoke to National Jeweler about the company's expansion plans and major trends in the industry. Read Full Interview with Esther Fortunoff