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Jewelers Mutual® is Newest Company to Join The Plumb Club
New York – The renown of The Plumb Club and its esteemed roster continue to expand with another distinguished company, Jewelers Mutual®, being added to its membership. The Club represents well over 100 jewelry, watch and service brands. Roger Forman, president of The Plumb Club, as well as its member, Marathon Company, commented, “We are […]
Jewelers Mutual® is Newest Company to Join The Plumb Club
New York – The renown of The Plumb Club and its esteemed roster continue to expand with another distinguished company, Jewelers Mutual®, being added to its membership. The Club represents well over 100 jewelry, watch and service brands. Roger Forman, president of The Plumb Club, as well as its member, Marathon Company, commented, “We are […]
When Bench Tools Should Be Replaced
As a jewelry maker, your tools are essential for achieving precise and professional results. Understanding how often to replace or maintain your tools can significantly impact the quality of your work and prolong the life of your equipment. Here’s a practical guide to help you keep your jewelry making tools in top condition. Why […]
How Small & Medium Businesses are Using AI
How Small & Medium Businesses are Using AI Keywords: AI, artificial intelligence, machine learning
How to Greet Customers: Best Practices
How to Greet Customers in Retail Stores and Keep Them Engaged The first few seconds of a customer’s visit to a retail store are critical to setting the tone for their entire shopping experience. Too often, store associates miss this opportunity to create a lasting impression because they’re distracted or unsure how to engage. […]
When to Post on TikTok
When to Post on TikTok Keywords: social media
2024 Engagement Ring Trends Study
Insights from The Jeweler’s Mutual 2024 Engagement Ring Trends Study highlight trends in styles and settings, shopping behaviors, potential risk factors and more. What Was the Average Cost of an Engagement Ring in 2024? Price is often top of mind when purchasing an engagement ring. In our study, the average range for engagement […]
PANTONE Magic
In early December, the PANTONE Color Institute unveiled its Color of the Year for 2025—Mocha Mousse. The milk chocolate shade is “a warming, brown hue imbued with richness,” according to the self-proclaimed Color Authority, headed up by Executive Director Leatrice Eiseman. Mocha Mousse speaks to everyone’s love of comfort, chocolate, and coffee. According to PANTONE, […]
Diamonds at an Inflection Point
Diamonds at an Inflection Point Keywords: diamond market prices, market research
Jewelry Leads Record NRF Valentine’s Day Sales Forecast
Consumers are expected to spend a record $27.5 billion on Valentine’s Day this year, according to the annual survey by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The amount is up from last year’s $25.8 billion and slightly above the previous record of $27.4 billion set in 2020. Shoppers plan to spend […]