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Interior Design: Key Aspects to Jewelry Store Interior Design & Profits
First Impressions Matter –The layout of a store sets the stage for a customer’s shopping experience. This first impression is crucial. An inviting and well-organized layout can entice customers to explore further, while a cluttered or confusing one can discourage them from spending time in the jewelry store. The way that customers feel upon entering […]
Top U.S. Spots for Gem Hunting
When you think of mining for the “big four” gemstones — diamond, ruby, sapphire, and emerald — it’s easy to imagine places like India, South Africa, and Colombia. However, you can find these stones and many others at plenty of gem hunting spots in the United States. Most of these sites aren’t on the same scale economically as mines […]
The Most Popular Engagement Ring Hints
The Most Popular Engagement Ring Hints Keywords: engagement, wedding, bridal, marriage, engaged
August Podcasts Examine Both New & Proven Strategies to Help Retailers Suceed
New York – The Plumb Club podcasts for August have now been added to the association’s learning library. This month, one podcast provides retailers with guidance and tips on using AI’s new technology as a marketing tool. The other podcast focuses on the “tried and true” strategy of working with a supportive and proactive vendor […]
Inherently Timeless, Perennially On Point
6 White Hot Engagement Ring Styles to Wear Now and Forever Naturally white, 30 times more rare than gold, and hypoallergenic, platinum is the metal of the moment for engagement rings. An art deco staple of the 1920s, it has since set the standard for sophisticated, design-forward engagement ring settings. Today’s most discerning consumers continue […]
Understanding Spinel
If you are new to gemmology, you may not be wholly familiar with the gem material known as spinel. Historically, these gems were confused with corundum, especially in red hues, which adds to its mystery and intrigue for gemmologists. Today, however, they are an important stone used in fine and high jewellery and deserve their own spotlight. Here, Gem-A tutor […]
Jewels for Summer
When vacation season rolls around, so do the colors and themes you’d expect to see in resort wear. Blue, of course, takes top billing, while white and pastel shades aren’t far behind in popularity. Pearls and blue topaz are also among top choices for summer adornment, while recognizable themes like flip flops and sea life […]
Guide to Trade in Plant & Wlldlife Products
Guide to Trade in Plant & Wlldlife Products Keywords: shell, ivory, tusks, coral, conch pearls, abalone, tortoiseshell
How to Stop Rooftop Burglaries
In 2019, the Jewelers Security Alliance received reports of 34 rooftop burglaries from 15 states, compared to 9 rooftop burglaries from seven states in 2018. In some cases, alarm systems, often without line security, were compromised. In others, when police responded to alarm signals, they were unable to detect any obvious signs of a […]
Guide to Gem Cleaning With Steam & Ultrasonics
Guide to Gem Cleaning With Steam & Ultrasonics Keywords: clean, ultrasonic, steam, mohs hardness, alexandrite, amethyst, apatite, aquamarine, chalcedony, citrine, coral, diamond, diopside, emerald, garnet, iolite, jade, labradorite, lapis, malachite, moonstone, morganite, opal, pearl, peridot, quartz, ruby, sapphire, tanzanite, topaz, tourmaline, turquoise, oil treatment, dyed, composite, doublets, triplets, soap and water