Blogs
Jewelry Ecommerce Photography Tips
Your product images can make or break the success of your online jewelry business. If shoppers can’t see detailed jewelry images on your website, how else will you convince them to buy? Photographing jewelry is a challenge. You need to avoid reflections and smudges, manipulate lighting, and set your camera’s shutter speed and aperture […]
Lab Grown Diamond Supply Surges and Prices Plunge
Lab Grown Diamond Supply Surges and Prices Plunge Keywords: lab grown diamonds, De Beers Group, production, industry
Summertime Trends
The heat of the summer months ensures that people will dress in less, including lighter weight fine jewelry. When the temperatures rise, nobody wants to be weighed down, which is why sea-inspired gemstone hues and delicate yellow gold chains that complement bronzed skin tones. That’s why Brevani’s Allison Peck, director of operations, sells dainty, layerable […]
The Gemology of Emeralds
Emerald has been synonymous with the color green since ancient times. A fine emerald is a truly breathtaking sight, and this member of the beryl family deserves its placement among the traditional “Big Four” gems along with diamond, ruby, and sapphire. Colombian emeralds command the highest prices – sometimes $100,000 a carat or more […]
Central Banks Plan to Increase Gold Holdings
Central Banks Plan to Increase Gold Holdings Keywords: gold, commerce, banking, reserves, survey
Guide to Retail Payment Processing
Retail payment processing is a constant pain point for retail business owners. Difficulties arise from not understanding the complex fees and pricing models, picking the right payment methods for their business, navigating security compliance, and choosing a payment processor that fits a business’s needs. The world of payment technology also continues to evolve rapidly, […]
Tips to Augment Retail Sales Via Service Offerings & Sale Associate Training
The Plumb Club Podcasts Focus on Two Core Retail Strategies New York – The Plumb Club podcasts for July have now been added to the association’s learning library. The podcasts for this month focus on how retailers can augment sales, differentiate from competition, and build a deeper relationship with their customers. Both podcasts are delivered […]
Jewelry Design Drives U.S. Fine Jewelry Purchases
Jewelry Design Drives U.S. Fine Jewelry Purchases Keywords: consumer research, designer jewelry
Factcheck: The Diamond Industry Isn’t Stockpiling
Is the industry stockpiling diamonds to drive-up prices? Factcheck: Inventories of natural diamond producers fluctuate across periods of time, especially when they are broken down by size or quality of stones. This is because, unlike other industries, natural diamond producers cannot operate a just-in-time production model to match supply with demand. Inventories are also […]
Platinum’s Properties Sizzle
With the price of gold trading at more than twice that of platinum, many in jewelry have given the rare and pure naturally white metal more prominent placement in lines—and not just bridal. “While some consumers may view platinum as a traditional metal to be used only for bridal jewelry, it’s actually great for everyday […]