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MAY – Platinum’s Red-Carpet Appeal: Trends for 2024
The allure of platinum jewelry continues to captivate pop culture, especially when it graces the red carpet. During the 2024 red carpet season, celebrities showcased platinum’s unmatched elegance and versatility, wearing statement pieces that left unforgettable impressions. From the Golden Globes to the Met Gala, here is how platinum set new trends for 2024. Statement […]
There’s Always a Great Reason to Visit
The Plumb Club Pavilion 2024 JCK Las Vegas
An Oasis of Innovation, Education, Connection….and Relaxation For as many years as the JCK Las Vegas Show has been in existence, The Plumb Club Pavilion, for a multitude of reasons, has been both a preeminent feature at the Show, as well as a sought-after respite and oasis for retailers. DOWNLOAD THE 2024 PLUMB CLUB PAVILION […]
There’s Always a Great Reason to Visit
The Plumb Club Pavilion 2024 JCK Las Vegas
An Oasis of Innovation, Education, Connection….and Relaxation For as many years as the JCK Las Vegas Show has been in existence, The Plumb Club Pavilion, for a multitude of reasons, has been both a preeminent feature at the Show, as well as a sought-after respite and oasis for retailers. DOWNLOAD THE 2024 PLUMB CLUB PAVILION […]
Employee Handbooks 101
The Importance of Employee Handbooks: Keeping Businesses Informed and Compliant Businesses are constantly adapting to the changing needs and expectations of employees, as well as ever-changing rules and regulations. What was acceptable just a few years ago, may now be considered inappropriate; and processes that were once “good enough” may now be a strain […]
Stocking Your Market
While JCK Las Vegas is weeks away, jewelry makers have been hard at work for months in preparation. Retailers’ options for new inventory will be abundant, from bridal to fashion and men’s collections; those interviewed for this article cite merchant and consumer interest in these directions as the driving force for manufacturing decisions. To start, […]
Recommended Metal Thicknesses for Each Piece Type
Recommended Metal Thicknesses for Each Piece Type Keywords: metal, rings, wedding bands, silver, gold, yellow gold, carved seat, bracelets, ear wires, repousse, jump rings, pin stems
Flex Shaft Maintenance
Keeping your flex shaft in peak condition is a must for any jeweler. Follow these 14 easy steps to maintaining your jewelry making flex shaft. Maintenance is very important if you own a flex shaft. It will extend the life of your tool and could positively impact its operation, too. This blog covers the basic […]
Do’s and Don’ts for Ethical Gemstone Trading
Do’s and Don’ts for Ethical Gemstone Trading Keywords: Ethics, gemstones, diamonds, pearls, corals, synthetic, natural, artificial, fracture, filling, waxing, irradiation, oiling, heating, tinting, laser drilling, foiling, diffusion, dyeing, fractures, cavities,
How Diamonds Empower Botswana
On March 1, 1967, a team of prospectors led by Manfred Marx, a young South African geologist who had been combing the Central District of the newly independent state of Botswana, finally hit paydirt. A soil analysis indicated that they had chanced upon diamondiferous kimberlitic ore. It was a discovery that may never had […]
Important Metrics to Track in Google Analytics 4
Important Metrics to Track in Google Analytics 4 Keywords: Google Analytics Metrics, user engagement, sessions, bounce rate, exits, conversions