Blogs
The Plumb Club Welcomes Four New Members
ALTR, S. Kashi, Rembrandt Charms and Royal Chain Join The Industry’s Leading Supplier Organization New York –The Plumb Club Membership continues to expand, welcoming four new esteemed companies into to its ranks. This signifies significant growth over the past year for the Club, which now represents well over 100 jewelry, watch and service brands exhibiting […]
U.S. Customs Guidance on Russian Diamond Import Ban
Executive Order 14068 “Taking Additional Steps with Respect to the Russian Federation’s Harmful Activities” – Guidance on Non-industrial Diamonds and Diamond Jewelry and Unsorted Diamonds. Beginning on the effective date of March 1, 2024, all entry and certified from summary transactions as well as goods admitted into a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) that include the affected commodities […]
Jeweler’s Cyber Security Checklist
Jeweler’s Cyber Security Checklist Keywords: retail operations computer security
Trends in Color
Color evokes passion and drives many a jewelry sale. That’s why retailers must know the new hues their clients are seeing, and there’s no better time than now to get acquainted. That’s because at the tail end of each fourth quarter, the PANTONE Color Institute debuts its Color of the Year, a key marketing tool. […]
Diamonds Unveiled: Exploring Nature’s Treasures
The Plumb Club Presented a Valuable Webinar by De Beers Institute of Diamonds At retail, elevating sales presentations and connecting with socially conscious consumers is the key to increasing diamond sales. The Plumb Club was pleased to host a valuable learning opportunity for retailers, presented by the De Beers Institute of Diamonds. The webinar featured […]
Diamonds Unveiled: Exploring Nature’s Treasures
The Plumb Club Presented a Valuable Webinar by De Beers Institute of Diamonds At retail, elevating sales presentations and connecting with socially conscious consumers is the key to increasing diamond sales. The Plumb Club was pleased to host a valuable learning opportunity for retailers, presented by the De Beers Institute of Diamonds. The webinar featured […]
Understanding High Income African American Jewelry Consumers
THE MVEye, the premier market research firm for the gem, jewelry and watch industries, has released the ground-breaking report: Crafting Unity, Adorning Diversity- Cracking the Code to Engage High Income African American Buyers in the Luxury Jewelry Sector. The report is based on a collaborative and comprehensive research study conducted by THE MVEye and Stephanie […]
Creating a Business Continuity Plan
Creating a Business Continuity Plan Keywords: retail operations disaster recovery, inventory, backup, succession plan, property damage
New Staff Onboarding Checklist
New Staff Onboarding Checklist Keywords: retail store, human resources
Color-Blocking 101
Couture runways aren’t the only places where color-blocking occurs—it happens, too, in new jewelry collections and is an important concept for jewelers to understand. Color-blocking pairs opposite colors together for fashion victories (think Mondrian and Stephen Burrows). Fine jewelers need the savvy to confidently suggest colored gemstone and enamel jewels to clients who enter stores […]