Blogs
Caring for Platinum
Daily doses of soap and water, hand creams and just being out in the elements leave their mark on your jewelry over time, especially if you wear your platinum every day. Luckily, there are plenty of products and techniques designed to protect platinum and make your jewelry gleam without damaging the precious gemstones and […]
Diamond Gifts Are a Bigger Market Than Commitment Rings
Diamond Gifts Are a Bigger Market Than Commitment Rings Keywords: bridal trends, wedding trends, promise ring, commitment ring, engagement, marriage, cohabitation, gifting, same-sex couples, partners
How to Optimize Social Content for Mobile-First
Did you know 80% of social media users rely exclusively on a mobile device? Is your social content meeting the needs of today’s mobile-only consumers? In this article, you’ll discover why and how to optimize your content for a mobile-first audience on social media. Why Marketers Should Prioritize Mobile-First Content No matter your industry […]
Developing an Inventory Plan for a Retail Jewelry Store
Developing an Inventory Plan for a Retail Jewelry Store Keywords: retail store, inventory, record-keeping
The Growing Product Category of Gemstones are Focus of Plumb Club Podcasts
New York – The Plumb Club is pleased to introduce the first podcasts of 2024, highlighting the growing importance of the colored gemstone category to retail jewelers. These two new podcasts will help retailers understand the factors that are contributing to the category’s rise and illustrate the consumers increased awareness and driving demand for gemstones […]
Colors and Characteristics of Opal
Although not referring to opals, the words used by 18th century English poet James Thomson summarise well the fascination many have with opals and their play-of-colour patterns: “But who can paint Like Nature? Can imagination boast, Amid its gay creation, hues like hers?” Each opal specimen is unique, and valuation is thus a challenging undertaking. […]
Lab Grown Landscape
Prices are fluctuating in the diamond market for both mined and lab-growns. As awareness of man-made diamonds spreads and intrigues consumers, availability and better qualities have mushroomed, spreading faster through the market than a California wildfire. This scenario has led to drastic lab-grown price drops, as typically happens […]
Holiday Sales Results
Retail sales continued to grow in December, completing a strong holiday shopping season, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by the National Retail Federation. “December’s numbers combined with November’s results show retailers had a very successful two-month holiday season,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said. “Clearly, retailers […]
Mastering the Art of Platinum Sales
In the world of fine jewelry, platinum has carved a niche for itself, embodying a blend of unmatched purity, durability, and rarity. However, platinum often finds itself absent from retail showcases. Here are some actionable strategies that can improve your platinum sales: Show Off Your Platinum! While research indicates that 7 out of 10 customers […]
Lori Greiner, Prolific Inventor, Entrepreneur & Shark on ABC’s ‘Shark Tank’ to Deliver Keynote at Symposium ’24
Greiner to Kick-Off a “Never-Before-Seen” Roster of Renowned Authorities New York – Symposium ’24, the two-day retailer-focused learning forum, presented by The Plumb Club and JCK, with Jewelers Mutual® as the founding sponsor, is pleased to announce that Lori Greiner will deliver the keynote address on Sunday, March 10th, kicking off the event. Ms. Greiner will be […]