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Putting a Ring on It
Data from The Plumb Club Industry & Market Insights report released this spring shows that classic engagement ring looks still reign supreme among the marriage minded. Round diamonds remain the most popular type of engagement ring center—with ovals continuing to increase in desirability—and yellow gold mountings are once again growing in acceptance. The average total […]
Meet the New Consumer
Meet the New Consumer Keywords: Jewelry trends, jewelry fashion, Millennials, Gen Z, diamonds, consumer research, marketing, she-conomy, wedding
Tips for Successful Soldering
Soldering Gold and Silver Inspect–Clean–Inspect–Inspect the jewelry to determine what needs to be done before it is cleaned (magnification is recommended). If gemstone(s) are present, identify them and determine if they can be cleaned using standard methods (ultrasonic and/or steamer). Clean the item(s) and inspect again. Prepare–Prepare the bench keeping all needed equipment and supplies […]
A Tale of Two Diamonds
The Plumb Club is pleased to announce its first-ever piece of point-of-sale material. This illustrative, full-color consumer brochure, entitled “A Tale of Two Diamonds”, is now available to the entire jewelry industry, at no cost, and explains in easy-to-understand non-partisan consumer language the various differences in formation between earth-mined and lab-grown diamonds. The brochure is […]
Top 2023 Jewelry Trends
Top 2023 Jewelry Trends Keywords: Jewelry trends, jewelry fashion
The History of Tourmaline
The History of Tourmalines The philosopher Theophrastus (371-287 BC) wrote that lyngourion, probably the mineral tourmaline, had the property of attracting straws and bits of wood. This would fit well with tourmaline’s pyroelectric properties. The problem is that until the 18th century tourmaline was often misidentified, so even though it is known to have been used […]
The Plumb Club’s October Podcast Focus on a Top Retail Category – Diamonds
New York – As the industry heads into its top selling season, The Plumb Club Podcasts for October focus on diamonds and providing retailers with two new ways of viewing a primary inventory grouping. From how to effectively manage diamond jewelry inventory for profitability, to providing sales associates with the knowledge and language on how […]
A Platinum Timeline
A Platinum Timeline Keywords: Platinum, meteorites, Cartier, Makimoto, diamond jewelry, weight standards
RJC: Small Business (SME) Sustainability Toolkit
The Small Business Sustainability toolkit has been created to break down industry jargon and support you in how you can tell your customers, employees and supply chain, the steps you’re taking to put people and the planet first. Click Here to Download: Responsible Jewelry Council – Small/Medium Sized Entrepreneurs Toolkit Please reach out to us if […]
Responsible Jewelry Council – Small/Medium Sized Entrepreneurs Toolkit
Click Here to Download: Responsible Jewelry Council – Small/Medium Sized Entrepreneurs Toolkit Keywords: Responsible, RJC, Toolkit