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The History of Pearl Production and Pricing
The History of Pearl Production and Pricing Keywords: Market Research, Pearls
Shifting Consumer Desire & Purchase Influences Revealed in New Research by The Plumb Club
(New York) The most current insights into the changing consumer are being provided by The Plumb Club with their new research document, “The Plumb Club Industry & Market Insights 2023”. This groundbreaking research, done this year with consumers across the U.S., details consumer expectation on when, where and how they wish to engage with retailers […]
Diamonds Illuminate the Origin of Oceans
It was a spring day in 2009, and John McNeill had a pocket full of diamonds. His PhD advisor, geochemist Graham Pearson, had sent McNeill to a lab in Vienna with a film canister that rattled with “ultradeep” diamonds. These weren’t the glittering gems of a jewelry store, but the rough, dull diamonds that had exploded towards the […]
JCK Las Vegas 2023 Survival Guide – Expert Tips for a Successful Show
If you’ve ever visited The Plumb Club’s plush-carpeted pavilion during JCK Las Vegas, you already know: our members strive to take good care of you. Chair massages, an oxygen bar, refreshments throughout the day, a telephone-charging tower and a complete business center are just some of the ways we treat our retailers right. But when […]
How Jewelry Has Appreciated Compared to Other Luxury Items
How Jewelry Has Appreciated Compared to Other Luxury Items Keywords: Market Research, Jewelry, Watches
Diamond Detection and Handheld Testers
Handheld gemstone testers are commonly used to differentiate between diamond and diamond-simulants like CZ and moissanite. The most popular use thermal and/or electrical conductivity to reach conclusions. However, as diamond growing technology advances the technology used in those devices becomes more limited. Simulation vs Synthesis A simulant is something made to simulate a thing without having […]
Which Kind of Social Product Posts Do Consumers Prefer?
Which Kind of Social Product Posts Do Consumers Prefer? Keywords: Consumer Research, e-commerce, Social Media
The State of Jewelry Retailing: Who’s Buying, Where and Why?
A Step-by-Step Retail Approach Provided by The Responsible Jewelry Council and The Plumb Club The Plumb Club, in connection with InStore Magazine was pleased to present an important webinar for retailers seeking to connect with today’s consumer entitled, “The State of Jewelry Retailing: Who’s Buying, Where and Why?”. The virtual presentation was held in the […]
Half of Consumers Have Used Buy Now Pay Later
Half of Consumers Have Used Buy Now Pay Later Keywords: Consumer Research, e-commerce, Buy Now Pay Later
It’s Show Time! 6 Reasons to Swing by The Plumb Club Pavilion
We always look forward to welcoming our retailers to the TPC Pavilion in Las Vegas (June 1-5), but this year is unique because we have something special planned: The big reveal of our comprehensive The Plumb Club Industry & Market Insights 2023 market research and consumer survey report in its entirety. We’re excited […]