Blogs
4 Engagement Ring Trends Your Customers Will Be Asking for This Holiday Season
‘This is the season for holiday proposals! Platinum Guild USA commissioned leading bridal jewelry editor and stylist, Shane Clark, to define four trends in platinum engagement rings that are sure to be on the radar of pre-engaged couples this upcoming holiday season. Trend #1: MODERN VINTAGE Modern vintage engagement rings reflect the beauty and passion […]
4 Engagement Ring Trends Your Customers
Will Be Asking for This Holiday Season
‘Tis the season for holiday proposals! Platinum Guild USA commissioned leading bridal jewelry editor and stylist Shane Clark to define four trends in platinum engagement rings that will surely be on the radar of pre-engaged couples this upcoming holiday season. Trend #1: MODERN VINTAGE Modern vintage engagement rings reflect the beauty and passion of past […]
Busy Trade Shows Signal Busy Holiday Ahead
Holiday forecasts expect retail sales to grow at least 7% in November and December over the year same period in 2020, and 11% over 2019. From JA New York and the Independent Jewelers Organization (IJO) in Kansas City to Couture and JCK in Las Vegas, in person trade shows that took place this summer reported […]
DEI plus Sustainability
equals Good Business
Companies that embrace diversity, inclusivity and equity in their organizations actually outpace their competitors by respecting the unique needs, perspectives and potential of all their team members. The benefits are realized in higher revenue growth, greater readiness to innovate, increased ability to recruit diverse talent, and higher employee retention. Signet Jewelers, largest retailer of diamond […]
Jewelers Should Act Now to Optimize Employee Retention Credits
There is still time for jewelers (and, by extension, other retailers) to optimize the opportunities available from Employee Retention Credits (ERC), the tax credits designed to encourage businesses to keep workers on their payroll and support small businesses and nonprofits through the coronavirus economic emergency. Let’s begin by understanding ERC qualifications and stress the importance […]
Jewelers Should Act Now to Optimize
Employee Retention Credits
There is still time for jewelers (and, by extension, other retailers) to optimize the opportunities available from Employee Retention Credits (ERC), the tax credits designed to encourage businesses to keep workers on their payroll and support small businesses and nonprofits through the coronavirus economic emergency. Let’s begin by understanding ERC qualifications and stress the importance […]
Consumers Seek Diverse, Inclusive Marketing
As more consumers seek diverse and inclusive representation in media, authentic marketing will undoubtedly resonate with conscious shoppers looking to buy from brands that align with their values, finds The Plumb Club (TPC) Industry & Market Insights 2021 report, which included a survey of 1,000 U.S. jewelry consumers earlier this year. The jewelry industry […]
AGTA 15th Edition Gemstone Information Manual
AGTA 15th Edition Gemstone Information Manual
AGTA Symbols for Gemstone Enhancement
Guide for defining specific enhancement codes and designations.
IGS Gem Size Chart
Chart of standard gem sizes for popular cuts and learn how to estimate gem weight based on size.