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Pearls’ Sustainable Message
Pearls are the only renewable gemstone on the planet. Unlike any other gem, pearls are organic, created inside a living mollusk. Regardless of whether it forms naturally or is cultured by man with care, pearls develop in the water amidst plants, animals and often-fragile ecosystems. In many respects, pearls are uniquely qualified to capture Millennial […]
New Companies Welcomed to Plumb Club Membership
CYNERGY TRADING CORP. and EVOLUTION DIAMOND Join Impressive Roster of Members New York – The Plumb Club is pleased to announce the addition of two new members: Cynergy Trading Corp. and Evolution Diamond. These two companies will complement the Association’s 43 existing members, representing over 100 brands, and will join the other leading and […]
Pearls, Top Wedding Jewel
Always a sophisticated jewelry choice, pearls remain the quintessential wedding gem for brides. However, the type of pearl jewelry brides are choosing to adorn with is far from traditional. While a classic pearl strand is lovely, modern brides have become much more adventurous, exploring the vast variety of pearl types and designs available to accessorize […]
4 Essential Jewelry Trends That Should Be Considered
When Updating Your Merchandising Mix
The key to keeping customers continuing to visit you, both in-store and online, is to offer relatable and on-trend options that peak their interest. Here are four essential trends that should be kept in mind when selecting new merchandise for your product offerings: ASSYMETRY A growing trend becoming more readily available in the mainstream is […]
In a Pearl Period
“Pearls are for everyone, it’s all about your point of view.” Whether they’re being used as a favorite detail on apparel and accessories, as a signature style element on their own, or layered in with other jewelry, pearls have been on a fashion high for some time with no sign of interest waning for them. […]
Helping Retailers Understand
How Innovation & Technology Can Aid Sales
The Plumb Club’s May Educational Podcasts are Published New York – The Plumb Club’s May podcasts, from jewelry industry experts, focus on how today’s technology can help retailers generate leads and make sales. From capturing new clients via social media, to rethinking how a website is viewed, to creating product newness in-case, to having the […]
RJC launches SDG Taskforce to Drive Action
and Benchmark Progress in the Jewelry Industry
To celebrate the launch of the new industry SDG Taskforce, Iris Van der Veken, Executive Director at Responsible Jewelry Council, spoke with The Plumb Club about this exciting milestone and the impact on consumer confidence. Congratulations on the launch of the industry SDG Taskforce, this is a considerable milestone for sustainability in the jewelry […]
Trends to ‘Watch’
Given the uncertainty in the world as a result of the pandemic, watch brands expect to see continued sales, this year, driven by bestsellers and proven styles. After taking an initial hit from COVID and widespread closures in the first part of 2020, the watch industry saw an uptick in sales, with self-purchases topping watch […]
Digital First Means Customers First
What does it mean to be digital first? A digital-first mindset aligns with a customer’s first approach of embracing the digital tools available to be accessible in the many ways consumers want to engage. The aim is to keep things easy and seamless for customers. For Citizen Watch America, it means having the ability to […]
Times are Changing
Watch consumers easily transitioned to online purchasing, and the jewelry and watch industry had to advance 10 years in 10 months. While market tastes and preferences have always changed, changes in how consumers learn about and buy watches have been the biggest difference coming out of the pandemic. “We realized how important a strong state-of-the-art […]