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Bridal Jewelry Trends to Watch
Regardless of a pandemic, the engagement category has remained strong as love prevails. Six in 10 couples say that spending more time with their mates during quarantine strengthened their relationships, according to an April 2020 survey by the online wedding-planning hub, The Knot and the Lasting Marriage health app. Of the more than 40% of […]
Jewelry Gifts of Love
Fine jewelry offers so many ways to convey a message of love and commitment. Giving gifts of fine jewelry is a meaningful way to mark a couple’s journey together, as well as celebrate the relationships that are important in their story. Jewelry, like no other keepsake, is a wearable time capsule imbued with memories and […]
Ringing Choice
“Couples have been spending more on their rings, which will last a lifetime, and less on the dress and event, which might only be seen on Zoom.” The bridal category reflects demand from Millennial couples for choice as they seek rings unique to their personal style. In an October trends report, The Knot, online wedding […]
Engagement Boom in COVID Times
Engagements are happening and jewelers are working hard to meet the needs of the influx of new engagements. The Hartford Courant reported in July that engagement ring sales have been up for jewelers in Connecticut, musing that a growing number of couples hunkered down in quarantine during the pandemic are getting engaged. Jewelers told the […]
Success of the Plumb Club Podcasts Prompts “Holiday Bonus” for November & December
New York – Quantitatively and anecdotally, The Plumb Club podcast series has been a resounding success since its introduction at the beginning of April 2020. Thousands of downloads underscore that jewelry retailers are interested and reaping the benefits of the knowledge and insights these podcasts offer. In August, The Plumb Club voted to tap the talent […]
Post-Pandemic Outlook
Retailers have an unprecedented opportunity to reevaluate every aspect of their businesses. It’s going to be harder and take longer for the U.S. economy to recover from the coronavirus pandemic than it did from the 2008-2009 Great Recession, most analysts agree. Unlike other recessions, this one, which officially started in February, is unpredictable with more […]
Shift Meaning of Luxury
The times and changing attitudes are redefining the meaning of luxury. Luxury brands spent decades turning design, aspiration and high-quality goods into a $380 billion global behemoth. The coronavirus pandemic changed all of that in a few short months, accelerating shifts in consumption and consumer preferences, particularly a fundamental shift in what “luxury” means, as […]
TPC, F.I.T. Launch an Internship & Mentoring Program to Benefit Students & Industry
Highlights Include Multi-Faceted Industry Exposure, Hands-on Experience, Networking Opportunities New York – The Plumb Club is pleased to announce a new, first-of-its-kind program designed exclusively for students from the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) who are enrolled in the college’s Jewelry Design program. The program provides students with a variety of opportunities to gain an in-depth understanding […]
Consumer Habits Shifting
In a blink of an eye, consumer spending shifted from discretionary to necessary purchases. The coronavirus shutdown forced consumers worldwide to reset their purchasing behavior, and at every income level. In a blink of an eye, consumer spending shifted from discretionary to necessary purchases. After growing 3 percent from 2018 to 2019, personal consumption fell […]