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There’s No Business Like the Wedding Business
With some imagination and initiative, jewelers can expand the profitability of their wedding business. Yes, the wedding market has had its share of challenges, having never really recovered from the recession, as evident by the bankrupt bridal gown company Alfred Angelo and struggling David’s Bridal. Young couples today are just not buying into marriage like […]
To Have and to Hold… Maybe
Once evergreen, the wedding market is facing some challenges as evident by the bankrupt bridal gown company Alfred Angelo and struggling David’s Bridal. According to Unity Marketing, the wedding market hit the skids during the recession and never recovered. With a total market size of $72 billion in the U.S., young couples today are just […]
Your “Presents” Is Requested
Jewelers have the opportunity to be the heroes for busy couples getting married. In addition to assisting them in finding the perfect engagement and wedding rings, a jeweler is a valuable asset to their wedding jewelry and gift planner. Jewelry is the perfect gift for couples to give the friends and family who help them […]
The Rules of Engagement
The Knot Jewelry & Engagement Study of 2017 reveals several key trends for jewelers to keep on their radar. Most notable is that engagement ring spend is at an all-time high. Among respondents polled, the survey finds they’re living together for longer, slightly older (average bride 29, groom 31), and making more money. They’re buying […]
Put the Pedal to the Metal: What’s New in Precious Metals
Silver Trends The U.S. economy is exhibiting growth and unemployment remains at a historic low. The economic climate in the United States is positive, benefitting jewelry as a category, with increases in silver, gold and platinum sales continuing. Key looks in silver jewelry include the use of more color, interesting links, and styles that can […]
Going Platinum
The U.S. economy is not only exhibiting growth, unemployment remains at a historic low. Coupled with the current metal prices, the outlook for the jewelry industry in the U.S. remains strong and platinum continues to outperform the market, reports the Platinum Guild International (PGI). With platinum jewelry sales growing at +12% in the third quarter, […]
Go for the Gold
Gold Rush Gold signifies success, prestige, quality, and value. The “best” sets the gold standard, gets the gold medal, and is only genuine if it’s as good as gold. Linked to the power of the sun, gold was believed to possess an energy that brings warm, soothing vibrations to those who wear it. Since ancient […]
And the “Metal” Goes to…
Silver Style Staples The mystique and splendor of silver have captivated our minds and inspired our imaginations since the dawn of time. This brilliant precious white metal has been used throughout the ages to commemorate historic milestones and mark important achievements, events and moments in our lives. In many early cultures, silver was thought to […]
The Jewelry Industry Shows It’s Colors in Gemstones
Color Stones a Key Product Category The gem market is hitting its stride with fashion, as Pantone’s popular seasonal palettes have consumers clamoring for color. Color stones are an attractive product category to invest in offering a variety of hues, types and price points to choose from; not easily comparison-shopped; yielding larger margins than diamonds, […]
The Plumb Club Welcomes New Members:
Wilkerson and CH Hakimi
The Plumb Club is pleased to announce the addition of two new members: Wilkerson and CH Hakimi. These two companies will complement the Associations nearly 50 member’s, representing over 100 brands and will join the other important and leading companies that exhibit in the Plumb Club Pavilion at the JCK Las Vegas Show. Wilkerson is based […]