When we think about 18-34 year old men and jewellery, most jewellers would think of engagement rings. In general, most young guys have not had much interest in jewellery for themselves but that is changing. Enter the Millennial Bespoke Male, subject of…
While compared to others the Jewelers International Showcase (JIS show) in Miami Beach may not be a large show, it is a major event for jewellers in the South Eastern United States and the Caribbean. This is when retailers stock up…
Online reviews and comments are the new lifeblood of any modern business. Many retail jewellers mistakenly believe that these are mostly used in the travel and hospitality fields and not all that important for their own business. Nothing could be further from…
This old saying is more appropriate today than ever. A retail jewellery store lives or dies on its reputation. We spend money on advertising, marketing, tools, and education to enhance our image in our community. We invest in fine showcases, innovative displays, and…
Vertical integration is one of the biggest buzz words in business. It refers to companies that control as much of the product chain as possible by being involved in sourcing, manufacturing, distributing and selling. With the opening of their own retail stores De…
AG&J, a NY based gemmological lab, discovered a parcel containing several undisclosed synthetic diamonds. [More Information] Growing diamonds using Chemical Vapour Deposition (CVD) has been making the news lately for being able to produce clean, white diamonds up to 1…
