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A Wider Circle, A Podcast to Watch and More News for December

Plus, a pioneering force in direct response consumer marketing campaigns for jewelry retailers, has launched their new product, OnSite.

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10 months ago

December 13, 2023

INSTORE Staff Instore December 2023 Issue

A Wider Circle

The Jewelers Circle has launched a new direct-to-consumer platform! The first international e-retail portal dedicated to vintage and rare jewelry, The Jewelers Circle is powered by a growing global network of passionate experts. It’s an opportunity for leading vintage dealers from around the world to share their rare treasures with a global audience. jewelerscircle.com

Eyes on Your Site

DDK Marketing, a pioneering force in direct response consumer marketing campaigns for jewelry retailers, has launched their new product, OnSite. OnSite is patented marketing technology designed to capture the attention of consumers searching for jewelry. Some retailers already using OnSite are reporting at least a 5X return on investment, more cost effective than Google Pay-Per-Click advertising. themveye.com

Diamond-Worthy Education

The Natural Diamond Council’s Education Program for retailers and jewelry professionals is designed to designed to accelerate natural diamond knowledge beyond the 4 C’s and convert sales. Catering to both veterans and newcomers, the program offers interactive learning with infographics, downloadable social media assets, articles, industry research, curated workshops, certificates of completion, and more. naturaldiamonds.com

A Podcast to Watch

The Accutron Show has announced a new co-host for the popular podcast’s fourth season. Multi-disciplinary artist, celebrity photographer, filmmaker, TEDx speaker, and social justice advocate Indrani Pal-Chaudhuri will join current host, writer and editor David Graver for another chapter of conversation about American consumer culture with an outstanding lineup of influential guests. accutronwatch.com

Ethical Assistance

Ethical Metalsmiths’ Responsible Sourcing Committee is making their Gemstone Supplier Conversations Guide available to the public! The resource provides starting points for industry professionals to use to assess the ethical positioning of suppliers and players they interact with in the mining, metal, and gemstone industries. Find it on the EM website under “Resources.” ethicalmetalsmiths.org

You Wouldn’t Cut Your Own Hair. Why Run Your Own Retirement Sale?

After being in business for over a quarter of a century, Wayne Reid, owner of Wayne Jewelers in Wayne, Pennsylvania, decided it was time for a little “me time.” He says, “I’ve reached a point in my life where it’s time to slow down, enjoy a lot of things outside of the jewelry industry. It just seemed to be the right time.” He chose Wilkerson to handle his retirement sale because of their reputation and results. With financial goals exceeded, Reid says he made the right choice selecting Wilkerson to handle the sale. “They made every effort to push our jewelry to the forefront of the showcases,” he says, lauding Wilkerson for their finesse and expertise. Would he recommend them to other jewelers who want to make room for new merchandise, expand their business or like him, decide to call it a day? Absolutely he says, equating trying to do this kind of sale with cutting your own hair. “The results are going to happen but not as well as if you have a professional like Wilkerson do the job for you.”