Be A Survivor
David Weisz & Sons has set up the SURVIVE! support program for jewelry businesses struggling with the effects of the pandemic. SURVIVE! offers free store safety signage, free custom logo facemasks, co-op funds for marketing, free email marketing training, inventory buyback programs and more. davidweiszandsons.com
Build Perfection
RingBuilder enables customers to build customized ring designs by using an integrated app for WordPress, Magento 2.X, Shopify, or an iFrame. Created in partnership with Overnight Mountings, RingBuilder integrates with your website’s shopping cart and allows clients to create their ideal ring design by choosing setting, metal type and more. gemfind.com
New Fit Foundation
The Art Smith Memorial Scholarship Foundation is a new $50,000 endowment at FIT that will support Black students attending the Jewelry Design program. Named in honor of influential Black mid-century designer Art Smith, this was created by 50 jewelry brands that have joined forces to support future Black jewelers. impact. fitnyc.edu/artsmithscholarship
Personalized Platinum
Platinum Guild International (PGI) is offering facilitated sales trainings to all retailers during the COVID-19 crisis. The bespoke training sessions will be formulated to meet each retailer’s needs, with topics ranging from basic platinum product knowledge to transforming the customer experience. Contact Kevin Reilly of PGI for more information. [email protected]
Freshly Forever
Stuller’s consumer-facing everandever.com has relaunched. The new site includes a redesigned homepage, fresh, vibrant imagery, and new ever&ever designs. The site also offers a fully customizable wedding band builder, which lets customers add a special finish or engraving to their ring design and can even save snapshots of the final piece. everandever.com
