- Aquamarine. Even after March has passed we can’t keep aquas in the store. — Elysia Demers, Barnhardt Jewelers, Spencer, NC
- Bar necklaces and sideways crosses. — Patty Wedemeier, Elegant Jewelers, Sugar Land, TX
- We brought back ID bracelets, but this time with diamonds in all colors of gold. Got a great response. — Alex Weil, Martin’s Jewelry, Manhattan Beach, CA
- Chunky engagement rings — the new girly girl isn’t so frilly anymore! — Deric Metzger, DeMer Jewelry, Oceanside, CA
- Colored stone earrings — ruby and sapphire, specifically. — Roger Pauling, Lapidary Arts Custom Jewelry, Plano, TX
- Diamonds, unique rings by Empire Corp., Southern Gates (Cargo Hold) silver. — Rosanne Kroen, Rosanne’s Diamonds & Gold, South Bend, IN
- Earrings of our own design, almost all with ear wires — not studs — mostly yellow gold with diamonds, to wear casually. All are adapted so the customer can add drops if she wishes, and we also sell many drops. — Eve J. Alfillé, Eve J. Alfillé Gallery and Studio, Evanston, IL
- Engagement rings. The marquise is back. I never thought it would be, but it is. — Shawn Higgins, D & H Sustainable Jewelers, San Francisco, CA
- Gabriel & Co. silver with gemstones is amazing, and women are buying it for themselves without second guessing. Can’t reorder them fast enough! — Karen Hollis, K. Hollis Jewelers, Batavia, IL
- Hearts On Fire bridal, diamond stud earrings. John Hardy fashion. Coast diamond bridal. TAG Heuer timepieces. We will reorder as necessary for all categories. — Jim Alati, Simmons Fine Jewelry, Meridian, ID
- Men’s sterling silver and stainless steel chains. — Jeff Stumpf, Goldsmith Jewelers, Little Falls, MN
- Pandora and bridal continue as strong categories. Bridal was way up over last year! — David Reynolds, Avis Fine Jewelry, Thomasville, NC
- Sterling gemstone styles by Artistry Ltd., Stuller. — Loann Stokes, Stokes Jewelry, Stillwater, MN
- Sterling silver jewelry from Metal Marketplace and Leslie’s (Quality Gold) Gold Glimmer hoops, as well as custom ring restyling. — Beth Cevasco, Scott’s Custom Jewelers, Fairlawn, OH
- Sterling silver pendants, bead charms and, somewhat surprisingly, lockets. — James Sickinger, Sickinger’s Jewelry, Lowell, IN
- We sold several wedding bands from round eternity to emerald-cut eternity and quite a few custom bands as well. We also sold several pieces of Konstantino and a Breitling watch here and there. — Marc Majors, Sam L. Majors, Midland, TX
- Yellow gold wedding sets have been shockingly popular. We’re not complaining, though. Break out the old stock! — Morgan Bartel, Susann’s Custom Jewelers, Corpus Christi, TX
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