John Medeiros fashion jewelry was reintroduced to our stores and was well received. — Beth Cevasco, Scott’s Custom Jewelers, Columbus, OH
- As usual, we cannot keep up with the wants and needs of our Alex and Ani customers. — MJ Chanski, Hannoush Jewelers, Rutland, VT
- We continue to see larger tickets, a good sign that the economy might be ticking back up. — Kenny Gordon, Kenny G & Company Fine Jewelers, Citrus Heights, CA
- Bridal is doing well: Rego and First Image Design. — Mike Doland, Doland Jewelers, Dubuque, IA
- Bracelets from Lau International. Colored stone and sterling silver jewelry from Benjamin Cohen. Custom jewelry. — Frank Salinardi, Linardi’s Jewelers, Plantation, FL
- Sterling silver statement jewelry $250 or less. — Traci Hill, Got Rocks, Harrisonburg, VA
- Heavy Stone Rings is our go-to for alternative metal for men’s bands. We have also seen a surprising demand for Artistry Ltd.‘s stackable gemstone and diamond bands. — Denis Oros, Linnea Jewelers, La Grange, IL
- Wind and Fire and Marianna on the low end. Custom designs and re-mounts on the high end. — John Carom, Abby’s Gold & Gems, Uniontown, PA
- Silver from Carla Corp./Nancy B, Lashbrook wedding bands. — Loann Stokes, Stokes Jewelry, Stillwater, MN
- Custom engagement rings with Stuller Red Box Diamonds — 0.75 carat to 1 carat. — Mary Harding, mary l harding, G.G., Bellingham, WA
- Todd Reed sold well for us in July. We also did very well with yellow diamond center stone white diamond halo engagement rings. — Andrea Riso, Talisman Collection, El Dorado Hills, CA
- Custom designs with a fishing theme have done well — fishing is a lifestyle in our area! — Morgan Bartel, Susann’s Custom Jewelers, Corpus Christi, TX
- We sold the sterling and gold free-form earrings and bracelets from Ed Levin. These designs are unique in an open design and appeal to all ages. — Annette Kinzie, Leonard Jewelry, Stillwater, OK
- We just started with Ritani and sold several. Another amazing month for watches specifically Rolex, Panerai and Breitling.— Steven B. Goldfarb, Alvin Goldfarb Jeweler, Bellevue, WA
- I got in The Touch’s palladium silver braided cable bracelet to give a test run. It sold within six hours. I’ve ordered a bunch more. — Casey Gallant, Stephen Gallant Jewelers, Orleans, MA
- The $4,500 to $6,000 price point has been strong. I’ve never had this busy of a summer season. — Lisa McConnell, Lisa McConnell Design Studio, Fort Worth, TX
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