Polish by Jems
Jewelers Excellence Management Solutions (JEMS) Institute offers independent retail jewelers a comprehensive resource by bringing together education, sales training, turnkey marketing programs, media production, buying, and management, along with 1-on-1 ownership consultation and jeweler certifications. Inquire about a 40% discount for the first 100 members. jemsinstitute.org
Brilliant Brochure
Instappraise now offers appraisals in the form of customizable, printable trifold brochures. Such a sleek, professional printed presentation was previously cost-prohibitive for anyone but large operations, but now beautiful trifold brochure appraisals are possible for anyone in the industry. instappraise.com
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Instant Insurance
Lavalier Jewelry Insurance has joined forces with Luxe Software, an all-in-one cloud-based technology platform for jewelry retailers. This collaboration allows customers to leave your store knowing that their purchase is protected by free 15-day personal jewelry insurance coverage at point-of-sale. lavalier.com
Do More With Gemist
Gemist is now licensing its data-backed and proven technology to the jewelry industry. This new B2B model allows brands to enable interactive omnichannel user experiences that bridge the gap between online and in-store sales channels while targeting today’s modern demographic. gemist.io
Superstars in the Making
Keep an eye out for CURATED at Luxury Lifestyle during the August NY Now show! An expansion of the winter NY Now Emerging Fine Jewelry Designer Incubator, this program selects emerging jewelry brands on the cusp of greatness. Check out these stars-to-be and be the first to stock their stellar styles. nynow.com
Ready to Relocate? Wilkerson Makes Your Move Seamless
When Brockhaus Jewelry decided to leave their longtime West Main Street storefront for a standalone building elsewhere in Norman, Oklahoma, owners John Brockhaus and Brad Shipman faced a familiar challenge: how to efficiently reduce inventory before the big move. Their solution? Partnering with liquidation specialists Wilkerson for a second time.
"We'd already experienced Wilkerson's professionalism during a previous sale," Shipman recalls. "But their approach to our relocation event truly impressed us. They strategically prioritized our existing pieces while tactfully introducing complementary merchandise as inventory levels decreased." The carefully orchestrated sale didn't just meet targets—it shattered them.
Asked if they'd endorse Wilkerson to industry colleagues planning similar transitions—whether relocating, retiring, or refreshing their space—both partners were emphatic in their approval. "The entire process was remarkably straightforward," Shipman notes. "Wilkerson delivered a well-structured program, paired us with a knowledgeable advisor, and managed every detail flawlessly from concept to completion."
