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Launch of 3D Printing of 925 Sterling Silver Jewelry and More Service News for October

The platform offers jewelry and luxury goods manufacturers the fastest way to directly 3D print high-quality jewelry.

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October 11, 2022

INSTORE Staff Instore October 2022 Issue

Launch of 3D Printing of 925 Sterling Silver Jewelry and More Service News for October

Simply Silver

Christian Tse and his company Formula 3D have partnered with Desktop Metal to officially launch 3D printing of 925 sterling silver jewelry. The platform offers jewelry and luxury goods manufacturers the fastest way to directly 3D print high-quality jewelry, watches, belt buckles and decorative hardware for handbags. formula3dcorp.com, desktopmetal.com/production

Good Morning Baltimore

The Palm Beach Show Group’s Baltimore Art, Antique & Jewelry Show returns to the Baltimore Convention Center on Oct. 20-23 for what will be the popular show’s 40th year. The event has been on hold for the past two years due to public health concerns and because the Baltimore Convention Center served as a COVID field hospital in 2020 and 2021. baltimorefallshow.com

Statistics for Success

Today’s Wedding Jewelry Consumer (TWJC), a collaboration between MVEye (CEO Marty Hurwitz pictured) and The Wedding Report, is an interactive platform that helps retailers serve wedding jewelry consumers through market research and statistical data. twjc.wedding.report

Expanded Opportunities

Thanks to support from De Beers, the women’s Jewelry Association (WJA) has been able to expand its WJA Jewelry Loupe Project to support even more emerging designers. De Beers is also offering complimentary access to its Diamond Foundation course for all participants. womensjewelryassociation.com

Melee for All

Dimexon, a leader in the diamond manufacturing industry, has launched a new online marketplace for ethical, traceable melee diamonds with no minimum order. The marketplace is especially convenient for small-to-medium sized businesses who might otherwise be prevented from ordering melee by steep order minimums. dimexon.com

This Third-Generation Jeweler Was Ready for Retirement. He Called Wilkerson

Retirement is never easy, especially when it means the end to a business that was founded in 1884. But for Laura and Sam Sipe, it was time to put their own needs first. They decided to close J.C. Sipe Jewelers, one of Indianapolis’ most trusted names in fine jewelry, and call Wilkerson. “Laura and I decided the conditions were right,” says Sam. Wilkerson handled every detail in their going-out-of-business sale, from marketing to manning the sales floor. “The main goal was to sell our existing inventory that’s all paid for and turn that into cash for our retirement,” says Sam. “It’s been very, very productive.” Would they recommend Wilkerson to other jewelers who want to enjoy their golden years? Absolutely! “Call Wilkerson,” says Laura. “They can help you achieve your goals so you’ll be able to move into retirement comfortably.”