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Natural Diamond Council Releases Latest Trend Report and More Service News for April

Plus, The Jewelers Circle has launched a new “sell your jewelry” service.

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April 16, 2025

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Natural Diamond Council Releases Latest Trend Report and More Service News for April

Diamond Data

The Natural Diamond Council has released its latest trend report. Natural Diamond Trends: A 2024 Overview uses data from over 2,000 independently owned jewelry stores across the United States to draw conclusions about natural diamond trends and U.S. consumer preferences. naturaldiamonds.com/diamond-reports

Simple Sales

B2B platform The Jewelers Circle has launched a new “Sell Your Jewelry” service. It’s very simple: All you need to do is send photos and details to The Jewelers Circle, then wait for their concierge to reach out with shipping instructions. Their experts will evaluate your piece and then auction it to their international network of jewelers. jewelerscircle.com

Tag Time

Arch Crown Tag & Label has launched its 2025 catalog. This 48-page volume features over 100 styles of stock, pre-printed and custom printed tags and labels, as well as a full line of bar code technology products. Inquire for free samples and new catalog. archcrown.com

Platinum Platform

Platinum Guild International USA has launched its first digital Platinum Source Book. This valuable resource makes it easier than ever for jewelry manufacturers, designers, retailers, and service providers to locate platinum products and services, from chain suppliers to business equipment to metal suppliers and more. platinumlearning.com/sourcebook

Assess Your Accessibility

The Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) is proud to announce the release of its comprehensive guide to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance for jewelry businesses. The guide, now available on JVC’s website, offers practical tools to help businesses in the jewelry industry ensure accessibility for all customers. jvclegal.org

Family Legacy, New Chapter: How Wilkerson Turns 89 Years of History Into Future Success

After 89 years of serving the Albany community, Harold Finkle Your Jeweler faced a pivotal decision. For third-generation owner Justin Finkle, the demanding hours of running a small business were taking precious time away from his young family. "After 23 years, I decided this was the time for me," Finkle explains. But closing a business with nearly nine decades of inventory and customer relationships isn't something easily managed alone. Wilkerson's comprehensive approach transformed this challenging transition into a remarkable success story. Their strategic planning handled everything from advertising and social media to inventory management and staffing — elements that would overwhelm most jewelers attempting to navigate a closing sale independently. The results speak volumes. "Wilkerson gave us three different tiers of potential goals," Finkle notes. "We've reached that third tier, that highest goal already, and we still have two weeks left of the sale." The partnership didn't just meet financial objectives—it exceeded them ahead of schedule.