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Nearly Half of Surveyed Jewelers Report Gains in April

In terms of jewelry brands that sold well, Stuller was mentioned most often.

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11 months ago

June 5, 2024

INSTORE Staff Instore June 2024 Issue

Nearly Half of Surveyed Jewelers Report Gains in April

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TI SENTO was a big hit for spring. It is a step up for fashion jewelry with 18K yellow plating and silver. Great price points for gifts or self-purchasing. — Karen Hollis, K. Hollis Jewelers, Batavia, IL

1. Hearts on Fire, 2. Lagos, 3. Fana. — Alan Perry, Perry’s Emporium, Wilmington, NC

Top-selling jewelry brands in April

Stuller (5), Sylvie Jewelry (4), Fana (3), Gabriel & Co. (3), A. Jaffe (2), Allison-Kaufman (2), Ania Haie (2), Breitling (2), Heavy Stone Rings (2), Mercury Ring (2), Rolex (2), Shy Creation (2), Simon G. (2)

*Brands mentioned by at least two of 107 respondents.

A. Jaffe bridal. Seems to be the season. Jaffe is our best. We also do trunk shows during this time and Jaffe is at every event. — Jim Carroll, Rogers Jewelry, Modesto, CA
ArtCarved bridal, Rembrandt Charms, Nicole Barr silver and Carla gold earrings. — Eileen Eichhorn, Eichhorn Jewelry, Decatur, IN
Shah Luxury — custom semi-mounts and matching bands. Loose lab-grown diamonds from GN Diamond. — Dan Levinson, Ellis Jewelers, Concord, NC
New vendor for us, Fireworks Diamond. The cut blows away the comparable stones. 1.50-carat and up fancy shapes. — Stew Brandt, H. Brandt Jewelers, Natick, MA
Custom wedding bands — yes to guys actually wanting precious metal bands now! Most with lab-grown diamonds, but also, a lot of plain shadow bands with textured finishes. — Beth Cevasco, Scott’s Custom Jewelers, Dublin, OH
Noble Chain diamond chains. This new company has great service, they are former employees of Herco and we love them! — Eve J. Alfille, Eve J. Alfille Gallery and Studio, Evanston, IL
Watches (Rolex and Breitling) and custom diamond rings (Kwiat). — Steven B. Goldfarb, Alvin Goldfarb Jeweler, Bellevue, WA
Asher performed extremely well for us! — Andrea Riso, Talisman Collection, El Dorado Hills, CA
Naledi bridal, Sylvie Jewelry bridal, and we did well with Palomar for family jewelry. — Trevor Williams, Leitzel’s Jewelry, Myerstown, PA
Quality Gold — gold/silver chains and loose lab-grown diamonds; Stuller — engagement rings (mined and lab); Pandora. — Valerie Goodwin, Vaughan’s Jewelry, Edenton, NC
Large diamonds, Rolex, Breitling and Grand Seiko. — Todd Broadbent, Clarkson Jewelers, Ballwin, MO

Monthly SALES Survey

How Were Sales Last Month Compared to April 2023?

WAY UP 25% OR MORE: 14%
UP: 34%
SAME: 28%
DOWN: 20%
WAY DOWN 25% OR MORE: 5%

Total Brain Squad Responses: 148

Shefi Diamonds, Sterling Reputation, Just Perfect, Stuller and our own studs and birthstone designs all sold well. — Mark and Monika Clodius, Clodius & Co. Jewelers, Rockford, IL
Simon G. and Fana both bridal and fashion with diamonds. Mercury Ring lab-grown diamonds. — Greg Tidwell, Bell Jewelers, Murfreesboro, TN
Sylvie Jewelry bridal, loose natural diamonds from Antwerp and Allison-Kaufman fashion. — James Wolf, James Wolf Jewelers, Mason, OH
Heavy Stone Rings is granting gents’ wishes for variety styling! Ladies’ diamond rings from Bassali, Artistry, Empire, and S. Kashi set the high-water mark, and yellow gold jewelry ran an incredible second! The tides are rising; get out your surfboards! — Denise Oros, Linnea Jewelers, La Grange, IL
The Gabriel & Co. silver line is doing tremendous — we can’t keep the items in stock. Nice styling at a good price point. Shy Creation’s new mother of pearl and abalone shell necklaces are a big hit — we sold out within days of their arrival and have reordered twice already! — Shari Altman, B&E Jewelers and Gemologists, Southampton, PA

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