New From Nina
Designer Nina Nguyen has launched a website exclusively for wholesale. Conceived as a virtual showroom, the custom-built platform offers buyers access to the full range of the collection. The site has been optimized for seamless inventory management. Stock is organized by price point, metal type, and gemstone color, and there’s new functionality to help retailers effortlessly compile and track orders. wholesale.nina-nguyen.com
NAJA’s New Blog
The National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA) has revamped the landing page of their online appraisal studies course landing page to include a blog offering timely information and current changes to IRS, USPAP, FTC and other helpful how-to articles by education leaders of NAJA. naja-asc.com/blog
Next JIS
JIS has announced the dates of its long-awaited next show. Slated to be one of the first major jewelry buying and selling events for the trade in 2021, JIS will be held on March 22-24 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Perfect for restocking after the holidays. reedexhibitions.com
For Your Fancy Melee
GIA’s Melee Analysis Service has the capability to analyze fancy-shaped melee diamonds. The service can separate natural diamonds from lab-grown and HPHT-treated natural diamonds for both round and fancy-shaped melee, along with identifying any simulants. gia.edu/melee-analysis
Polygon Gets Brite
Polygon, the online community and marketplace for jewelry professionals, and BriteCo, the jewelry appraisal and insurance provider, have formed a strategic marketing partnership that provides retail jewelers with services and insights to help grow their businesses in an evolving omni-channel environment. polygon.net
