When you open a jewelry store, you have some important decisions. One of the most crucial is whether to cast your lot with the industry’s best-known brands, or take a more independent approach.

Some stores mainly sell branded jewelry, while others avoid such pieces entirely. And many fall somewhere in the middle, deriving healthy portions of their revenue from both branded and non-branded jewelry.

We’d love to know: How important is branded jewelry to your business?

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