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The Latest From SPS Virtual Silver Pavilion and More Service News

Plus Lashbrook and Mercury Free Mining join hands for a common mission.

Published

4 years ago

February 3, 2021

INSTORE Staff Instore February 2021 Issue

Silver in the Cloud

The Silver Promotion Service (SPS) now offers a Virtual Silver Pavilion on its website. Members of the trade can browse the latest designs from silver brands, learn about silver trends, and benefit from educational content on merchandising, customer development, and more. savorsilver.com

Artistry Online

Artistry, Ltd. has launched a new website. The password-protected website will allow approved and prospective customers to place orders, explore Artistry’s offerings, view current wholesale prices, browse one-of-a-kind and limited-edition pieces, submit marketing requests, download PDF catalogs and more. artistrylimited.com

Digital Diamonds

Looking for a way to offer more diamond options? EMD Diamonds’ Live Diamond Feed is a free tool that can be added to any website or shown on any in-store device. The feed of in-stock stones is constantly updated with 3D videos, certificates, and guaranteed availability. emd.diamonds

Stuller Stones

Stuller has released its latest catalog, Diamonds & Gemstones 2020-2021. The 129-page book offers a range of loose stone choices ranging from classics to many new options chosen by Stuller’s buying teams. Now including a chapter on notable gemstones and Stuller diamonds with grading reports. stuller.com/dgcatalog

Good Gold

Lashbrook has joined Mercury Free Mining’s mission to eradicate the use of mercury in artisanal and small-scale gold mining by becoming its 2020/2021 Premier Sponsor. MFM seeks to discover safe, mercury-free techniques for the extraction of gold and make them profitable. mercuryfreemining.org

You Wouldn’t Cut Your Own Hair. Why Run Your Own Retirement Sale?

After being in business for over a quarter of a century, Wayne Reid, owner of Wayne Jewelers in Wayne, Pennsylvania, decided it was time for a little “me time.” He says, “I’ve reached a point in my life where it’s time to slow down, enjoy a lot of things outside of the jewelry industry. It just seemed to be the right time.” He chose Wilkerson to handle his retirement sale because of their reputation and results. With financial goals exceeded, Reid says he made the right choice selecting Wilkerson to handle the sale. “They made every effort to push our jewelry to the forefront of the showcases,” he says, lauding Wilkerson for their finesse and expertise. Would he recommend them to other jewelers who want to make room for new merchandise, expand their business or like him, decide to call it a day? Absolutely he says, equating trying to do this kind of sale with cutting your own hair. “The results are going to happen but not as well as if you have a professional like Wilkerson do the job for you.”