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As more jewellery brands embrace lab-grown diamonds, some fear oversupply

Inside Retail

However, at this point in time, the diamonds were considered too small and unrefined to be sold in the fine jewelry market. As supply goes up, especially in a high-end retail category like jewelry, demand inevitably goes down, driving the price of products lower and lower. A notable increase from the 1.7

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Jewelry Sales Increased Sharply in July, Survey Finds

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jewelry sales were up sharply in July compared to the same month in 2020 as well as in 2019, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse. Jewelry sales were up 82.6 grew for the 11 th consecutive month in July, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse , which measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment.

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Personalizing Customer Experiences: Lessons From The Fine Jewelry Sector

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The fine jewelry sector, known for its high-touch customer service and bespoke offerings, provides valuable lessons in personalization that can be applied across various industries. This attentive listening forms the bedrock of personalization. In today’s competitive market, personalizing customer experience is often a necessity.

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3 Ways Independent Jewelry Retailers Can Adapt Post COVID-19

RetailMinded

Jewelry stores, like all other physical stores, have been closed across America since March 2020, and in many cases, retailer jewelers are closing their shutters permanently. While they are hesitant to spend, the majority of them said they would be willing to spend the same or more on jewelry if it is meaningful.

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Net-a-Porter: This is what the next generation of designers will look like

Inside Retail

LP: In the current climate, there’s a sense of joyful dressing in all forms, be it casual or dressing up. This includes recently welcomed RTW, beauty and fine jewelry names, including Christopher John Rogers, KHIRY Fine, Sindiso Khumalo just to name a few. Designers are embracing this with bright bold colors and statement knits.

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Retailing in India: Rise and Shine Through

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Jewelry hasn’t only been a significant adornment for special occasions for Indians, it’s also an asset of social prestige and financial security for periods of uncertainties. The company added more than 50 new stores in the year 2020 across all its jewelry businesses. Here are shining Indian examples. Zealously Zoya.

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How Creative Gateways Art Gallery Delivers a “Happiness Experience” Across Multiple Outlets

Retail Times

If you ever find yourself in Arizona, be sure to stop by Creative Gateways , a family of art galleries that offers unique fine art and jewelry experiences. Pilisa is a fused glass artist with a passion to create beauty through her art form and also through collaboration with other people.

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