Seasonal Engagement
With November just around the corner, we are not only entering the holiday shopping season but the perennial holiday engagement season as well. According to a study conducted by CondeNast Bridal Group, a third of all engagements occur during the holidays. Anticipating the love in the air, we’ve pulled some holiday-worthy engagement ring styles in five distinct categories that are trending this year. From classic to of-the-moment, the sentiment behind these baubles is everlasting. Classic with a Twist Modern Marvel Bold Color 3-Stone Romance Vintage Vibe
Links and Lineage
DEAKIN & FRANCIS® has created the world’s finest cufflinks since 1786. The English workshops are owned and managed by James and Henry Deakin, the seventh generation of this family-run business. Featuring precious metal, enamel and fine gemstones, Deakin & Francis cufflinks are owned by business professionals, celebrities and members of royalty worldwide. The range of product includes 1,000+ cufflinks, from funky and fun to classic and collectable. The brand has evolved steadily and impressively over more than two centuries, with new family members and partners taking the helm at various points, and hence, new designs that reflect contemporary times and style. …
Featured Retailer – M. Lemp Jewelers
Continuing our focus on retailers and their experiences with the PPOM program, we chatted with Don Lemp of M. Lemp Jewelers in Syracuse, New York. We spoke at length about the colorful history of Lemp Jewelers, the store’s evolution over the years and, of course, the impact of PPOM on their business. Tell us about your store. What is the history? Who are your customers? I represent the 4th generation of Lemps to run the store after my father, grandfather and great grandfather, who opened its doors in 1890, established and cultivated the business. Serving the downtown Syracuse community, …
Holiday Gift Guide
Believe it or not, the holidays are upon us and it’s time for the jewelry retail industry to thrive! Indeed, despite the turbulent economic waters we’ve been navigating, signs are pointing towards a strong holiday; perhaps not as strong as pre-2008 numbers, but healthy nonetheless. Based on early reports, it seems some markets will see sales of ‘big ticket’ items, while others will remain strong in moderate or ‘price-friendly’ purchases. The smart way to approach the selling season, therefore, is to stock in price-driven categories if you are a retailer and present various price ranges if you are a brand. …
It’s Pumpkin Time!
And by pumpkin, we mean the color! Whether it be the fall mums adorning your porch or the thought of fiery jack-o-lanterns igniting Halloween eve, orange is the color of the season. We are seeing pops of it in jewelry all over glossy fashion magazines and prime-time television, and we want part of the action! To appease the craving, we’ve collected a sampling of some of the brightest, warmest and chicest orange-hued jewels from Prestige Promenade designers for inspiration. Feast your eyes on orange’s glow below!
