Inside the Jewelry Trade Radio Show

Jonathan and Lauren Tesauro are the Millennial design twins who own and create for Brother Wolf Jewelry.

The tale of how Francis tamed a ferocious wolf that was terrorizing the people of an Italian town inspired the name of their six-year-old Brother Wolf line of religious-inspired jewelry.

We also talk about what it's like to grow up in the jewelry business and how the experience has shaped their jewelry design business. 

Anish Desai, the Co-Founder of Star Gems and the creator of Custom Studio talks about custom jewelry design.

He goes into detail of his latest creation, Custom Studio.  This program puts the power of custom jewelry design in the palm of your hand.

Simply import photos, alter, and send.  It takes about 3 to 5 minutes for most people to design jewelry.

Anish Desai, the Co-Founder of Star Gems and the creator of Custom Studio talks about custom jewelry design.

In 1986, Star Gems, Inc. was co-founded and started in Chicago, IL by Anish Desai and Vilas Jain. The company has offices located in Chicago, Atlanta, and Mumbai, India.

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In March 2017 the first Custom Studio Application was launched; it allowed approximately 20 retailers the opportunity to use and test a new mobile application. Though fine custom designed jewelry is not new, Star Gems, Inc. has come up with this novel idea that will be a game changer for the jewelry industry.

Once testing was completed, the first Custom Studio Video Unit arrived at Star Gems, Inc in Georgia the middle of October 2016. The unit is a large 42-inch diagonal flat screen with the same capabilities as any mobile phone, tablet, or desktop.  Among these features are:

* Designs with retail pricing

* An E-commerce platform for customers to pay for special orders

* The capability to import a picture from anywhere on the internet

* Design modification for stone shapes, sizes, and colors

* Ability to incorporate text into the design

* Save a changed design for future reference.

Star Gems, Inc. will continue to produce all designs in silver, 10k, 14k, & 18k white, yellow, or rose gold, Platinum, and Palladium. Many designs shown can also be requested in silver CZ samples to show your customer.

Custom Studio is a patent pending application and a registered trademark of Star Gems Inc.

 

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Star Gems – Stargems is a market leader in Custom Design helping retailers to fulfill orders seamlessly with FREE PRICE QUOTES and NO CAD FEES.

With over 10,000+ custom designs in a year, we can cast in any metals from silver to gold to platinum and palladium.

Our custom design operations are also supported by marketing materials for the retailers to grow that business.Come check out our Jewelry at www.stargems.com.

Call: 770 394 6727 | Email: [email protected] | Monday – Friday: 9.30am – 6.00pm EST

 

Connect with Anish Desai & Star Gems on Social Media:         Facebook      Instagram      LinkedIn      Pinterest      YouTube

 

 

 

 

More About “Inside the Jewelry Trade” Radio Show

This is the online radio show devoted to jewelry store owners, the jewelry trade, and those who want to get a rare glimpse behind the curtain into the $70 billion dollars a year U.S. jewelry and watch industry.

We give you access to jewelry designers, vendors, successful store owners, and those who have the proven expertise you need to move your jewelry business forward right now.

This radio show is for those in the jewelry trade who expect more from their business and want to cut through the clutter to find out what really works.

Mission Statement:  Simply to be a conduit of relevant information that strengthens and elevates the jewelry trade in the competitive global luxury market.

 

Start Getting Results From Your Online Marketing Today!

 

 

 

 

 

Andie Weinman, the CEO of Preferred Jewelers International sits down and talks about the importance jewelry buying groups in today’s world.

Andie Weinman and Joe Murphy are the proud owners of one of the most prestigious organizations in the jewelry industry, Continental Buying Group, and Preferred Jewelers International.

Andie Weinman, the CEO of Preferred Jewelers International sits down and talks about the importance jewelry buying groups in today’s world.

Andie Weinman and Joe Murphy are the proud owners of one of the most prestigious organizations in the jewelry industry, Continental Buying Group, and Preferred Jewelers International.

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Andie and Joe have both been in the jewelry business for over 30 years with extensive background in both manufacturing and retail experience.

 They believe whole-heartedly that the independent, privately owned jewelry retailer is the backbone of the jewelry industry.

Recognizing that there was a tremendous void for independent jewelers to compete with Internet jewelers and national chains, they created Preferred Jewelers International™.

 

Connect With Preferred Jewelers International on Social Media:      

Facebook        LinkedIn        Pinterest         Twitter        Website

 

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Preferred Jewelers International –  Preferred currently has over 206 retail locations and continues to grow. Their vision is that Preferred Jewelers International will be the largest association in the world of Independent Jewelry Retailers.

Preferred Jewelers guarantee assurance to customers that their love stories will begin with….    “Experiences that last a Lifetime™“

Reach them by telephone at     888-998-8874.

 

Continental Buying Group – Testimony from Goldsmith Jewelers, Billings, MT, says it all: “If you’re a jeweler you know just how big a deal being a member of the Continental Buying Group really is – especially because of how difficult it is to become part of this prestigious group.

To be a CBG member you have to maintain a perfect credit rating and more importantly, you have to be BIG.  The CBG Jewelers list is a ‘Who’s Who’ of the best and biggest independent jewelers in the fine jewelry category from across the country.  Ultimately, CBG is a buying group.

The 100 CBG Jewelers buy their inventory together and get much better discounts because of the massive amount of jewelry we buy. Consequently, Goldsmith Co. pays rock bottom prices for every piece of jewelry it purchases.  This equates to the best prices for quality jewelry anywhere, guaranteed.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

More About “Inside the Jewelry Trade” Radio Show

This is the online radio show devoted to jewelry store owners, the jewelry trade, and those who want to get a rare glimpse behind the curtain into the $70 billion dollars a year U.S. jewelry and watch industry.

We give you access to jewelry designers, vendors, successful store owners, and those who have the proven expertise you need to move your jewelry business forward right now.

This radio show is for those in the jewelry trade who expect more from their business and want to cut through the clutter to find out what really works.

Mission Statement:  Simply to be a conduit of relevant information that strengthens and elevates the jewelry trade in the competitive g...

Brian Watkins, CEO of industry leader Ritani gives us the inside story of what makes Ritani jewelry so unique both in style and marketing.

He also talks about the future of the jewelry trade and the power of technology to change the industry. 

Brian Watkins, CEO of Ritani gives us the inside story of what makes Ritani jewelry so unique both in style and marketing.

He also talks about the future of the jewelry trade and the power of technology to change the industry.

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Background on Brian Watkins:

– President and CEO of Ritani.

– Attended UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business

– Worked in consulting at Bain & Co.

– Former VP of merchandising at Blue Nile, and former Director of Strategy at Nordstrom.

– Worked on Nordstrom’s off line / online integration, where the idea for Ritani really crystallized.

– Was CFO / CRO at WetPaint.

– Launched Ritani.com just over 3 years ago.

 

Connect With Ritani on Social Media:       Blog      Facebook        Google+      Instagram      LinkedIn      Pinterest      Twitter 

 

Ritani Awards:

– Washington’s 100 Best Companies to Work for, 2014 & 2015

– David Ogilvy Award, 2015, “Defining Moments” campaign.

– Forbes Most Promising Companies, 2014.

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History of Ritani

Founded in 1999, with clicks and bricks operations kicking off in October 2012, Ritani is a bridal and fine jewelry company specializing in handcrafted engagement rings and wedding bands.

Ritani gives their customers the option of designing their own custom engagement ring and then previewing that ring for free in jewelry stores throughout the United States.

Customers around the world can also order directly from Ritani’s online store.

Then strive to modernize the way that people buy jewelry, both online and in-store.

For Retailer Partnership Inquiries:    https://www.ritani.com/about-us/affiliate

 

 

More About “Inside the Jewelry Trade” Radio Show

This is the online radio show devoted to jewelry store owners, the jewelry trade, and those who want to get a rare glimpse behind the curtain into the $70 billion dollars a year U.S. jewelry and watch industry.

We give you access to jewelry designers, vendors, successful store owners, and those who have the proven expertise you need to move your jewelry business forward right now.

This radio show is for those in the jewelry trade who expect more from their business and want to cut through the clutter to find out what really works.

Mission Statement:  Simply to be a conduit of relevant information that strengthens and elevates the jewelry trade in the competitive global luxury market.

Start Getting Results From Your Online Marketing Today!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jimmy DeGroot is known as the “Jewelry Marketing Guy.”  He recently created the “Jewelry Store Training” program which has tremendous advantages for jewelers.

He talks about helping jewelers understand how to market their jewelry stores to turn the hearts and minds of prospects into profitable customers and friends.

Jimmy DeGroot is known as the “Jewelry Marketing Guy.”  He recently created the “Jewelry Store Training” program which has tremendous advantages for jewelers.

He talks about helping jewelers understand how to market their jewelry stores to turn the hearts and minds of prospects into profitable customers and friends.

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Jimmy created “Jewelry Marketing Guy” to help jewelers with their specific marketing, merchandising and staffing needs.

He also developed the “Jewelry Store Training” program which is a weekly training video series that covers a wide range of store topics.  Each training comes with assisted notes and a quiz or discussion topics. This forces your staff to engage and discuss the topics.

 

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Connect with Jimmy DeGroot on social media:       Facebook       LinkedIn       Twitter       YouTube

Jewelry Marketing Guy – I’ve always wondered why some jewelers made millions and most other jewelers “just got by”.   It became my passion for learning just what it was that made those successful jewelers so…. successful.  I was the manager of Avenue Jewelers in Appleton and have been on your side of the counter for 20 years now.

In 1999, With the help of two wonderful guys (Joe and Larry), I was able to go on that mission and come back with the big prize.  I’ve learned how to market a jewelry store to grow it exponentially.  We did it with two stores in Wisconsin and I’ve helped other jewelers across the country do it as well.  I’ve learned from great and wonderful people about product merchandising, staffing, sales management, retaining an excellent sales staff and maintaining a profitable repair and custom shop.

Now, I am available to jewelers to help them one-on-one with their specific marketing, merchandising and staffing needs.  I’m also partnered up with Tony and Sean (Creative Edge Ads) creating beautiful jewelry ads so that independent jewelers have better ads than the big guys.  These ads are available at www.creativeedgeads.com.

So read on, listen on, call me, email me, have me come to your store to help you explode your business!   You can do it!

 

Jewelry Store Training –  In a nutshell, this is a weekly training video for your jewelry staff to train and grow them about everything involved in the operations of a jewelry store. the videos include such topics as:

Closing throughout the sale – People skills – Diamond Presentation – Getting along with your co-workers – Greeting the customer – Basic Training for the new person – Clientelling – Colored Gemstones – Diamonds – Turning repairs into sales – Contests – Speak the customer’s language – Selling old merchandise – Selling add-on items – Turnovers – Group selling – Using Countersketch – Cover the Sweet Spot – Social Media for Jewelers – Getting Referrals

Jewelers that have been on this program for years just love it because the videos are weekly and relevant.  And they’re trained by an experienced guy who’s been and still is in their shoes.  I’ve taken jewelry stores to 3x their volume through the practices I teach.  None of this teaching is a theory.

World-renowned master diamond cutter, educator, diamantaire, and designer Mike Botha gives us insights into the Sirius Star, the world’s brightest diamond.

We talk about the importance of the American Gem Society, Jewelers of America, Diamond Bourse of Canada and Responsible Jewellery Council.