Feb. 14 has long been a day to show loved ones how much you care about them. In modern times, such displays of affection come with a price tag. According to the National Retail Federation, consumers spent an estimated $25.9 billion in 2023 on Valentine's Day, one of...
Jewel360 Selected as a Vendor Member of Independent Jewelers Organization
Jewel360 joins elite group of industry retailers and vendors Provo, Utah – February 6, 2024 – Jewel360, an all-in-one, cloud-based point-of-sale (POS) software built to meet the needs of modern jewelry retailers, today announced that it has been accepted as a vendor...
A closer look at the rise in jewelry spending led by middle-aged consumers
The COVID-19 pandemic hurt many industries, but one category shined: jewelry. Overall jewelry sales increased nearly 38% in 2021 to $94.2 billion, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Consumers nearly doubled their spending, laying out an average of $136.33...
Is it time to say ‘I do’ to manufactured diamonds? The rise of the lab-grown diamond industry
From golden age movie musicals to Billboard-charting songs, diamonds are embedded in cultures throughout the world. Egyptians saw diamonds as symbols of power. Indian myths have the deity Krishna giving his beloved a diamond to...
Post-COVID Surge in Weddings, Other Formal Functions Drive Uptick in Jewelry Sales
When the pandemic shut down in-person gatherings, people planning weddings and parties felt the blow. But as couples put off in-person weddings and cautious guests declined to attend gatherings, the impact spread to everyone in the industry, from caterers to...
Jewel360 Accepted For Membership In The American Gem Society
Customers of the industry-leading all-in-one jewelry POS platform reassured of ethical standards and quality business practices Provo, Utah – June 6, 2023 – Jewel360, the first all-in-one, cloud-based retail software dedicated exclusively to the needs of modern...