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How to source the perfect diamond for your customer
Learn how to source the perfect diamond for your customers by balancing the 4Cs, prioritizing ethics, and using the Zing® Diamond Marketplace.
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Holiday shipping deadlines 2025
Shipping during the holidays can be hectic with volume and risk for loss both significantly increased. Here are the 2024 recommended holiday ship-by dates you need to know.
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Introducing the New JM® Shipping Solution App in Shopify
JM® Shipping Solutions is now on the Shopify store. You can insure and ship all your pieces in one space, without any of the hassle.
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The Basic Guide to Insurance for Jewelers: 6 Terms to Know
You may not be as knowledgeable as your agent, but understanding these six insurance terms for jewelry businesses will help give you peace of mind.
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Ways to elevate the love of jewelry for jewelry self-purchasing
Discover the art of buying jewelry for yourself, the top 7 reasons people do it and 5 must-know tips before purchasing some.
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How to protect your jewelry business when the power goes out
Learn what steps you can take before, during and after a power outage to protect your jewelry business.
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Protecting your business from cyber threats
Review our 2024 Cybersecurity Awareness Webinar series and learn about the potential cyber threats that can impact your business and what steps you can take to help prevent them.
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Nationwide crime crisis: protecting your jewelry business from organized retail threats
Learn about organized retail crime threats to jewelry businesses and essential security tips to protect assets, employees, and customers from these risks.
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Webinar: Cyber Attack Incident Response and Recovery
Hear from experts on preparing for cyber incidents so you can respond, recover quickly, and keep your business running smoothly.
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Webinar: Protecting Your Business Against Cyber Threats
Learn how to create a holistic, multi-layered cybersecurity plan to protect your store and build a year-round security mindset with your staff.
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Webinar: Understanding the Cyber Threat Landscape
This is the first in a three-part cybersecurity webinar series designed in response to customer feedback. The goal is to raise awareness of cybersecurity threats.
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What is cyber liability insurance?
Learn from real-life examples of how cybercriminals target jewelry business and why cyber liability coverage is necessary, even with adequate jewelers block insurance.
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What to Know About Anti-Money Laundering Certification for Jewelers
Discover the importance of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) certification for jewelers, its benefits, the certification process, and how it protects your business.
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3 Things Jewelers Should Know When Preparing for Hurricane Season
Learn how to prepare your jewelry business for hurricane season with these three steps.
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Jewelry & commercial shipping trends & tips 2024
The state of the shipping industry in 2024 The shipping industry has undergone significant changes and challenges in the past few years, especially in the wake of the Co…
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Digital inventory management: Simplifying jewelry insurance documentation with LUX Digital Vault®
Let's delve into how the LUX Digital Vault, simplifies the process of documenting your jewelry for insurance purposes and gives you an easy way to protect your jewelry.
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Jewelry protection tech: Tracking and security for travelers
Are you planning an exciting international trip but are worried about the safety of your valuable jewelry? Fret not, because in today's tech-savvy world, there are ingenious soluti…
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The human element in tech-driven jewelry insurance: Balancing automation and personalized service
How can we safeguard the irreplaceable human element, particularly when it comes to insuring cherished jewelry? Learn about balancing automation and personalized services.
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Data analytics and risk assessment: Innovations in Jewelry Insurance
Discover how innovative applications of data analytics and risk assessment are driving progress in the realm of jewelry insurance.
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How blockchain DeFi insurance is transforming jewelry insurance companies
Explore how blockchain DeFi insurance platforms are revolutionizing traditional jewelry insurance company models and how traditional jewelry insurance providers can adapt to thrive in this rapidly changing environment.
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Emerging Trends in Insurtech for Jewelry: Balancing Convenience and Security
Explore how new trends are revolutionizing the jewelry industry and how insurtech is reshaping the industry to better safeguard customers' most precious assets.
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Customer centric insurance
This article explores how digital, mobile-friendly, insurtech options are revolutionizing the landscape of jewelry insurance, ensuring customer-centric protection that meets the evolving needs of jewelry collectors.
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Securing Your Jewelry in the Digital Age
Explore how Insurtech products revolutionize jewelry protection and management in the digital age through virtual representations, streamlined processes, and enhanced buying experiences. Click to learn more!
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Jewelry trade shows: security for before, during and after
Going to a jewelry trade show soon? Keep these tips in mind to boost your security before, during and after a jewelry trade show.
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What to do before, during, and after a jewelry store robbery
Experiencing a jewelry store robbery is a traumatic personal experience and can be troubling for your business's future as well. Stay safe by knowing how to prevent a robbery and what to do if you find yourself in the middle of one.
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Business continuity planning checklist
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PureSafety OnDemand system instructions
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Emergency planning checklist
Be prepared for various emergencies with this planning checklist.
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Robbery checklist
Train staff on what to do before and after a robbery.
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Suspicious incident logbook
Be on the lookout for individuals “casing” your jewelry business. Use this logbook to note suspicious behavior.
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10 Tips to Prevent Smash-and-Grab Robberies at Enclosed Malls
Discover 10 expert tips to prevent smash-and-grab robberies at mall jewelry stores. Learn how to spot suspicious behavior, strengthen security, protect merchandise, and ensure proper insurance coverage.
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Five business solutions to help jewelers cope with inflation
Inflation is impacting businesses everywhere, including jewelry retailers. From pricing to audits, learn five ways jewelers can cope with inflationary trends.
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Ban on imports of Russian gold [what jewelers need to know]
New bans and sanctions on Russian gold and jewelry have led to potential vulnerabilities among jewelers. Learn three ways jewelers can protect their business.
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5 reasons why the Jewelry Appraisal Solution stands out
Are you looking for an easy way to earn additional revenue and grow your business? Learn why the Jewelry Appraisal Solution may be your best bet.
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5 Jewelry Store Promotion Ideas That Don't Cost a Dime
When it comes to jewelry store promotion ideas, you don't necessarily need to put on an event or have a wide-reaching advertising presence to bring customers in.
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3 Reasons Why You Need Jewelry Appraisal Software
The Jewelry Appraisal Solution is free to use on the Zing® marketplace and provides a seamless experience for both you and your customers who need appraisals.
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5 Ways for Jewelers to Reduce the Risk of Internal Theft
A busy sales season means more work as well as longer hours for you and your team. Prevent internal theft with these best practices.
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What is Employment Practices Liability Insurance?
If you ask yourself, "What is employment practices liability?" after a management decision has been made, you may find the answer after it's too late.
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Traveling with Your Jewelry Inventory? Tips for Safety on the Road
When traveling with a sizeable amount of jewelry inventory, use these tips to protect yourself and your inventory in these dangerous situations.
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Security Guard Services: Finding a Good Fit for Your Jewelry Business
To help discourage criminals casing your jewelry business or to provide protection during a robbery attempt, consider these eight options for security guard services.
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6 Tips for Hiring a Security Guard for Special Events
Even if it's your first time, you're smart to consider hiring a security guard for special events. Read on for a few first-timer tips!
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What Can Jewelers Do to Help Avoid a Wrongful Termination Lawsuit?
Wrongful termination lawsuits are up 260% in the past 20 years for all businesses. Because of seasonal employment, jewelers face unique risks.
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5 Types of Jewelry Store Thefts and How to Prevent Them
Jewelry store theft isn't going away anytime soon. Sell with security by knowing different theft techniques that criminals use to steal jewelry.
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Theft Prevention for Jewelers: Warning Signs to Be Aware Of
What does the Trojan Horse and theft prevention for jewelers have in common? Find out 3 obvious (and not-so-obvious) theft warning signs.
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Prevent Getting Swindled When Buying Diamonds
Here are five tips to buying diamonds and gems safely and smartly for the sake of your jewelry business and bottom line.
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3 Tricks Criminals Use to Undermine Jewelry Store Security
If your jewelry store security is strong, criminals will come up with ways to exploit your few weak spots. Learn about some situations to watch out for.
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5 Tips to Help Prepare Your Jewelry Business for Wildfires
Natural disasters become widespread once temperatures start rising, wildfires included. If you operate a jewelry business in an area where wildfires are a known risk, it’s important to take precautions to prepare.
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3 Tips to Lower the Cost of Shipping Jewelry
Frustrated with the mounting costs of shipping jewelry? One option is to try various carriers at different times. Read on to learn about more jewelry shipping tips.
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Jewelry Showcases: 2 Factors for Optimal Physical Security
Don't let your jewelry showcases be the weak point in your otherwise strong security program — they're the last lines of defense during a smash-and-grab.
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Is a Door Buzzer System or Mantrap Right for Your Jewelry Business?
If your business carries commonly targeted inventory like luxury watches, a door buzzer system or mantrap could both be essential in preventing crime.
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Safes for Jewelers: What to Consider Before Buying
There are a lot of different options when it comes to safes for jewelers. Think about these three areas before you buy one.
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4 Risks of Using a Jewelry Memo
Unfortunately, jewelry memo transactions have the potential to lead to legal disputes if they are not documented correctly.
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What Jewelers Should Know About Overcoming Strip Mall Risks
If you are a jewelry business owner with a location in a strip mall setting, it is crucial for you to know the ways in which criminals may be targeting your business.
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USPS Shipping Options: What They Mean to Your Jewelry Business
Don't get overwhelmed when shipping jewelry — here are some recommendations when deciding between USPS shipping options.
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Why UL-Certified Alarms Are Essential for Jewelers
Having a UL-certified alarm is as essential as driving a car that has been crash-tested and inspected. Would you risk driving a car that wasn't?
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How to Make a Disaster Plan For Your Jewelry Business
Because an estimated 25% of small businesses do not reopen after a major disaster, every jeweler needs to know how to make a disaster plan.
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5-Step Rooftop Burglary Procedure Criminals Use & What You Can Do to Stop Them
Breaking down criminals' rooftop burglary procedure into five steps can help you identify areas of improvement for your security.
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Jewelry Store Burglary Prevention: Overcome Obstacles at Closing Time
Putting everything away at night is burglary prevention advice that's often taken as a suggestion rather than as a must-do. Here are tips for making it a habit.
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Burglar alarm systems for jewelers: understanding line supervision and security
Underwriter's Laboratories (UL), an authority in the alarm security industry, differentiates the terms line security and supervision.
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Features to Consider For Your Jewelry Inventory Software
Ask these questions when making a selection based on the features of a jewelry inventory software.
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Which UL Line Security Option is Right for Your Business?
All jewelers today accept the fact they need line security to maintain the integrity of their burglar alarm communication path between their protected property and their alarm serv…
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Payment Card Transactions and Policies: What Jewelers Need to Know to Be Secure and Compliant
Learn what jewelers need to know to be secure and compliant with credit card transactions.
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How to Submit a Care Plan Claim on the Zing® Platform
Learn how to file a JM® Care Plan claim on the Zing® platform. Step-by-step instructions make it easy to submit, track, and manage jewelry and watch repair or replacement claims seamlessly.
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How to submit a personal jewelry claim on the Zing® Platform
Learn how to submit a jewelry claim step-by-step using the Zing® Platform. From entering customer details to uploading documents and tracking claim status, this guide makes filing jewelry insurance claims fast and easy.
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How to Create an Appraisal on the Zing® Platform
Create professional jewelry appraisals in minutes on the Zing Platform. The Jewelry Appraisal Solution leverages Gemworld’s expertise to make the process fast and easy. This v…
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How to Create a Shipment on the Zing® Platform
Ship packages quickly and securely on the Zing platform with the JM™ Shipping Solution tool, which makes the task of shipping gems and jewelry simple! This video will walk you…
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Insurance for Jewelry Businesses: What It Is And How To Get It
With jewelry business insurance from Jewelers Mutual Group, you'll have peace of mind knowing that your jewelry business is protected by a company founded by jewelers, for jewelers in 1913.
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2020 Top Jewelers Block Insurance Agents
Jewelry businesses are unique and finding an agent who is an expert in the industry is striking gold. Like any talented professional, expertise can only take an insurance agent so …
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The Difference Between Priority Mail Express® and Express Mail®
Not sure what the best way is to ship jewelry? We break down what the difference is between Priority Mail Express and Express Mail.
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Cutting the Power: A New Trend in Jewelry Store Burglaries
Learn about the new trend in jewelry store burglaries and the six tips Jewelers Mutual suggests to make sure your store remains secure.
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What Jewelers Should Know Before Signing a Commercial Lease
Commercial leases are more complex than leasing an apartment. If you don't fully understand what you're signing up for, you could be in serious trouble. It's important to understand your lease before signing.\r\n
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2019 Top Jewelers Block Insurance Agents
Based on results from 2018, select agencies were recently acknowledged with the honor of the Jewelers Mutual's President's Club award.
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Resilience in the Face of a Jewelry Business Loss
How jewelers should prepare for the unexpected, such as keeping proper inventory, making sure they have adequate coverage, using a safe or vault, creating an evacuation plan, and preparing a business continuity plan.
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Insurance for Shipping Jewelry: When Does Coverage Begin?
A scan begins and ends insurance for shipping jewelry. That may sound simple, but there are a few points of caution jewelers need to be aware of before sending a package and assuming it's secure.
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How to sell jewelry with security
Learning how to sell jewelry securely isn't complicated, but it takes practice. Whether you have a seasoned crew or are looking for some additional help, make sure they follow these tips.
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Insurance for Shipping Jewelry: 3 Myths to Stop Believing
Have you heard horror stories about lost shipments? Even with other security measures are in place, they can still happen. That's why it's important to have insurance for shipping jewelry and fully understand what your coverage is.
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Selling Jewelry to Women: Why Females are the Future
More women are shopping for jewelry for themselves. She is looking for fashionable, unique and creative designs that include classic pieces. Make sure you have a collection of items that are affordable and presented in a unique way.
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2018 Top Jewelers Block Insurance Agents
Each year, Jewelers Mutual recognizes the achievements of those agents who deliver an exceptional experience. Based on results from 2017, select agencies were recently acknowledged with the honor of the Jewelers Mutual's President's Club award for their jewelers block insurance expertise and commitment to service.
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3-step journey of next generation jewelry consumers
The next generation of consumers are digital natives. They have grown up using technology and are savvy with all things computer, Internet, mobile device, etc. We'll take a look at the first three steps in the consumer journey and what jewelers can do to create a positive experience in each area.
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3 Factors for Successfully Marketing Your Jewelry Business
To successfully market to the next generation of jewelry consumers, you need to be 3 things— authentic, meaningful and unique.
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How to Save Time Shipping Jewelry
Add up all the time it takes to send a single package and shipping jewelry might take a good portion of an hour. You can cut that down to only a few minutes by using software that automates parts of the process for you.
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Selling Jewelry to the Next Generation of Consumers
Knowing your jewelry customers and the next generation of jewelry customers is important. Let's dive into how they shop and best practices for selling to this next generation of consumers.
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Ransomware Protection for Jewelers: Prevention and Response Tips
Do you have a plan if a cyber-attack targets your business? Ransomware protection for jewelers comes with a few particular considerations. Learn them here.
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Low-Cost Ways to Reward Your Jewelry Store Employees
If you've thought about rewarding your employees for their hard work but don't have a large budget, that's ok. You don't need a ton of cash to make an impact.
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3 Simple Ways to Offer an Exceptional Customer Experience
With the busiest time of year upon us, it's easy to overlook what might be the most important part of the sale \u2014 the customer experience.