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Market Trends …………………..……..……………………………………………….…… Page 4 RJO Vendor Best Sellers..………………………………………………………….……… Page 5 VENDOR SPONSORED PAGES: The Edge Retail Academy…………………………………………………………………..….. Page 6 The Edge……………………………………………………………….…………………………..…Page 7 Italgem………….....……….…………………………………………..………………….…........ Page 8 Stuller…………....………………..………………………………….…………………………….…Page 9 Tavannes…….......………….…………………………………………………….…….…..……...Page 10 Show Shirt.....….………….…………………………………………………………………………Page 11 DiaExpressions…….……….……………………………………………………………………….Page 12 Star Gems…..………………………………………………………………………………………..Page 13 Quality Gold….……………………………………………………………………………………...Page 14 Berco.………………………………………………………………………………………….…......Page 15 ASHI.………………...………………………………………………………………………………..Page 16 Lafonn…………………...…………………………………………………………………...……...Page 17 Benchmark……...……………...………………………………………………………….………..Page 18 Amazon Smiles………………………………………………………………………………………Page 19 Happy Holidays……………………………………………………………………………………...Page 20
RJO Inside Track Market Trends Loose Diamond Sales for All Shapes for 12 months, through Nov. 2018 H color (32.6%) and SI2 clarity (21.4%) were sold the most. Average Sale was $5,820. 23,591 diamonds were sold, which provided $135.3M in sales.
Princess Cut Diamond Sales for 12 months through Nov. 2018 for 1.00-1.49ct H color (29.6%) and SI2 clarity (24.9%) were sold the most. Average Sale was $5,204. 587 diamonds were sold, which provided $3M in sales.
Cushion Cut Diamond Sales for 12 months through Nov. 2018 for 1.00-1.49ct G color (35.7%) and SI1 clarity (24.5%) were sold the most. Average Sale was $5,768. 409 diamonds were sold, which provided $2.1M in sales.
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Top 3 Hot Selling Items from Various RJO Vendors in Various Diamond Categories IDD Gems One Ashi Diamond
Diamond Earrings #EM025N9W 14KW 2BR=.25ctw Diamond Stud Earrings #SE3025FW 14KW 2BR=.25ctw Diamond Stud Earrings #91752FVERWG 14KW 2BR=.75ctw LoveBright Earrings
Ostbye Gems One Allison Kaufman
Diamond Fashion Rings #OF17A44 14KWR Diamond Ring 3Bag=.50ctw #FP142510 14KW d=.11ctw Diamond Pendant #D5624 14KTT Fashion Ring 26BR=.20ctw F-G; VS2-SI1
Kim International Gems One Val Casting
Diamond Pendant #142303 14KW .33ctw Diamond Snowflake Pendant #FP415325 14KW BR=.25ctw True Reflections Halo Pnd #6210 14KW Laser Drilled Floating Diam. BR=.15ctw
RJO Vendors Top Sellers Bridal – Firestar #Style 14KY Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring Wedding Rings – F.Goldman #01LDIR050G 18KY 5mm CF low dome Wedding Ring Alternative Wedding Rings –Heavy Stone #SiliconeBand Light Blue Silicone Band Fashion Rings – Asher Jewelry #RW31107DS 14KW Moon & Star Ring Diamond Earrings – Jewelex #JX7422B14W 14KW BR=.25ctw Hoop Earrings Diamond Pendant – Cherie Dori #FWP18671DW 18KTT BR=.36ctw Stiletto Star Pendant Diamond Bracelet –Paramount Gems #974BRIB 14KW 1.00ct Diamond Tennis Bracelet Colored Fashion Pnd – Interings #ALP1601 14KR Pear 5ct Pink Quartz .51ctw Pink Sap +.13ctw Colored Fashion Ring – Ostbye #AN07100 14KY Ruby & Diamond Anniversary Band Colored Fashion Earrings – Livingstone #STER4M5 14KW2Rnd Round Swiss Blue Topaz Studs Pearl Earrings – Imperial Pearls #926110AAWH 14KW Akoya 7mm AA Stud Earrings Pearl Necklace – 24KT Rose Co #BFWPN 18” FW Black Pearl Necklace Pearl Bracelet – Berco #C99 Pearl and Crystal Bracelets Set of 3 Ladies Watches – Seiko #SUT340 Ladies WR 50M, Solar, Hardlex Crystal, MOP Dial, 8BR Gents Watches – Seiko #SRPB46 Gents WR 50MM, Date Automatic, Br Strap w/ Rose tone
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Are You Retirement Ready? Many business owners don’t have a plan of how they will exit the jewelry business. Whether you plan to leave or greatly reduce your house in the next year, or in another 5-10 years, you will want to get your business in the right shape to maximize its value, and to exit on your own terms.
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Italgem Corporation Great Neck, New York (212) 840-6677
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We Are All About Color TWO COLLECTIONS 1. LUXURY IN COLOR 14k with handpicked Sapphires, Rubies and Emeralds 2. BENJAMIN COHEN No Tarnish Silver with Semi Precious Stones
Snow Place Like Stuller When you’re looking for a flurry of fine jewelry this holiday season, lean on our vast inventory and speedy delivery options. Featuring items 86890, 72070, 123768, 123956, and 86891
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BACK FOR AN ENCORE, IT'S THE...
Show Shirt We reopened our 'Show Shirt' Campaign to support the RJO Foundation! Wear your shirt to Sunday of the Nashville Buying Show!
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Final Campaign Closes December 21st, 2018
Merchandise will NOT be sold on the Show Floor. Once this campaign closes, it is closed for good! Get them while you can!
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Imagine, design and create the perfect ring to make this holiday season unforgettable! Beat the rush and order soon to ensure delivery before the holidays!
Shown above: RM2436E-100-YAA, RM2334E-200-WAA, RM2987E-100-RAA (shown with sapphire), RM2987B-040-RAA
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Happy Holidays from
Sarah Streb
Chief Executive Officer, 16 years
Linda Brown
Data Entry Manager, 29 years
Kristi Nelson
Administrative Services, 18 years
Erin Sharp
Mary Harger
Connie Miller
Financial Manager, 32 years
Director of Vendor Services, 27 years
Carlotta Richtsmeier Sheila Swarts
Accounts Receivable, 28 years
Data Entry Specialist, 18 years
Connie Matsen
Overseas Trip Coordinator & Data Entry, 18 years
Alison Groves Special Event Coordinator &
Membership Coordinator, Â 2 years
Vendor Associate, 6 months
Katie Ratliff
Data Entry Specialist, 7 years
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