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Saturday, April 16
 

9:00am CDT

Merchandising and Display Innovations

How you present your assortments and products can significantly impact sales and margin. Learn how to create meaningful collections and how to brand yourself and your jewelry. Displays are truely the "silent sellers". What do your displays tell your customers about who you are? Are the displays telling your story? And, are they consistent with your overall merchandising and brand image?

In this session you will learn:

  • What displays tell your customers
  • The newest looks in displays and presentation
  • Display concepts that enable you to sell more jewelry

Packed with in-depth plans, must-know formulas, handy checklists, calendars and much more, SMART Merchandising will help you get organized, know what’s really going on in your business, and give you more confidence in every merchandising decision you make.

Grab a copy of SMART Merchandising and start making the numbers work in your favor today — because this is the stuff that makes you money and turns an okay business into a thriving success. 

Click here to become a merchandising master!


Speakers
avatar for Sally Furrer

Sally Furrer

Merchandise and Display Specialist, The Edge Retail Academy
In 2011, Sally joined the consulting team at the Edge Retail Academy where her considerable and broad experience coupled with her merchandising expertise compliments the rest of the Academy retail specialists Sally’s extensive experience in retail jewelry began working in the family... Read More →

Sponsors
avatar for Women's Jewelry Association

Women's Jewelry Association

The Women's Jewelry Association
WJA Mission Statement:To help women in the jewelry and watch industries advance and develop professionally through networking, education, leadership development, and the provision of member services.WJA Vision Statement:To be the premier business networking organization dedicated... Read More →



Saturday April 16, 2016 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Room 302 - 304

10:15am CDT

Diamonds: From "Meh" to "OMG!"

When you are buying, selling, or recutting a diamond, little things can mean a lot. Let this master diamond cutter show you what to look for in the most beautifully cut diamonds. His in-depth look at the finer points of cutting will take you beyond Hearts and Arrows to an understanding of the facet definition subtleties for cutting and polishing this gemstone — and will show you that faceting is the key to bringing out the best in a diamond. Evert will give you easy-to-see and understand examples of what takes a diamond from "meh" to "OMG!"


In this session you will learn:

  • Diamond facet definition and the effects on diamond appearance
  • How off-the-street diamonds can increase your bottom line
  • How to use diamond cutting and other diamond events to bolster your social media and marketing
See the video of Mike Botha cutting the Esperanza diamond. (Https://Youtu.Be/AfllEy3Q5Hw)

Speakers
avatar for Evert Botha

Evert Botha

Chief Operating Officer, Embee Diamond Technologies
Evert is a product marketing and relationship management specialist with 20 years combined experience in Marketing (Mobile, Internet) eCommerce and Loyalty/Rewards Programs. He works with some of the most talented and knowledgeable master diamond cutters in the world.  He is responsible... Read More →


Saturday April 16, 2016 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Room 302 - 304

11:30am CDT

Synthetic Diamond Update - The ABCs of CDV

It is important to know that all lab grown diamonds can be identified by a professional diamond lab. It is the diamond industry's responsibility to ensure the consumer is never misled.

HRD Antwerp, Europe's leading authority in diamond certification, takes this task to heart. 

In this session, you will learn all about Synthetic Diamonds.

  • What is a synthetic diamond
  • Natural versus synthetic
  • Screening versus detection
  • Identification methods and instruments

Speakers
avatar for Dr. Katrien De Corte

Dr. Katrien De Corte

Chief Officer & Graduate Club, HRD Antwerp
In 1994, Dr. Katrien De Corte earned her master’s degree in Geology at the University of Ghent, where she presented a graduate research and master thesis on the identification and physical characteristics of beads from a Roman archaeological site in the United Arab Emirates. Based... Read More →


Saturday April 16, 2016 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Room 302 - 304

2:30pm CDT

Diamond Update: Panel Discussion

Catch up on the issues and news surrounding diamond supply, trends, and sales with this panel of industry experts. The panel will address the supply chain issues, pricing and Internet competition, marketing, and trends. 


In this session, you will learn valuable information that will:

  • Aid you in your diamond-buying decisions
  • Prepare you to address consumer questions and concerns
  • Update you on diamond marketing initiatives and strategies
  • Give you an overview of how synthetic and treated diamonds are performing in the marketplace


Moderators
avatar for Terry Chandler

Terry Chandler

President & CEO, Diamond Council of America
Terry’s forty-year retail jewelry career began as a trainee for what was then a small family-owned chain of four jewelry stores Michelson Jewelers. He was a store manager, supervisor, Senior Vice President, and partner, in the chain that grew to twelve stores.Terry has been involved... Read More →

Speakers
avatar for Evert Botha

Evert Botha

Chief Operating Officer, Embee Diamond Technologies
Evert is a product marketing and relationship management specialist with 20 years combined experience in Marketing (Mobile, Internet) eCommerce and Loyalty/Rewards Programs. He works with some of the most talented and knowledgeable master diamond cutters in the world.  He is responsible... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Katrien De Corte

Dr. Katrien De Corte

Chief Officer & Graduate Club, HRD Antwerp
In 1994, Dr. Katrien De Corte earned her master’s degree in Geology at the University of Ghent, where she presented a graduate research and master thesis on the identification and physical characteristics of beads from a Roman archaeological site in the United Arab Emirates. Based... Read More →
avatar for Jeff Pancis

Jeff Pancis

Owner, Pancis Gems Inc.
I have been involved in Fancy Natural Color Diamonds since around 1983. I became involved because of my travels to Antwerp, Belgium, where I was introduced to the Color Diamond business. At that time, my wife Audrey’s uncle was journalist to the King of Belgium. From this contact... Read More →
avatar for Russell Shor

Russell Shor

Sr. Industry Analyst, Gemological Institute of America
In his capacity as senior industry analyst, Russell Shor writes analyses of the complex political and economic issues facing today’s gemstone and jewelry industries. He is part of the Public relations team and has authored a number of articles for Gems & Gemology, GIA’s award-winning... Read More →


Saturday April 16, 2016 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Room 302 - 304

3:45pm CDT

QuickBooks™ for Jewelers

David Geller will give you the steps you need to organize your store's accounts and help you truly reveal the foundation of your business and your customer base. Knowing where the money comes from will show you where you should be focusing your energy and resources. Make more money with less stress! David is the author of a series of articles on QuickBooks™ for INSTORE magazine. The man has the answers to your questions about this amazing accounting software.

In this session you will learn:

  • Why QuickBooks is used by over 80% of America's small businesses
  • How to access your Profit and Loss Statement with the push of a button
  • How QuickBooks works with your Point of Sale system
  • How to set up special order, memo, repair, and custom sales 
  • Geller's recommended Chart of Accounts
  • Amazing QuickBooks shortcuts


Speakers
avatar for David Geller

David Geller

Owner, JewelerProfit
David Geller is a 14th-generation bench jeweler, starting at age 10 in his father’s wholesale manufacturing jewelry company.Starting on his own, working for Neiman Marcus in Atlanta as their jeweler, then as a custom jeweler. He started his own company, Jewelry Artisans, in 1974... Read More →


Saturday April 16, 2016 3:45pm - 5:00pm CDT
Room 302 - 304
 
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