The Allure of Tiffany & Co. in Estate Jewelry
Explore the rich history of Tiffany & Co. estate jewelry and how the experts at Bluestone Trading Company help evaluate, authenticate, and acquire these vintage heirlooms.
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How Polygon Revolutionized B2B Jewelry Trading
Learn how the B2B jewelry trade went from paper catalogs to live inventory feeds. We explore the history of Polygon—co-founded by Bluestone Trading's own RB Grampp, Sr.—and how it forever leveled the playing field for independent jewelers.
Read articlePawnbroking in America: Bluestone’s Role in Founding the NPA
For centuries, pawnbrokers have served as the backbone of local communities, providing vital access to non-bank capital when traditional institutions fell short. From medieval Europe’s Medici family to the bustling streets of 19th-century New York, pawnbroking is one of the world’s oldest financial professions. Yet, in modern America, the transformation of pawnbroking from a fragmented…
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Use Hashtags to Sell More Jewelry
Identify opportunities to partner with local business owners to build community ties, promote each other's business, and sell more jewelry!
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Build Community Ties to Sell More Jewelry
Identify opportunities to partner with local business owners to build community ties, promote each other's business, and sell more jewelry!
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Responding to a Horrible Review
The unthinkable happens: a customer left you a 2-star review on google and complained publicly about a lack of service. What do you do next?
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How to Reclaim Savings with Recycled Diamonds
If you’re not familiar with “recycled” diamonds, but you like the idea of improving your margins and offering your customers top quality natural diamonds, read on. Recycled diamonds look and feel the same as natural, newly manufactured diamonds, but are typically available at a lower cost. In addition to saving money with recycled diamonds, you…
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Sell Jewelry Online Tips – SEO
Trading Tip: Sell Jewelry Online using these SEO tips! Google is the most visited website WORLD WIDE. If you’re interested in how to make sure your business lands as a Google search result, keep reading. What is SEO? SEO is Search Engine Optimization or using strategic tactics so that you appear higher in online search…
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Trading Tip- SEO
Trading Tip: Use SEO to Sell at Every Opportunity! There are 6.9 BILLION Google searches a day worldwide, and over 25% of those searches originate in the U.S! This is the largest potential audience you will ever reach, as Google is the most visited website WORLDWIDE. If you’re interested in how to make sure your business reaches this audience,…
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Jewelry Photography Tips
With these quick jewelry photography tips and a little practice, you'll be taking great photos your customers will love in no time!
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