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IDS has partnered with several major industry organizations to offer never-before- seen, add-on website modules in the area of diamonds and designer jewelry. These modules provide independent retailers with the tools to grow their business in new ways and to secure their place in the future world of online jewelry and diamond e-commerce.
All modules require membership in the industry organization who is sponsoring the module.
Diamond Database Module. IDEX Online has amassed a compilation of the
world's largest virtual diamond inventory valued at over $3 billion with over
300,000 cataloged diamonds. Effective May 2008, IDEX Online has launched the
first ever diamond "spot" market called "100% Guaranteed Diamond Transactions™".
The revolutionary platform allows the trade access to an unprecedented
virtual diamond inventory guaranteed to be available at the absolute best
prices anywhere in the world.
IDEX Online has partnered with IDS so that all IDS affiliate websites are built
with direct access to the world diamond spot market. All IDS affiliates will receive
a 1 year complementary membership in IDEX Online, valued at $840.00.
Colored Diamond Module. Natural Color Diamonds Association (NCDIA)
is the world authority on natural color diamonds. Recently, natural color diamonds
have captured the imagination of consumers through celebrities on the
red carpet, and record breaking prices at auctions. Savvy jewelers have quickly
embraced selling natural color diamonds and have enjoyed the highest margin
of any diamond category.
NCDIA has partnered with IDS to offer the Colored Diamond Module which includes
a Design Gallery to showcase readily available color diamond jewelry, as
well as a natural color diamond database.
1 Year Membership to NCDIA (a $500.00 value) is included with purchase of the
NCDIA Sponsored Color Diamond Module.
Designer Jewelry Module. In the realm of designer jewelry IDS has partnered
with the Jewelers Resource Bureau (JRB), which caters to the industry's largest
community of fine jewelry designers. The IDS Designer Jewelry Module includes
access to a virtual inventory for showcasing hundreds of designers from
around the world, all of whom have their product on hand or readily available
for sale through your website.
Imagine having a virtual designer inventory on your website, different from
your in-store designer inventory, which you can use to gauge your customer's
reaction to new trends and new designers. After a designer proves successful
on your website, you could then buy in-store stock with confidence.
"Product Knowledge Center" Module. Jewelers of America (JA) is the national
association for professional retail jewelers. The JA Module, only available
to Jewelers of America members, enhances Websites with a "Product Knowledge
Center."
More consumers are using the Internet to research and buy products, and it's
essential to have informational resources, in addition to product, available on
your Website. The JA Module contains our popular consumer education guides
on buying a diamond, gold, jewelry care and much more. Become your customers'
source for jewelry information, and they'll be comfortable making every
jewelry purchase with you. To build customer trust, the JA Module will highlight
Jewelers of America members' commitment to high social, ethical and environmental
standards.
Jewelry Information Center "Fine Jewelry, Watches and Gift Giving
Trends" Module. Jewelry Information Center is the only non-profit trade association
that educates consumers about fine jewelry and watches on behalf of
the industry.
The valuable Jewelry Information Center module, only available to members of
Jewelry Information Center, provides consumers with an in-depth look at seasonal
fine jewelry, watch and gift giving trends that are identified by the nation's
leading trend experts at Jewelry Information Center. This module includes multiple
seasonal trend reports, watch trends, wedding and bridal party gift ideas,
anniversary gift ideas, birthstone knowledge, and so much more. Identifying
trends increases consumer excitement and desire for fine jewelry and encourages
consumers to enter your jewelry stores to locate similar styles.
Ethics and Integrity Module. The Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) provides
education and self regulation to the jewelry industry. Members operate
under the highest standards of business practice after pledging to comply with
all laws applicable to the jewelry industry and make accurate representations
about the products they sell.
The JVC Module includes use our stamp of approval on Websites indicating that
JVC regularly monitors the Website for legal compliance and provides educational
information to consumers related to Kimberly Process Compliance, Tips
For Selling Gold, Buyers Bill of Rights, and other legal and regulatory matters as
it pertains to consumers buying jewelry. In essence, the JVC Module provides
consumers with the highest level of confidence and assurance that members
promise to uphold the ethics and integrity of the jewelry industry through their
own business practices.
The Jewelers For Children Charity Module. Jewelers For Children (JFC) was
founded in 1999 by the U.S. jewelry industry with the mission of helping children
in need. Since its inception, JFC has donated more than $ 30 million to
programs benefiting children whose lives have been affected by illness, abuse,
or neglect through our charity partners St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®,
the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of America, the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS
Foundation and the National CASA Association. JFC also provides support
to the Make-A-Wish Foundational International, Autism Speaks, the Juvenile
Diabetes Research Foundation and the Santa-America Fund. The nationwide
success of these donation efforts has in large part been due to the continuing
generosity of the jewelry industry including jewelry trade organizations, jewelry
and watch manufacturing companies, jewelry retail stores, and individual jewelry
professionals.
Thanks to the marvel of electronic commerce, the growing interest and generosity
of jewelry consumers is adding even more good to the fundraising efforts.
The JFC Charity Module is free with all IDS websites and includes a $1 donation
box at every checkout giving consumers the opportunity to contribute to this
wonderful cause.
The GCAL Certified Diamond Module
The Gem Certification and Assurance Lab (GCAL) is the premier diamond laboratory in the world offering the only diamond grading guarantee in the industry as well as the most sophisticated diamond identification and optical brilliance reports evaluation. GCAL has partnered with IDS to create a customized website for retailers showcasing exclusively GCAL certified diamonds and jewelry. Through www.IDS-GCAL.com retailers can receive a customized diamond search module which they can link to from their existing website, all at no charge. All IDS full membership websitse come with a GCAL diamond module built-in and offering 100% 4 C’s Guaranteed Diamonds.
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