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A Guide to Punchmark’s Premium Vendors
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Foreword As a Jewelry Industry focused website platform, Punchmark is set apart from generic options by offering solutions tailored to jewelry retailers. One of the greatest of these is its Premium Vendor Program which allows Punchmark retail clients to request access to, and download once approved, a vendor product list that has been provided. These product lists are required to be updated at least every 90 days to ensure data validity. This program was a major point of focus for us this past year. We tightened our product guidelines, introduced many new vendors, and, greatest of all, rolled out the Vendor Portal. This groundbreaking new product has allowed an unprecedented level of insight into what their products will look like on retailer’s websites. In an effort to bridge the gap between Premium Vendors and Punchmark Retailers, the Punchmark team has created the Vendor Vault to better showcase Premium Vendors whose products are available to subscribe to. If you wish to have these products on your website, log into your website > Brands > Brand Subscriptions > and search for any of these wonderful vendors we have featured and add to your liking! Once approved, you’ll be able to load these vendors into your site; for diamond vendors, go to > Commerce > Diamonds > and search for the diamond vendor you’d like to add. Please enjoy!
Kimberly Bottoms Vendor Liaison & The Punchmark Team
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Photograph Your Jewelry
Upload Your Product Images
Add the Try-On Link to Your Product
Simply photograph your jewelry in a lightbox using a camera or quality smartphone or use your CAD file.
Add your products to the Illumix platform and remove any white backgrounds from your image files.
Copy the try-on link and include it as a direct link on your product detail page or as an iFrame embed.
Try it On! Your product is ready to be tried on! And the best part is, you only pay when someone wears it! No upfront costs!
V i r t u a l Tr y - o n Te c h n o l o g y Augmented reality experiences allow for a unique at-home user experience that greatly improves check-out rates, and purchase confidence. There’s nothing for you or the client to download when trying on products, and for retailers using Illumix, you only are charged when someone tries on the product, so it’s risk free. Michael Burpoe, Director User Experience at Punchmark and Host of In the Loupe, interviewed Kirin Sinha, Founder & CEO of Illumix, about what makes Illumix so special. Michael Burpoe: One of your representatives reached out to me and had found us actually off of In the Loupe and was talking about your solution for e-commerce and how you might be able to work with us a little bit more in depth. And right off the top, It sounds so interesting. Could you explain what it is that Illumix does? Kirin Sinha: Yeah, absolutely. Illumix was really founded on the idea of combining the digital experience with real world experiences in the physical world. And I think that we have all experienced that both sides present so much value. What you can do when you shop in a store, trying something on, getting a feel for that product on you is different from what you get in a traditional kind of flat, 2D website, experience. But of course, e-commerce is hugely important for getting people to know your brand to see your products, there’s value there that you can’t replicate with just physical stores. And so what we seek to do in e-commerce is bring those two together. cont.
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cont. So what Illumex offers is a really simple, very fast solution to be able to bring what we call Virtual Try-on onto any jewelry website. So right above the Buy Now button, there might be a try now option. So instead of seeing, you know, a photo of a model of what a product might look like, it will actually just automatically pop up in the camera. If you’re on mobile, if you’re on desktop, it doesn’t matter. And you can actually see what that product could look like on you. So really bringing that physical store experience to the full reach of online e-commerce. MB: I think we’ve gotten to the point where online is completely undeniable when it comes to the value to a business, especially with a product like jewelry. But it’s very difficult. Jewelry is a very tactile luxury. But I think your solution is kind of at least getting us closer to the end result that we’re all kind of envisioning. Can you walk us through a simple step by step of what the process is like of getting this try-on feature actually implemented on their website? KS: Start by contacting Illumix where you’ll get started with an account on our platform. And really, there’s only two steps. You upload your catalog, whether that’s 2d png images you already have from your product page, or whether that’s, you know, 3d CAD models you have from your design or manufacturing process, you upload whatever assets you have, we translate those into AR assets in a matter of minutes. From there, you can connect that directly to your product through two possible ways. You can either integrate our SDK, just copy, paste a few lines of code into your website, or you can just use the links themselves, for example on social media, or if you want to just try something really fast, and embed it into a specific product page, you can actually just embed that specific link directly wherever you want each product, each product page will be associated with an AR link. And you don’t have to pay for anything unless customers are actually using it. If consumers are not liking it, or if they’re just not clicking on it, you’re not paying for that. You only pay on success! Listen to the rest of the conversation on In the Loupe, Season 4 Episode 11.
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14k Strawberry Gold Blueberry Tanzanite 2cts Ring
14k Strawberry Gold Neopolitan Opal 5/8cts Ring
14k Strawberry Gold Grape Amethyst 7/8cts Ring
$5,350.00
$1,499.99
$999.99
14k Strawberry Gold Pomegranate Gornet 3/4cts Pendant $1,799.99
14k Strawberry Gold Deep Sea Blue Topaz 3cts Pendant $1,699.00
14k Strawberry Gold Neopolitan Opal 1 1/5 cts Pendant $1,600.00
Rings, Bracelets, Necklaces Le Vian is a luxury jewelry brand known for its use of rare and unique gemstones, particularly its chocolate diamonds. Le Vian is the only jewelry company in the world to hold the license for natural color chocolate diamonds, which are exclusively mined in the Argyle mine in Western Australia. Le Vian offers a wide range of jewelry items, including engagement rings, wedding bands, earrings, bracelets, and pendants. The brand is known for its unique designs and use of colored gemstones, such as chocolate diamonds, Vanilla diamonds, and Vanilla sapphires. Le Vian is also known for its commitment to ethical and sustainable practices, such as using only conflict-free diamonds in its jewelry. The brand is popular among celebrities and has been worn by many stars on the red carpet.
levian.com
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Stay In The Loupe In the Loupe is a weekly podcast hosted by Punchmark, the leading website provider for the Jewelry Industry. Each week’s episode is focused around the explanation and advocacy of important E-Commerce topics, what’s hot or new, and stories by prominent members in the space. We hope to be your finger on the pulse of the jewelry industry, so that wherever you listen to us, you always stay in the... loupe. This season, we are more focused than ever on sharing new and unique stories with our listeners, and would encourage those vendors and retailers who feel like they have something unique to share to reach out to us. punchmark.com/loupe
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B001-02EA
B007-02A
B018-04A
$1,134.00
$2,352.00
$1,762.00
STA11-1W
STA21-1W
STA43-1W
$1,066.00
$3,789.00
$2,419.00
Engagement Noam Carver is a luxury jewelry brand known for its unique and contemporary designs, particularly its engagement rings. Noam Carver is known for its exceptional craftsmanship, attention to detail and use of high-quality materials. The brand’s designs are inspired by modern architecture and geometric shapes. Noam Carver offers a wide range of jewelry items, including engagement rings, wedding bands, earrings, bracelets, and pendants. The brand is known for its unique and contemporary designs, often featuring unusual and intricate details. The brand is also known for its commitment to ethical and sustainable practices, such as using only conflict-free diamonds in its jewelry. Noam Carver’s jewelry is sold through a network of authorized retailers and boutiques worldwide. The brand is popular among customers looking for a unique and contemporary piece of jewelry, and it has become a favorite among celebrities and fashion-forward individuals.
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Titanium Black IP with Mountain Ridge Landscape Design Comfort Fit Ring
Matte Finish Gun Metal IP with African Lion Sigil & Faceted Black Agate Stone Signet Ring
$55.00
$54.00
925 Silver Oxidized Coin Stamped Cross Pendant with Box Chain $135.00
925 Silver Oxidized Anchor & Cross Duo Pendant with Chain $75.00
Meteorite Inlay Black IP Ring $1,675.00
Stainless Steel Riveted Double Finish Dog Tag Pendant with Box Chain $54.00
Men’s Jewelry INOX is a luxury jewelry brand known for its stainless steel jewelry. INOX is known for its contemporary designs, the use of high-quality stainless steel, and exceptional craftsmanship. The brand offers a wide range of jewelry items, including bracelets, necklaces, rings, and earrings for both men and women. One of the key features of INOX jewelry is its durability and resistance to tarnishing, making it a great option for daily wear. The brand also offers a variety of finishes and textures, such as matte, polished, and brushed, giving customers a variety of options to choose from. INOX’s jewelry is sold through a network of authorized retailers and boutiques worldwide. The brand is popular among customers looking for a high-quality and durable alternative to traditional precious metal jewelry.
www.inox-us.com
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Lab Grown Diamonds Classic Grown Diamonds is a company that specializes in labgrown diamonds and was founded in 2015 in New York City where their headquarters are also located. Classic Grown Diamonds is known for creating high-quality, eco-friendly, and conflict-free diamonds that are grown in a laboratory using advanced technology. Classic Grown Diamonds offers a wide range of lab-grown diamond jewelry, including engagement rings, wedding bands, earrings, necklaces, and bracelets. The company prides itself on offering high-quality, ethical, and sustainable diamond jewelry that is affordable and accessible to a wide range of customers.
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Lab Grown Diamonds In recent years, lab-grown diamonds have been gaining popularity among consumers as a sustainable and ethical alternative to traditional mined diamonds. Classic Grown Diamonds is a company at the forefront of this trend, offering high-quality, eco-friendly, and conflict-free diamonds that are grown in a laboratory using advanced technology. What sets Classic Grown Diamonds apart is its commitment to producing diamonds that are not only sustainable and ethical but also affordable and accessible to a wide range of customers. By using advanced technology to grow diamonds, the company is able to offer a product that is of the same quality as mined diamonds but at a lower price point. This makes lab-grown diamonds a viable option for consumers who may have previously been priced out of the diamond market. Classic Grown Diamonds is committed to social responsibility and sustainability, using renewable energy sources in its production facilities and supporting education, healthcare, and environmental initiatives in the communities where it operates. Classic Grown Diamonds is a company that is making a difference in the diamond industry by offering a sustainable, ethical, and affordable alternative to traditional mined diamonds. By choosing a lab-grown diamond from Classic Grown Diamonds, consumers can have confidence that they are getting a high-quality product that is also socially and environmentally responsible.
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Earrings 7893BY
Earrings 7844ZY
Earrings 7898SI
$119.00
$279.00
$75.00
Ring 12273BY
Ring 12281SY
Ring 12279SI
$119.00
$119.00
$199.00
Bracelet, Ring, Earring, Pendant Ti Sento Milano is a luxury jewelry brand known for its unique and contemporary designs, particularly its silver jewelry. The company was founded in the Netherlands in 2003 and is based in Milano, Italy. Ti Sento Milano is known for its exceptional craftsmanship, attention to detail and use of high-quality materials. The brand’s designs are inspired by the latest fashion trends, but still maintain a classic and timeless look. Ti Sento Milano offers a wide range of jewelry items, including rings, bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and pendants, all of them crafted in silver with rhodium and rose-gold plating. The brand is known for its unique and elegant designs that are often customizable, allowing customers to create a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry. They are also known for their commitment to ethical and sustainable practices, such as using only conflict-free diamonds and ethically-sourced materials in their jewelry.
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Essentials 1.80ct Solitaire Bezel Earrings
Drizzle 0.61ct Lab Grown Diamond Earrings
Drizzle 0.84ct Lab Grown Diamond Earrings
$10,049.00
$1,125.00
$1,675.00
Drizzle 0.49ct Lab Grown Diamond Ring $999.00
Engagement 0.44ct Solitaire Ring
Essentials 0.36ct Arrow Ring
$1,025.00
$675.00
Lab Grown Diamonds Smiling Rocks is a luxury jewelry brand known for its unique and contemporary designs, particularly its engagement rings. The company was founded in the late 2000s by a team of jewelry experts and designers. The brand’s designs are inspired by the latest fashion trends, but still maintain a classic and timeless look. They are known for their exceptional craftsmanship, attention to detail and use of high-quality materials. Smiling Rocks offers a wide range of jewelry items, including engagement rings, wedding bands, earrings, bracelets, and pendants. The brand is known for its unique and elegant designs that are often customizable, allowing customers to create a one-ofa-kind piece of jewelry. They are also known for their commitment to ethical and sustainable practices, such as using only conflict-free diamonds in their jewelry. Smiling Rocks’ jewelry is sold through a network of authorized retailers and boutiques worldwide.
smilingrocks.com
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