eDiamondselect partners with Avalon Solution
July 24, 2008
Hollywood, Fla.—Software solutions provider
eDiamondselect has partnered with the new Web services provider Avalon Solution,
allowing eDiamondselect's customers special access to Avalon's Web-building program.
In return, Avalon will promote eDiamondselect's program and extensive loose-diamond
inventory to its own retail customers.
"Our new partnership with Avalon Solution gives eDiamondselect an even bigger playing
field," eDiamondSelect Vice President of Sales and Marketing David Norman said in
a media release. "Avalon Solution will offer our program as an add-on with every
Web site they build and sell to independent jewelers, and eDiamondselect will offer
their Web-building program to all of our current and potential customers. With eDiamondselect's
WebEmbed program, it's a perfect match."
For Avalon Solution, a new Web service created by global diamond jewelry manufacturer
Ashi Diamonds, the benefits are mutual.
"Partnering with eDiamondselect gives Avalon Solution's customers—independent retail
jewelers—access to a large online database of loose diamonds from their choice of
leading diamond companies along with the ability to define their markups," Ashi
Diamonds and Avalon Solution Partner Rajeev Pandya said in the release. "Avalon
Solution has the ability to integrate eDiamondselect's diamond inventory into our
customers' e-commerce Web sites, providing their consumers with a one-stop place
to shop for jewelry and loose diamonds."
Web site demos for Avalon Solution will be held at three upcoming trade shows this
summer.
The first demo will take place at the JA New York Show beginning this Sunday, July
27 and running through July 30 (Booth 2835-2837); the second will take place at
the RJO Show to be held July 26-28 in Minneapolis (Booth 424); and the third at
the Columbus Jewelry Show in Columbus, Ohio, from Aug. 23-24 (Booth 832).
For more information about Avalon's Web services, visit the company online at AvalonSolutions.com.
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eDiamondselect Partners with Avalon Solution
July 22, 2008
Diamond software solutions provider
eDiamondselect has partnered with Avalon Solution, a B2C Web service
created by global diamond jewelry manufacturer Ashi Diamonds dedicated to helping
retail jewelers establish their own custom branded Web sites.
As a result of the partnership, eDiamondselect’s customers will have access to Avalon
Solution’s Web building program. Meanwhile, Avalon Solution will promote eDiamondselect’s
program and loose diamond inventory to its retail customers.
“Our new partnership with Avalon Solution gives eDiamondselect an even bigger playing
field,” said David R. Norman, vice president of Sales and Marketing for eDiamondselect.
“Avalon Solution will offer our program as an add-on with every Web site they build
and sell to independent jewelers, and eDiamondselect will offer their Web building
program to all of our current and potential customers.”
“Partnering with eDiamondselect gives Avalon Solution’s customers – independent
retail jewelers – access to a large online database of loose diamonds from their
choice of leading diamond companies along with the ability to define their markups,”
said Rajeev Pandya, partner of Ashi Diamonds and Avalon Solution.
Customers of eDiamondselect that opt for Avalon Solution’s Web building service
will get a turnkey online services and support program. Avalon Solution helps jewelers
develop a professionally designed and maintained custom Web site, and access to
beautiful images and detailed descriptions of more than 1,000 of the latest jewelry
styles. In addition to having the ability to customize many parts of their sites,
jewelers using Avalon Solution will get standard features such as Flash E-Catalogs,
Wish Lists, Online Chat & Live Help, Personalized E-Mails, Enhanced Search, Product
Detail & Zoom, and “Map Us” directions to their stores. Other services available
through Avalon Solution include domain registration and Web hosting, Google Web
Analytics to evaluate daily site visitors, and Search Engine Optimization.
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Ashi Diamonds offers Web site-building service
July 18, 2008
New York—Global diamond-jewelry manufacturer Ashi Diamonds has introduced Avalon
Solution, a Web service designed to help jewelers build their brands and businesses
online.
The company says that Avalon Solution utilizes the latest developments in technology,
jewelry styling and fashion to help jewelers extend their businesses on the Internet,
offering retailers end-to-end e-commerce solutions and the ability to customize
and continuously update their Web sites as much, or as little, as needed.
In addition, a comprehensive, turnkey online services and support program is what
sets Avalon Solution apart from its competitors, the company says.
Through Avalon Solution, jewelers can use one of the program's professionally designed
Web site templates, Flash introductions and color themes, and customize them with
their own content, jewelry products, custom pages, logos and links to their designer
jewelry and watch brands.
Through the partnership with Ashi Diamonds, Avalon Solution is able to provide access
to 1,000 jewelry designs, with images and detailed descriptions that can be used
to launch the retailer's Web site.
Standard programs also include e-catalogs, a wish list, online chat and live help,
personalized e-mails on Google Applications, "Map Us" directions to the store, enhanced
search functionality, product detail and zoom page, an administrative section and
much more.
The company says that upcoming features from Avalon Solution include promotional
e-mail marketing, e-commerce capabilities, a loose-diamond database, ability to
upload one's own products, and integration of advertising and marketing materials
into one's Web site.
"Having a good Web site is an essential tool for any brick-and-mortar jewelry store
to help you showcase your merchandise, attract new business and develop a strong,
24/7, long-term relationship with your customers," Rajeev Pandya, Ashi Diamonds
and Avalon Solution partner, said in a media release. "We developed Avalon to help
jewelers take their brands and their businesses online. Through Ashi's 25 years
of experience and success, we have what it takes to help jewelers be successful
online."
To view a demo Web site or for more information about Avalon Solution's Web services,
Visit AvalonSolution.com
or AshiJewelry.com. User
Name: ASHI Password: AVALON
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Ashi Diamonds Presents Avalon Solution,
A Web Service to Help Jewelers Build Their Brands and Businesses Online
Program features customization, continuous updates and a comprehensive range of
services and support
NEW YORK, NY (July 17, 2008) — Study after study has shown that ECommerce has continued
to explode in the last few years, despite the struggling economy. In fact, according
to Shop.org’s prestigious State of Retailing Online annual report, online retail
sales are expected to increase by 17% to $204 billion in 2008. Diamonds and jewelry,
in particular, have been a major category for online retailers. Not only are consumers
buying billions of dollars worth of diamonds and jewelry online; they also are using
the Internet to “pre-shop” and educate themselves before making both online and
in-store purchases. As consumer-shopping habits have shifted toward demanding 24-7
availability, flexibility and convenience from retailers, it has become imperative
for traditional jewelry stores to have a strong Web presence. That’s where Avalon
Solution comes in.
Avalon Solution is a new B2C Web Services provider created by leading global diamond
jewelry manufacturer Ashi Diamonds in partnership with leading technology companies,
dedicated to helping retail jewelers establish their own branded Web sites. Through
Avalon Solution, Ashi has taken its long reputation for product & marketing innovation
with unparalleled customer service to the next level.
Launched late last year, Avalon Solution utilizes the latest developments in technology,
jewelry styling and fashion to help jewelers extend their businesses online by offering
end-to-end ECommerce Solutions customized to suit their specific needs. Offering
retailers the opportunity to customize and continuously update their Web sites as
much – or as little – as they need, along with a comprehensive, turnkey online services
and support program, is what sets Avalon apart from its competitors.
Through Avalon, jewelers can use one of the company’s professionally designed Web
site templates, flash introductions and color themes, and customize with their own
content, jewelry products, custom pages, and logos and Web links to their designer
jewelry and watch brands. Partnering with Ashi enables Avalon Solution to provide
more than 1,000 of the latest jewelry styles with beautiful images and detailed
descriptions to launch your Web site. Standard programs also include Flash ECatalogs,
Wish List, Online Chat & Live Help, Personalized Emails on Google Apps, “Map Us”
directions to your store, Enhanced Search functionality, Product Detail & Zoom page,
Admin section and much more. Avalon also provides domain registration and Web hosting
services through its technology partners. Retailers using this state-of-the-art
Web service can easily and efficiently change product prices at any time for promotional
purposes, and update other key time-sensitive data such as store information, special
promotions and customer emails.
Avalon also offers a wide range of Value Added Services such as Google Web Analytics
with detailed daily reports of visitors and their browsing history and preferences,
Search Engine Optimization to improve your search engine page ranking, and the ability
to customize your title tags and keywords. Upcoming features from Avalon include
promotional email marketing, ecommerce capabilities, a loose diamond database, ability
to upload your own products, integration of your advertising and marketing materials
into your Web site, and much more.
Avalon has partnered with GoDaddy, one of the world’s largest domain name providers
and RackSpace, the industry leader in Web hosting services. Avalon also used the
latest proven Web technologies such as Microsoft.NET Web Services, ASP, Java, Ajax,
Adobe Flash and Microsoft SQL Server as a robust back-end database to make your
Web site come alive.
“Having a good Web site is an essential tool for any bricks and mortar jewelry store
to help you showcase your merchandise, attract new business, and develop a strong,
24-7, long-term relationship with your customers,” says Rajeev Pandya, Partner of
Ashi Diamonds & Avalon Solution. “We developed Avalon to help jewelers take their
brands and their businesses online. Through Ashi’s 25 years of experience and success,
we have what it takes to help jewelers be successful online.”
Avalon’s exclusive, cutting-edge Web services program already has received glowing
accolades from dozens of satisfied retail jewelry partners:
“I’ve tried several different ways to produce an ongoing Web site, from hiring high-paid
developers to building my own, but the maintenance always stopped me cold … Thankfully,
Avalon Solution came along, I signed up, and now I have a professional Web site
that is actually functional, updated and impressive … Coupled with the fact that
it is spearheaded by one of my vendors is the icing on the cake. Thank you so much
for having the vision and understanding of what I need as an independent jeweler.”
Andy Koehn, Owner of Koehn and Koehn Jewelers in West Bend, WI, BIG member.
“We have been very pleased with our new Web site designed by Avalon Solution. We
are enjoying numerous improvements over our old Web site. One thing we like is the
continual updating and improvement to the Web site. It keeps an updated bridal catalog
and sales flyer on the site. It also provides links to our designer collections
of watches and jewelry. I would highly recommend Avalon’s Web site and expertise
to anyone.”
Ron Taylor, Manager of Gem Jewelers in Ada, OK, RJO member.
“We are excited at the potential our new Web site has. We had a customer walk in
with printed pictures of the Web site items that resulted in a $2,700 sale. We utilized
the Wish List program to write an order with pictures and prices and a total of
the order. Also, the pictures and details of the inventory have been great for doing
appraisals.”
Shane Woodruff, Owner, Crockers Jewelers, Texarkana, TX, CBG member.
“The Web site is incredible, and it made selling a lot easier this holiday season.
I was very surprised how many people went on the site and came in with a printout
of what they wanted for Christmas. The Wish List feature makes the sale for you!
It also is very easy to customize the site (adding upcoming events and promotions,
etc.) I am looking forward to using this long overdue (for me) sales tool to help
my business grow.”
Frank Intorcia, Owner, Frank Anson Jewelers, State Island, NY, IJO member.
To view a demo Web site and a more detailed description of Avalon’s Web services,
please visit www.AvalonSolution.com
or www.AshiJewelry.com. User
Name: ASHI Password: AVALON (all capital letters)
Ashi Diamonds / Avalon Solution will be conducting Web site demos at the following
upcoming trade shows:
- JA Show, New York, NY, July 27-30 (Booth #2835 - 2837)
- RJO Show, Minneapolis, MN, July 26-28 (Booth #424)
- Columbus Jewelry Show, Columbus, OH, August 23-24 (Booth #
832)
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