With 2017 drawing to a close, I can’t help but reflect on how incredible the year has been. Established in 2015, this blog has published over 450 posts over its three-year span—all in an effort to support and inspire you, our beloved customers. And in reviewing Stuller’s top 5 blogs of 2017, I am proud to see such a range of well-received topics. We successfully dispelled jewelry myths and superstitions, featured a few impressive customers and earnest Stuller employees, and uncovered countless exciting jewelry trends. We cannot thank you enough for your readership and can’t wait to share what’s in store for the year ahead!
Let’s dive into Stuller’s top 5 blogs of 2017:
1. 6 Jewelry Superstitions and How to Use Them to Your Advantage
Around Halloween time, we decided to explore a few jewelry superstitions and detail how to use them to your advantage. After all, there’s nothing more powerful than using storytelling and emotion to sell jewelry. We sought inspiration from our friends in the Jewelers Helping Jewelers Facebook group and were blown away by their fascinating tales! Click through for a fascinating tale and to see why this mysterious post became the most-viewed of Stuller’s top 5 blogs of 2017.
2. How Matrix 9 Earns International Acclaim
A talented Matrix user, Mehmet Pekin has been using Matrix software for about 13 years. He built his career around 3D modeling, both as a CAD operator and instructor, all while mastering the tools required. This intriguing post features an interview with Mehmet, where he shares a little about himself and how Matrix helps to fuel his jewelry-sculpting success.
3. The Mystery of Stuller Dum Dums
My personal favorite from Stuller’s top 5 blogs of 2017, this post became an instant classic! If you’ve ordered from Stuller before, you’ve likely encountered the surprise suckers added into each package. These Dum Dums have become a Stuller staple, a sugary signature to light your eyes and add sweetness to your day. And, if you’re a regular, you may have noticed that depending on the season – Mardi Gras, Valentine’s Day and the Holidays – we change up our sweet surprises. The reason for this? Well, we like to think of it as traditional southern hospitality—it’s the way our mommas raised us! Check out this playful post to uncover the true motive behind Stuller’s Dum Dums.
4. A Ring Fit for Royalty
In this post, Stuller’s very own virtual designer David Bernard explains, “While my wife, Marisa, is not descended from any royal family, she is royalty’s greatest fangirl. She is enamored with all the glamor and mystery that royals represent. As I fell for Marisa, I was attracted to a certain grace and warmth to her presence. In my eyes, these qualities embody the royal ideal. So when I decided to propose, that was my task — to design a ring befitting someone who is royalty to me.”
5. A Disney-Inspired Enchanted Engagement
Disney Princesses are special because of the stories they represent, but also because of their individual spirits. In this enchanting post, we chose styles that embody these unique traits along with elements of their classic tales. We rounded up quite a collection of Disney-inspired engagement rings for the perfect princess proposal. It’s no wonder this was one of Stuller’s top 5 blogs of 2017 — it’s magical!
What was your favorite blog post of the year? What would you like to read about in 2018? Let us know in the comments below! And again, thank you to our dedicated readers who help to make this blog a success.
