JewelClub Clears the Coffers

The new year isn't just a good time to make (and break) resolutions. It's open season for clearance sales. And while most bargain shoppers stock up on holiday staples like wrapping paper, tree skirts and tinsel towers - my kind of hunt involves diamonds. Lots and lots of diamonds.

So let's give it up for JewelClub, who once again blows everyone out of the water when it comes to online price busting. This week they're holding their one-time-only New Year's Vault Clearance sale, which is a glittering collection of all their onesie styles at 85-90% off retail.

For the uninitiated, onesies is merch-speak for styles that have only one piece of inventory left on the shelves. So it's not the 'runt of the litter' product. On the contrary, it could be some of the season's best styles. There's just only one left in the coffers so - they slash and burn the price to make room for new stash.

And let's not forget - with jewelry (unlike clothing, handbags and shoes) things like gold hoops, pearl strands, and cocktail rings never go out of style. So you're not stuck buying patterned tights and a ruffle shirt at rock bottom prices that will promptly go in the back of your closet and stay there to rot with the rest of your 'too cheap to pass up' purchases.

I haven't been able to confirm how long this sale lasts, but what I do know is the inventory isn't going to last long. It's rule #1 of a good sale, right? Get in early. Get out quick.

So check out the JewelClub onesie selection and let me know how you make out. And feel free to tweet or comment with any other great jewelry sales I should know about!

JewelClub Masters 'The Art of the Deal'

Used to be the words 'jewelry' and 'sale' were the oil and water of the marketing world. The common wisdom was: folks just wouldn't want to buy discounted diamonds and gems, fearing they were somehow tainted or 'damaged goods'.

But they were wrong. So wrong.

Unlike a four-carton pile-on at the all-you-can-eat buffet, there is no shame in the jewelry deal. Now, every jewelry outlet - from mall retailers and department stores to mom & pop shops and online e-tailers - offers sales, discounts and the grand-daddy of 'em all: wholesale jewelry.  

Enter: JewelClub. 

What was once a 'password-protected' Friends and Family site for a large fine jewelry manufacturer offering 70-80% off retail (yes, you're reading that right), is now open to all us huddled masses yearning to bling free.

And in the great Donald Trump "Art of the Deal" tradition - they now have a "Deal of the Day" feature, where they offer one item every 24 hours for an even lower price. Sometimes it's a colorful cocktail ring. Sometimes it's gold hoops. Sometimes it's a bridal piece. Sometimes it's a brown diamond cat pendant. I could go on...But it's always worth a look.

I just check their Facebook Page or their homepage for a quick glimpse every morning, and then go about my business.

So frugalistas and jewelry hounds, there's really no reason to pay retail when it comes to fine jewelry anymore. There are, of course, still reasons to hide our heads in shame (Jersey Shore marathon, anyone?). Luckily - buying fine jewelry at a discount is no longer one of them.

Now go out there and make 'The Donald' proud.