Kristin and Terrence also had the opportunity to preview the lines of more than 150 top manufacturers and jewelry designers who exhibited their merchandise, some of which is exclusive to Master IJO Jeweler members and is not available from any other stores in this area.
Terrence and Kristin then carefully selected many unique and exciting items for the Fall season that are sure to delight customers. "Attending the IJO Conference gives us a competitive edge over our competition by keeping us up to date with what is currently going on in our industry" - Terrence.
IJO(http://www.ijo.com/) is an international buying group and educational organization of independent retail jewelers with almost 900 members worldwide. Its group buying power enables members to offer customers the finest in high-quality jewelry and loose diamonds at tremendous savings, while maintaining the reliability and integrity of an independent retail jeweler. Parkers' Karat Patch Jewelers is Asheville's exclusive Master IJO Jeweler member. "You're gonna want to visit us soon to see the lastest in jewelry fashions for the Fall season or for a personal consultation on the diamond of your dreams.
