stuller.comNo ph<strong>on</strong>e. No paper. No problem.Top 10 reas<strong>on</strong>s to use stuller.com as your <strong>on</strong>e-stop shop.10. Our live, text-based chat is available to help you M<strong>on</strong>day through Friday,8am to 6pm CST.9. <str<strong>on</strong>g>Pricing</str<strong>on</strong>g> and product availability 24/7 through our virtual <strong>Stuller</strong>Showcase.8. Easy to place orders accurately and completely.7. C<strong>on</strong>tinuous pricing updates as you fill your cart throughout the day.6. Tracking opti<strong>on</strong>s for your orders.5. Order all day l<strong>on</strong>g until cutoff — ship in <strong>on</strong>e package with ONE shippingcharge.4. Multiple orders placed throughout the day — automatically c<strong>on</strong>solidatedat cutoff.3. Build customized jewelry in just 3-5 working days through <strong>Stuller</strong> Studio.2. <strong>Stuller</strong> Showcase shows your customers retail jewelry pricing. Simplyapply your markups to your wholesale pricing and display retail prices toyour customers.1. D<strong>on</strong>’t have a website? Use ours — your markup, your name.Visit stuller.com today!
E D I T O R I A Lnotes from Mattas the current ec<strong>on</strong>omictimes challenge us to approach business fromdifferent angles, we strive to provide nothingless than superior quality and customer service.Customers want value and now is the time yourely most <strong>on</strong> your suppliers to provide a varietyof accessible opti<strong>on</strong>s and encouraging support.We thought now would be the opportune timeto remind you of all the ways we make it easyfor you to be successful.• Clean Scrap – Our clean scrap returnprogram provides you with an opportunity toc<strong>on</strong>vert clean scrap and outdated inventoryinto fresh, new pieces.• Customized Print & Televisi<strong>on</strong> Advertising– Advertising made fast, easy and affordable.TV and print ad materials, available <strong>on</strong> theMarketing Services tab at stuller.com, canbe customized to your needs at a lower pricethan it would cost you to do it all yourself.• Master Alloy Selling Systems – Display a widerange of jewelry products without the risksof karat gold. Order from our just-in-timeinventory, and your customer wears it homethe next day.• New Electr<strong>on</strong>ic Customizati<strong>on</strong> Programs –Our first digital programs help you generatesales with our vast diam<strong>on</strong>d inventory andinclude: The Virtual Diam<strong>on</strong>d Selector andthe Custom Stud Earring Selector, both ofwhich are web-browser based and can beeasily navigated by any jeweler with internetaccess. You can access them through theMarketing Services tab at stuller.com byclicking <strong>on</strong> Digital Selling Soluti<strong>on</strong>s.These programs are just a few of the ways<strong>Stuller</strong> provides you with the beauty of it all.Watch for more exciting advancements in ournext issue!matthew g. stuller, sr.PRESIDENT, CEO AND CHAIRMANpresident, CEO AND CHAIRMANMatthew G. <strong>Stuller</strong>, Sr.chief operating officerJay Jacks<strong>on</strong>EXEC. VP, MERCHANDISING & MarketingHarold Dupuy, G.G.EXEC. director, marketing servicesKerry Handeditor in chiefMiriam Werquinstullerstandard@stuller.comstaff c<strong>on</strong>tributing writersKeri Barousse Lori Carter, Mgr.Leslie Dumatrait, D&G Asst. Marketing ManagerRam<strong>on</strong>a Gautreaux, D&G Marketing DirectorRandi LeBlanc, PRSusan Kieferdesignstuller standard <strong>on</strong>lineTrent<strong>on</strong> Bolfer, Mgr.R<strong>on</strong> DomingueKim Thibodeaux, Mgr. info@stuller.comc<strong>on</strong>tact usstullerstandard@ stuller.comwww.stuller.com<strong>Stuller</strong> Standard MagazineP.O. Box 87777Lafayette, LA 70598-7777800.877.7777337.262.7785 faxphotographyFrank Centrilla, Sr. PhotographerMaggie Hidalgo John RowlandNoelle White Marie Vestproducti<strong>on</strong>Maureen Benjamin Lori Bouilli<strong>on</strong>Leslie Dumatrait Shann<strong>on</strong> Guidry, Mgr.Missy KrugerBrenda Landry, Mgr.Yolanda Laviolette Robert Laws<strong>on</strong>Stephanie Pellerin Kisha Thomps<strong>on</strong>c<strong>on</strong>tributing writersEmmy K<strong>on</strong>doproduct management c<strong>on</strong>tributorsKathleen Blanchard, Diam<strong>on</strong>d Fashi<strong>on</strong>Nathan Butt<strong>on</strong>, FindingsChookie Diaz, Metal Fashi<strong>on</strong>Vanessa Calais J<strong>on</strong>es, Moissanite Finished JewelryDottie Lukaszeski, MetalsEleanor Lipps, G.G., BridalJames Louviere, SymbolicMary Mout<strong>on</strong>, MountingsDenise Quebedeaux, Color Fashi<strong>on</strong>Troy Racca, ToolsSandi Segura, Packaging & DisplayVirginia <strong>Stuller</strong>, <strong>Stuller</strong> PearlsKelly Tauzin, Gemst<strong>on</strong>esJim Wright, FindingsJodi Venable, ToolsXathena Carter, Diam<strong>on</strong>dseditorial advisory boardLinus Cortez, EVP, FinanceBob Cox, EVP, SalesChuck Bowman, BVP, MountingsElizabeth Brehmer, BVP, FindingsMichael Clarke, BVP, Finished JewelryJoe Orlando, BVP, Gemst<strong>on</strong>esJ.P. Walr<strong>on</strong>d, BVP, Bridal JewelryDarrell Warren, BVP, Tools & Supplies/MetalsStanley Zale, BVP, Diam<strong>on</strong>ds© 2009, <strong>Stuller</strong>, Inc. All rights reserved.APRIL 2009<strong>Stuller</strong>, Inc. is a Diam<strong>on</strong>d Trading Company (DTC) Sightholder.www.stuller.com | the stuller standard |