I especially agree with the part about treating her right and she'll tell others!

Ladies, you are soooo right! Ask most jewelers what they fear and loathe the most in terms of competition, and they'll say the Internet. Not to diminish the significance of it (after all, it does appeal to price-sensitive customers who don't want to be "sold"), but I think if jewelers actually added up the money women spend on handbags, they'd be more than horrified. I'm willing to bet that in terms of money spent by women, that which is spent on handbags probably far outweighs that which is spent on jewelry online vs. in a store.
And by the way, thank you for linking to my article!

Jewels=My first love! Handbags=My second love, and we're not talking just any handbags! So jewelers, please do your homework on luxury handbags and pay attention to the gals who sport them! We'll always pass the word to our chic friends too!

Yes, I have to agree. If she is carrying a high-quality handbag, chances are she can afford to get what she wants in jewelry, so do not hesitate to show her the higher price point items. Also, if she is with a man, and she initiates the conversation, don't look expectantly at the man. She will find it insulting and may not buy anything! If she is carrying an absolutely classic handbag, say, something by Hermes, she may have had it for awhile, and so will understand the value of goods that last!

This is so true! Also, bear in mind, it's just just the handbag, it's also the shoes. If they are from payless type places, chances are the bag will be, too. Don't let this throw you, though. Some women will pay less for bags and shoes, and save their money for really great jewels! So go ahead and show the higher ticket items first, since you can always go down in price. If she is carrying a higher end handbag and wearing the better shoes, well, I won't say "

I TOTALLY AGREE. I THINK A BIG PROBLEM IS MANY TIMES SALES HELP ARE NOT EDUCATED ALONG THESE LINES. WHETHER IT BE A HIGH END HANDBAG OR CLOTHING. MOST SALES PEOPLE REALLY DO NOT SEEM TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE.
WHEN I TRAVEL I ALWAYS WEAR A VERY HIGH END SUITS,TIES,SHIRTS AND SHOES ALONG WITH AN HIGH QUALITY WATCH. MY EXPERIENCE IS THAT ONLY A HANDFUL OF SALES PEOPLE EVER PICK UP ON THIS.EVEN FEWER EVER MENTION IT. NICE SUIT OR I LIKE YOUR TIE. WHY, I REALLY THINK THEY DO NOT KNOW THE DIFFERENCE.
IF YOU ARE SELLING HIGH END ITEMS OF ANY TYPE YOUR SALES PEOPLE SHOULD BE EDUCATED TO RECOGNIZE QUALITY ITEMS AND EVEN BE COMPLIMENTARY WHEN APROPRIATE.
THEN EVEN IF THAT POTENTAL CUSTOMER MAY NOT PURCHASE SOMETHING THAT DAY THEY WILL LEAVE FELLING GOOD AND MOST LIKELY WILL RETURN ANOTHER TIME.