Supplier News: July 30

By Brittany Siminitz | July 30, 2026

Sy Kessler Offers Starter Kit for Doing Watch Battery Replacement

With Dallas-based industry supplier Sy Kessler’s Watch Battery Starter Kit (pictured), jewelers can provide a battery replacement service in their stores.

Each kit includes an assortment of popular watch batteries, an organizer, tools, supplies, and training materials. Sy Kessler notes that the average watch battery costs about $1 but sells for more than $15, so watch replacement can be a high-profit-margin opportunity for retailers.

Starter kits begin at $235. For more details and ordering, visit the Sy Kessler website.

GemFind Debuts AI-Powered Product Description Generator

GemFind Digital Solutions has integrated an artificial intelligence tool into JewelCloud 2.0, its e-commerce support platform for jewelry manufacturers and retailers, that automatically generates SEO-friendly product descriptions.

The new feature, called GemText AI, analyzes product attributes—including metal type, gemstone, diamond characteristics, dimensions, and design details—to create consumer-ready descriptions for websites, digital catalogs, and other sales channels.

“Manufacturers already invest significant time creating and managing product data,” said Alex Fetanat, founder and CEO of GemFind, in a statement. “GemText AI removes one of the industry’s biggest bottlenecks by instantly generating high-quality product descriptions while helping brands maintain consistency across every sales channel.

“By combining AI-powered content creation with JewelCloud’s distribution capabilities, we’re making it easier than ever for manufacturers to market and sell their products online.”

According to GemFind, future AI-powered enhancements planned for JewelCloud include automated product categorization, multilingual translation, image recognition, merchandising recommendations, and additional product data optimization tools.