What happens when you put customer feedback first?
For BriteCo, listening to customers led to measurable improvements.
In our latest thought leadership video, Dustin Sitar shares how simplifying the claims process, improving communication, and adding more human touch transformed the customer experience.
The results?
- Customer satisfaction climbed from 6.2 to 9.2.
- Retention increased by more than 35% year over year.
The takeaway? Listen, then build. Not the other way around.
How has customer feedback shaped your business?
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One of the biggest misconceptions in diamond buying? Bigger carat weight means a bigger-looking stone.
As Rachel Akmakjian, G.G., Graduate Gemologist and Director of Jeweler Relations at BriteCo, explains, cut, shape, and setting can all influence how large a diamond appears.
Her other key advice: ask for a GIA (Gemological Institute of America) or equivalent grading report so you know exactly what you’re buying.
For first-time buyers, the smartest purchase starts with understanding what actually drives a diamond’s appearance and value.
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Dustin Lemick, Founder & CEO of BriteCo, shares how he thinks about balancing AI and human judgment in the customer experience:
AI should automate tasks, not empathy.
At BriteCo, AI now handles about 70% of customer service chats and emails. But claims remain human-controlled because emotional moments need human judgment.
Our safeguard is simple: flagged interactions get human review, and we constantly evaluate AI outputs.
The goal isn’t to remove people from the customer experience. It’s to use AI where it improves speed and keep humans where they matter most.
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More choices don’t always make for a better customer experience.
BriteCo Jewelry Expert Christine Belling has a simple tip for jewelers: Give customers options but don’t overwhelm them.
Instead of showing every possibility at once, help customers narrow the decision with simple comparisons:
💍 This shape or that one?
💍 Classic setting or something more distinctive?
💍 White gold, yellow gold, or platinum?
And as more customers explore custom designs, your expertise matters even more. Suggesting gemstone and mounting combinations based on what you know about their preferences can help turn an overwhelming decision into an exciting one.
The goal isn’t to make the decision for them. It’s to give them helpful guardrails so they feel confident making it themselves.
Great jewelers don’t just show customers options. They help customers navigate them.
Saying yes to every opportunity can feel like growth. That doesn’t mean it is.
For founders and marketing leaders, BriteCo's Chief Growth Officer Dustin Sitar says the challenge isn’t always finding the next opportunity. Sometimes, it’s being willing to walk away from an opportunity that doesn’t serve the customer you’re building for.
Before asking, “What else should we be doing?” try asking, “What are we doing that’s pulling us away from what matters?”
The takeaway: “Saying no is a growth strategy.”
What has your team said no to that ultimately helped you move forward?
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Lab-grown diamonds are changing the way couples shop for engagement rings, and the price difference can be significant. 💍
According to Rachel Akmakjian, Jewelry Expert at BriteCo, lab-grown diamonds are chemically and visually identical to mined diamonds, while typically costing about 70% to 85% less.
That means a $20,000 budget can go further, whether you choose to save the difference or put it toward a larger, higher-quality stone.
If you’re shopping for an engagement ring, understanding your options can help you make a choice that fits both your priorities and your budget.

