Q&A
July 30, 2018
Flont's business model lets customers rent and return or buy fine jewelry. Image credit: Flont
By Brielle Jaekel
While the jewelry industry has been tough to adapt to growing digital services, online jewelry hub Flont is bridging the gap for brands in a culture increasingly looking to shared services.
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