Jewelry businesses have unique inventory needs most general retail software ignores: tracking individual pieces by metal weight, stone details, and appraisal value rather than simple SKUs. Here’s what jewelry retailers are using in 2026 to manage that complexity.
The Edge (formerly The Edge for Jewelers)
The Edge remains the industry-standard point-of-sale and inventory system built specifically for jewelry retailers, tracking individual pieces down to stone certification and metal weight, with repair tracking built in for stores that also do custom work.
Gemma
Gemma is a newer, cloud-based point-of-sale platform built for independent jewelers, with a simpler setup than legacy jewelry software and strong support for consignment inventory, a common arrangement for smaller jewelry stores working with independent designers.
Square for Retail
For smaller jewelry businesses that don’t need specialized gemological tracking, Square for Retail offers a far cheaper general retail point-of-sale with solid inventory and customer management, though it lacks the jewelry-specific fields serious fine jewelry retailers eventually need.
QuickBooks Online
Most jewelry retailers still pair their point-of-sale system with QuickBooks Online for the accounting side, since jewelry-specific platforms like The Edge and Gemma typically integrate directly with it rather than duplicating bookkeeping functionality.
Which to Choose
Established fine jewelry retailers with certified stones and appraisal needs should default to The Edge, while newer independent jewelers or those working heavily with consignment pieces will find Gemma faster to set up. For related tools, see our guides to accounting software for small business and retail business intelligence software.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best point-of-sale software for jewelry stores?
The Edge is the industry-standard point-of-sale system built specifically for jewelry retailers, tracking stone certification and metal weight.
Is there a simpler alternative to The Edge?
Gemma is a newer cloud-based option built for independent jewelers with an easier setup and strong consignment inventory support.
Can jewelry stores use general retail software like Square?
Yes, smaller jewelry businesses can use Square for Retail, though it lacks jewelry-specific fields like stone certification that larger retailers need.
What accounting software do jewelry retailers use?
Most pair their jewelry-specific point-of-sale system with QuickBooks Online for accounting.
