Organize your jewelry catalog using categories and collections for easy navigation and reporting.
Product Categories
Product Categories provide the primary organizational structure for your catalog.
Managing Categories
Navigate to Catalog > Product Categories.
Creating a Category
- Name — Category name (e.g., "Rings", "Necklaces", "Watches")
- Slug — URL-friendly identifier (auto-generated from name)
- Description — Optional description of the category
- Parent Category — For hierarchical organization (e.g., "Engagement Rings" under "Rings")
- Sort Order — Display order in lists
- Is Active — Toggle to show/hide category
Suggested Category Structure
Rings
├── Engagement Rings
├── Wedding Bands
├── Fashion Rings
└── Signet Rings
Necklaces
├── Pendants
├── Chains
└── Chokers
Bracelets
├── Bangles
├── Tennis Bracelets
└── Chain Bracelets
Earrings
├── Studs
├── Hoops
├── Drop Earrings
└── Clip-on
Watches
├── Men's Watches
├── Women's Watches
└── Unisex
Loose Stones
├── Diamonds
├── Colored Gemstones
└── Pearls
Using Categories
- Products are linked to categories via the
category_idfield - Categories appear as filter options in the product list and POS
- The POS system uses categories for quick product browsing
Product Collections
Collections allow you to group products across categories for marketing, seasonal, or thematic purposes.
Managing Collections
Navigate to Catalog > Product Collections.
Creating a Collection
- Name — Collection name (e.g., "Spring 2025", "Valentine's Special")
- Slug — URL-friendly identifier
- Description — Collection description
- Is Active — Toggle visibility
Example Collections
- Bridal Collection — Engagement rings and wedding bands
- Summer 2025 — Seasonal highlights
- Holiday Gift Guide — Curated gift items
- Vintage & Estate — Pre-owned or vintage pieces
- New Arrivals — Recently added products
Categories vs. Collections
| Aspect | Categories | Collections |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Permanent product classification | Temporary/thematic grouping |
| Structure | Hierarchical (parent-child) | Flat |
| Assignment | One category per product | One collection per product |
| Example | "Rings > Engagement" | "Valentine's Special" |
Both systems work together to provide flexible organization for different business needs.