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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — May 31, 2026

Award-Winning Heritage Jewelry Entrepreneur Releases Groundbreaking Business Book

The Heritage Brand: How to Build a Heritage Brand People Love Launches Today on Amazon

LONG ISLAND, NY — Jennifer Derrig, the award-winning jewelry designer and founder of The Irish Jewelry Company and The Italian Jewelry Company, announces the publication of her debut business book, The Heritage Brand: How to Build a Heritage Brand People Love. Released today, May 31, 2026, the book is available in paperback and Kindle editions on Amazon.

The Business of Belonging

Drawing on more than two decades of experience building beloved online cultural destinations, Derrig tackles one of the most pressing questions facing small business owners today: why do some brands inspire lifelong loyalty while others are forgotten the moment the sale ends? Her answer is deceptively simple — and profoundly actionable: the difference is belonging.

“The Heritage Brand is for every artisan, cultural entrepreneur, and heritage brand owner who knows their product is meaningful — but can’t figure out why it isn’t selling the way it should,” said Derrig. “I wrote the book I wish I’d had when I was starting out.”

Inside the Book

Readers will discover practical frameworks and proven strategies, including:

The neuroscience of why people pay more for products tied to identity and culture
How to close the “belonging gap” that keeps heritage brands from reaching their true audience
The diaspora market opportunity most brands completely ignore
How to build a membership model that turns first-time buyers into lifelong brand advocates
The language of belonging — and how to use it in every touchpoint of your business
A proven 12-month roadmap to building a heritage brand from the ground up

Whether selling Irish jewelry, Italian ceramics, Celtic knitwear, or any product rooted in cultural tradition, The Heritage Brand delivers the strategy, psychology, and tools to build a business people love — not just a store they visit.

About the Author

Jennifer Derrig is the founder and creative director of The Irish Jewelry Company (est. 2006) and The Italian Jewelry Company — two of the most respected cultural heritage jewelry destinations online. A classically trained jewelry designer and alumna of the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, Jennifer began her career designing for major jewelry brands before building her own companies from the ground up.

Recognized with multiple business awards and serving as Executive Vice President of her local Chamber of Commerce, Jennifer has dedicated her career to honoring cultural heritage — and helping other entrepreneurs do the same. She lives on Long Island, NY, and travels regularly to Ireland and Europe with her family.