Prepared for Boudreaux's Jewelers

Your story is your strongest ad.

A visual mock-up of what a layered Meta campaign could look like for Boudreaux's, built entirely from content you already have. Same website, same landing pages. A smarter way to put your story in front of the right people, in the right order.

See the sample campaigns →What changes
1933Family-owned since
93Years of stories
3Funnel stages
Where Boudreaux's stands today

The best story in New Orleans jewelry isn't in the ads.

We reviewed every Boudreaux's ad that is publicly visible on Meta and Google, side by side with the Metairie competition. The brand story (1933, four generations, a family member in every store, in-house design) is stronger than any competitor's. Almost none of it reaches the ads.

10active Meta ads, all ending in "Shop now" to the homepage
6of the 10 launched April 28, 2026, now about six months old
0ads that show a Boudreaux family member, the showroom or the bench
0ads with an offer, event, price or reason to come in this week

The Meta ads running now

Facebook, Instagram and Threads, from the Meta Ad Library

StartedThemeCreative
Sep 9, 2026EngagementProposal lifestyle photo, "Handcrafted Excellence since 1933"
Aug 16, 2026OMEGA SeamasterOMEGA-supplied product shot
Aug 16, 2026OMEGA SpeedmasterOMEGA-supplied product shot
Jun 21, 2026OMEGA SpeedmasterOMEGA-supplied product shot
Apr 28, 2026Louisiana Collection (2)"Where the Heart is" pendant and fleur-de-lis
Apr 28, 2026Engagement (2)Ring product shots, oval and emerald cuts
Apr 28, 2026Engagement (2)Couple lifestyle photos

What the competition runs

Active Meta ads and newest launch, October 2026

Boudreaux's10 ads · newest Sep 9

OMEGA product shots, generic engagement, Louisiana Collection

Aucoin Hart6 ads · newest Oct 15

Trunk show, David Yurman, bridal financing, a "Best Locally Owned" award

Ramsey's Diamond Jewelers8 ads · newest Oct 16

Real customer love stories, "2,300+ reviews," lifetime warranty, weekly bridal posts

Lee Michaels22+ ads · mid-Oct

Grand Seiko brand co-op creative, Mikimoto pearls, video

Missing 1

A reason to visit this week

Rivals refresh every few weeks around trunk shows, events and seasonal offers.

In the funnel: the Decide stage carries a timely reason to book, like holiday design deadlines.
Missing 2

Proof

Ramsey's quotes its reviews and real couples. Boudreaux's 5.0 ratings and 93-year history appear nowhere in its ads.

In the funnel: the Consider stage is built on real proposals, client stories and ratings.
Missing 3

The family and the bench

The thing no competitor can copy, a Boudreaux in every store and in-house design since 1933, isn't shown at all.

In the funnel: the Discover stage opens with the family, Brandon at the bench and Robert's watch reels.
★ 5.0 Google rating at both stores#2 on Yelp's Metairie engagement-ring list#4 on Where Y'at's 2025 fine-jewelry listFamily-owned since 1933Brand co-op ready: OMEGA, Breitling, Tacori, Verragio, Longines

From the Boudreaux's New Orleans Digital Audit (public Meta Ad Library, Google Ads Transparency Center and Google Maps checks, October 21, 2026). Spend and results inside the ad accounts were not visible.

Same platform, different strategy

Running ads on Meta is not the same as running a Meta funnel.

Boudreaux's is already on Facebook and Instagram. The question is how the platform is being used: as a targeting tool for one ad, or as a storyteller that moves people from "never heard of you" to "booked an appointment."

How the ads run today

One ad, shown to everyone

Single product image or :15 / :30 spot→Geo + keyword + site-visit targeting→Website
  • The targeting does all the work. The creative stays the same for every audience.
  • A first-time viewer and a returning shopper see the identical message.
  • No story, no sequence: viewers see a product, not the family and craft behind it.
  • Success is judged on reach and clicks, not appointments or store visits.

"Your content is what you post. Your ads decide who sees which piece of it, and in what order."The idea behind this mock-up

The structure

Top, middle and bottom of the funnel

Every campaign below follows the same three layers. People enter at the top and are only shown the next layer once they've shown interest in the last one.

Top of funnelDiscover
GoalIntroduce the family, the history and the experience
Who sees itNew audiences near your 3 showrooms, plus people similar to past customers
CreativeHeritage reels, behind-the-bench video, personality reels
We measureVideo views, watch time, cost per engaged viewer
Middle of funnelConsider
GoalShow the craft, the choices and the proof
Who sees itPeople who watched 50%+ of a story reel or engaged with the page
CreativeCarousels, collections, real proposals and client stories
We measureClicks, saves, landing page views
Bottom of funnelDecide
GoalGive a clear reason to book or visit now
Who sees itWebsite visitors, 75%+ viewers, people who messaged or clicked
CreativeAppointment and seasonal offers, direct product ads
We measureAppointments, calls, form fills, store visits
DestinationYour website
What changesNothing. Ads point to your existing pages.
Managed byYour current website team
TrackingMeta pixel events on page views, calls and forms
ResultWarmer visitors arriving ready to act
The loop: anyone who visits but doesn't book is retargeted with a fresh creative instead of the same ad again. After a purchase, buyers come out of the prospecting ads and move into anniversary, gifting and service reminders.
Sample campaigns

What it could look like, using Boudreaux's own content

Every image below comes from Boudreaux's Instagram. The copy and audiences are samples to show how the layers connect.

"Made by family since 1933"

A holiday campaign for custom and bridal fine jewelry. It leads with heritage, proves the craft, then asks for a design appointment before the holiday rush.

Mid-Nov to Dec 24Metairie · Northshore · Uptown & Lakeview
1Top · Discover
B
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Historic photo of a Boudreaux's founder in the store, 93 years one familyReel · 0:30
Our storyWatch more
boudreauxsjewelers In 1933 it started with one family and one bench. Four generations later, we're still the ones Louisiana trusts with its biggest moments. This is our story. 🤍
AudienceAdults 25 to 64 near our 3 showrooms, plus lookalikes of past buyers
GoalVideo views (build the 50%+ viewer pool)
Test: A · 93 yearsB · Family reelC · At the bench
2Middle · Consider
B
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Stack of diamond bands, The Boudreaux's CutCarousel · 1 of 4
From sketch to settingLearn more
boudreauxsjewelers Your idea, designed with our team and finished at our own bench. Swipe to see how a custom piece comes to life ✨ 1. Your idea · 2. Our design · 3. The bench · 4. Yours forever
AudienceWatched 50%+ of a Stage 1 reel, or engaged with the page in the last 30 days
GoalLanding page views
Test: A · The CutB · Real proposalsC · Client story
3Bottom · Decide
B
boudreauxsjewelersSponsored
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Three engagement rings in a gold frame: round, emerald and pear
Design it in time for Christmas.
Private design appointmentBook now
boudreauxsjewelers Emerald, pear or round, or something only you could dream up. Custom holiday orders need a little lead time, so book your private design appointment this week. ★ 5.0 from the families we've served. 💍
AudienceWebsite visitors, 75%+ viewers and anyone who clicked Stage 2
GoalAppointments and calls
Test: A · Three waysB · Gift bagC · Wedding
All three stages send people toBoudreaux's existing website and appointment pages· no landing page changes needed

"A great watch was made to be worn"

A watch campaign built on the Robert reels that already perform organically. Personality first, then the collection, then the invitation to try one on in store.

Always-on, with holiday pushWatch collectors & gift buyers
1Top · Discover
B
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OMEGA watch case at Boudreaux'sReel · Robert's take
Keep it pristine or wear it?Watch
boudreauxsjewelers Send this to the watch collector who's afraid to actually wear the watch 👀⌚️ Robert's take: wear it, enjoy it, let it pick up a few marks along the way.
AudienceWatch enthusiasts and luxury shoppers near our showrooms
GoalVideo views and comments
Test: A · Wear itB · BlindfoldC · Omega 3
2Middle · Consider
B
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Three OMEGA watches held in handCarousel · Collection
Seamaster · Speedmaster · Aqua TerraShop now
boudreauxsjewelers Which OMEGA has been sitting at the top of your wish list? From legendary icons to modern favorites, there's one for every kind of collector. Swipe and pick yours. ⌚️
AudienceWatched 50%+ of a watch reel or visited a watch page
GoalClicks to the OMEGA collection page
Test: A · Wish listB · SpeedmasterC · Brand creative
3Bottom · Decide
B
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Boudreaux's 1933 gift bag
Try it on. Take it home in the bag.
Visit a showroomGet directions
boudreauxsjewelers The watch you've been eyeing is waiting in our case. Come try it on, and let our team help you find the one that fits your wrist and your collection.
AudienceWatch page visitors and Stage 2 clickers in the last 14 days
GoalStore visits, calls and directions
Test: A · The bagB · Gift for himC · Book a fitting
OMEGA creative and copy follow the brand's co-op guidelines.Ads point to Boudreaux's existing watch pages.
How it feels to the customer

One shopper, five touchpoints, zero repeats

A sample path through the custom jewelry campaign. Each ad builds on the last instead of repeating it.

1

Day 1 · Scrolling Instagram

Sees the "93 years, one family" reel and watches most of it.

Top of funnel
2

Day 3 · Back on Facebook

Sees "From sketch to setting" and swipes through the custom process.

Middle of funnel
3

Day 4 · Visits the website

Browses engagement rings on Boudreaux's existing site, then leaves.

Website
4

Day 6 · The nudge

Sees "Design it in time for Christmas" and books a private appointment.

Bottom of funnel
5

After the purchase

Leaves the prospecting ads. Hears from Boudreaux's at the anniversary and for gifting moments.

Loyalty loop
Collage of proposals with Boudreaux's rings Wedding couple, Boudreaux's clients
The heritage advantage

The world's best jewelry brands sell the story first.

Heritage houses like Tiffany & Co. lead with history, craft and real moments, and let the product follow. Boudreaux's has the same raw material: 93 years, four generations of family, its own bench, and thousands of real proposals and celebrations. Most of it is already filmed and posted. It just isn't working inside the ads yet.

Heritage reels"93 years, one family" and the Boudreaux's Cut series
PersonalityRobert's watch reels and in-store challenges
Social proofReal proposals, weddings and client stories
CraftAt the Bench content and the workshop production
Timing and measurement

Built around the moments jewelry is bought

Story ads run all year to build the audience pool. Bottom-of-funnel offers switch on around the big gifting seasons.

Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Holidays~6 weeks before Christmas
Valentine's DayProposals and gifts
EvergreenStory
Mother's DayThe biggest season
Evergreen story, bridal and watchesKeep the audience pool warm
Top

Are people watching?

  • Cost per engaged viewer
  • Watch time and completion rate
  • Size of the warm audience pool
Middle

Are they interested?

  • Click-through rate
  • Landing page views
  • Saves, shares and messages
Bottom

Are they coming in?

  • Appointments and form fills
  • Calls and directions
  • Cost per appointment
What this means for Boudreaux's

Little changes on your side. A lot changes in the results.

What stays the same

  • Your website and landing pages, managed by your current team
  • Your social content and the partners who create it
  • Your ad account, budget control and approvals
  • Your brand standards and vendor co-op guidelines

What changes

  • Ads are built as a sequence, not a single post
  • Each audience sees the creative that matches where they are
  • Three versions tested per stage, with spend moving to the winners
  • Reporting on appointments and visits, not just reach
Pick the first campaignCustom holiday or OMEGA. One campaign to start, done well.
Approve the contentConfirm which reels and posts can be used and any co-op rules.
Build the layersOur team builds the three stages and creative tests from existing content.
Launch and learnGo live, review weekly, and scale what works into Valentine's and Mother's Day.