Schon Demo Store
Demo Notice: This FAQ pertains to the Schon Demo Store, a demonstration environment for the Schon e-commerce platform. All products and transactions are fictional.
General Questions
What is this website?
This is a demonstration store powered by the Schon e-commerce platform. It showcases the platform's capabilities using a fictional luxury gemstone and jewelry catalog. No real products are sold, and no real transactions are processed.
Can I actually buy the gemstones shown here?
No. All products displayed in this store are fictional. The names, descriptions, prices, and images are for demonstration purposes only. No real goods are available for purchase.
Is this store connected to a real payment system?
No. The demo store does not process real payments. Any checkout or payment flows you encounter are simulated to demonstrate the platform's e-commerce capabilities.
Can I create an account?
Yes, you can create an account to explore the full range of features, including adding products to your cart, managing wishlists, and simulating the checkout process. Demo accounts may be periodically reset.
About the Products
Are the gemstone descriptions accurate?
The product descriptions are written to be realistic and informative for demonstration purposes. While they reference real gemstone types, grades, and origins, the specific products listed do not exist. No gemological certificates mentioned in the descriptions are real.
Why are some products very expensive?
The pricing is designed to simulate a realistic luxury gemstone market. Prices range from affordable semi-precious stones to rare investment-grade gems to demonstrate how the platform handles different price tiers and product categories.
How are the product images generated?
Product images are used for demonstration purposes and may not accurately represent real gemstones matching the given descriptions.
About the Schon Platform
What is Schon?
Schon is a production-ready e-commerce backend built with Django. It provides a complete solution for online stores, including product management, order processing, inventory control, multi-language support, and powerful APIs.
What technologies does Schon use?
Schon is built on Django and Django REST Framework, with PostgreSQL (including PostGIS for geospatial features), Redis for caching, Elasticsearch for search, and Celery for background tasks. It supports both REST and GraphQL APIs.
Does Schon support multiple languages?
Yes. Schon supports 28 languages out of the box. This demo store demonstrates bilingual support (English and Russian), but the platform can handle any combination of supported languages.
Can I use Schon for my own store?
Absolutely. Schon is available for licensing. Visit schon.wiseless.xyz to learn more about pricing, features, and how to get started.
Does Schon include a storefront?
Schon is a backend platform that provides REST and GraphQL APIs. It can power any frontend — whether it's a custom-built storefront, a mobile app, or a third-party integration. Reference storefront implementations are available.
What payment gateways does Schon support?
Schon has an extensible payment gateway architecture. Integration with specific payment providers can be configured based on your business requirements.
Technical Questions
Can I access the API?
Yes. The demo store exposes both REST and GraphQL APIs:
- REST API: Available at the store's base URL
- GraphQL: Available at
/graphql/ - Swagger Documentation: Available at
/docs/swagger/
What about mobile apps?
Schon's API-first design makes it ideal for powering mobile applications. The same APIs that serve the web storefront can be used by iOS and Android apps.
How is the demo data generated?
The demo store uses a built-in management command that creates fictional products, brands, categories, users, and orders. This tool can be used to quickly populate a new Schon installation for testing and evaluation.
Contact
How can I learn more about Schon?
Visit schon.wiseless.xyz for comprehensive documentation, pricing information, and contact details.
I found a bug in the demo. How can I report it?
We appreciate your feedback. Please contact us at support@wiseless.xyz with details about the issue you encountered.
This document is part of the Schon Demo Store — a demonstration environment showcasing the Schon e-commerce platform. All store data, including products, brands, and prices, is fictional. Interested in launching your own store? Learn more about Schon.