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| Tuesday, May 23, 2006 Are you collecting information on your clients, but then not using it to benefit your business as much as you could? Collecting data on your clients interests, birthdays, etc is a wonderful tool - but only if you use want you collect. This issue focuses mostly on your male customers - so read on and enjoy. This week's question (Email me your feedback and you will receive a gift coupon toward a GemFind service of your choice): What have you done to prepare for Father's Day? |
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What's not to like? Email campaigns can work for you. We are offering serveral special programs to get you started. Email me and I'd be happy to design a program that fits your needs. Plan now for the holidays. |
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| Study: Consumers buying more jewelry for Father's Day
National Jeweler MAY 22, 2006 - Paso Robles, Calif. -- Twelve percent of consumers plan to purchase jewelry or watches as Father's Day gifts this year, reports a study from the Jewelry Consumer Opinion Council (JCOC).More |
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| Soon, Your Diamond Will Carry a Passport
ABC News - By LESLIE YERANSIAN May 19, 2006 — Kanye West sings about them; Charlize Theron rallies against them; Leonardo DiCaprio will star in a movie about them. They're called blood or conflict diamonds. More |
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Diamonds, Gemstones and Jewelry Up For Auction at the 32nd World Diamond Congress Events
Professional Jeweler Ramat Gan, May 17, 2006 - One of the highlights of the 32nd World Diamond Congress, to be held in Tel Aviv from June 26-28th, will be the largest auction of diamonds, precious gems and jewelry ever to take place in Israel. Organized by Tzoffey's, an Israel-based company that is a leading auction house for the diamond and jewelry trade, the event will offer up to 450 rare items, with a total value of up to $50 million. More |
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Jewelry Industry Statistics: Jewelry Stores Overview: Industry Center - Financial data, performance and profile information for the Jewelry Stores. More |
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Treat Yourself to Something Special. Visit Gemfind at JCK! Look for us in the Equipment, Technology and Services Pavilion (ETS) - Booth 61401 |
Learn more about GemFind Network Services including: • GF Search - Search through over 63500 diamonds from dealer's throughout the country! • GF Forum & Marketplace - Buy and Sell diamonds, watches, gems, and jewelry in our innovative, easy-to-use industry marketplace. • GF Index - The most accurate diamond appraisal system. Exclusive to GemFind members. • GF Emailer - Stay in touch with your customers and let them know about events, specials, etc. with our GF Emailer program. • GF Ticker- Real-time Desktop Data Display of Diamond Specials, Diamond Dealers, Industry Link, News & More! • GF Diamond LINK - Add our diamond search technology with over 40,000 diamonds to your existing website instantly. Sell online with our GF Diamond LINK™ ecommerce system. • GF Jewelry LINK - Add our jewelry search technology to your existing website instantly. Sell finished jewelry from different manufacturers with your own mark-up online with our GF Jewelry LINK ecommerce system. More info... • GF Ring Builder - Add our Macromedia Flash diamond ring designer to your existing website instantly. Let your customer build their engagement and wedding rings online using real settings you choose and diamonds linked right to your online GF LINK diamond inventory! • GF Gift Registry - Set up your own privately branded bridal registry or even a full blown gift registry online. Add a registry into your website and not only keep your customers coming back, but introduce your customers' gift-giving friends to your website when they visit the registry. • US Diamond Search - An internet website where consumers can search for diamonds online and are able to see the diamond in their local jewelry store (a USDS affiliate) before they purchase. • Internet Development & Advertising - Let GemFind put your business online the right way. Have an existing website? Let GemFind help you promote it to the world. To learn more about Gemfind and to view samples, click here or call 800-373-4373. Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today.
Marketing to Men? Involve the Influencers - Women How much do women influence the market
? More Marketing to Men - Survey results More Send me your comments and questions.
Selling To Women - Selling To Men - It Isn't the Same
By Alan Fairweather Now let's not fall into the old style car salesman's trap of believing that men are interested in what goes on under the bonnet and women are only interested in what colours you can get and whether it has a vanity mirror. More Key Retail Reports, Sales, Surveys, Studies and News More
| 2006 Spring & Summer Jewelry Trends |
Men's jewelry - More male celebrities are donning trendy designs incorporating rustic leather and suede, ceramic and bone beads, and even metal pendants. Like women's necklaces, men's necklaces are getting longer this season - a trend we haven't seen for quite some time. Bracelets and cuffs are rough and masculine, with layers of leather cords, leather banding, or for a cleaner look - shiny stainless steel. |
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SUBJECT OF JSA WANTED BULLETIN ARRESTED
Philadelphia, PA – May 20, 2006
Marion Pegeses, pictured on a JSA Wanted Bulletin for the armed robbery of a jewelry store in Freehold, NJ on August 26, 2005, was arrested at 8:00 a.m. at a house in South Philadelphia by personnel from the FBI, U.S. Marshals Service and the Philadelphia Police. Robert Ward, also pictured on that JSA Wanted Bulletin, was previously arrested on March 1, 2006. More
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| Pricing for a Changing Metals Market
Copyright © David L. Huffman 2006 - Ganoskin As you may have noticed (I'd be astonished if you hadn't), prices for gold and silver, platinum too, are on the rise. First, a word of advice: Don't panic, it doesn't mean we are going to have to price ourselves out of our markets. Now if only we can convince the customers, who are also privey to the knowledge of rising gold and silver prices, that jewelry is still a good buy. More |
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