GemFind: Diamond Search, Web Development, JewelCloud , ring builder, stud builder, pendant builder 2006-06-06

		Tuesday, June 6, 2006 Did you attend JCK? If so, you probably returned home with loads of info and samples and your head spinning. Take the time to sort through the information you collected. Write down some notes that help you sort things out so you remember details that are important to you. Keeping things organized will help you when you are ready to act on something.       Email me or call me at 800-373-4373 x 215 with your questions or comments.   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. cellpadding="0" width="542" border="0">
	Penney's sales up 11 percent in May National Jeweler JUNE 02, 2006 - Plano, Texas -- J.C. Penney Co. Inc. enjoyed May sales that surpassed expectations, with department store sales up 11.2 percent and same-store sales rising 11.1 percent for the four-week period ending May 27. More
PGI urges jewelers to focus on wedding bands By Beth Braverman - National Jeweler JUNE 05, 2006 - Las Vegas -- During a Sunday presentation at the Las Vegas market week that included singing, dancing and a fashion show, the Platinum Guild International (PGI) urged jewelers to take on the "Three-Ring Challenge." More

	IJO Launches E-Commerce Site Professional Jeweler With the intention of fighting back against e-commerce diamond and jewelry Web sites, the Independent Jewelers Organization (IJO) Norwalk, Ct., has launched an e-commerce Web site designed to promote consumers' reliance on bricks-and-mortar independent jewelers. More

	Jewelry Industry Statistics: Jewelry Stores Overview: Industry Center - Financial data, performance and profile information for the Jewelry Stores. More

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.

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Jewelry Theft Ring Busted in Southern California

The sheriff's department in Riverside County, California, has busted up a jewelry theft ring and recovered $4 million in jewelry, merchandise and cash stolen from stores from Beverly Hills to Palm Desert.

Two men were arrested and were held in lieu of $1 million bail, charged with armed robbery and assault, according to the Associated Press. The sheriff's office issued nine search warrants total and is looking for other members of the ring.

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From Strict To Amorphous - An Italian Signature By Dr. Christianne Weber-Stober - Issue 5, Autumn 2004 - Ganoskin People who think exclusively of geometric forms when they hear the name Alberto Zorzi only know half the story. His jewelry combines avant garde design with traditional goldsmith techniques. More

 

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