GemFind: Diamond Search, Web Development, JewelCloud , ring builder, stud builder, pendant builder 2006-09-12

		Tuesday, September 12, 2006 Thank you for your feedback on designers. I will be highlighting your suggestions in upcoming issues. Please continue to email me news, ideas, suggestions so that in turn we can continue to provide you with useful, up-to-date information. 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. < td width="529"> Jewelers sweat a 'Blood Diamond' holiday Industry fears controversial film, which showcases illicit gem trade in Africa, could lead to major PR crisis ahead of the critical holiday period. By Parija B. Kavilanz, CNNMoney.com staff writer - September 11 2006: 4:21 PM EDT NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- As U.S. jewelry merchants see it, "Blood Diamond" could mean a blue Christmas. More
Movado's sales, profits rise National Jeweler SEPTEMBER 11, 2006 - Paramus, N.J. -- Movado Group, Inc. reported net sales of $126.6 million for the second quarter of its fiscal 2007, ended July 21, up 9.8 percent from the same period a year ago. More

Supermodel Petra Nemcova the new face of Fortunoff Holiday jewelry collection (EST) Updated: 2006-09-12 09:35 Fortunoff, 84-year-old New York retailer has signed supermodel and humanitarian, Petra Nemcova, as their new face. She is the first personality associated with the brand since Lauren Bacall served as Fortunoff's spokesperson twenty six years ago. Petra, known for her beauty as well as her compassion and charitable endeavors, will serve as the face of Fortunoff's regional advertising campaign and their Fall and Holiday Jewelry catalogs. More

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

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Comparative Statistics: 2002 US Economic Census US Census Bureau
This is a massive 771-page report (in PDF format) that examines the once-every-five-years survey of US businesses. In this report industry comparisons are presented between the most recent survey (2002) and the previous survey (1997). The key comparisons include number of businesses, sales volume and number of employees broken down by industry classification, of which there are thousands, and further broken down by state. Presented in table format. Report date: July 2006 More

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Closing the Sale
Most people involved in selling acknowledge that this part of the selling process is the most difficult. Closing the sale is the point when the seller asks the prospect to agree to make the purchase. It is also the point at which many customers are unwilling to make a commitment and, consequently, respond to the seller’s request by saying no. For anyone involved in sales such rejection can be very difficult to overcome, especially if it occurs on a consistent basis. Continue Article

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Pamela Froman As Individual As Her Designs Pamela Froman is as passionate about her designs as she is about her design philosophy: “Each piece of my jewelry is an individual expression from my soul. More from JQ

Vendor Profile

RDI Trading was founded in 1982 by a l group of people for a very specific purpose: to cut, manufacture and provide the finest diamonds for the American market with up to the minute response and inventory backed by personalized service.

Today, RDI is an industry leader with central offices in Israel, Dallas and Philadelphia. These locations allow RDI to service clients more effectively, pass along significant savings, and maintain a comprehensive inventory. Their inventory of certified GIA and EGL as well as non-certified and commercial stones are available for quick delivery.Click here to learn more

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Greenwich, CT – September 1, 2006
A white male robber got off a green motorcycle at 4:30 p.m. and entered a retail jewelry store wearing a helmet that covered his face. He pulled a gun, announced a robbery, and ordered the sales associates to fill his backpack with diamond jewelry. A passerby, seeing the armed robbery, informed a nearby traffic policeman who went to the store. As the officer arrived, the armed robber was exiting the store, and, upon seeing the officer, ran to his motorcycle. During his escape, the robber dropped his backpack and all the stolen jewelry was recovered. Within minutes of the robbery a vehicle stolen two weeks before was set on fire nearby which police believe was set by two white male accomplices as a diversion. More

 

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