GemFind: Diamond Search, Web Development, JewelCloud , ring builder, stud builder, pendant builder 2006-11-21

Tuesday, November 21, 2006

Are you ready?! It's that time again. Knowing how much of your business hinges on the holiday season, do you think you have prepared enough? Are your employees ready? What numbers do you need to make to be satisfied with your results? Are you on top of the trends?

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Helzberg's 'Sparkle' sale to benefit children's charities
National Jeweler November 17, 2006

Kansas City, Mo.—Fine-jewelry retailer Helzberg Diamonds has launched the sale of its "Sparkle the Bear" plush toy to benefit children who are the victims of catastrophic illness or life-threatening abuse and neglect.

Sparkle the Bear dons a sparkling red sweater with a coordinating messenger bag, and is available for $9.99 at Helzberg Diamonds stores nationwide and at the retailer's Web site, Helzberg.com.More

Gem exhibit debuts at Houston museum
National Jeweler November 21, 2006

Houston—The Lester and Sue Smith Gem Vault, a new permanent exhibit hall at the Houston Museum of Natural Science, opened here last week. More

Survey: Retailers gear up for Cyber Monday
National Jeweler November 21, 2006

Washington—Retailers are planning to target at-work consumers on "Cyber Monday," the Monday after Thanksgiving, which is expected to be one of the biggest online holiday shopping days of the year. More

Jewelry Industry Statistics:

Jewelry Stores Overview: Industry Center - Financial data, performance and profile information for the Jewelry Stores. <
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Improving Your Sales Skills
If selling makes you uncomfortable, try these strategies for success.
By Tony Parinello

Q: I have a degree in electrical engineering. Now that I'm an entrepreneur, I find myself having to sell and am uncomfortable with this new role. Can you give me some tips on how to get the sale and maintain my integrity?Continue Article

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JEWELER AND FAMILY MURDERED AT HOME
Livonia, MI - December 21, 2002
Two robbers gained entrance to the home of the retail jeweler, pretending to be delivering a holiday package. The jeweler's 12-year-old son was made to call his father and ask him to come home from his store because of a family emergency. When the father returned, he was forced to open a safe containing jewelry goods. The suspects then shot five family members in the back execution style. Two suspects are in custody.More

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	Name: KEITH RAMON MCCLOUD Born: 12/09/62 Description: African-American Male, 41 6’2”, 210 lbs., Brown eyes Shaved head Remarks: Violent gang member Felony assault conviction

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Pink and Red Tourmaline
By Richard W. Wise
Excerpts from the book: Secrets of the gem trade (the connoisseur's guide to precious gemstones)

The Oro Fino Mine in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais, about ten miles east of the Manoel Mutuca mine, was the legendary source of some of the world's finest red tourmaline, called rubellite. Stones from this source have a pure red primary hue and a purplish secondary hue, yielding a lovely purplish red that has been compared to the color of the Bing cherry. Although Oro Fino has been closed for more than a decade, the term Oro Fino Red has come to designate the very finest red tourmaline, regardless of source. Click here for story

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