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Computer joins staff of Clayton jewelry store By Sarah McNeil, Staff Reporter CLAYTON — Shopping for something out of the ordinary, say diamond-studded pineapple-shaped earrings? Main Street Jewelers can fill the unique request and toss in a matching ring and necklace. More

Retailers Buying In to Customer Service Tech By Jaclyn Giovis - South Florida Sun-Sentinel - 02/20/07 9:55 AM PT Traditionally, retailers have been reluctant to invest a portion of their budgets in technology that can help organize and grow their businesses, claiming there was no guarantee that long-term benefits would outweigh the hefty initial costs. However, competition and more affordable and sophisticated offerings have spurred retailers to think twice before saying no. More

	Web Site Sells Pre-Owned Engagement Rings wcbstv.com - February 19, 2007 It's estimated about 250,000 thousand couples got engaged on Valentine's Day last week. But while statistics show 50% of these twosomes will eventually split, a diamond is still forever. So what do you do with the ring? More

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

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• 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.

Barney Jette Jewelry Design - Retail Success Story
By: Mark B. Mann - Copyright © Visual Communications, Inc. 2005 - Ganoskin
Barney Jette and wife Nancy Ball have built a retail success story, solely focused on jewelry featuring Jette's design. The brand they have built is recognized throughout the nation and their reputation is one that they've earned, piece by piece. More

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A recent report by Aberdeen Group, Sales Effectiveness: Helping Sales Sell, concludes: “The number one issue for most CEOs and marketers is lead generation—getting more leads to their sales team.” The number one desire for salespeople, however, is more selling time with sales-ready opportunities. Continue Article

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A Gem of a Theft: Fighting Jewelry Store Robberies
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From distraction thefts to recent “gate-cutting” incidents, a look at the newest tactics you need to stand guard against More

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