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IDEX Online Research: Jewelry Producer Prices Continue to Surge, but Retailers Aren't Passing the Cost
Ken Gassman, March 24, 2008
What's wrong with this picture? Each month, U.S. jewelry wholesale prices rise, often sharply (they were up 8.7 percent in February, after rising by 11.0 percent in January). But jewelry retail prices continue to show only moderate inflation (they were up 3.5 percent in February, after rising by 3.1 percent in January). >>>
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AGA to demystify diamond grading in Vegas
National Jeweler, March 24, 2008
The Accredited Gemologists Association (AGA) will give gemologists a better understanding of the "why's" and "how's" of diamond grading during its 2008 Las Vegas conference.
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Jewelry Web Sites Saw Healthy Growth
JCK-Jewelers Circular Keystone, 3/24/2008
Unique visitors to jewelry, luxury goods, and accessories Web sites in the U.S. grew by 3 percent in February compared to January, according to
ComScore Media Matrix.
The performance for these Web sites was good enough to place ninth among categories tracked by the Reston, Va.-based company, which measures digital data. These sites recorded 17.16 million unique users for February.
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Know - How
eBay UK to Sellers: PayPal Required
By Ina Steiner March 24, 2008
eBay UK is requiring that all sellers on eBay.co.uk offer PayPal on their listings. Sellers will continue to be able to offer other payment methods that are allowed in its Accepted Payments policy, which bans Google Checkout and certain other rival services. >>>
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Global Precious Jewelry Market to Cross $213 Billion in 2010
Global Industry Analysts, Inc. March 18, 2008
Jewelry purchases are discretionary and largely affected by changing consumer tastes. Quality and design remain an important criterion for impulse and intended purchases. Growing number of working women and improving disposable incomes in developing nations provide a favorable outlook for the Precious jewelry market.>>>
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SAS warns against premature silver scrapping
National Jeweler, March 19, 2008
The Society of American Silversmiths (SAS) recently issued a warning against scrapping silver too soon. Jeffrey Herman, founder and executive director of the SAS, said there are several things to consider before scrapping silver such as determining if the piece is one of only a few produced or if it was crafted by a important silversmith. >>> |
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2009 ICA Congress set for China
National Jeweler, March 21, 2008 Noting China's increasing role in the jewelry and colored-gemstone industry, the International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) plans to hold the 2009 ICA Congress in Panyu, located in Guangzhou.
More than 1,000 delegates, including some 600 international participants and 400 from Hong Kong and China, are expected to attend the gathering,
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From jewelry to jackpot
CHRISTOPHER D. KIRKPATRICK, 23 March 2008
Next to a simply lettered placard that reads, "We Buy Gold," precious metals dealer Chris Walters pulled apart a tangle of necklaces and bracelets as a customer awaited his verdict. >>>
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Marketing
Need help balancing inventory?
National Jeweler, 3/21/2008
Buyers International Group (BIG) has introduced new software that the company says can help retailers balance inventory levels, achieve higher margins and increase sales.>>>
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Palladium finds niche amid record-high metal prices
National Jeweler, March 20, 2008
As precious metal prices continue to break records, and consumers cut down on luxury spending, designers and manufacturers are moving toward lower-cost options such as lighter-weight designs and
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Guys: That Cubic Zirconia Is More Valuable Than You Know!
Posted by Barry Gutwein on March 20, 2008
 Mention the term "Cubic Zirconia" and what's the first thought that comes to your mind?
"Cheap" is correct. Cubic Zirconia has been the first and last refuge for setting into diamond engagement rings from either well-meaning guys who are on limited budgets, tightwads, or RTN's (Room Temperature Nerds) who don't have a clue and never will.
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De Beers cuts marketing spend, hones in on men
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New York-A continued, all-out promotion of the diamond industry by De Beers might not be forever, if the recent slashing of its U.S. marketing budget is any indication of where the company is headed. >>>
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PGI, Martha Stewart Weddings team for contest
National Jeweler, March 20, 2008
Platinum Guild International USA (PGI) is teaming up with Martha Stewart Weddings to hold a platinum jewelry display contest for all jewelry retaile
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The challenge is to design a merchandise display that not only captures the essence of platinum but also exhibits how a retailer has redefined his or her business to merchandise the three-ring bridal set as a set.
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MyECheck Signs MySolitaire.com to Its Online Check Service
CNNmoney.com March 20, 2008
MyECheck Inc. (OTCBB: MYEC), a leading provider of comprehensive viable alternative payment solutions, announced that is has signed MySolitaire.com as a client and will be providing the online retailer with its comprehensive suite of electronic check processing services.
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