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Internet beats specialty stores for gift buying
National Jeweler, April 21, 2008
The Internet was the second most popular venue for gift buying in 2007, a new study by Unity Marketing shows.
According to Unity Marketing's examination of the $65.2 billion gifts and decorative accents market, the Internet trailed only discount department stores as the place where consumers bought gifts.
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Stock futures fall after Bank of America profit falls short
By TIM PARADIS, April 21, 2008
Stocks headed toward a lower open Monday after a weaker-than-expected profit report from Bank of America Corp. stirred concerns about the health of corporate earnings.>>>
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House of Taylor Faces Nasdaq Delisting
JCK-Jewelers Circular Keystone, 4/20/2008
House of Taylor Jewelry, Inc. said it has received notice from The Nasdaq Stock Market that it is not in compliance with several requirements for listing on the Nasdaq exchange. The company's shares will be delisted April 24. >>>
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Overall Jewelry Crime Down in 2007
JCK, April 17, 2008
Overall crime in the jewelry industry fell by a substantial margin in 2007 and there was only one member of the jewelry industry killed in a crime related event-the lowest number since at least 1980-according to statistics compiled by the Jewelers' Security Alliance. >>>
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Platinum Guild Int'l Launches Platinum Couture Style Challenge
RAPAPORT, April 16, 2008
Platinum Guild International (PGI-USA) announces a new style challenge and contest launching at Couture, North America's premier jewelry event, held May 28- June 2, 2008 at the Wynn hotel in Las Vegas. The Platinum Couture Style Challenge provides an opportunity for manufacturers exhibiting at Couture to showcase and draw attention to their most distinguished Platinum pieces. A call for contest submissions will go out to manufacturers at the end of April in the following design categories: >>>
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Fred Leighton files for bankruptcy
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| National Jeweler, April 16, 2008 |
The owner of Manhattan jeweler Fred Leighton has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, halting a Christie's auction of millions of dollars of his antique gems.
According to various news sources, Ralph Esmerian, who bought Fred Leighton for $100 million in 2006 using a $178 million loan from Merrill Lynch and Co., filed the petition on Tuesday. >>>
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Major Brands Celebrate the Many Uses of Palladium
centredaily.com: April 17, 2008
The Spring 2008 issue of Elegant Bride magazine highlights the latest brochure from Novell Design Studio - "Choosing the Right Metal for Your Bridal Jewelry." This brochure is designed to help the average consumer decide which metal will be the best choice for their wedding or engagement ring, as it is not only a symbol of love and celebration, but can also be an asset to be treasured in the years ahead. >>> |
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AGS Labs launches oval cut grade
National Jeweler, April 16, 2008
The American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories will now issue diamond-grading reports with cut grades for oval-cut diamonds, the organization announced today.
This is the industry's first cut grade for the oval cut.
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| By Anne D'Innocenzio, April 21, 2008
NEW YORK - The souring U.S. job market and rising costs of the usual teenage indulgences -- a slice of pizza, a drive to the mall, the hottest new jeans -- are causing teens to do something they rarely do: be thrifty. >>>
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Teens shopping less, saving more
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Put a Diamond Under Stress, and You Might Crack
New York Times, April 20, 2008
EVEN a 14-carat pink diamond ring can start looking tarnished if it is immersed in muck. That rose-gold ring, worth up to $15 million by one estimate, was to be the centerpiece of a Christie's auction last week, until legal actions in Manhattan scuttled the sale minutes before it was to start - on two successive evenings.
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AGS introduces new diamond-buying DVD
National Jeweler, April 18, 2008
American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories is taking the consumer back to school when it comes to buying a diamond.
At AGS Conclave held last week in Seattle, representatives from the organization announced the release of "Diamond Buying 101," a new DVD that is free to retailers and is intended for in-store use. The video also is available at the AGS Web site,
Agslab.com
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