GemFind: Diamond Search, Web Development, JewelCloud , ring builder, stud builder, pendant builder 2008-07-29

Written by Alex | July 29, 2008

 

        GF Weekly Newsletter

                                                                                                                  July 29, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hannoush Jewelers Joins as a Platinum Affiliate on GemFind.com
All Press Releases for July 22, 2008

Orange County, CA (PRWEB) July 22, 2008 -- GemFind.com, an online jewelry e-commerce portal with thousands of unique visitors per day, is proud to announce Hannoush Jewelers, a progressive, nationwide jewelry chain with 25 Massachusetts-based retail locations, has just signed exclusive territory rights as a Platinum Affiliate on GemFind.com."We at Hannoush feel that GemFind.com provides a great service to the jewelry industry," said Norman Hannoush, one of the executives of Hannoush Jewelers. "With that being said, we are very h
appy to be a GemFind Affiliate in Massachusetts and look forward to benefiting from their many services." 
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JA New York opens with honors

Jewelry organizations WJA, National Jeweler, award industry's best
By Teresa Novellino, NATIONAL JEWELER July 28,2008

New York-As the JA New York Summer Show opened its doors to retail jewelers on Sunday, industry organizations honored some of its luminaries.
The Women's Jewelry Association (WJA) celebrated its own 25th anniversary Sunday evening at the WJA Awards for Excellence Gala cocktail party and awards dinner at Chelsea Piers in New York City.
In addition to looking back at a 25-year history of accomplishments, including its scholarship fund, the WJA awarded Sybil Yurman, president and chief marketing officer of David Yurman, the 2008 Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Congress Passes Burma Act 

Jewelers Circular Keystone   July 23,2008

The U.S. House and Senate passed legislation Tuesday that bans the import of all Burmese jade and ruby into the United States.
Called the "Tom Lantos Block Burmese JADE (Junta's Anti-Democratic Efforts) Act of 2008," the bill will specifically prohibit importation of jadeite and ruby, "mined or extracted," from Burma, including articles of jewelry set with Burmese jade or ruby. The President shall prohibit the importation into the United States of any Burmese covered article."
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Jewelers of America Offers Business Tips Program Online  

 By Jeff Miller   July 23, 2008

 

RAPAPORT...  Jewelers are facing challenging times right now, and Jewelers of America (JA) is providing these retailers with actionable tools that will help them to succeed, said JA chairman John Green.
"If we can do one part of our jobs better, smarter and more cost effectively every week, our company will be more profitable and enjoyable," said Green who is also the owner of Lux, Bond & Green, in West Hartford, Connecticut.
The trade group offers a "Jewe
lers of America's daily tips" (at http://tips.jewelers.org) and a weekly e-newsletter; and Tips in Action, an individual jewelers' proven strategies for thriving in 2008.
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Ten Reasons to Reject the Idea of Buying a Replica Watch   

WATCHES INFONIAC.COM    July 21, 2008

If you still have hesitations whether to buy or not to buy a replica watch of your favorite brand, below you will find the most crucial reasons to help you make up your mind. The article is based on real opinions shared by simple customers as well as experienced watch experts.1. A replica watch shows off what you really don't have: This is what many people actually think about wearing a replica watch. 'Fakes are worn to impress plastic minds,' as one customer said. 'If one buys a fake, he is fooling others,' 'A fake is and will always be a fake and so is the person who owns one'.>>>

 

Live From JA New York: Buy Smart, Think Retail auctions  

Retail Jewelry Tips, Jewelers of America   July 25, 2008

 

Next time you are ready to buy, think about the retail price first.  Most of us buy based on cost, and mark up the piece and wonder if we can sell it for "$x."   Why not work backwards from retail?  It's how the Majors do it.

Before you start buying, look at what your customers have bought over the past year so you can start planning your inventory based on what product and price points sell.Review your inventory by category by retail price points. You may have too much inventory in a particular category, but this does not mean you have the correct distribution of prices and styles.You still may have gaps in your selection.>>>

 

Jewelry Helps Spur Christie's Sales in 1H08

 By Avi Krawitz July 21,2008  

RAPAPORT... Strong jewelry sales helped spur Christie's International performance in the first half of 2008 as total company sales rose 10 percent to GBP 1.8 billion ($3.5 billion.). The auction house said it had record sales results in each of the jewelry and watches; impressionist and modern art; post-war and contemporary art; and Asian, Indian and Arab art categories. Jewelry, jadeite and watches sales rose 34 percent to GBP 140 million ($275 million,) with Asian art being the biggest growth area, up 63 percent to GBP 239 million ($469 million.) >>>

 

 

 

How can you sell more platinum?

By Beth Braverman            July 27, 2008

New York-Jewelers who follow simple best practices steps such as labeling platinum, separating it within showcases and suggesting it as a first option for bridal, are far more likely than other retailers to make a platinum sale, finds a new Platinum Guild International (PGI) study. The PGI "Platinum Best Practices" survey, which involved sending mystery shoppers into 850 stores in 2007, revealed that retailers who scored above average on PGI's best practices have a 92 percent chance of selling platinum and are 99 percent certain to have a platinum customer return to their store. >>>

 

What jewelry do consumers own?
By Susan Thea Posnock     July 24, 2008 

When it comes to consumers and their jewelry, Madison Avenue has it right: There is more meaning to that diamond, gold or gemstone piece than its cost or how much it sparkles. Even as many women consider jewelry a great fashion accessory, there is still a strong link between the pieces of jewelry they own and the story behind each one.>>>

 

How to Save Gas? Stay Home and Shop Online

 By Stephanie Rosenbloom    July 24, 2008 


A recent article which appeared in the New York Times indicates that rising gas prices have caused consumers to turn to the Internet for their shopping. Amazon.com announced that its retail diamond sales increased by over 100% during the first quarter of 2008. Diamond retailer Blue Nile's International sales totaled $5.7 million in this year's first quarter, an increase of 124% over the parallel period last year. >>>

 

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IDEX Online Research: U.S. Jewelry Industry Consolidation Accelerates in H1

By Ken Gassman  July 21, 2008

During the first half of 2008, the net number of specialty jewelers in the U.S. dropped by 211 companies, according to data recently released by the Jewelers Board of Trade. In the same period last year, the net number of specialty jewelers declined by only 146 companies. At the end of June, there were about 22,830 specialty jewelers in the U.S., based on the Jewelers Board of Trade census.Typically, when the U.S. economy slows, the number of jewelers going out of business increases. With economic sluggishness, the credit crunch, housing woes and energy prices soaring affecting consumer spending, it is no surprise that jewelry industry consolidation is accelerating in 2008. >>>

 

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