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Survey: Holiday shopping to go later into year
National Jeweler December14,2009
 New York--With just 11 days left before Christmas, 66 percent of consumers have yet to finish their holiday shopping, according to a new survey from American Express. In fact, the latest American Express Spending and Saving Tracker shows that one in five consumers (21 percent) will still be shopping for gifts the week leading into Christmas, and 4 percent expect to shop on Christmas Eve.>>>
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CIBJO Announces Venue and Dates of 2010 Congress
JCK Online December14, 2009
CIBJO announced Monday that the 2010 Congress will be held will be held in Munich, Germany, February 19-22. The conference will take place in the adjacent International Congress Centre, owned by Messe Muenchen, and will allow the congress registrants full access to the inhorgenta europe 2010 fair and the facilities offered by Messe Muenchen.>>> |
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Put a Ring on It
By Jessica Ramirez Newsweek December 14,2009
It's been a rough year for the $65 billion global diamond industry. Its two biggest markets, the U.S. and Japan, which together consume nearly two thirds of the world's diamonds, cut their imports of polished stones by 72 and 26 percent, respectively, in the first half of 2009.>>>
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Which 10 U.S. cities will rock retail into 2010?
By Alex Palmer National Jeweler December 11, 2009
Troy, N.Y.--The retail stars look big and bright for Texas. Pitney Bowes Business Insight released its list of the top 10 U.S. metropolitan areas most likely to experience retail success for the rest of this year and into 2010, and Texas cities took four of the top spots.>>>
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| $140K Worth of Jewelry Stolen at a Gym By Roe Kalb Israeli Diamond Institute December 8,2009
Alexi Dohnal arrived at the East Bank Club for a facial, changed into a spa robe and placed $140,000 worth of jewelry in a locker. When she returned, she found the lock cut and her jewelry gone, acoording to the Chicago Tribune. "My world was spinning, I was so confused," said Dohnal, adding that she initially thought a locker room attendant had mistakenly cut the lock and moved her things. >>>
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Deloitte: Consumer spending continues to climb
By Stacy Straczynski National Jeweler December 10, 2009
As the holiday season hits its stride, consumers are poised to spend, per Deloitte's Consumer Spending Index released on Dec 9. The Index, which increased by 4.63 percent in November after a 4.25 point gain in October, represents the highest level the Index has reached since 2004.>>>
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| More on Circles & Spheres: Synchronicity & Snow Globes
By Cynthia Sliwa JCKonline December 14, 2009
 Synchronicity is a fascinating phenomenon. It can be thrilling; it is certainly thought-provoking. On a micro level, perhaps two designers decide upon the same unusual color combination or design detail, two authors get the same general idea for the subject of a book, or two people in conversation say the same thing at the same time.>>>
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| Fine and rare watches at Christie's New York auction
By Diamond World News Service December 12,2009
 Following recently successful sales of fine and rare watches in Dubai, Geneva and Hong Kong, Christie's New York will present a selection of over 380 fine and rare timepieces for auction on Tuesday, December 15. Vintage and modern wristwatches from major manufacturers as well as pocket watches, fine ladies watches, and rare signed clocks will be highlighted.>>>
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Jewelers Of America Tips to Thrive December 11, 2009
There are pros and cons to public relations, but if executed successfully, public relations can be an effective marketing tool for your business. According to the Jewelry Information Center (JIC) Public Relations Handbook, "Public relations is a powerful tool used to create awareness of, and desire for, your product or service.>>> |
Web site lets visitors try jewelry before they buy
National Jeweler Dec.10,2009
New York--EternityDiamonds.com, a diamonds and bridal jewelry Web site that sells directly to consumers, is now allowing its online customers to see and try on look-alike rings before making a purchase decision.Through the "Try It Before You Buy It" service, EternityDiamonds.com will send customers up to three replica rings, with no obligation to buy. >>> |
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