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The 'Discretionary' Dilemma
By Michelle Graff National Jeweler May 10, 2010
There is no question that diamonds that do not come in the form of an engagement ring or wedding band have been a tough sell during this recession, as cash-strapped consumers turned away from discretionary purchases to shore up their savings, or simply make their mortgage payments. >>>
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DDC Convenes Seminar on Crime and Security
Diamond Dealers Club president Moshe Mosbacher convened a seminar on "Crime Against Diamond Dealers and Jewelers" last week. Mosbacher noted that this subject was of high-priority and concern for DDC members, particularly in light of two recent armed robberies in the area, one of which ended in the tragic shooting death of an industry member just a few blocks from DDC Headquarters on 47th Street.>>> |
| REFILE-Diamonds, royal gems seek good prices in revived market By Stephanie Nebehay Reuters May 07, 2010
GENEVA, May 7 (Reuters Life!) - Huge diamonds and gems with royal cachet are expected to fetch strong prices next week as buyers chase unique pieces in a revived international jewellery market, rival auction houses said on Friday.The semi-annual sales in Geneva, Europe's capital for jewels on the block, follow highly successful results in both Hong Kong and New York, according to Christie's and Sotheby's. >>>
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| Silver hallmarking reaches record level in April professionaljeweller.com May 05, 2010
The number of silver items hallmarked reached a record level in April as high gold prices continue to drive consumers and designers towards alternative precious metals. The number of silver items hallmarked in the UK in April jumped 25 percent on the same month in 2009, representing 56 percent of the total number of all items hallmarked. Silver represented 50 percent of all hallmarked items in April 2009.>>> |
Major jewelry industry trends to watch for in 2010
By Michael O'Hara &n
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The best investment bankers excel at two things: observation and interpolation, which together yield the ability to make predictions. I am flattered that National Jeweler asked me to predict the most influential trends impacting the U.S. jewelry industry in 2010, relieved that I was able to do so after the first 90 days of the year and pleased to have tapped into the opinions of a number of insightful jewelry industry colleagues and friends. >>>
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| Down in a Blaze of Diamonds By Roe Kalb The Israeli Diamond Industry Blog May 06,2010
A recent raid by Mexican soldiers on a safe house believed to belong to the Valencia gang, allies of Mexico's notorious Sinaloa drug cartel, reaffirmed a well known fact - gangsters are living it up with style, even when it comes to their favorite weapons. During the raid, the soldiers seized an arsenal of gold-plated and diamond-encrusted weapons, including 31 go
ld and silver-plated hand guns with diamond-inlaid grips >>> |
How To Choose a Prong Setting
By Carly Wickell, About.com Guide
The prong setting, sometimes called a claw setting, is the most commonly used gemstone setting and is especially popular for solitaire engagement rings. You've seen prong settings. The diamond or other gem is inserted into three or more metal prongs that form a basket-like base then the ends of the prongs are bent over and shaped so that they rest against the crown, just past the stone's girdle, holding it snugly in place. >>>
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| AGL: New treated rubies differ from composites
National Jeweler May 04, 2010
New York--The American Gemological Laboratories (AGL) is alerting the trade to its studies on a new ruby treatment that combines fissure healing and in-filling to improve the stone's appearance, but that is distinct from the type of treatment that "composite rubies" undergo. According to a press release from AGL, this new ruby treatment--which provides a low-cost alternative to more traditionally heated rubies--has been detected in stones, mostly from Mozambique >>>
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| SPOTLIGHT ON LUXURY JCK Online May 06, 2010
On Monday night, May 31st, the industry's finest retailers and manufacturers will converge at the Venetian for the kick off party and opening celebration of the 2010 LUXURY by JCK Show. Elegance, sophistication and refinement are hallmarks of LUXURY by JCK, an exclusive and unique event for the luxury jewelry industry. >>> |
| Secrets of Online Success for Local Business
By Daniel Kehrer Business.com May 06, 20
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Internet users conduct billions of online searches monthly. And since one in every five searches is spurred by a local need of some kind, the implications for local businesses are huge. It comes down to this: If you aren't leveraging online business-building strategies to their fullest, you're putting yourself in a competitive ditch. >>> |
| Why Flash Sales Are No Flash in the Pan
By Rob Bates JCK Magazine May 04, 2010
There's a red-velvet-ropelike air of exclusivity around so-called "flash" Web sites that sell discounted name-brand merchandise for a limited time. One must be invited to join (though invitations aren't hard to get); only members can purchase their heavily discounted offerings, including jewelry from leading designers; and they don't show up on comparison shopping tools like Froogle. Executives liken them to sample sales, which offer great deals for a short time, typically 24 to 48 hours. >>> |
| NYC car bomb suspect reportedly sought jewelry job
National Jeweler May 07,2010
New York-Faisal Shahzad, the man who was arrested for attempting to set off a car bomb in New York City's Times Square, recently sought a job at a Connecticut jewelry store, a news report says. Sylvia Lee of Dynasty Jewelry, which has locations in Connecticut, told the New York Daily News that Shahzad, who had worked at the store during college, telephoned her in February to ask for work. >>> |
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