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By Russell Shor for GIA National Jeweler June 21, 2010
New York--The Jewelers Security Alliance (JSA) is warning jewelers of a grab-and-run thief who has struck at least eight jewelry stores as part of a crime spree that started in late May in Delaware and has since spread to Pennsylvania and New Jersey."Be on alert for this suspect," JSA said in a special crime alert issued Friday afternoon. "He may go to other states in his continuing crime spree, particularly since he is becoming so recognized in the Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania area." >>>
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| Avi Paz: It's Important for KP to Reach Suitable Compromise Israeli diamond industry June 21, 2010
Among the leading Israeli diamond industry figures attending the Kimberley Process intersessional meeting in Tel Aviv, meant to focus on the future challenges the KPCS faces, President of the Israeli Diamond Exchange and President of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses Avi Paz.
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| Survey: Consumers want to shop from phones
National Jeweler June 18, 2010
Washington--A growing number of consumers want more than just a phone that enables them to communicate with friends and family--they want a phone they can use to shop, a new study from the National Retail Federation (NRF) finds.New research, conducted by BIGresearch for the NRF's "Mobile Retail Initiative," shows consumers want to have phones that allow them to take pictures, keep a calendar and access e-mail and the Internet so that they can shop or browse retail Web sites. >>>
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Ruby, the July Birthstone
By Carly Wickell, About.com Guide
Rubies are the red members of the corundum family of minerals. Corundum of any other color--blue, pink, yellow, and many others--is called sapphire. Natural ruby shades vary from light to dark red and rubies often have undertones, such a a purplish cast. The variations add to the charm and individuality of each gemstone. >>>
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Made in the USA jewelry? The law on claims
By Suzan R. Flamm, Esq. National Jeweler June 17, 2010
Origin is important. For consumers, it can inspire patriotic loyalty, confidence in craftsmanship or trust in materials. For jewelers appealing to such consumers, origin can drive sales.But origin claims can also trigger government enforcement actions in cases where foreign origins are not disclosed, or when "Made in the USA" claims cannot be substantiated. >>>
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| 4 Drop Shipping Tips for Retailers
By Shari Waters About.com Guide
A popular option for retailers looking to expand their product offering or reduce their on-hand inventory is drop shipping. Drop shipping is the process, in which a retailer markets a product, collects payment from the customer and then orders the item from a supplier (usually a wholesaler) to be shipped directly that customer. >>>
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Watch brands tap into consumer mindset
By Teresa Novellino National Jeweler June 15, 2010
Basel, Switzerland--At BaselWorld 2010, there was a feeling that things were looking up, economically, but the watch industry was not at all back to the carefree days of freewhe
eling consumer spending and increasing sales.The recession sent Swiss watch export figures plummeting, down 22.3 percent in 2009 to 13.2 billion Swiss francs (about $12.3 billion), with U.S. exports down nearly 38 percent. >>>
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The 'Blood Diamond' Resurfaces
By Michael Allen Wall Street Journal June 19, 2010
CAFUNFO, Angola-On paper, Angola is a poster child for the global effort to keep "blood diamonds" out of the world's jewelry stores.International pressure helped end a vicious civil war a decade ago by strangling the ability of rebels to trade diamonds for weapons. >>>
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| Guide to Business Owner Insurance Basics
By Brian Luskey, Business.com June 14,2010
Insurance may seem like an expensive purchase for your small business, but it's an important safeguard against the many risks facing your company. Lawsuits, natural disasters and injuries to you or your employees could threaten your business at any time, so knowing the basics of business insurance is critical. >>>
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Diamonds Aren't Just a Girl's Best Friend: Diamonds as an Investment
By Roe Kalb The Israeli Diamond Industry Blog June 14, 2010
Diamond giant De Beers thinks diamonds are not just the hardest material found in nature - soon they may also become the hardest material to find in nature.The world's biggest diamond producer recently issued a gloomy outlook on the sparkly gems, saying that world diamond sources are dwindling quickly - too quickly - to meet long-term demand. >>>
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| For store promotions, e-mail tops social media.
By Katie Deatsch Internetretailer June 17, 2010
But even those who receive promotions say the offers won't necessarily prompt them to visit a bricks-and-mortar store. Just 35% of shoppers were visiting a store because of a promotion. Of those, the most common type of promotion was direct mail. None visited a store because of a promotion received via social media such as Facebook or Twitter.>>>
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| Two U.S. States Now Have Cadmium Jewelry Laws
By Jeff Miller Diamonds.net June 18, 2010
Rapaport... Connecticut and Minnesota recently passed legislation that regulates the amount of cadmium in children's jewelry and the Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America (MJSA) has learned that Washington state rescinded regulations implementing a law, which had limited the amount of lead, cadmium, and phthalates in all children's products. >>>
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You've Got It Made
By Jennifer Heebner JCK Magazine.
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Joel McFadden started out as a bench jeweler in his grandfather's Charleston, S.C., store in 1972 and has come full circle professionally. He recently traded his traditional retail jewelry store for a custom-design business, where he creates unique pieces tailored to his clients' preferences.>>>
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