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How to Build a Better Business Blog
 At its most basic level, a good company blog can help you build a closer relationship with your customers. It doesn't have to be a huge investment of time or resources, though remember that low-cost is different than no-cost. It's also important to choose the right voice or voices to represent your company and keep in mind that corporate blogging is a lot different than hammering out dry, personality-free press releases.>>> |
Becoming jaded
By Catherine Dayrit National Jeweler September 03, 2010
 At this year's Vegas trade shows, I was falling for luminous gemstones such as moonstone and labradorite, but lately, it's a more unassuming gem that has captured my attention. At JA New York, I picked up a pair of beaded jade bracelets (above), not thinking much of the stones themselves, but rather imagining that they would be great pieces for layering with pieces already in my jewelry box, including thread bracelets accented with tiny charms and a long leather wrap bracelet. >>>
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| Financial shield?
By Mark Williams THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH September 5, 2010
 In a world of uncertainty, no investment is getting more attention than gold. Turn on a TV or radio, and it's probably not long until you hear someone telling you that gold is the thing to own to counter fears that the U.S. economy might tank again. Fears that government printing presses will spark inflation. Fears that another financial crisis could derail the stock market again. >>>
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MJSA: New laws emerging on toxic metals
National Jeweler Sep. 01, 2010
 Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America (MJSA) is alerting its members about new state and federal laws that are being passed addressing the use of toxic metals in children's products, including jewelry.In late August, California lawmakers passed legislation banning the use of cadmium in children's jewelry, according to MJSA.>>>
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| Fall jewelry is looking rather dangerous
By Melissa Magsaysay Los Angeles Times September 02, 2010
 I get that the military trend is going strong, but apparently so is jewelry inspired by weapons and ammunition. Of course, there is the Unearthen line of colorful jagged crystals stuffed into bullet casings and strung as pendants, which has been around for several years, but I've also noticed recently that more and more designers are creating collections based on or made literally from bullets and casings.>>>
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| Sapphire - The September Birthstone
By Carly Wickell, About.com Guide
 Sapphire is a member of the corundum family of minerals. The gemstone exists in nearly every color -- except red -- red corundum is always called ruby. One of the hardest minerals, sapphires are durable gemstones that have been in demand since ancient times. Sapphire Hardness 9 on the Mohs' scale; compare to diamonds at 10 and turquoise at 5-6. Sapphire Colors >>> |
A Stars Victimized in Bling Ring Burglaries Speak out
By Roe Kalb Israeli Diamond Industry Blog 2 September 2010
The Shefa Yamim company has been prospecting for diamonds in Israel's Kishon River since 1999. In the coming months, the firm is seeking to issue $100 million worth of stock. This is a new and different approach, since fundraising for diamond companies - especially Israeli ones - is done via banks and going public has never been an option. >>>
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In custom work, a paper trail can protect
By Suzan R. Flamm, Esq. National Jeweler Aug 30, 2010
 The following case study, loosely based on several actual cases to illustrate the pertinent issues, reveals the pitfalls that can bedevil a custom jewelry project, as well as the precautions that jewelers can take to salvage such transactions. Case facts A customer seeking a 50th wedding anniversary gift for his wife was referred to an experienced local jeweler.>>>
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Market Equilibrium
By Avi Krawitz Diamonds.net &nbs
p; 09/02/10
 An encouraging sign that the diamond market is on the road to recovery has become apparent in the past few weeks: Both polished and rough prices have maintained relative stability, as has demand. The result is that after a long period of volatility, the market seems to have achieved some equilibrium between supply and demand.>>>
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Print Advertising Vs. Online Marketing
This story appears in the September 2010 issue of JCK Magazine
 THE PAPER CHASE: Our approach to print advertising changed in 2008 when we wanted to promote our gold buying. In December of that year, we placed an ad for gold buying and told the newspaper rep to call the next month. The response was favorable, and we've been advertising in the daily ever since. Our main independent competitor has stopped daily advertising-as have many retailers in our market. >>> |
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