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Duchess of Windsor jewels embark on world tour
National Jeweler &
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 London-Pieces from a renowned collection of jewelry once owned by Wallis Simpson, the infamous Duchess of Windsor, will hit the auction block at Sotheby's in late November. But first, the jewels are embarking on an international tour.Included among the touring items are a number of Cartier creations, a jeweled Van Cleef & Arpels purse and a series of silver items and medals that were once property of Edward VIII.
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| Blue Nile Launches Diamond Shopping App on the App Store
Market Watch September 27, 2010
 Blue Nile, Inc. /quotes/comstock/15*!nile/quotes/nls/nile (NILE 43.68, -0.09, -0.19%) , a leading online retailer of diamonds and fine jewelry, today announced its Blue Nile diamond shopping app is available on the App Store. The Blue Nile App allows consumers to comparison shop and purchase high-quality diamonds through the convenience of iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. >>>
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| How to Fix the Funk in your Business
Business.com Sep. 23,2010
 The dictionary defines a "funk" as a low or depressed mood, and that certainly matches the mindset at millions of small companies nationwide. Sure, government statisticians have declared the recession officially over. Feel better now? Not likely. Employees these days are feeling overworked, under-appreciated, and skeptical. And despite the hopeful talk of recovery, they remain anxious, distrustful, and worst of all, disengaged.
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| Jewelry designer makes inroads with upscale retailers
By Danielle Douglas Washington Post 27 September, 2010
 From her basement studio in Vienna, Dina Mackney started designing semiprecious gemstone necklaces and rings eight years ago, following an encounter with a local boutique owner who was taken with a piece she created for herself. Mackney has since caught the attention of the likes of Nordstrom and Saks Jandel, where her collections are sold.>>> |
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Japan Remains Fast Moving Luxury Goods Market Despite Bleak Growth Outlook
By Roe Kalb Israeli Diamond Industry Blog 27 September 2010
 Despite luxury goods manufacturers shifting away from Japan towards the Asian mainland, research company McKinsey expects Japan to remain one of the world's only 'fast moving' luxury goods markets, according to its latest research. At first glance, the situation in Japan would seem hardly improved from a year ago, finds a new report from McKinsey.
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Pink Party Jewelry Trends, 2010
By Carly Wickell About.com Guide
 Gold jewelry and chunky necklaces were among the popular trends at the 6th Annual Pink Party, held in LA on Saturday night. Hosted by Jennifer Garner, the party raised funds for breast and gynecological research and awareness.>>>
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Iconic blues take their places in history
National Jeweler Sep 22, 2010
 Two fancy blue diamonds with colorful pasts are headed for the hallowed halls of a pair of top institutions, the Smithsonian Institution and New York City's American Museum of Natural History (AMNH). First, on Sept. 27 the Cullinan Blu
e Diamond Necklace is scheduled for public installation into the permanent collection of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) in Washington, D.C., after years in the hands of Stephen Silver, the San Francisco-based estate jeweler announced last week. >>>
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Explore the Architecture of Jewelry
By Lexi Erickson Jewelry Making Daily 24 Sep 2010
 One thing I've noticed as a jewelry teacher is everyone wants to know of how things are done and the techniques used, but very few ever ask: "How do you design jewelry?" Everyone thinks you just start putting beads on a string or cutting a plate of sterling. It's really not that easy, though, is it? >>>
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Guide to Online Reputation Management
By Ashir Badami Business.com
 Building a business's reputation doesn't take place overnight: You must dedicate time and effort into earning and keeping your customers' respect. However, in the era of social networking, all that hard work can come crashing down with a few keystrokes from a dissatisfied customer, client or employee. There are steps you can take to protect your brand by using online reputation management. Learn more about how to insulate your business's brand from lasting harm.>>>
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Report: Thieves targeted traveling jeweler in Ill.
National Jeweler September 27, 2010
 Libertyville, Ill.-A jeweler carrying a bag containing $50,000 to $60,000 in antique and vintage jewelry was recently robbed outside of a hotel in this north Illinois town, a theft believed to be the work of an organized gang preying on jewelers. According to a report from the Chicago Tribune, jeweler Pam Benson of Pam Benson Antiques and Fine Jewelry in Orland Park, Ill., was robbed on Sept
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