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| Top 9 Myths of Retailing
 In retail, there are many misconceptions about what it takes to be successful. Whether our understanding of customers, marketing or other retailing information came from bad advice, myths, or elsewhere, negative information can have a profound impact on our business decisions.The following examines common (and some not-so-common) retail myths. >>> |
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| Jewelry e-tailers collecting the big bucks
National Jeweler Nov. 03, 2010
Chicago-Online jewelry retailers are scoring big-ticket prices compared to other online sellers. Jewelers posted the highest average sales ticket of all 15 merchandise categories included in the 2010 edition of Internet Retailer's (IR) Top 500 Guide, an analysis of North America's largest e-tailers based on annual Web sales.According to a story posted Oct. 27 on InternetRetailer.com, research conducted into the data compiled for the Top 500 Guide revealed that the 14 retailers in the jewelry category had a combined average ticket rate of $433.07 in 2009. >>>
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| It's a Sad Sad Sad Sad Kimberley Process
By Rob Bates JCK Nov. 04, 2010
 Following the announcement of the latest Kimberley Process impasse with Zimbabwe, there was a palpable feeling of disappointment at the Plenary in Jerusalem and anxiety about the KP's future. Even industry supporters are starting to murmur, "What do we need this for?" Seeing the KP in action-or, in this case, inaction-has given me an understanding why people have grown so frustrated and disappointed in it. >>>
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| Bead jewelry evolves, but will its hot streak last?
By Catherine Dayrit National Jeweler Nov. 02, 2010
 Schererville, Ind.-At Albert's Diamond Jewelers in the heart of the Midwest, bead jewelry is a booming business, and Charles Halpern has witnessed the single-mindedness of collectors with his own eyes. But there's just one question he can't seem to shake: How long is the bead craze going to last? >>>
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Industrial Diamonds - Beauty and Strength
By Roe Kalb Israeli Diamond Industry Blog Nov. 08, 2010
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eauty and prestige, but not many people are aware that diamonds have other virtues as well. Since diamonds are the strongest and hardest natural material known to man, they are often used for industrial purposes. Industrial diamonds are valued for their hardness and heat conductivity, while disregarding the four C's that the gemstone industry is based on. >>>
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By Martha C. White October 2010 issue of JCK Magazine
 These are turbulent times for jewelers, and though some glimmers of hopeful news have emerged, there's still a pall of uncertainty over the industry. JCK turned to Ken Gassman, founder of Glen Allen, Va.'s Jewelry Industry Research Institute, for a big-picture view on the state of independent retail jewelers. The bottom line: While the data are mixed, by many measures, the outlook is brighter than it was a year ago. >>>
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| Star Sightings: All about hue
By Catherine Dayrit National Jeweler Nov 04, 2010
 Diamonds may be the grande dames of the red carpet, but colored gemstones are its ingénues. Whether worn to match the hue of a gown or chosen to add a color pop to a simple shift, colored stones let veteran and upstart starlets rock it for the cameras. >>> |
Claddagh Rings
By Carly Wickell, About.com Guide
The Claddagh ring originated in 17th century Ireland, in the town of Claddagh. Its design signifies friendship (the hands), love (the heart) and loyalty (the crown). Claddagh rings are traditional Irish engagement and wedding rings, and today's choices cover a wide range of styles. The rings are also worn on the right hand (heart pointing away from the wearer) to reveal that the owner is romantically unattached; a heart pointed toward the wearer signifies that her (or his) heart has already been captured. >>> |
| JCK Silver Spotlight: Silver Streak By Jennifer Heebner October 2010 issue of JCK Magazine
When the economy went south two years ago, silver jewelry became a beacon of hope for retailers scrambling to make sales. After all, consumer spending may have weakened, but the dWhen the economy esire to shop was strong as ever. In this post-recession, pre-recovery mindset, retailers nationwide shared the secrets of their silver department successes with JCK, offering up some new-and familiar-names for colleagues to consider when it's time to restock. >>> |
| Wire and Gemstones: A Match Made in Heaven By Denise Peck Jewelry Making Daily 8 Nov 2010
 One of the best things about designing wire jewelry is being able to showcase beautiful gemstones. If you've ever been to the Tucson gem shows, you know how easy it is to fall in love with the vast (and I do mean vast!) array of gorgeous gemstone beads and gem cabochons on display. Wiring Gemstone Beads The easiest way to use gemstones in your wirework jewelry designs is using drilled gemstone beads.>>> |
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