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| While much of the wholesale side of the jewelry industry is out on vacation this week, the slowdown is the perfect time for all to reflect on plans for the second half of the year. We'd like to suggest that manufacturers and retailers focus on how to best integrate virtual inventory programs to facilitate more business between them. Traditionally, virtual inventory management has been done by someone in the vendor's office sending a computer disc with images and a data file to all the different authorized retailers upon their request. The problem with this approach are many including the facts that retailers do not want to work with data files from 100 different vendors, and the data itself is out of date within a few weeks or months leading to pricing problems. There is a better way...GF Virtual Inventory Management Programs give vendors the ability to centrally manage their virtual inventory distribution to the local authorized retailer website. Give us a call at 800.373.4373 to learn more and how our program can provide both retailers and manufacturers with an immediate and measurable ROI. |
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Diamond Dealers Club of New York and Make Historic Agreement
By Olga Patseva
Rough&Polished July 12, 2011
The Diamond Dealers Club of New York (DDC) and the Indian Diamond and Colorstone Association of New York (IDCA) met at the DDC's Fifth Avenue Executive Suite today to conclude an agreement that allows members of each organization to become members of the other. >>> |
| Exhibition illustrates the science behind jewelry National Jeweler July 12, 2011 Greenwich, Conn.--Beginning Saturday, July 16, the Bruce Museum will explore the science behind jewelry in its exhibition "Bijoux: The Origins and Impact of Jewelry," which will run through Feb. 26, 2012. The exhibition will feature an assortment of jewelry and the materials from which jewelry has been made, recognizing the ingenuity of artists in creating adornments from a host of materials. >>> |
| GemFind's New Ring Builder Increases Retail Jewelry Sales of Diamonds and Engagement Rings for Jewelry Retailers The new 2011 version of GemFind's popular Ring Builder® website tool for jewelry
retailers and diamond dealers - has unique new features. The new Ring Builder® allows users to superimpose loose diamonds on to the ring that they are configuring online. This fully ecommerce capable web application is a must-have for all jewelry retailers and it is customizable providing seamless integration into any retail jeweler's new or existing website. http://www.ringbuilder.com One of the highlight features of the new Ring Builder is that the consumer, while shopping on the local retail jeweler's website, can virtually superimpose any one of 10 different shaped loose diamonds directly onto one of more than 400 prospective engagement ring styles from Unique Settings of New York. After the ring is virtually configured, the user can then select from tens of thousands of certified loose diamond being supplied from any number of diamond vendors within GemFind.net. New settings and diamond suppliers will be continually added. more... Call us today at 800-373-4373, for a free consultation and demonstration of GemFind's customized website tools which are guaranteed to help you grow you business in a cost effective and consistent manner. |
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CIBJO President Addresses United Nations Council
By JCK Staff July 11, 2011
CIBJO president Gaetano Cavalieri on July 6 reported to the United Nations Economic and Social Council about his group's progress in advancing its program for corporate social responsibility education. Cavalieri delivered
his statement at ECOSOC's High-level Segment, held at the United Nations headquarters in Geneva. >>>
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Bags of Diamonds and Piles of Gold
By Stonechicky The Israeli Diamond Industry Blog July 11, 2011
The discovery of treasure seems like something relegated to fairytales and Hollywood movies. So clearly, those are the images that come to mind when trying to wrap my head around the treasure valued at some $11.15 billion found in the Sri Padmanablhaswamy temple in Kerala, India. >>>
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A third-generation jeweler, Berge Abajian saw any experience as a challenge to be conquered. Working for the family business from 1982 to 1995, he left to establish his own company under the name Bergio. His initial fashion line, incorporating small yellow and pink diamonds from Italy, elicited a very positive response from American customers. Since then his mid- to high-end, 18kt gold fashion collection has successfully introduced pink gold, and pieces that utilize both pink gold as well as white or yellow gold, along with precious and semi-precious stones.
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The Retailer's Perspective: What's your warranty on this? By Chuck Koehler Southern Jewelry News
That's a question I have a hard time answering most times. I know in a perfect world I'd have a laminated card in my wallet or a prominently displayed poster with my stated policy in plain sight. But I don't. Warranties and guarantees are a sticky subject with me. Here's why. >>>
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Celebrity Jewelry Gawk™ - Red carpet rocks By Hannah Connorton njn July 06, 2011
Sleek and sophisticated, celebrities set the stage for style with their red carpet jewelry. Beyonce (below) sparkled in a platinum, diamond and ruby Lorraine Schwartz necklace and matching earrings while she performed during the Macy's 4th of July fireworks show in New York. >>>
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Relationship advice: Building bridges
By James Knowles Retail Jeweller July 2011
Running a successful business
is all about the relationships you enjoy with your staff, suppliers and customers. Establishing, developing and maintaining relationships is essential in today's crowded market where customer pickings are slim. Any successful, long-standing relationship takes constant work and without it, suppliers, staff and customers could fall out of love with you and head elsewhere. >>>
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Need more traffic to your website?
Getting ranked on the search engines is not a simple task and you need to be well versed as to how the search engines work and what to do to make sure your site gets indexed.
You could have the most beautiful website with all the products in the world, but if you have limited visitors, its not going to do any good.
GemFind performs Search Engine Optimizations exclusively for the jewelry industry. We have proven track record and can show you what we have done for other clients. Please contact us if we can help...
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4 Myths: What Really Makes Customers Happy By Mark Henricks www.bnet.com July 06, 2011
I don't know about you, but when I've been a long-term, loyal customer at a company and I see it making special offers to attract new customers, I get a little offended. I've helped sustain their business, and they offer a discount to somebody who's never sent them a dime? >>>
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Top 5 Public Relations Questions Answered By Laura Lake About.com Guide July 10, 2011
Public relations when done correctly can reach a large audience without the expensive cost of traditional marketing. However, with that being said I also think that when it comes to public relations some business find it confusing and daunting at best. I receive several emails each week and for some reason this week those questions centered around public relations.
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