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Written by Alex | July 26, 2011

GemFind Weekly Newsletter

July 26, 2011

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Gold Predicted to Hit $1,900, Reaches New Record
JAPAC Talks Retail Jewelry Issues with Capitol Hill Elite
Jewelers report on their Facebook experiences
Inclusions Are Clues
The Story Behind the Stone: The Star of Bombay
Amy Winehouse Jewelry at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards
Tracking down the Taylor-Burton
Seven Reasons to Use QR Codes in Your Promotions
Loyalty to Customers...Especially Important in Bad Economy
A guide to ethical jewellery
Email marketing is a top priority for retailers


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Gold Predicted to Hit $1,900, Reaches New Record  

JCK Staff                                                                   July 25, 2011      

 

"We expect $1,900, by let's say, October," said John Taylor, founder of FX Concepts, in an interview. He said the rise will be fueled by growing strength in the U.S. and Asian markets as well as the debt problems in Europe.The prediction comes as the gold price continued its record gains, logging yet another new record, briefly crossing the $1,620 mark on July 25. >>> 

 



JAPAC Talks Retail Jewelry Issues with Capitol Hill Elite  
Jewelers of America                                                                    July 21, 2011   

Jewelers of America (JA) leaders and board members of JAPAC, the Jewelers of America Political Action Committee, met with legislators in Washington, D.C. on June 22 to ask them to support issues that impact jewelry businesses. We've included photos from the successful trip below. >>> 

 


 

 

 

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Jewelers report on their Facebook experiences   

By Hannah Connorton                      National Jeweler                                July 21, 2011      

 

Among a torrent of reports describing the leaps and bounds of social media and an increasing number of retailers giving their stores an online persona, spoke with jewelers around the country about how they make Facebook work for them. Mary Penaloza, who co-owns C. Aaron Penaloza Jewelers in San Antonio, Texas, with her husband Aaron, decided to create the business' Facebook page in such a way that it resembled having a conversation with a jeweler. >>> 

 


  
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Inclusions Are Clues    

By Stonechicky                    The Israeli Diamond Industry Blog                 July 25, 2011     

Anyone who knows a little bit about diamonds knows that even the tiniest inclusions lower the price of a diamond, whether you can see them or not. But just because a diamond is worth less in the jewel market doesn't mean there isn't someone who wants it. >>>  


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Following an enormously successful private label business with the most prestigious jewelers and fashion houses in the world, Carelle is enjoying the success of its well received branded line of big, bold, and deliciously fun fine diamond and color gemstone jewelry. Handcrafted in New York City and inspired by the exquisite organic beauty of plant shapes and colors, each piece is set in 18-karat gold and features Carelle's signature leaf motif gallery that invites light to shine through and capture the brilliant color of its beautifully cut stones. More  


The Story Behind the Stone: The Star of Bombay            

By Diana Jarrett                                    Southern Jewelry News                    

 

Recent news of the Royal Wedding of Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton has renewed public ardor for sapphires. Their cobalt tint has kept them in Most-Favored status with royalty for centuries. Collectors might say that the most coveted sapphires are those from Kashmir, owing to their intense blue and nearly velvet-like appearance. But Madagascar, Sri-Lanka and India are amongst the other global sites that produce valuable sapphire for collectors of the world to enjoy. >>>   


Amy Winehouse Jewelry at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards      

By Carly Wickell                                 About.com Guide                               July 25, 2011                       

 

You've probably heard that singer Amy Winehouse was found dead in her London home on Saturday, July 23rd. She was 27, and joins a group of other talented musicians who died at that same age, including Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison and Brian Jones. A few years ago, Amy was scheduled to perform live at the Grammy Awards, but couldn't get a visa to enter the United States, so her performance took place via video link. >>>  

 


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Tracking down the Taylor-Burton         

By Michelle Graff                               National Jeweler                          July 21, 2011                   

 

The March death of screen stunner, fervent AIDS activist and jewelry collector Elizabeth Taylor turned my thoughts to one of the most astonishing stones to pass through this star's hands--the 69.42-carat, pear-shaped Taylor-Burton diamond. Before I even started working on this blog, I had an idea that this diamond no longer was in Taylor's collection and thus wouldn't be part of the December auction of her pieces, >>>  


Seven Reasons to Use QR Codes in Your Promotions        

By Tim Malone                                            JCK                                    July 24, 2011 

 

Marketing jewelry has always been rather challenging, but now the

need to keep up with technology and leverage technology to improve performanceis becoming a reality in the jewelry industry.Take QR codes, for example. Quick response codes (QR codes) are decoded using a Smartphone with a QR reader. >>>  


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Loyalty to Customers Especially Important in Bad Economy 

By Dave Thomas                          Business.com                         July 22, 2011

 

When times are tough, it is the little extra things that make a difference. As a small business owner, are you doing anything extra to assist your customers who are feeling the pinch these days? If not, have you noticed a drop in business or even complaints from your customers? Just as your business may be seeing some tough financial times, your customers are no different. >>>  


A guide to ethical jewellery             

Professional Jeweller                                            July 22, 2011               

  

The terminology is tricky, and with so many options, just working out whether you're doing it right can be daunting. For those willing to take the p
lunge and find a more sustainable and responsible way to trade it is rewarding, but if the ethical market is this difficult to decipher for a professional jeweller how do you educate shoppers?  >>> 


Email marketing is a top priority for retailers 

National Jeweler                                        July 21,2011

 

Making better use--or use at all--of email is a top priority for specialty retailers, according to Unity Marketing, as accessing and connecting with customers in the online world becomes increasingly relevant. Pam Danziger, founder of Unity Marketing, says effective emails are the best way to reach shoppers electronically with new products, upcoming events, sales, or "news they can use." >>>

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