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|  August is upon us... And while vacation may be all over your mind, you don't want to forget about your new website development plan. While you're basking in the sun we can be creating you new custom design and/or install one of our customizable templates so you can be in "beta" mode upon your return. Internally, GemFind is working on a host of new offerings to be unveiled in the 4th quarter ranging from new configurable product interfaces so you can offer the same item in all of its variations, to a new Facebook 'store' and mobile app so you can synchronize all of your online marketing efforts. And most important, we'll be conducting training webinars to help you learn how to use all our new tools. Sign up today to make the most out of your Summer... Call for a free demo of our turn-key website solutions..800.3734373... |
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| Report recommends steps for NYC Diamond District THE WALL STREET JOURNAL Aug 01, 2011  New York City's Diamond District should consider improving the appearance of the area's buildings and marketing itself as a tourist destination as part of efforts to safeguard its future, a report released Monday said. The report also recommended the bustling one-block stretch work with area schools to bring in the next generation of workers and consider creating its own training program. >>>
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IDMA Pres.: Industry Needs to Halt Tenders
By JCK Staff
August 1, 2011
 The increased use of diamond tenders is hurting the stability of the diamond market, the International Diamond Manufacturers Association warned in an Aug. 1 statement and article published in the Israel Diamond Institute magazine HaYahalom. "When the large rough producers add a tender here and there, as a window to the market, to sell especially large goods or for other special reasons, everyone can continue to breathe normally," IDMA President Moti Ganz said. >>>
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| US debt crisis powering gold prices say experts Professional Jeweller Aug 01, 2011  Gold's short-term prices may depend on the resolution of the US debt crisis, the deadline of which is tomorrow, say reports from the US.
Analysts have told JCK that, as the metal hit another record on July 29, if the United States can't meet its debt obligations then prices may hit the $2,000 (£1,215) mark. >>> |
A Luxury Marketing Plan Is Forever
By Teresa Novellino portfolio.com Jul 29 2011
 If you want to know what level of mastery De Beers has achieved as a luxury marketer consider this: Virtually every American bride-to-be expects a diamond engagement ring when she receives a marriage proposal (and if one isn't immediately forthcoming, there better be a good reason why not.) >>>
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| 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. |
A Diamond Diamond Ring
By Stonechicky The Israeli Diamond Industry Blog Aug 01, 2011
 If a gold ring is made of gold and a candy necklace is made of candy, why is a diamond ring made of metal and merely decorated with a diamond? Apparently, this is a question that the Geneva-based jewelry company Shawish was grappling with. The result is the first-ever diamond ring actually made entirely of diamond. Not only is it made wholly of diamond, it's made of one whole diamond - much as an ice sculpture is a carved block of ice. >>>
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|   Founded in 1999, Chad Allison has been a leading designer brand of innovative design and impeccable craftsmanship. Incorporating traditional design with modern elements, Chad Allison is the perfect blend of timeless elegance adored by women in search of couture and vintage designs with a passion for artistic self expression. The intricate style of Chad Allison fine jewelry defines beauty within accentuated lines and sensual curves. More
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Colored Diamonds: Stones with Brilliant Profit Potential By Michelle Smith
Resource Investing News Jul 27, 2011
 Demand for colored diamonds is surging and prices are rapidly following the upward trend. According to Leibish Polnauer, President of Leibish & Co, a five carat yellow diamond is currently selling in the range of $75,000-$100,000, and notes that this is a 40 percent increase over last year's prices. >>>
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The Self-Purchasing Woman By Mia Katrin Southern Jewelry News
 Like bread and butter or peaches and cream - the connection of women and jewelry is powerful and primal. What makes it tick? Romance, beauty, sentiment, symbolism, all factor into this elemental relationship.The jewelry industry revolves around women. Although men traditionally gift jewelry to women, and men's jewelry - from watches to wedding bands - is a constant, women have always been at jewelry's core. >>>
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Zara Phillips Wedding Jewelry By Carly Wickell About. com Guide July 30,2011
 Yes, it's another royal wedding, and although the guest list was shorter and the event was much more low-key than others we've seen this spring and summer, the jewelry and accessories were definitely not boring. The bride wore a stunner tiara on loan from her mum, Princess Anne, and the hats... you have to take a look at the hats. >>>
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QR Codes - Understanding Best Practices
By Laura Lake About.com Guide July 31, 2011
 You've seen them, those technical looking badges that are appearing everywhere. They are called QR codes, QR stands for "quick response." More than likely you are seeing at least one daily, perhaps in a magazine, on a billboard, flyer, business card or a sticker on a window. >>>
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5 Big Business Mistakes to Avoid
By Business News Daily July 28, 2011
 Hiring your competitors' rejects - If you hire "experienced" people, you are really hiring your competitor's rejects. Trying to hire pre-trained employees from other companies, especially the competition, can be a disaster. You are probably making an incorrect assumption that your competitor would let a truly great employee leave. >>>
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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...
call us at 800-373-4373
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Make the Right Forecast for Your Small Business By Dave Thomas
Business.com July 27, 2011
In a day and age when one's small business is battling a shaky economy to say the least, it behooves business owners to make the right forecast for their company.Making things a little easier in that department is having the right business forecasting plan in place. With budgets and forecasts, you can formulate a business model, review your critical assumptions, and tab resource and capital needs.>>>
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A Synthetic and Treatment Detective Device for Melee? By Rob Bates JCK Aug 01, 2011
 At the GIA Symposium in June, Martin Rapaport repeatedly said he suspected that undisclosed synthetic yellow melee is being sold on the market. Some were also concerned about comments made by the head of the Gemesis, that it doesn't plan to inscribe lab-grown melee. >>>
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Federal Internet sales tax law back on the table
National Jeweler Aug 01,2011  Members of Congress have once again introduced a bill that would require online retailers to collect state sales tax, a bill that failed to pass in the previous session. On Friday, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) along with U.S. Reps. John Conyers (D-Mich.) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) introduced the "Main Street Fairness Act," the same name given to the Internet sales tax bill brought before Congress last year. >>>
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