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| Gold continues to rise in price By Alex Shishlo Rough&Polished Aug.16, 2011 "Gold will continue to grow as long as there is no clear resolution of the European and American economic problems," - said the chief trader Investec Bank Australia Ltd. Darret.
Investors see the yellow metal as an alternative to volatile currencies and shares of companies which are subject of severe fluctuations. >>> |
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Facets of the Diamond District
By Roger Lowenstein THE WALL STREET JOURNAL August 15, 2011
New York was once a city partitioned into trades. It had a meat district, a garment district, the Fulton Fish Market. Other than Wall Street, the sole survivor among these professional geographies is 47th Street, which still functions as a sort of Ellis Island for uncut diamonds, a point of entry for 90% of the stones that are imported to the U.S. and destined to be cut, cleaned, polished, measured, inspected, graded, brokered, set into jewelry and, presumably, to win somebody's heart. >>>
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| Huge diamond forfeited in Ohio to be auctioned By LISA CORNWELL Associated Press Aug 13, 2011 A large yellow diamond - known as the "Golden Eye" - seized in a federal drug and money-laundering investigation in northeast Ohio is going on the auction block with the minimum starting bid set at $900,000.The 43.51-carat diamond belonged to a northeast Ohio businessman who was convicted of money laundering and conspiracy. >>> |
Thank you Standard & Poor's By Ellen Fruchtman National Jeweler Aug. 12, 2011
No matter what side of the aisle you are on, will the latest rating from Standard & Poor's affect your business? The simple answer to that is yes. And no.For the people who have been out of work, and will be out of work for a decent amount of time to come, don't expect them to walk through your door. Is that a surprise? Their lives have not changed.>>> |
| 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. |
Smells Like Diamonds
By Stonechicky The Israeli Diamond Industry Blog Aug 15, 2011
What do diamonds smell like? New York fashion designer Donna Karan is giving luxury consumers a chance to find out with the super-high end version of her Golden Delicious fragrance. The perfume (which sells for a more modest $42 in its workaday packaging) can now be had in a million dollar wrapping - the most expensive perfume bottle created to date. >>>
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| If you have ever bought any jewelry set from Charles Krypell, you must have been enthralled by the finest detailing used in these designs. The credit goes to the designer Charles Krypell, who was an immensely talented sculptor, before entering the field of jewelry designing. More |
These boots were made for ... jewelling? By Hannah Connorton NJN Aug.10, 2011 >
Western boot brand Tony Lama Boots is celebrating 100 years of business this year, and to commemorate the event will be taking on tour a fourth-edition El Ray pair of bedazzled boots--the shoes are covered in 100 diamonds and 14-karat gold buckles. Susan Eisen, an El Paso jeweler, goldsmith, author, gemologist, designer and embellisher of the boots, said it was an honor "to show how the art of diamonds and gold can help celebrate momentous occasions." >>> |
How to Choose an Advertising Agency By Drew Gannon Inc. Aug.11, 2011
Long gone are the days of a handful of Madison Avenue firms controlling the advertising world. Shopping for an advertising agency is no longer done in smoke-consumed boardrooms and martini bars. With the advances of technology and the introduction of digital methods, the advertising world has changed drastically since the 1960s. >>> |
How Many Followers and Fans Do You Need?
By Guy Bergstrom About.com Guide Aug. 04, 2011
Recently, I had the opportunity to assist a friend in gaining the publicity and attention he deserved. A long journey had taken him from the small town boxing ring to the Olympic Trials. I knew that he deserved not only the media attention but public attention as well. >>>
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Commerce 3.0: Online Research, Offline Buying
By Jack Abraham E-Commerce Times Aug 13, 2011
The way consumers use the Internet has evolved, transitioning from Web-based sales to what Forrester calls "Web-influenced sales" -- sales in local stores that are generated through online marketing and research. These Web-influenced offline retail sales are growing by billions of dollars a year in the United States. >>>
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Top Designers Share the Creative Tales Behind Favorite Jewelry-Making Projects By TammyJones Jewelry Making Daily Aug.15, 2011
Whenever I sell a piece of jewelry, the buyers (and browsers) often ask me the story behind a piece. Sometimes I can tell them where I found some unusual old metal found object I've used in it, or I'll describe the thing--art, other jewelry, flowers, etc.--that inspired the design. I can always talk about the gemstones used in it, being a big gem geek and so in love with gemstones.>>>
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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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Vintage Bakelite Jewelry &nb
sp; By Carly Wickell About.com Guide
What is Bakelite? Bakelite is a castable, fire resistant plastic that was invented by Leo Baekeland in 1909. It was originally used for industrial purposes, until jewelry makers found that its light weight made Bakelite a perfect choice for designing and manufacturing inexpensive bracelets, rings, pins and other jewelry. >>>
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Wall Street, Main Street and e-commerce
By Don Davis Internet Retailer Aug 11,2011 What does this week's sharp drop in stock prices mean for online retailers? The answer depends, of course, on whether the market keeps going down or reverses course. If it keeps dropping, consumers will feel less wealthy and more concerned about their jobs. >>> |
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