GemFind: Diamond Search, Web Development, JewelCloud , ring builder, stud builder, pendant builder 2011-09-13

Written by Alex | September 13, 2011

GemFind Weekly Newsletter

September 13, 2011

In This Issue
Gold vs. Diamonds - What is the Sounder Investment?.
The Pentagon's Jeweler Remembers 9/11
Security in and around the jewelry store.
Diamond Digital Watch - a Pretty Neat Idea
Interview with Christie's VP About Elizabeth Taylor Jewelry
A foolproof method for increasing your bridal business
Disaster Recovery for Small Business
This Is The Most Expensive Jeweler In America
"Little Guy" Wins 43 Carat Yellow at Online Auction
Public Speaking - Preparation and Presentation Tips
Don't Stand Still


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The television shows about September 11th were quite moving, and a reminder to us all that there are dark forces at work seeking to destroy our shared American ideals.  We encourage all to gain the resolve and determination in all of life to do whatever it is that is needed to strengthen you, your family and your business.

When it comes to business, a modern and well conceived web presence is a sure fire way to strengthen your marketplace position.  GemFind has been helping
the jewerly industry to get connected for over 10 years... we're connecting virtual vendor inventories into their authorized retailer websites and we're helping retailers market and  connect with end consumers.  We have turnkey website solutions starting at $3000, and web apps for everything from diamond search and Ring Builder (R), to smartphone themes and facebook.  Call us for a free demo.

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Gold vs. Diamonds - What is the Sounder Investment?          

By JessicaC                          Diamond Price Guide                       Sep 12, 2011           

With the recent increase
in gold prices, precious metal retailers and traders have reported a marked increase in customer demand for gold jewelry as more and more consumers are looking to invest in what appears to have replaced diamonds in demand and in popularity. The recent increase in gold prices is a direct result of the gap that has formed between customer demand for polished and rough diamonds and diamond set jewelry and the diamond and precious gemstone industry's inability to keep up with the demand for these commodities. >>> 



The Pentagon's Jeweler Remembers 9/11              

By JCK Staff                                                                               Sep 2, 2011                             

 

While much of the world will be focused at the World Trade Center complex for events in remembrance of the 10th-year anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the Pentagon will hold its own low-key commemoration. One person who will not be attending the Sunday event is Brian Mann, who has spent his entire working life in the building that serves as the headquarters for the U.S. Department of Defense. >>> 



Security in and around the jewelry store                 

By James Alperin                      National Jeweler                        Sep 6, 2011

  

It's getting to be the holiday season again, and while by now you have already done most of your buying for the season and started to think about your advertising budget, it's also  time to review your security. The old jeweler's joke about someone coming to your store late for an appointment and saying, " Sorry, I was held up," and the jeweler responds, " Never say held up to a jeweler," always gets a laugh from the customer. But, in reality, our security is something all of us need to be aware of. >>>   


  
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Diamond Digital Watch - a Pretty Neat Idea            

By Stonechicky                    The Israeli Diamond Industry Blog                 Sep 12, 2011   

Douglas Adams' classic Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy describes the Earth as an "utterly insignificant little blue green plant" populated by ape-descended life forms that still think digital watches are a pretty neat idea. Well, digital or not, some Earth-dwellers are enamored of fine watches and will drop five, six, or even seven-figure sums on watches crafted from the finest metals available and encrusted with diamonds and other gemstones. >>>   


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.

 

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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. 


Interview with Christie's VP About Elizabeth Taylor Jewelry              

By Rob Bates             
                         JCK                                         Sep 8, 2011   

I have a friend who sells on eBay. She has found that when she writes "stories" about her products, the sale price goes up. That bodes very well for Christie's Dec. 13-15 auction of Elizabeth Taylor's jewelry collection, where virtually all the pieces have colorful histories, some of which we recount here. There are the diamonds Taylor won in a game of ping pong, pieces she wore to the Academy Awards, the list goes on. >>> 

   


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A foolproof method for increasing your bridal business              

By George Prout                                                        Southern Jewelry News      .                          

In times like these, the only sure path to sales and profits in the retail jewelry business is Bridal, so I emphatically urge you to focus your efforts on growing that portion of your business. Fortunately, there is a very specific course of action you can take this Fall that will seed your Bridal business for next year. Even better, this course of action is self-funding (in fact, it creates incremental sales and profits, in addition to expanding your customer base), so you'll actually make money while creating next year's Bridal customer base. >>>   


Disaster Recovery for Small Business                  

By Shari Waters                                       About.com Guide                                                 

 

Not only did the tragic events of September 11, 2001 change our lives forever, it also changed the way many of us do business. Large companies created or redefined their disaster recovery plans, but many small retailers are still ill prepared from a security and natural disaster standpoint. I wanted to share with you Darrell Zahorsky's Disaster Recovery Decision Making for Small Business. >>>  



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This Is The Most Expensive Jeweler In America                  

By Julie Zeveloff                          Business Insider                         Sep 7, 2011                   

 

Shoppers at Harry Winston in New York City spend more on each average trip than at any other jewelry retailer in the U.S., according to a new report from Bundle. The average receipt at the high end retailer was $8,388, said Bundle, which looked at millions of transactions done by jewelers across the country from July 2010 to June 2011. Harry Winston's east coast flagship is located on Fifth Avenue, which also happens to be the most expensive retail strip in the world. >>> 

"Little Guy" Wins 43 Carat Yellow at Online Auction 

By Rob Bates                                           JCK                                Sep 9, 2011

 

A self-described "little guy" from Cortland, Ohio, who builds houses and dabbles in gems on the side, submitted the winning bid at this week's bid4assets online auction, and is now the proud owner of a 43 ct. internally flawless yellow diamond. While the company had predicted the price could climb as high as $20 million, the winner, Jerre Hentosh, scored with a $2.8 million bid. >>>  


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Public Speaking - Preparation and Presentation Tips        

By Laura Lake                                                 About.com Guide                                                     

  

Do you enjoy public speaking? What about giving a presentation? Do you find yourself fighting anxiety when you've been asked to present in front of a room full of people?
If you answered yes, I hear you.Public speaking is either something someone loves or hates - there is no in-between. The secret in being comfortable in front of a crowded room is being prepared and confident about what you are presenting.
>>> 


Don't Stand Still  

By Rami Baron             World Federation of Diamond Bourses                 Sep 07, 2011

 

So, what are the big topics in the diamond industry today? Some of you may have heard of the RJC - Responsible Jewellery Council. This is an organisation which is well funded by some of the big diamond producers looking to set a whole new standard of accreditation in the diamond industry. >>> 

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