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GemFind's New Diamond Link iPhone and Android App Lets Jewelry Professionals Showcase Thousands of Diamonds on a Mobile Platform Newport Beach, CA November 07, 2011 
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http://www.gemfind.net
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of dollars worth of diamonds from a mobile device. The diamonds can also be marked up as much as the jewelry professional desires. The new GF Diamond Link mobile app uses state-of-the-art diamond-search technology allowing users to find certified loose diamonds of any shape, size, color and clarity directly from their iPhone or Android. Users can search for any type of diamond cut - Asscher, emerald, heart, marquise, oval, pear, princess, radiant, round by price range and certificate type.
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Diamond and Fine Jewelry Sales Expected to Soar During Holidays By JessicaC
an> Diamond Price Guide Nov. 8, 2011
 This year's market reports have shown that rough and polished diamond prices have been in fluctuation since the beginning of this fiscal year, rising at the beginning of last quarter due to a shortage in rough and polished diamond supply, then showing a decrease in price as global diamond output increased and customer demand decreased as a direct result of inflated rough and polished diamond prices. >>> |
IDEX Online: Oppenheimer selling De Beers stake
By Edahn Golan National Jeweler Nov. 04, 2011
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 Anglo American announced that it is buying the Oppenheimers' 40 percent stake in De Beers for $5.1 billion dollars. Nothing short of an earthquake in the diamond industry, the deal will give Anglo an 85 percent stake in De Beers.The transaction remains subject to shareholder approval with shareholder vote expected in December and closing expected in the second half of 2012.
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De Beers - end of a remarkable era
By Janos Consultants
Gem Thoughts Nov. 4, 2011
 The news today that the Oppenheimer family has sold out its remaining share of De Beers to Anglo-American, subject to regulatory approvals, brings to a close a remarkable era, and the extraordinary tale of the Oppenheimer family. In many ways, the diamond industry owes its success and perhaps its very existence to this family. >>>
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Eye Catching Jewelry from the 2012 AGTA Spectrum Awards
By Anthony
Jewelry News Network
Oct. 27,2011
 There's been a lot of talk about the winners of the AGTA Spectrum Awards, which were named Oct. 24. And all of it is well deserved. However, there were hundreds of other creative, innovative and otherwise beautiful pieces on display during the media review of the entries on the same day. Here are just a few that caught my eye: >>> |
Subscription Programs: Turn Holiday Shoppers Into Repeat Customers
By Greg Alvo Small Business Trends November 07, 2011
As a small business owner, marketing is undoubtedly a large part of your budget. And the stakes are never higher than during the high-volume
holiday season. From now through December, shoppers are primed to browse and purchase, and therefore, paid search, email, daily deals, website optimization, display and video ads and social marketing are on the top of your priority list. >>>
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Surviving the Retail Rush
By Shari Waters About.com Guide
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 Thanks to attention by the media, we are all aware brick and mortar stores generally see an immense increase in traffic on Black Friday in the United States. Online retailers also see a dramatic upswing in sales the following Monday. This time between Thanksgiving and Christmas can mean a steady stream of shoppers.
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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 t
ens 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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The four basic customer types
By Brian Barfield Southern Jewelry News Nov. 03, 2011
Over the years we have been trained to understand the four basic personality types. Some use animals such as lions, monkeys, giraffes and turtles; others use Dominant, Expressive, Amiable and Analytical. These training methods have been very effective in understanding your customers and teaching you how to meet their needs. >>>
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Featured GemFind Designer
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|   E Wolfe & Co was established in London in 1850. From the start we have had a strong emphasis on quality and consistency. Well into the 20th century we were the leading Tiara makers. We are proud to have made two Royal crowns. Wolfe is known in the worldwide jewelry community as a straight-forward company to deal with. Most of our business is in the special order category. More |
Designer Jewelry Trends By Carly Wickell
About.com Guide
Black and gold were both key fashion elements at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art's first annual Art + Film Gala, in the gowns and in the jewelry. Some celebrities wore black onyx, a popular trend for a couple of years now. Some stuck with diamonds (white and black) set in gold (much of it yellow) or platinum.
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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.
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Are Diamonds Forever? By Stonechicky ISRAELI DIAMOND INDUSTRY BLOG Nov. 07, 2011
A mere 72 days after reality TV star Kim Kardashian and basketball player Kris Humphries tied the knot in a lavish ceremony that cost millions, the couple announced last week that they were filing for divorce. Kim is reportedly "devastated." However, she was savvy enough to sign a prenuptial agreement guaranteeing her the right to buy back her engagement ring in the event that the marriage went south.
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e="text-align: left; font-family: Trebuchet MS,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(153, 153, 119); font-size: 14pt;"> Managing your aged inventory - part II By David Brown Southern Jewelry News Nov. 03, 2011
 In our last article we discussed how to manage aged inventory while attempting to recover full price on the item. This month we look at strategies that involve selling it at a discounted price. Selling an old item at a reduced price is always easier than trying to sell it for full retail, and most jewelers have options available to help clear that old product in this way. >>>
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