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| Judging by the way our phone is ringing, retailers have been listening to the call... and many are now ready to make the serious commitment to improving their online presence. Now is the perfect time to think about re-doing your website, adding virtual inventories from your favorite vendors and implementing new online marketing strategies. Call for free evaluation of your web presence and a no obligation demo of the new 2012 GemFind Website Program. 800.373.4373 If your going to Centurion Jewelry Show, please stop by and see us at booth T5 to learn more about our programs and how the exhibitors of the JCK Prestige Promenade can help offset the costs with their Rebate Program exclusively for GemFind members.
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JSA: New Alarm Scam Targets Jewelers By Rob Bates JCK January 17, 2012
The Jewelers' Security Alliance is asking jewelers to be wary of callers pretending to be from their alarm company after an incident in a store in Pennsylvania.According to JSA vice president Bob Frank, in early January, employees of a chain store received several phone calls from someone who claimed to be an employee of the store's alarm company. >>>
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In investment play, the ice fad cometh By JAMES COVERT NEW YORK POST January 19, 2012
Diamonds are a girl's best friend - and they may be her best investment, too. With polished-diamond prices overall up 19 percent last year, some wholesalers have begun polishing up their pitches that the pink, yellow, and blue varieties - which are far more rare - will make for good investments. >>>
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World's Most Expensive Gadgets
By Dhwani Shahr Industry Leaders magazine Jan. 23, 2012
We all like things that are special, that have limited edition, that are unique and of course expensive. But do we actually have enough money to get all what we want. Maybe we can just imagine or dreaming about such expensive gadgets would satisfy us. There is a long list of world's most expensive that can be found with interesting facts and figures. >>>
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GemFind New Diamond Vendor
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Amit Diamonds Inc. has been a leader in providing loose and finished goods, to the most prestigious customers around the world for over two decades. We manufacture and import a large range of GIA/EGL certified diamonds in all shapes, colors and sizes. We specialize in layouts and pairs of fancy cut Cushion, P.S., OV, EM & BGT.
Our focus is on creating the highest level of finished jewelry that is guaranteed to pass the strictest tolerances of any quality control. We will also custom make pieces to your specifications.
Please give us a call to help you with any and all of your jewelry needs.
Office: 213-688-8895 Fax: 213-688-0933 Email: sales@amitdiamonds.com
Free next day shipping on all orders throughout the US!
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Kill'em with kindness
By Whitney Sielaff National Jeweler January 19, 2012
Eons ago, when I was working my way through college in the service industry, management taught us a golden rule: "Kill them with kindness." In other words, treat the customer with such respect and such a high level of service that they can't help but be won over to your side. Easy to say. Harder to do. >>>
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5 Lessons Small Business Can Learn from Big Business
By Guest Author Business.com January 20, 2012
Having worked with businesses of all sizes, I've seen tactics work as often as I've seen them fail. Big businesses and corporations have usually grown to their current stature because of intelligent decision-making, endurance, and a willingness to think outside the box. Small businesses may have more modest budgets and markets, but they can still learn a lot from their larger comrades.>>>
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The Debate on Online Jewelers
By Daniel Ford JCK January 21, 2012
When Blue Nile's CEO resigned after the company's disappointing third-quarter profit numbers this past November, JCK senior editor Rob Bates posed the question: "Should Blue Nile Have the Blues?" As someone who is still learning the ins and outs of the industry, I looked back on these stories and started thinking about what impact online jewelers have had in the jewelry business, and what role will they serve in the future.>>>
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Celebrity Wealthy Consumers From Seven Nations Define What Constitutes Luxury and How They Shop and Rank Brands
By Pauline DiamondNe.ws January 23, 2012
The independent and objective New York City-based Luxury Institute just released "Luxury Branding and Marketing: A Global Comparison of Wealthy Consumers in Top Markets," a comprehensive survey of wealthy consumers in the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and China.>>>
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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. |
Jewelers Grading Their Own Diamonds: A Good Thing?
By Rob Bates JCK January 20, 2012
An article from two weeks back, "Why Jewelers Are Doing Their Own Diamond Grading," drew a large number of comments (30!), some supportive, some horrified. This trend is, of course, not new: De Beers' Forevermark has its own lab, and Tiffany has graded its own diamonds for years. In 1999, I wrote an article on this topic called "Going Cert-Less." Looking back, one quote really struck a chord with me: >>>
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Featured GemFind Designer
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| John Buechner's elegant, timeless jewelry derives inspiration from the world around us: art, fashion, design, architecture, tradition and, of course, the stunning natural elements found deep within the earth. Specializing in natural fancy colored diamonds, important gemstones, exceptional jewelry suites, innovative designs, irresistible terms and buying and brokering estate jewelry. Or goal is to cater to women who desire important, elegant and timeless pieces of jewelry that speak volumes. More |
Content Marketing - Understand the Why and How By Laura Lake, About.com Guide January 21, 2012
Are you using content to market your business?
Content is king. I know, you've heard it and if you haven't I'm afraid you've had your head in the sand and it's time to dig it out. It's true content is very important when it comes to marketing and I'm going to show you why. >>>
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How to Get New Employees On Board By Darren Dahl OPEN Forum January 20, 2012
Congratulations if your firm is hiring these days. Given the continuing economic challenges of late, you've accomplished no small feat. But just hiring someone doesn't ensure that your new recruit will help propel your small business to future success.
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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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5 reasons employees aren't sharing their ideas
By Suzanne Lucas CBS Money Watch January 23, 2012
work for a great company! We have a culture that we've worked hard to establish and continuously improve .... we have an extremely low turnover rate and, for the most part, great feedback scores from our employees. Unfortunately, one of the things we seem to have an area of opportunity on is "employees feeling comfortable providing their opinion." What could be behind this? How can we ensure that employees feel that they can talk with us? >>>
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Selling Your Diamonds and Gold
By stonechicky The Israeli Diamond Industry Blog January 23, 2012
With all the new "Cash for Gold" signs and commercials buzzing around the country, millions are flocking to turn their old jewelry into cash. Gold & silver exchanges, coin shops, jewelry stores, and pawn shops are bustling with customers. Even check-cashing centers, payday loan businesses, and barber shops are getting in on the action. >>> |
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