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New Anti-Money Laundering Rules For Retail Providers Of "Prepaid Access"
February 09, 2012
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New York, New York, February 9, 2012 - The federal government (FinCEN) has announced
new rules that require sellers of "pre-paid access" products such as gift cards,
or any other mechanism that provides access to transferable funds paid in advance,
including such cards issued by a seller to provide credit for returns, to comply
with anti-money laundering (AML) rules pertaining to this activity.
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PLAN FOR GROWTH
Diamond Intelligence
February 09, 2012
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The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) and the Province of Antwerp jointly presented
to the public this week a strategic plan for future expansion and growth of Antwerp's
diamond industry. Called the 'Antwerp Diamond Masterplan - Diamonds love Antwerp
2020,' the plan is a way to preserve and strengthen Antwerp's leading role in the
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Celebrity Jewelry Gawk™ - Cuffed in Diamonds
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Hannah Connorton
National Jeweler
February 08, 2012
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Whether they're cuffed with diamonds or dressed
up in gold, wrists are prime real estate for jewelry, especially at awards shows,
where glamorous gowns usually leave arms bare. While some stars stick with thick,
bold designs, others favor thinner, more delicate styles. Here's the best in celebrity
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Are diamonds a brilliant investment?
By DIAN VUJOVICH
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February 11, 2012
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intention or your heart's affection than to dazzle a loved one with a rock? After
all, Richard Burton knew the way to Elizabeth Taylor's heart was via important diamonds
(the super-sized ones). And Taylor clearly understood their value whether worn or
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February 11, 2012
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The best ideas are the ones that are generated out of passionate discussion with
a group of people you trust and respect. I'm thankful that the jewelry industry
has plenty of enthusiastic and opinionated designers, manufacturers, jewelers, and
industry veterans who have exposed JCK's readers to forward thinking ideas, theories,
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Six Tips for Maximizing Email Marketing Campaigns
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February 13, 2012
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Email marketing can help businesses keep in
touch with customers and prospects. But there's a big difference between simply
adding people to your contacts list and running a savvy campaign that drives traffic
to your website and generates sales. Here are some tips to help you maximize the
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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.
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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.
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The Diamond
Myth: How Diamonds Became A Girl's Best Friend
By Julie Gerstein
The Frisky
February 9, 2012
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It's almost Valentine's Day, which makes us think of romance, relationships and
engagements - and the sparkly glare of a diamond engagement ring. Yes, diamonds
are pretty, precious, and these days, cost a zillion dollars. linktype="1" href="http://www.thefrisky.com/2012-02-09/the-diamond-myth-how-diamonds-became-a-girls-best-friend/"
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Dealers Cheer
Possible Lifting of Burmese Ruby Ban
By Rob Bates
JCK
February 07, 2012
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Dealers at the recent American Gem Trade Association's GemFair and other Tucson
gem shows applauded the possible lifting of sanctions on Burmese rubies and jade.
"It will help definitely," said Ravi Lunia, owner of Fai Dee in New York City. "It
will be good for business. People want Burmese rubies. href="http://www.jckonline.com/2012/02/07/dealers-cheer-possible-lifting-burmese-ruby-ban?utm_source=JCK+eNewsletters&utm_campaign=f6551888f5-2012_02_11_TSS2_10_2012&utm_medium=email"
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name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.2465" style="text-align: left;"> An entrepreneur with a creative heart
and strategic mind for business, Leslie Greene was inspired to design her own line
to satisfy every woman's desire for fine jewelry that flaunts chic style, luxurious
quality and a timeless, classic appeal. Designing jewelry for over 16 years,
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Save Money by Learning
How to Measure Your Marketing Efforts
By Laura Lake
About.com Guide
February 12, 2012
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the most value from our marketing initiatives and efforts. That can be difficult
to do when you don't know how to quantify your marketing and really measure what's
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Heed the Call to Action: Get Visitors to Take Action on Your Website
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Schechter
February 2012 issue of JCK magazine
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As the Internet continues to become more essential to all of our businesses, jewelers
are starting to think about things differently. We obsess about our websites, worry
about email lists, and wonder which social networks to focus on. We think about
our consumers' needs and aim to offer relevant content. href="http://www.jckonline.com/2012/01/24/heed-call-to-action-get-visitors-to-take-action-on-your-website?utm_source=JCK+eNewsletters&utm_campaign=421daddf52-2012_02_09_YST2_8_2012&utm_medium=email"
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Grammy Awards Jewelry
By Carly Wickell
About.com Guide
Feb. 12, 2012
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that blended nicely with the lacy and textured gowns that many of the women wore.
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3 Stages of Jewelry Customer Loyalty
JCK
February 13, 2012
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as a deeply held commitment to repurchase or repartronize a preferred product or
service in the future despite competitive efforts to encourage the customer to switch
vendors. The key to customer loyalty is the intent to repeat purchase. Here are
three very important stages of customer loyalty:
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