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In This Issue Ethical Gold the Pride of 80
Jewelry Retailers on Valentine's Day Why Isn't There an ETF for
Diamonds? Sterling decisions The 10 Best JCK Covers and
Business Tips: 1930-1950 12 Leadership Traits You Need
to Thrive in Tough Times Photographing Your Jewelry:
Tips on What To Do (and What Not To Do) for Great Photos Industry on its head Small Business Guide to Creating
an Effective Online Presence Beautiful Lies: The Slippery
Slope of Gem Treatment Diamond Falcon Clock Is M-Commerce a Necessity for
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Retailers on Valentine's Day
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February 14, 2012
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products, industrial metals and precious metals. However, ETF investors are still
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Sterling decisions
By Whitney
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National Jeweler
February 17, 2012
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Transitions of power are always a challenge.
And the stakes are raised for entities with strong track records. Sterling, parent
of Kay and Jared, has proven itself across recent market cycles to be among the
very best-run chain jewelers in the business. Under the deft leadership of Terry
Burman, the company forged a reputation for maximizing its potential market advantages.
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JCK
February 18, 2012
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uring the turbulent years of 1930 to 1950, the United States underwent an almost
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12 Leadership
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February 17, 2012
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Photographing Your Jewelry: Tips on What To Do (and What Not To Do) for Great
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Jewelry Making Daily
February 20, 2012
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Industry on
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Gem Thoughts
February 15, 2012
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pillboxes, compacts and unique objects d' art. In the 1940's, Tamis began manufacturing
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Small Business Guide
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About.com Guide
February
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Beautiful Lies: The Slippery Slope of Gem Treatment
By Stuart Robertson,
G.G.
February 2012 issue of JCK magazine
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Since ancient times, humans have coveted the classic gemstones because they exhibit
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Diamond Falcon Clock
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The Israeli
Diamond Industry Blog
Feb. 20, 2012
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Is M-Commerce a Necessity for Retailers in 2012?
JCK
February 14, 2012
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