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In This Issue Baselworld 2012 - the time of challenges and true solutions Coloured diamonds becoming investors' best friend Diamond Watches are Forever Sotheby's Jewels Auction an Explosion of Color Spotlighting the Future of Design Inked in gold 4 Ways to Overcome Marketing Challenges Forever Report: Deep Discounts Often Antagonize Consumers The 5 Most Powerful Words in Sales "But I can get a diamond on the Internet for Cheaper!" Swatch, Tiffany Legal Battle Intensifies
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By Veronica Novoselova
Rough&polished
March 11, 2012
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This week the 40th edition of the largest and most prominent jewellery and watches
show Baselworld has opened its doors to public, featuring the most famous luxury
brands in a number of categories. During the show jewellery and watch manufacturing
companies will unveil their latest collections displaying technological know-hows,
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By Antonella Ciancio and Nathalie Olof-Ors
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March 09, 2012
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Yellow, pink and blue diamonds are catching the eye of investors around the world,
according to dealers and industry insiders.
Natural coloured diamonds make up only 1 percent of global production, which gives
them "unquestionable value," said Bruno Scarselli, who represents the third generation
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Diamond Watches are Forever
By John Revill
The Wall Street Journal
March 12, 2012
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Bond, that most unsecret of secret agents: just who has bought the $5 million watch?
The timepiece, a one-off model produced by LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA's
Hublot brand, seemed to sum up the confident mood of the watchmakers at this year's
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Sotheby's Jewels Auction an Explosion of Color
By Jeff Miller
Diamond.net
March 12, 2012
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on April 3 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Many important and
extremely rare blue and pink diamonds, Colombian emeralds, Burmese rubies
and Kashmir sapphires, natural pearls and exquisite jadeite jewelry mark this auction,
which altogether includes 358 lots and a total presale estimate of $75 million to
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Spotlighting the Future of Design
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JCK
March 08, 2012
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on Tuesday, March 13, when the winner will be announced at a live finale taking
place during the MJSA Expo. The competition-the only one in the jewelry industry
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Inked in gold
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March 09, 2012
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Italian engineers have come up with an alternative way to wear gold, silver and
other metals: as temporary tattoos adhered to the skin. Produced by the high-tech
company Genefinity, Gold Sin Jewels are the product of scientific research in nano-tech
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4 Ways to Overcome Marketing
Challenges Forever
By Leslie Hamp
About.com Guide
March 12, 2012
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ensure a smooth-running, profitable business yet most don't know where to begin
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in 1839 in Barcelona, Spain. Today, just as 170 years ago, Masriera continues to
perfect the art of transparencies thanks to its mastery of handcrafted fired enamel
techniques. Masriera celebrates its 170 anniversary and for the occasion presents
its new collection, unique in the world of Art Nouveau jewels. Nymphs, flowers,
insects and fauna are part of this magic universe, an invitation to collect authentic
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Report: Deep
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March 09, 2012
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The 5 Most Powerful Words in Sales
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March 12, 2012
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"But I can get a diamond on the Internet for Cheaper!"
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Southern Jewelry News
March 2012
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Swatch, Tiffany Legal Battle Intensifies
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March
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The ongoing battle between Tiffany and Swatch Group over the two parties' failed
watch company has escalated, with the legendary retailer launching a counterclaim
against the leading watchmaker for some $589 million.In 2008, Swatch Group
founded Tiffany Watch Co. Ltd, under a partnership deal with Tiffany, a new division
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