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In This Issue World Diamond Council Embraces Change of Conflict Diamond Definition Grexit concerns cause precious metals to decline Marilyn Forever: Chopard Celebrates the Legendary Movie Star Retail Diamantaires The Buzz About Black Diamonds Why Social Learning Benefits Your Business Six Steps to Prevent Smash, Grab & Run Crime at Your Store Mastering the Art of Upsell for added profits More palatable metals How to deal with a...bad boss Tips for Jewelers on How to Develop a Strong Digital Marketing
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World Diamond Council Embraces
Change of Conflict Diamond Definition
By Rob Bates
JCK
May 14, 2012
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Changing the definition of conflict diamonds to include gems produced in violent
conditions (which is another way of saying diamonds related to human rights abuses)
is perhaps the most important-and politically charged-reform that could be made
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By Kathryn Bishop
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May 14, 2012
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Gold prices last week fell 3% due to concerns over the Eurozone debt crisis, with
analysts describing the market for the metal as "much more fragile" than last year.
In a report by Resource Investing News it was said that resistance from voters in
France and opposition to austerity measures in Greece had caused a drop in gold
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Marilyn Forever: Chopard Celebrates the Legendary Movie Star
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May 14 , 2012
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industry bereft of her talent and her legendary beauty. On the occasion of the 65th
Cannes Film Festival, of which Marilyn is the figurehead, Chopard is unveiling an
exceptional series of 25 unpublished photographs of the star by Milton H. Greene,
along with a stunning tribute jewelry creation designed by Caroline Scheufele.
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Retail Diamantaires
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The Buzz About Black Diamonds
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May 14, 2012
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We've seen thousands of black diamonds on celebrity wrists and fingers in the last
few years, and more of the gems fashioned into long chains and other types of necklaces.
Black diamonds are often used alone in jewelry, but sometimes designers mix them
with white or fancy color diamonds (or other colored gemstones) that reflect the
light, adding brilliance and sparkle that the opaque black diamonds can't quite
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Why Social Learning Benefits
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May 14, 2012
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Classroom training isn't dead, but it also isn't the answer for every training need.
Social media tools are changing the game when it comes to employee learning. And
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Six Steps to Prevent Smash, Grab
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When your jewelry business is closed, it is still a target to criminals. Losses
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Mastering the
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May 2012
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Here is a simple principle which, when put to use in your store, will add massive
profits and value to your bottom line. Some call it the Upsell while some refer
to it as the Add-on, but who cares as long as it works? Recently, I called Staples
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More palatable metals
By Whitney
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National Jeweler May 14, 2012
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he past few years have marked a love-hate relationship between jewelers and precious
metals. On one hand, nearly everyone profited from rising prices by buying from
the public, a lucrative practice that helped keep many afloat during the darkest
days. Conversely, high metals prices can make the actual practice of retailing fine
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How to deal with a bad boss
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people wanting to know how to handle a bad or dysfunctional boss. Just
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Tips for Jewelers on How to Develop
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If you don't already have a digital marketing strategy, you've at least heard the
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erecting a website constitutes having a digital strategy, while others equate it
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