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Labor Day weekend is just around the corner which means the kids start school and
then there's one more window to capitalize on a new website for the holiday season. Give us a call at 800-373-4373 for a no obligation review of your web presence and to learn more about our comprehensive online marketing solution.
From September 8-10, GemFind will be in Dallas, Texas at the Smart Show. If
you're in the area, we encourage you to stop by our booth and to attend the speaking engagements of Alex Fetanat on Friday, September 7th at 9am to learn the Top 10 website tips for the holiday season, and of Suereea Mathews on Saturday September 8th, 10:15am to learn about optimizing your Social Media for the holiday season.
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Forevermark
U.S. President: The U.S. is going to remain the single largest market for diamonds
Charles Stanley, Forevermark U.S. President, talked with Rough&Polished about the
new "Center of My Universe" design concept and its advertising campaign that Americans
will see on TV, cinema, online and in-store beginning in November. He very generously
took the time to discuss key trends in the diamond industry, why he believes in
in-store, touch and feel shopping experience and why the U.S. is going to remain
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Diamond Sales
in Holiday Season Vital After Slow Year, Gem Says
The Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays will be make or break for the diamond industry
after a slow year, according to Gem Diamonds Ltd. (GEMD) Holiday sales are "going
to be extremely important," Chief Executive Officer Clifford Elphick said today
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Diamonds in Paris
BY MEENAL MISTRY
THE WALL SREET JOURNAL
Aug. 23, 2012
IT'S FITTING THAT THE SHAPE of the Place Vendôme in Paris resembles an emerald-cut
diamond. For nearly 120 years, the world's leading high jewelers have lined the
gently beveled square. Frédéric Boucheron was the first tenant of the sort, moving
his store into No. 26 in 1893, just five years before the Ritz hotel opened its
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The Billion
Dollar Business of Diamonds, From Mining to Retail
By Bob Pisani
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CNBC
August 27, 2012
Diamonds. For thousands of years, they have been believed to bring good luck (and
bad luck!) - health, wealth, and protection against most of the ills that can befall
mankind.They are also a multi-billion dollar business, although compared to the
gold business, the diamond industry is small. shape="rect" track="on" style="color: rgb(140, 140, 106); font-style: italic;
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By Jacob Harper
OPENForum
August 27, 2012
"It's all in who you know," they say. Fair enough; people are more likely to help
those whom they know (and like) than those they don't know (and actively despise.)
But who are these "people" we have to know? And how do you get to know them? The
incomplete answer you'll hear a lot is "get out there and network." linktype="1" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001yZfRiC1a85N8_V6VmYXVhm0szaCfye_nYcv4DYlrFr3O9grumV-SC6zQyZxUnRWW0qsKAf_E0IK9i3SwaKMwA8yL6GknFaRa4gMj4C1_QnVujNu3Ahsl3XDOFeK86GoKGWC6xD9mHYP-GYwKDXBizcwxUIq9tkIt3yggHM5_2L8VcupAnUn775ctHdpavH_S"
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Diamond Industry of Canada
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National Jeweler
August 27, 2012
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As summer winds down to a close, celebrities are still rolling out their brightest
jewels for on-air and red carpet appearances. Bold cocktail rings are a favorite
in the past month, with stars choosing big gems, from onyx to beryl and sapphires.
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GemFind's New Ring Builder Increases Retail Jewelry Sales of Diamonds and Engagement
Rings for Jewelry Retailers
The new 2012 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.
New settings and diamond suppliers will be continually added. linktype="link" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001yZfRiC1a85N8_V6VmYXVhm0szaCfye_nYcv4DYlrFr3O9grumV-SC6zQyZxUnRWW0qsKAf_E0IK9i3SwaKMwAxwFBYyt4AsA_YUZOFFSin3NEJERET-C_43uKnkamdtinRDZ99BO90d7y8YmTKcDETR7Ay5P9LTg"
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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.
The summer months have always been slow for my business. Four years ago though,
things were slower than normal with the Great American Recession looming on the
horizon. Thank Heaven that August 2012 is a completely different story.
Four years ago I was cutting back. Now, myself and many others are adding
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manufacturers of fine jewellery. The experience of more than 30 years and our dynamic
spirit are the reasons of a continual development. Our collections are sold all
over the world, due to the excellent craftwork and high quality standard of our
pieces, combined with very attractive designs and our aim of giving always the best
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By
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The Israeli Diamond Industry Blog
August 22, 2012
Wearing a tasteful piece of diamond-mounted jewelry surely enhances one's
experience of a dinner date. Donning a quarter-million-dollars worth of polished
diamond jewelry will undoubtedly turn a night out on the town into a night to remember.
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Training Day:
One Expert's Checklist for Training a Sales Staff
By
Emili Vesilind
JCK
August 23, 2012
A spiffy suit and a genuine smile go a long way with jewelry shoppers-but if your
staff isn't armed with concrete sales skills, you're essentially shoving them into
a snowstorm without a winter coat. Which is why we asked Duane Sparks, chairman
of retail consultancy firm, The Sales Board, and creator of the Action Selling sales
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By
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CNBC
August 23, 2012
After being laid off from his job in the automotive industry, David Anderson
didn't bother searching for work. Instead, he went hunting for treasure - but not
just any kind of treasure. Anderson went searching for diamonds. "First time
I came down here was in 2007, and on my third day here I found a carat and a half,"
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With the economic recovery sputtering along, it's easy to fall into the mindset
that cheaper is always better. But even when budgets are tight, there's a right
and a wrong way to save money. Trim spending in the wrong places and you can end
up hurting your business in the long run, says business strategist Carol Roth, a
former investment banker and the best-selling author of The Entrepreneur Equation.
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When you shop for an engagement ring or other diamond jewelry you'll find there
are many ways to make a diamond appear larger than it actually is. The diamond's
cut, shape, and setting all have an impact on its apparent size. Put these five
techniques to work for you if you want to buy a diamond engagement ring that looks
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