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April is a very exciting month for us at GemFind. As you know, we've been working hard to educate the trade on how to navigate the ever changing world of online marketing. All the hard work is now paying off and GemFind has been honored with a combined 10 speaking engagements this month at the
Smart Show in Chicago and the AGS Conclave in Phoenix. If your planning to attend one of these events, please make sure to catch us at one of our talks or to come by our booth to talk in person to talk about your overall online web presence and digital marketing strategy, and how we can help.
Smart Show
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Speaking Engagements (Alex Fetanat, Larry Chasin, Tyler Mathews & Suereea Mathews) -
Booth T 15
http://www.smartjewelryshow.com/education-overview/speakers
AGS Speaking - 4 Speaking Engagements (Suereea, Tyler, Larry)
Give us a call at
800-373-4373 to schedule an appointment either at the show or via a web conference.
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Sterling-Zale brilliance suit goes to mediation By Michelle Graff National Jeweler April 01, 2013
Two of the country's largest specialty jewelers are headed to mediation to settle their dispute over one diamond's supposedly superlative brilliance. Court papers filed in U.S. District Court in Cleveland show that on March 26, both Sterling Jewelers Inc. and Zale Corp. asked the court to send the lawsuit Sterling filed against Zale in November to mediation. >>>
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Leader of Jewelry Theft Gang Pleads Guilty By Rob Bates JCK April 01, 2013
On March 29, alleged jewelry theft gang leader Alexander Cuadros-Garcia pleaded guilty in Virginia federal court to racketeering conspiracy, according to a statement from the Federal Bureau of Investigation. He faces 20 years in prison. >>>
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Capital Coloured Diamonds Recommends Investment in Diamonds
JeweleryNe.ws April 01, 2013
With so many investment options out there, it can be difficult to decide how to invest wisely without risking a big loss. There are all sorts of options for people who are looking for a way to turn their money into more stable or permanent assets. >>>
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Why Retail Matters
By Laura Heller Forbes March 27, 2013
Is there a role for brick and mortar stores today? Does retail matter? A smart person just asked me that question and although I suspect she knows the answer is yes, isn't the question really "What form should retail stores take to serve today's shoppers?" >>>
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Celebrity Jewelry Gawk - Spring rings in
By Hannah Connorton National Jeweler March 28, 2013
Although winter weather is lingering in certain regions of the country, spring is here and celebrities are bringing in the season with bold-colored baubles. Now that awards season is over, stars seem to be donning more day-to-day jewelry: stud earrings, smaller drop earrings and more subtle (yet still trendy) necklaces. >>>
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What Diamantaires Don't Want to Hear: Retailers Are Being Squeezed
By EDAHN GOLAN IDEX March 28, 2013
Let's start with the bottom line - U.S. retailers need to pay more for the jewelry they are selling, and don't get that much more when selling it. The wholesale prices they are paying are rising at a higher rate than the retail prices they are charging. It's a margin squeeze.
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Guinness Certifies the "World's Most Valuable Necklace"
By Rob Bates JCK March 26, 2013
Guinness World Records has certified the 637 ct. Mouawad L'Incomparable Diamond Necklace as the most valuable necklace in the world, according to Mouawad.
Its value has been estimated at $55 million. >>>
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| GemFind's New Ring Builder Increases Retail Jewelry Sales of Diamonds and Engagement Rings for Jewelry Retailers The new 2013 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 with all the social sharing features. http://www.ringbuilder.com 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. 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. |
At Your Service: What Are Your Best Techniques for Closing a Sale? By Emili Vesilind JCK March 28, 2013
"Before we close, we ask them, if you could change anything about the [item], what would it be. For example, if they want bigger, we tell them we could get it 20 points bigger and have it for them tomorrow. 'Can I go ahead and set it aside for you?'" >>>
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4 Ways to Get Customers to Open Your Emails
BY DJ Waldow Entrepreneur April 01, 2013
If you want to be a successful email marketer, it's essential that subscribers open your messages. After all, if your audience isn't opening your emails, it's impossible for them to take action, such as clicking through to your website or making a purchase.>>>
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Featured GemFind Designer
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Piero Milano Gioielli has enjoyed a highly prestigious position in the field of luxury jewellery for over fifty years. Its success is perpetuated year after year by means of its intrinsic skill in developing original ranges and new collections that appeal to all possible tastes. Today the Piero Milano Gioielli universe is increasingly multi-faceted and diversified, including expressions such as minimalist, romantic, figurative, geometric, one-off and informal pieces. >>>
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Why 86 Percent of Customers Quit Your Business
By Barry Moltz OPEN Forum April 01
, 2013
In an age where getting and keeping new customers seems like an uphill battle, it is of utmost importance to pay attention to your company's customer service strategy. Most customer service just plain stinks and small-business owners don't even know it. >>>
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It Takes Two - Or Maybe Even Three - To Tango
By stonechicky The Israeli Diamond Industry Blog March 28, 2013
Owning a diamond is like a dance: it really takes two to make it come alive and feel the beat and the rhythm of the music in your bones. Your dance partner is not only the one you are performing with; rather, his movements also inspire you to express yourself even more than you thought you were capable of. >>>
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