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International Gemological Institute
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As the holiday season draws to a close and we look ahead to engagements and warmer weather, we couldn't be happier looking back on 2013. Reports show that jewelry was a top seller in a successful holiday shopping season. The year has brought the jewelry industry many advancements and much success.
We at
GemFind are looking forward to an exciting 2014 and wish you and yours success and happiness in the new year.
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It seems as though diamonds were retailers' best friend this holiday season
Emily Jane Fox Money.cnn Dec. 26, 2013
It seems as though diamonds were retailers' best friend this holiday season.
Jewelry caught the eye of many gift givers this year and was one of the most popular gifts, according to MasterCard SpendingPulse, which draws from MasterCard's near-real-time purchase data.
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Stop Shouting at Customers And Start 'Engaging' With Them
ALBERT ROBINSON IDEX Dec. 26
Are you marketing your company and products in the most efficient way? Are you using still a mix of email blasts to hundreds or thousands of people on purchased lists, cold calling, telemarketing, expensive attendance at trade shows that may not be relevant to you?
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12 Jewelry Trends for 2014: The Third Annual List of What to Buy, Sell, and Stock in the Year Ahead
Jennifer Heebner JCK December 30
Yes-it's almost time for bubbles! But it's also time to assess jewelry trends for 2014. Now in its third year, you know the drill:
This is my annual prediction of jewelry trends based on market work, meetings with designers, and analyzing runway fashions and awards show jewels.
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2013: The Year in Photos
Michelle Graff, Hannah Connorton and Brecken Branstrator National Jeweler Dec.30
Soon, the world will say goodbye to 2013, which is good news for those who suffer from triskaidekaphobia, a fear of the allegedly unlucky number 13. >>>
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A World Beyond Diamond Studs
Alessandra Codinha
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
Dec. 27
"IT'S NOT YOUR mother's pearls. I call them 'icebreakers,' " said jewelry designer Delfina Delettrez of the pieces she makes for her six-year-old line. >>>
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The Billionaire Who Created Victoria Secret's
Julie Bort SFGate Dec. 27
Diamond billionaire Fred Mouawad could easily qualify for the title of Most Interesting Man in the World.
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Editor's Picks: My favorite pieces of 2013 Hannah Connorton NAtional Jeweler Dec. 27,2013
This past year was a big one for jewelry, both from a market and design perspective.>>>
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Jewel of the Year: Heather Moore's Wedding Vow Necklace
Brittany Siminitz JCK Dec. 27
Sweet, sentimental, and sensational, Heather Moore's Wedding Vow necklace is one of the most gorgeous ways of preserving precious memories. >>>
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GIA enhances security of stone grading reports
By Kathryn Bishop Professional Jeweller December 30, 2013
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is set to introduce a revised format of diamond grading and gem identification reports on January 1 2014, promising enhanced security features and less paper consumption. >>>
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Featured GemFind Designer
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For nearly 25 years, Hubert Gesser has traveled the globe in search of nature's most beautiful treasures. Throughout Africa, South America, the Far East and further, Hubert looks for the best the world has to offer in a spectrum of gemstones from classic blue sapphire to exotic Paraiba tourmalines. More
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2013 Top 25: Our Most Popular Posts of the Year
Web Marketing Today
Dec. 27, 2013
As 2013 draws to a close, we've compiled a list of the 25 most popular Web Marketing Today articles for the year, based on the number of page views. >>>
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The Top 10 Kooky Jewelry News Stories of 2013
Daniel Ford JCK
Dec. 27, 2013
Here is a roundup of the 10 kookiest jewelry stories from 2013, which includes way too many bodily functions. >>>
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34 Small-Business Predictions For 2014
Rieva Lesonsky
OPEN Forum December 30
With 2013 on its way out, smart entrepreneurs are already planning ahead for 2014. Find out what the experts are saying you should expect in the new year. >>>
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