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Apple takes its watch to fashion week Michelle Graff National Jeweler September 30
Apple is holding an open-to-the-public viewing of the Apple Watch Tuesday at Paris store Colette in what might turn out to be a preview of the type of retailer the tech giant will tap to carry its smartwatch. >>>
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EGL Platinum Says Supports 'Sanctions For Over-Grading'
Albert Robinson IDEX
September 30
Earlier this week, EGL International, based in Israel, issued a "clarification" in response to the decision to delist all EGL-certified diamonds as of October 1. That followed complaints about the decision by EGL USA, and EGL South Africa. >>>
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Rare Pink Diamond Ring Snatched From Auction House
Rob Bates JCK
September 29
On Sept. 27, a rare pink diamond ring worth $577,000 was stolen during a viewing day at an auction house, according to a statement from police in New South Wales, Australia.
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A Treasure of Jewelry at the Hong Kong Fair
Anthony DeMarco
Jewelry News Network September 28
As always there was plenty to behold, much more than this humble journalist can see in a few days. >>>
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IN PICTURES: Bulgari 'Chiming Time' exhibition
Melissa Massey Retail Jeweller September 30
Luxury brand Bulgari unveiled the world's thinnest tourbillon at its Chiming Time exhibition yesterday. Four years in the making, the tourbillon included in the Octo design marked a world record at just 1.95mm. >>>
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The Elements of Elegance: What Makes Design 'Sophisticated'?
Stephanie Walden Mashable September 29
Imagine for a moment a pristinely wrapped Tiffany & Co. package: The company's signature robin's egg blue, the tantalizing, perfectly tied white ribbon, the iconic logo delicately printed atop. It's the epitome of class, elegance and sophistication.
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Should jewelers hide price tags?
Michelle Graff National Jeweler September 25
On Monday, NPR aired a story on why many jewelry stores choose to tuck away their price tags rather than display them. For me, the story highlighted two interesting points. >>>
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The Ten Most Ridiculous Chains in Hip Hop [Presented by TraxNYC]
Todd Levy
Zumic September 26
Diamond jewelry, or "bling-bling," has been a big part of rap culture's fashion sense from its beginnings. Some pieces have signified label affiliations and others religious backgrounds, but recently, absurd pop-culture references are more fashionable than ever. >>>
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The History Behind ... Georgian mourning jewelry
Michelle Graff National Jeweler September 29
Seeing her first piece of Georgian mourning jewelry with a hand-painted scene some 25 years ago almost made Lenore Dailey cry, and it changed the course of career. >>>
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What I Learned Digging for Diamonds in Arkansas
Victoria Gomelsky JCK September 29
In the four years I've worked at JCK, we've published more than a few stories about Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, Ark. It's the only diamond mine in the world open to the public, and it's located atop an eroded volcanic pipe in southwest Arkansas. >>>
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5 Ethical Celebrity Engagement Rings
Celeste Perron Brilliant Earth
September 29
We admit it, every time a celebrity gets engaged we immediately want to see the ring-since famous couples have nearly infinite options it's intriguing to see what they choose, and they often wind up setting trends for the rest of us!
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Stairway To Heaven Within Reach, Thanks To Diamonds
stonechicky The Israeli Diamond Industry Blog September 29
For decades, Stairway to Heaven was a Biblical legend, or perhaps a class-rock ballad often played last at high-school dances. But now, thanks to researchers at Penn State University, it may soon become a real thing! >>>
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Here's How to Talk to Graphic Designers
Allison McCartney Entrepreneur September 29
Designing anything from scratch is hard, especially when you're new to working with a designer or design team. Turning an idea into a product is a laborious process >>>
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Should You Have a Pop-Up Shop?
Emili Vesilind September 2014 issue of JCK magazine
The concept of the temporary shop, which was born in the late 1990s in Los Angeles, is so popular it's baked into the modern consumer experience-as ubiquitous as markdowns and email blasts.. >>>
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