GemFind Newsletter 12-15-2015

Congratulations to Boston-area DeScenza Diamonds on celebrating more than 100 years in business this year. The tradition of quality and service at outstanding savings that began as a modest jewelry business in 1915 is thriving today, with branch stores located in Boston, Framingham, Hingham, and Peabody, MA. GemFind is proud to manage DeScenza Diamonds' Facebook marketing.
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Survey Shows Steady Rise in Engagement Ring Spend

Rapaport News Dec. 14

The average amount men spend on an engagement ring in the U.S. has increased to $5,978, according to the latest survey by popular online wedding resource The Knot. When it came to wedding bands, 46 percent of brides said having diamonds in the piece was the top priority.

Taj Mahal Necklace to Be Sold as Elizabeth Taylor’s Trust, Christie’s Settle Suit

Rob Bates JCK Dec. 14

The Elizabeth Taylor Charitable Trust and Christie’s auction house have settled their lawsuit, and as a result Taylor’s fabled Taj Mahal diamond will again be sold.The Cartier-designed ruby necklace was given to Taylor in 1972

David Brummer IDEX Dec. 15

Liscinsky will receive the 17th Annual James B. White Award. He was instrumental in the capture, arrest and conviction of an eight-strong gang working out of Virginia, who carried out at least 15 violent robberies of traveling jewelry salespeople across six states with losses totaling $4.6 million.

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De Beers answers Rapaport criticism, explains overhaul

Stephanie Chan Jeweller Magazine Dec. 15

De Beers Group has downsized its diamond production portfolio in response to industry challenges, while majority shareholder Anglo American is also undertaking a “radical” restructure.

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EXCLUSIVE: Up to $10 million in diamonds stolen from Midtown jeweler’s unlocked safe

Rocco Parascandola NEW YORK DAILY NEWS December 11

As much as $10 million in diamonds were stolen from a midtown jeweler who admitted he had failed to lock the safe where the gems were stored, the Daily News has learned. Jonathan Birnbach told police that on Wednesday afternoon he discovered $5 million to $10 million worth of diamonds missing from the vault inside his business, J. Birnbach, Inc., located in a third-floor suite at 5th Ave. and 47th St. in the heart of the Diamond District.

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Kashmir Sapphire Sets Auction Record, Royal Necklace Fetches $4.5M

Anthony Demarco Jewelry News Network Dec. 11

The gem, housed in a platinum and diamond ring, is owned by the family of Thomas Fortune Ryan (1851-1928), an American tobacco, insurance and transportation magnate. It surpassed its high estimate of $4.5 million

Alex Suarez Fashion Times Dec. 14

For the newly betrothed, picking out an engagement ring can quickly turn into a stressful experience. With a myriad of brands and designers to choose from, this seemingly romantic process can become overwhelming when searching for that perfect engagement ring.

At The House Of Cartier, Diamonds Are (still) A Girl’s Best Friend

Victoria Townsend Haute Time Dec. 14

It was Edward, Prince of Wales who made famous the phrase “Jeweler to Kings, King of Jewelers’, appointing Cartier as “sole supplier of fine jewelry to the Crown of England” when he became King Edward VII in 1904. The now Duchess of Cambridge wore a Cartier tiara when she married

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7 Ways to Maximize Sales with Holiday Email Promotions

Phil Frost Web Marketing Today

Dec. 15

Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday might be over for this year, but holiday shopping will continue at a frenzied pace right through the Day After Christmas sales.

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Good Things Come in Small Packages: The Benefits of Being an Independent Diamond Jeweler

Jonny Katz RapNet Blog Dec. 15

If you are a small, local diamond jeweler, you have a big, varied advantage. You are able to provide personalized service of an entirely different caliber than that of the larger chains. And tapping into this ability is a great way to grow your business.