GemFind Newsletter 2-2-2016

The American Gem Society (AGS) is partnering with Web technology specialist GemFind to offer its members special pricing on GemFind’s Web technology services, including websites, social media marketing, Web apps, and more. This was created for AGS to help its members enhance their businesses by providing the tools needed to succeed—particularly with the increase in online marketing and technology. Read More

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Diamond Looks Take Over the SAG Awards

Hannah Connorton National Jeweler Feb. 02

The 22nd annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, held Saturday in Los Angeles, gave celebrities yet another opportunity to glam it up on the red carpet, with many of them taking the diamond route. Many in attendance piled on the diamond jewelry, from Giuliana

End of an era as Shmuel Schnitzer's fourth term ends

Albert Robinson rough-polished Feb. 01

A month or so after stepping down from the presidency of the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) for the second time – making a total of eight years at the helm of one of the world's biggest bourses – Shmuel Schnitzer is able to provide valuable insights both into one of the most difficult periods

Rapaport News Feb. 02

Polished diamond prices rose in January as shortages continue to support the market. U.S. demand is steady after a reasonably good holiday season, while China’s wholesale market slowed as the focus shifted to retail for the Chinese New Year Spring Festival starting on February 8.

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Report: Mobile Jewelry Searches Up 100 Percent

Hannah Connorton National Jeweler Feb. 01

Karus Chains, a Dublin-based e-commerce company that sells men’s jewelry, has released a report showing that the number of Google searches for jewelry made on mobile devices increased 100 percent worldwide in 2015, and was up 110 percent in the United States.

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Have Overgrading Lawsuits Become Overkill?

Rob Bates JCK Jan. 29

Lawyer Brian Manookian's campaigns against jewelers have raised eyebrows for their tactics. One morning in December, David Blank, owner of the Diamond Doctor, a local jeweler in Dallas, was awakened by his wife.“You are not going to like this,” she told him. She handed him a flier that appeared on his door:

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7 Golden Boutique Jewelry Finds Perfect For Spring

Rosa Sanchez Haute Living Feb.01

The joy a woman can get from wearing beautiful jewelry is something that cannot be expressed in words. It is not only a form of expression or a superficial fashion statement, it is a symbol of status and a recognition of stylish luxury.

Michelle Tay Blouinartinfo Feb. 01

While there were some hits and misses with dresses on the red carpet of the 22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on January 30, the jewelry worn by celebrities that evening hit all the right notes. From Buccellati and Bulgari and to Tiffany & Co.

Wallace Chan’s New Book Takes Readers Inside His Jewels

Anthony Demarco Jewelry News Network Jan. 31

It’s my belief that 100 years from now Wallace Chan won’t be known as a jeweler or jewelry artist, but simply as an artist. He will be considered among the best of his time, if not longer.

Computer-Simulated Diamond Images

Vincent C. Prosumer Diamonds

Feb. 01

High quality computer-simulated images can be so realistic these days that it can be very difficult to tell the difference. This is why it’s important for you to understand what these differences are, how to tell whether an image is not real, and how computer models of diamonds can help you make better buying decisions.

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How to stand out from the online crowd this Valentines

professional Jeweller. Jan.31

The best brands don’t compete. Instead, they establish themselves as the only game in town for their niche. Think of a premium smartphone for example, and Apple is top of the list. Think of a soft drink, and it’s Coca Cola. As an online jeweller your company may not carry the same weight as these global brands, but

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