GemFind Newsletter 5-3-2016

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700 Jewelers Called It Quits Over Past Year, Says JBT

Rob Bates JCK May 02

The jewelry industry continues to shrink, with Jewelers Board of Trade’s first-quarter statistics showing 711 fewer jewelers compared to the first quarter of 2015. (NOTE: See correction below.)

By Rapaport May 03

Polished diamond trading slowed in April due to sluggish demand at the start of a seasonally-quiet period. Sentiment weakened as the positive momentum from the first quarter failed to gain traction.

David Brummer IDEX May 03

In the survey conducted by Prosper Insights and Analytics, 84.4-percent of respondents said that they would celebrate the day, estimating that total overall spend on Mother’s Day will reach $21.4 billion.

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AGS celebrates milestones Diamond World May 03

Recognizes completing 50 years of creating the Diamond Grading Standards Manual and 20 years of establishing the AGS aboratories. The Diamond Grading Standards Manual was launched in 1966 for its membership and this year marks the 50th anniversary of the Standards.

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U.S. Diamond Sales Hit Record, Thanks—Surprisingly—to Millennials

Rob Bates JCK April 29

“It certainly looks like millennials are driving the increase in the U.S.,” says De Beers spokesperson David Johnson. “Their share of the market is much larger than the share of the population they represent. They are punching above their weight.”

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World of Diamonds To Unveil ‘The Jane Seymour’ Blue Diamond Ring

Anthony Demarco Jewelry News Network April 22 Each year Montblanc creates “Patron of Art” limited edition writing instruments to honor an historical figure noted for his or her patronage to the arts. This year the honoree is Peggy Guggenheim, the late American heiress

SONIA KOLESNIKOV-JESSOP BLOUINARTFINO April 29

Colored Diamonds to Rock Geneva’s May Jewelry Auctions. Colored diamonds and dazzling grand jewels, many with noble provenance, are set to light a fire at Geneva’s upcoming auctions of jewels.

2016 Met Gala Best Jewelry: Emily Blunt, Lily Aldridge, Lily Collins And More

Fashion & Style May 03

The "Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology" Costume Institute Gala which took place Monday, May 2 in New York City, definitely saw some major fashion moments.

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5 Marketing Ideas for Mother’s Day

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Mother’s Day is right around the corner! It’s time to celebrate the special women in our lives. It’s also time to help our customers be able to do the same with one of your special handmade designs. Here are 5 Quick Tips you can use to make sure it’s a very special day for moms:

ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS HANDMADE RINGS CAPTURE MYSTICAL WORLDS IN RESIN

Katy French Visual News May 02

A good piece of jewelry makes a statement. A great piece transports you into mystical realms. Sound dramatic? Wait til you see these amazing rings by Canadian jewelry maker Secret Wood.