GemFind Newsletter 9-22-2015

JCK Magazine recently highlighted GemFind's JewelCloud Facebook App created specifically for jewelry retailers. In the social platform, jewelers can build product pages that are beautifully designed, simple to shop, and full of functionality.

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3 reasons to be optimistic about Q4

National Jeweler Sep. 22

U.S. Commerce Department data shows that fine jewelry and watch sales increased 4 percent year-over-year in July, with overall economic indicators pointing up as the industry heads into the all-important fourth quarter. Gassman also released his first forecast for 2016, and is predicting jewelry sales will increase 2 to 3 percent over 2015.

WFDB president says diamond industry can be positive heading into holiday season

Professional Jeweller Sep. 22

Blom said that initial indications from the September Hong Kong Gems and Jewellery Fair were that it had been solid. Meanwhile, price cuts by De Beers and Alrosa were bringing prices of rough diamonds down to more realistic levels.

Danielle Max IDEX Sep. 21

Global diamond jewelry demand increased 3 percent in 2014 to reach $80 billion, according to the De Beers Group of Companies, which released its Diamond Insight Report 2015 today (Monday). The report also cites a 6 percent increase in rough diamond production value to $19 billion.

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Handled with Care. Best Practices When Shipping Diamonds Within the US Elliott Black Rapnet Sep. 21

There’s a lot to consider when it comes to safely and securely shipping diamonds within the United States. Some of the issues you must take into consideration include which carrier you’ll select, how to package your shipment, and choosing the right insurance. Read More

The lost secrets of Gold and Silver

Jewelry Portal

September 19

Beautiful and expensive things will always surprise us no matter how eager we are to discover everything about them. Assuredly, gold is one of the most interesting metals we use, buy and get excited about. Gold represents power, beauty and, why not, love and life-bounding.

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Not only do our sites look good, but they look good on any device! Responsiveness is an essential function of today’s modern website. By keeping up with the current trends in technology, we are able to provide a modern, sleek approach to expanding your audience and marketplace. Learn More

Statement Diamonds Make an Impact at the 2015 Emmys

Hollywood Reporter Sep. 21

The outstanding lead actress in a comedy series winner brought mega-watt sparkle with Chopard wearing 28.78-carat diamond earrings set in platinum and almost 50 carats of diamonds on her bracelets.

Marye Audet Haute Living Sep.18

There are enough jewelry stores in Dallas/Fort Worth to make anyone happy but some just take things to the next level. Forget the chain stores in the mall, when you want something standout, spectacular then one of these stores will have exactly what you are looking for.

Sotheby’s Geneva to auction rare 12ct Blue Moon diamond

Professional Jeweller Sep. 21

It comes to market with an estimate of between $35 million (£22.5 million) and $55 million (£35 million). If it sells at the upper end of that price range, the stone could become the most expensive diamond in auction history.

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Spot Fake Murano Glass Jewelry

Mall of Style

Sep. 21

Murano glass is famous worldwide, with a rich history that stretches back til the early 1200’s, when trade from this region initially began to flourish. It is so famous and expensive mainly because it is of such high quality and made with such precision craftsmanship

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Simpler is Better Bill Boyajian

So a customer comes into a jewelry store weighted down with files of information about diamonds, which he researched over the internet. After all, isn’t everyone an expert on diamonds now, since information is available online and accessible to everyone? Then they want a G color VS1 clarity because they determined on their own that this is what they want

Mobile Website Design: 5 Principles to Keep in Mind

Daniel Kedinger Web Marketing Today

Sep. 21

Google announced in early 2015 that it would begin using mobile-friendly websites as a search engine ranking factor. As a result, many businesses realized that they could no longer ignore designing a mobile interface for their sites. Read More