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IDEX Online Research: US Jewelry Retail Prices Down, Supplier Prices Up
Albert Robinson IDEX Dec.23
The Jewelry Consumer Price Index (JCPI) continued to decline sharply in November, driven by price-based promotions and heavy discounting at retail stores which sell jewelry. >>>
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For jewelers, just how super was Saturday?
Brecken Branstrator and Michelle Graff National Jeweler Dec. 22
After getting off to a strong start, sales have tapered in recent week, leaving some retailers less busy than usual on the final Saturday before Christmas, known as Super Saturday.
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New York Adapting to Changing Diamond Market
Q&A with David Lasher, Managing Director of the New York Diamond Dealers Club
The Diamond Dealers Club (DDC) is the trading bourse located in New York's Diamond District, representing diamantaires that are responsible for the majority of loose diamonds that enter the U.S.
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A Look at Opals - Australia's Downhome Gems
American Hard Assets Dec. 22
The search for more color in gems used for jewelry finds fine answers in opals, the mineral which can only be found in large quantities on the Australian continent.
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Thinking Pink in 2014 With These Top 10 Engagement Rings
Brittany Siminitz
JCK December 22
We sure love bridal jewelry, don't we? For retailers, no category is more vital to a store's lineup. Most brides dream of slipping on the perfect engagement ring from the moment they meet "the one" (and even before that).
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Maybe We've Been Thinking About Smartwatches All Wrong
Listening to LVMH watch chief Jean-Claude Biver talk about smartwatches, it sometimes seems like he's going through the five stages of grief. Denial: "A smartwatch is programmed to become obsolete. How could I mix Hublot with something made for obsolescence? It's impossible." >>>
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My favorite gemstone pieces of 2014
Brecken Branstrator
National Jeweler Dec. 23
It was such a great year for designing in gemstones, with many colored stones coming to the attention of both celebrities and consumers. Not to mention, I was getting myself acquainted with many stones that were new to me.
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"GemFind has The best Diamond Search in the industry" Israel Diamonds
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Hans Meevis
Ganoksin Dec. 20
I started a new project about two months ago. It will be a dragon, standing and guarding a mystical box in which will be a piece of custom made jewellery. >>>
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6 bridal jewelry trends for 2015
Cathleen McCarthy National Jeweler Dec. 22
Celebrity couples threw caution to the wind this year, with weddings--and wedding rings--that marked a return to pre-recession extravagance. >>>
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10 Small-Business Predictions for 2015
Barry Moltz OPEN forum December 18
This coming year with be a critical growth time for small-business owners. There will be a major positive attitude shift for customers, employees and vendors that will help companies grow.
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This is how a $390,000 Bike Looks Like
stonechicky
The Israeli Diamond Industry Blog Dec. 22
After diamonds were hidden in candles and soap bars, the latest diamond and gold extravaganza comes from Goldgenie, a British luxury gifts company: Goldgenie has created a 24k gold men's road bike, adorned with diamonds.
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6 Tips for How to Sell More in Less Time
Peter Fuller Entrepreneur Dec. 22
No one has time to waste when doing business, and as a seller, you certainly do not want to waste hours on a project or a prospect unlikely to score returns.Here are a few simple tips to incorporate into your daily routine that can help yousellmore in less time.
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5 Reminders for Retailers During the Busiest Week of the Year
Emili Vesilind JCK Dec. 18
It's almost over. The busiest time of the year for most jewelry retailers abruptly ends this coming week. No doubt you're already counting down the days to when you'll be sipping eggnog by a roaring fire-your weary feet encased in fuzzy slippers instead of lace ups or sensible heels.
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