GemFind Weekly Jewelry Industry News (Endless Jewelry Joins JewelCloud)

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Industry Shrinkage Increased Dramatically in 2014, JBT Says

Rob Bates JCK March 02

According to Jewelers Board of Trade, jewelry business discontinuances in the United States reached 973 in 2014, versus 739 the prior year. That number includes companies that ceased operations, were merged or sold, or filed for bankruptcy.

Faberge creates first Imperial Egg in nearly a century

National Jeweler Feb. 26

Fabergé is returning to its roots, bringing back the tradition of creating objets d’art with a new pearl egg that marks the first since the early 1900s. The new Pearl Egg marks the first egg objet in Faberge’s “Imperial Class” since 1917 and required the work of 20 highly skilled workers to come together.

Avi Krawitz Diamonds.net March 02

Diamond suppliers were hoping for a boost to market confidence as the Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem and Pearl Show opened on Monday. “The market is looking for confidence,” said one India-based diamond manufacturer.

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Endless Jewelry Implements GemFind’s JewelCloud Catalog

Endless Jewelry, the fastest growing brand in the jewelry industry today, expands its presence by offering its entire collection on JewelCloud. GemFind’s turnkey platform allows vendors to display their products into their authorized retailers’ website and Facebook pages, which then generates sales and leads for retailers. Read More

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What Will the Apple Watch Edition Cost? Jewelry and Watch People Weigh In

Rob Bates JCK

February 26

When we first started talking about the Apple Watch, some predicted that the highest-end model—the 18k gold Edition—could retail for more than $1,000. Now that seems almost quaint.

At #GIA Dreher Exhibition and Talk With Patrick Dreher

Robyn Hawk Daily Jewel Feb. 26

The undeniable Gem Carving capital of the world is Idar Oberstein and I think that many of us are aware of several of the Gem Artists and Styles that have come from that region. Most have heard of the Munsteiner family and in particular Bernd Munsteiner who is the artist behind the Dom Pedro Aquamarine

Van Cleef & Arpels Used 8,000 Gems For Its Carpe Koï Watch Bracelet

Anthony Demarco Jewelry News Network Feb. 25

Van Cleef & Arpels is known for its exceptional artistry, craftsmanship, creative uses of precious materials and storytelling. The Carpe Koï watch bracelet is the latest piece from the Parisian luxury house that displays all of these talents.

Elizabeth Taylor's Trust Sues Christie's Over Taj Mahal Diamond Necklace

Erika Winters Price Scope March 02

We can only imagine what international icon, philanthropist, and jewelry lover Elizabeth Taylor would say now, as her Taj Mahal Diamond necklace is at the center of a lawsuit filed by her trust.

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GemFind New Diamond Supplier

We Welcome DISONS GEMS.INC. to our JewelCloud family

Dison’s Gems is a New York based diamond firm with 3 decades known for trust and transparency. We take pride in the products we offer and strive to provide each customer with the best possible experience. Over the past 35 years, Disons Gems has truly become one of the largest diamond houses in the USA. Disons offers both certified and uncertified diamonds and they maintain one of New York’s largest inventory and can also fill special requests from their overseas offices. Dison’s offers very strong price points.

We encourage you to contact Samreen@ (212) 921-4133 x:146 or email Sanjeev@snjny.com and establish an account today.

The Retailer’s Perspective: My terms and conditions

Chuck Koehler Southern Jewelry News

March 01

People are so accustomed to agreeing to terms and conditions these days that I think it’s time I have my own list of terms and conditions you must accept, and sign, before you can come in my store. I mean why shouldn’t I be able to set the terms and conditions about what you can and cannot do when you’re in my store?

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10 Ways to Improve the Open Rates of Your Marketing Emails

Sujan Patel Entrepreneur

March 02

Far from being “dead,” email marketing still has one of the highest engagement rates and returns on investment of any marketing strategy. The key, for any company, is standing out from the crowd.