GemFind Weekly Jewelry Industry News January 27, 2015

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Scott Kay Line Premiering on QVC Super Bowl Sunday With Designer’s Daughter

Rob Bates JCK Jan. 26

Tiffany Kay will take the place of her late father, Scott, when his line premieres on QVC on Feb. 1, Super Bowl Sunday. The famed designer was originally supposed to appear on the network to introduce his made-for-QVC sterling silver Guardian line.

Diamond price weakness 'short-lived'

David McKay miningmx Jan. 27

A DRAMATIC slide in the price for diamonds akin to the liquidations in copper, oil and iron ore was unlikely, said analysts who rated De Beers a defensive business for Anglo American while weakness in the shares of Petra Diamonds and GEM Diamonds represented buying opportunities.

One in Five US Consumers Plans to Buy Jewelry for Valentine’s Day

DANIELLE MAX IDEX Jan. 27

According to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) Valentine’s Day Consumer Spending Survey, one in five (21.1%) people surveyed plan to buy jewelry for a total of $4.8 billion, the highest amount seen since NRF began tracking spending on Valentine’s gifts in 2010.

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EDUCATION

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Need a New Website or Logo? Design Trends for 2015. (Infographic)

Carly Okyle Entrepreneur

January 23, 2015

There’s no denying that appearance matters. Everything about a company’s logo or website is chosen for a specific impact; promotional materials are discussed and planned for months.

Trendvision defines the 4 types of consumers

Michelle Graff National Jeweler Jan. 26

Nothing in design is ever really new, but those who are first to recognize the coming trends will grab a bigger share of the market, Paola De Luca told attendees at a seminar held Saturday at the Vicenzaoro show in Italy.

When’s a Good Time to Sell Your Jewelry?

The Israeli Diamond Industry Blog Jan.26

New York based diamond and estate jewelry buyers Andrew & Peter Fabrikant have some interesting things to say about the trends in 2014, along with some predictions about this year.

Helpful Tips for The Tucson Gem Show

Ganoksin Blog Jan. 20

The World’s Biggest Treasure Hunt will be Jan. 31 through Feb. 15, 2015 Being prepared for the massive show with so many vendors and so much ground to cover is overwhelming, especially for the first time.

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Notable Timepieces—and Trends—From the SIHH Fair in Geneva

Victoria Gomelsky JCK

Jan. 25

As I sat through one presentation after another at SIHH, Galloway’s words rang in my years—especially when I spoke with Montblanc CEO Jérôme Lambert, who told me about the brand’s hybrid answer to the smartwatch competition, the e-Strap, one of five SIHH introductions that caught my eye last week:

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Building Your Social ID: The Elements of a Strong Digital Reputation

Ted Rubin , OPEN Forum

Jan. 26

What's your brand reputation is in the digital space? Here are the factors involved in truly helping you connect with customers and develop a positive Social ID.