GemFind Weekly Newsletter June 27, 2017

Why a Simple and Well-Organized Website Can Improve Your Sales

Online jewelry stores need to focus on crafting a simple easy-to-read and organized website to improve their sales. Navigation should also be simple so that new visitors can quickly find what they are looking for. Here are considerations to help improve the presentation and sales of your jewelry site. Read More

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Global Witness Warns of CAR Diamond Smuggling

Diamonds.net June 26

Smugglers are using social-media platforms such as Facebook and WhatsApp to get diamonds out of the Central African Republic (CAR) and into international markets, Global Witness claimed in a report last week. A representative from the organization posed undercover as a diamond trader to gain

US Jewelers Visit Capitol Hill for Fly-In and Legislative Forum

IDEX June 27

Jewelers of America (JA) hosted two days of legislative events for jewelers in Washington, D.C., on June 20 and 21, giving retailers and suppliers the opportunity to learn about key issues that affect their businesses and meet with top lawmakers.

AMERICANS NOW HALF OF JEWELRY CONSUMPTION

The Israeli Diamond Industry June 27

An industry insight data published by De Beers earlier this month shows that diamond jewelry demand by US consumers increased 4.4% to total $41 billion in 2016 – the first time demand has exceeded $40 billion in a year.

A Market in Chaos Edhan Golan June 21

What an unusual period we are in. Looking back a month, everything appears to be upside down. Rough diamond imports were out of sync: values were up, but not volumes. Polished diamond exports ahead of JCK were lopsided. Polished diamond prices

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Jewelry Sector a ‘Favorite for Fraudsters’ Online

Diamonds.net

June 26

E-commerce fraud increased 13% in the jewelry industry over the past year, according to a recent report by fraud-protection company Signifyd. Fraudulent payments accounted for 13.3% of online jewelry transactions during the first quarter of 2017 in terms of dollar sales,

Jewellery boutiques installed on superyachts for billionaires

Professional Jeweller June 27

International diamond brand Samer Halimeh New York has partnered with SSH Maritime, a leading yacht company, to launch its series of summer diamond boutiques on the superyachts.

National Jeweler June 27

A group of perpetrators are calling jewelry companies and faking their identities in order to trick them into shipping out high-end items, the Jewelers Security Alliance said in a special alert issued late last week.

REPORT SHOWS KEYS TO INCREASING MILLENNIAL BRIDAL SALES

Jeweller Magazine June 27

It is widely accepted that having a bricks-and-mortar store is crucial to securing bridal jewellery sales but a new industry report suggests there are certain digital strategies retailers should utilise to improve business.

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The Top 10 Jewelry Styles and Trends You Need to Know

J.R.Dunn Jewelers

June 23

When it comes to layering and stacking pieces, the more the merrier! Combining stacks of rings, bracelets, necklaces, and even earrings are increasingly sought after. This look is not only for women, but also wears well for men. Incorporate dainty pieces among bolder bangles,

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Gold Color: Standard and the Most Unusual Tints

Jewago

June 22

The most of jewelry pieces from gold is of the bright yellow color. This is a traditional color of the precious metal. However, it is also possible that jewelry may feature some other tints. Everything depends on the additional components included into the alloy.

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