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Friedman's Begins Liquidation Sale
Jewelers Circular
Keystone, 4/5/2008
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware
approved Friedman's request to close the stores and start liquidation.
Friedman's, in a statement, said it is currently in negotiations with
an interested third party to sell its 78 remaining locations. This
third party is identified in court documents as WFC Acquisition Corp.,
a wholly owned subsidiary of Whitehall Jewelers
Holdings, Inc. >>>
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IDEX Online Research: What Would You Do With $350?
Ken Gassman, April 07, 2008
Pretend for a
moment that you are an American consumer, and you've just been given
$350. What would you do with it?
That's a very
real question. Over the next few months, every taxpaying American will
receive up to a $600 tax rebate from the government as part of its
economic stimulus program. >>>
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MJSA Eager to Help Jewelry Designers Succeed in the
Business of Bling
Jewelry News, April
04, 2008
Manufacturing
Jewelers and Suppliers of America's EXPO NY, the largest and oldest
trade show in the United States dedicated to the design and
manufacturing of jewelry, is opening its doors and welcoming jewelry
designers who make beads, baubles and bangles their business.>>>
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Know - How
NY Football Giants Unveil Super Bowl Ring
Posted on April 3, 2008
 The
Giants today unveiled the design of their Super Bowl ring, which will
be made by Tiffany & Co. and will feature white gold, diamonds and
three Super Bowl trophies, one for each of the Giants' victories in the
title game. >>>
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Selling Your Jewelry..Read this first..
Jewelry News, April
03, 2008
 So, here it goes. Those
selling off their gold, platinum and silver have simply lost their
minds. One would think that the latest increase in traffic into
local jewelry stores was to start shopping for a Mother's Day present,
however, what we're seeing in the industry are mom's selling off their
jewelry to cash in on the high precious metal prices. In fact, there
are some smart entrepreneurs out there setting up what can only be
called "Gold Buying Expo's" wherein they buy jewelry "on
the spot" at the local Holiday Inn. >>>
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2008
CIBJO Congress to Focus on Industry Standards and Corporate
Responsibility
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 IDEX Online, April 3, 2008
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The World
Jewellery Confederation's (CIBJO) annual congress, to be held in Dubai
this month, will discuss challenges the jewelry industry is facing in
terms of corporate and social responsibility in the diamond, gem and
jewelry industry supply pipeline. >>>
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Diamond jewellery's cutting edge has a Chinese connection
Posted
online: Sunday , April 06, 2008
Pune, as any
jewellery buyer will tell you, is a favoured market for diamond
jewelry, thanks to the quality of diamonds and the exquisite
workmanship of the pieces. Few however know that the hands behind the
intricately and neatly set diamond jewelry in most cases these days are
not Indian but Chinese! >>>
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Thieves steal $600,000 worth
of pearls, jewels from car in North Dallas
By MATTHEW HAAG / The Dallas Morning News April 5, 2008
 Dallas
police are investigating the theft of more than $600,000 worth of
diamonds and pearls taken from a wholesale jeweler's secured car trunk.
The jewels -
reported stolen Friday outside a North Dallas office building - account
for most of the jeweler's collection. He said the theft could mean the
end of his career. >>>
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A New Mexico jeweler and the missing ring
National Jeweler,
April 02, 2008
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Cecilia Gardner,
president, chief executive officer and general counsel of the
Jewelers Vigilance Committee
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A jeweler in New
Mexico who recently reached out to the Jewelers Vigilance Committee
(JVC) had a real problem.
The jeweler had taken in a diamond ring for repair and subsequently
performed an appraisal of the ring, valuing it at $1,500. The repair
ticket reflected that value and included an assessment of the quality
of the diamond, the quality of the precious metal and a description of
the repair that would be undertaken. >>>
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Holiday sales down? Go for birthdays, anniversaries
National Jeweler,
April 03, 2008
A marketing
agency has released a new line of suggestive-selling self-mailer cards
intended to help retailers combat slipping holiday sales by targeting
birthdays and anniversaries.
Created by Weston, Fla.-based Target Mailers, the cards can be
personalized with a customer's name and message, and include a picture
of a piece of jewelry that is part of a suite or collection the
customer previously purchased from. >>>
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New Chocolate-Colored Pearl Collection for Spring...
Jewelry News ,
April 05, 2008
 Premium Pearl is
offering a new line of chocolate colored pearls with their spring
collection, including earrings, pendants, and necklaces. Chocolate
pearl jewelry is the fashion jewelry trend this year. According to an
industry poll, more than 1000 women were asked what kind of jewelry
gift they hope to receive for holiday, 30 percent chose diamond
right-hand ring. However, 28 percent would prefer a chocolate pearl
ring as a perfect holiday gift. >>>
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Designers stick their necklaces out
National Jeweler, April 04, 2008
Fashion is indicative of the times, and with the
headlines portending a tough year ahead, expect a departure from the
predominant baby-doll look and a return to grown-up chic next autumn.
Designers tapped into their serious side, sending sleek silhouettes
down the catwalks at 2008 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City. >>>
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