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Tiffany Defeated in Trademark Case vs. eBay
JCK - Jewelers Circular Keystone. July 14, 2008
Companies such as jeweler Tiffany & Co.
are responsible for policing their trademarks online, not auction platforms like
eBay, a federal judge said Monday.
Tiffany had sued eBay over the sale of counterfeit jewelry on eBay's sites.
The ruling by U.S. District Judge Richard J. Sullivan in New York Monday is a
defeat for the luxury jeweler. >>> |
AGTA Spectrum Award Names Judges
Jewelers Circular Keystone July 14, 2008
 The American Gem Trade Association2009 AGTA Spectrum Awards.They are: Tom Heyman of Oscar Heyman, lapidarist Walter Casaravilla, Scott Martin of Saks Fifth Avenue, announced the selection of their judging panel for the
Claudia Mata of Town & Country, Hedda Schupak of JCK magazine, and Donna Sturm of Verdura. >>>
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June sales see surprising gain
National Jeweler High-Volume Retailers July 11,2008
New York-U.S. chain store sales jumped 4.3 percent in June, the highest gain in more than a year, according to the latest study by the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). Discounters helped drive the increase, with Wal-Mart's 6.4 percent sales growth alone adding 2.4 percentage points to the overall gain.>>> |
As gold prices level, lower margins lingerBy Beth Braverman National Jeweler, July 08, 2008
 New York-Despite a recent leveling off, the yearlong increase in gold prices has
hit the bottom lines of both retailers and designers, who say they have had to
increase prices and cut their margins to cope. Most, however, say they have not changed the quality of their
products. >>> |
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Diamond traders in Mumbai push rivalry with Antwerp
By Jonathan Allen Reuters July 13, 2008
MUMBAI: The ambitions of Mumbai's diamond traders are
grand, even if their offices are not.
They nurse dreams of rivaling Antwerp as the world's diamond-trading capital
while sitting in aging tower blocks that are about as grimy as a cut diamond
is sparkly. >>> |
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Jewelry District Loses Its Gleam
By Anna Scott, LA Downtown News
July 14, 2008
 The Downtown Los Angeles Jewelry District is a labyrinth of
malls, high-rises and literally thousands of small shops. The compact area is
replete with the glitter and gleam of gold, rubies and every kind of gem
imaginable, and a cacophony of languages fills its bustling sidewalks. >>> |
JVC: Training for Rough Diamond Traders
Jewelry News ,
July 10, 2008
 The Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) is presenting "Training for Rough Diamond
Traders: U.S. Statutory Requirements" at the JA/NY Summer Show, Jacob Javits
Convention Center, Monday, July 28, 2008, 10:30 - 12:00 noon, meeting room 1E03.
U.S. Treasury has announced two new amendments to the Clean Diamond Trade Act
that will affect rough diamond importers and exporters' businesses. >>> |
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Panama: 'Last of the
Untapped Diamond Markets'
By Avi Krawitz July 10, 2008
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Red-Hot Rocks - July's Birthstone
JEWELRY NEWS, July 09, 2008
 There's a saying that the 'price of wisdom is above rubies'. That is certainly true, but hey, you can't wear wisdom on your finger or around your neck. Ok - so wisdom is probably somewhat more useful than a ruby or two - but this saying just goes to show how highly prized these little red gems have been throughout history. >>> |
Some question buying jewelry online, but brisk sales reported
By Jenni Mintz, July 08, 2008
 It's no surprise that more consumers are hunting for bargains online; similar market
shifts have occurred in several industries. But buying a book on Amazon is a lot
different than buying a diamond wedding ring.
Still, online jewelers are reporting glowing sales for diamond rings and
other jewelry, driven by the weak economy and incentives, such as a 30-day
money-back guarantee, free delivery and a growing selection. >>> |
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How to Negotiate With Vendors
By Shari Waters, About.com,
 Bargaining is an age-old practice that is still common in the marketplace in many countries today. In the United States, most consumers want to avoid the haggle and will simply accept the price on the tag. It is the successful retailer that has learned how to play the game of give and take with their suppliers. Learn how to negotiate with vendors to receive the best pricing and terms on products with these Ten Commandments. >>> |
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Top 9 Myths of Retailing
By Shari Waters, About.com
In retail, there are many misconceptions about what it takes to be successful. Whether our understanding of customers, marketing or other retailing information came from bad advice, myths, or elsewhere, negative information can have a profound impact on our business decisions. The following examines common (and some not-so-common) retail myths. >>>
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"There are tremendous opportunities in the region," Erez Akerman, president of
the Panama Diamond Exchange (PDE) said at a meeting with the trade press in Tel
Aviv Wednesday. "When you consider there are 650 million people in Central and
Latin America, with a rising wealth and middle class, you see it is a bigger
consumer market than the United States and Europe combined." 
