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Hannoush Jewelers Joins as a Platinum Affiliate on
GemFind.com
All Press Releases for July 22, 2008
Orange County, CA (PRWEB) July 22, 2008 -- GemFind.com,
an online jewelry e-commerce portal with thousands of unique visitors
per day, is proud to announce Hannoush Jewelers, a progressive,
nationwide jewelry chain with 25 Massachusetts-based retail locations,
has just signed exclusive territory rights as a Platinum Affiliate on
GemFind.com."We at Hannoush feel that GemFind.com provides a great
service to the jewelry industry," said Norman Hannoush, one of the
executives of Hannoush Jewelers. "With that being said, we are
very happy to be a GemFind Affiliate in Massachusetts and look forward
to benefiting from their many services." Read On
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JA New York opens with honors
Jewelry
organizations WJA, National Jeweler, award industry's best
By Teresa Novellino, NATIONAL JEWELER July 28,2008
 New
York-As the JA New York Summer Show opened its doors to retail jewelers
on Sunday, industry organizations honored some of its luminaries.
The Women's Jewelry Association (WJA) celebrated its own 25th
anniversary Sunday evening at the WJA Awards for Excellence Gala
cocktail party and awards dinner at Chelsea Piers in New York City.
In addition to looking back at a 25-year history of accomplishments,
including its scholarship fund, the WJA awarded Sybil Yurman, president
and chief marketing officer of David Yurman, the 2008 Hall of Fame
Lifetime Achievement Award. >>>
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Congress Passes Burma Act
Jewelers Circular
Keystone July 23,2008
 The
U.S. House and Senate passed legislation Tuesday that bans the import
of all Burmese jade and ruby into the United States.
Called the "Tom Lantos Block Burmese JADE (Junta's Anti-Democratic
Efforts) Act of 2008," the bill will specifically prohibit
importation of jadeite and ruby, "mined or extracted," from
Burma, including articles of jewelry set with Burmese jade or ruby. The
President shall prohibit the importation into the United States of any
Burmese covered article." >>>
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Jewelers of
America Offers Business Tips Program Online
By Jeff
Miller July 23, 2008
 RAPAPORT...
Jewelers are facing challenging times right now, and Jewelers of
America (JA) is providing these retailers with actionable tools that
will help them to succeed, said JA chairman John Green.
"If we can do one part of our jobs better, smarter and more cost
effectively every week, our company will be more profitable and
enjoyable," said Green who is also the owner of Lux, Bond &
Green, in West Hartford, Connecticut.
The trade group offers a "Jewelers of America's daily tips"
(at http://tips.jewelers.org) and a weekly e-newsletter; and Tips in
Action, an individual jewelers' proven strategies for thriving in 2008.
>>>
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GemFind.com
...Is Launched
The network that
lets consumer search for diamonds online and then see it in person at a
Local Jewelry Store
Join GemFind today before your competitor does
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Ten Reasons to Reject the Idea of Buying a Replica
Watch
WATCHES
INFONIAC.COM July 21, 2008
 If
you still have hesitations whether to buy or not to buy a replica watch
of your favorite brand, below you will find the most crucial reasons to
help you make up your mind. The article is based on real opinions
shared by simple customers as well as experienced watch experts.1. A
replica watch shows off what you really don't have: This is what many
people actually think about wearing a replica watch. 'Fakes are worn to
impress plastic minds,' as one customer said. 'If one buys a fake, he
is fooling others,' 'A fake is and will always be a fake and so is the
person who owns one'.>>>
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Live From JA New York: Buy Smart, Think Retail auctions
Retail Jewelry
Tips, Jewelers of America July 25, 2008
 Next
time you are ready to buy, think about the retail price first.
Most of us buy based on cost, and mark up the piece and wonder if we
can sell it for "$x." Why not work backwards from
retail? It's how the Majors do it.
Before you start
buying, look at what your customers have bought over the past year so
you can start planning your inventory based on what product and price
points sell.Review your inventory by category by retail price points.
You may have too much inventory in a particular category, but this does
not mean you have the correct distribution of prices and styles.You
still may have gaps in your selection.>>>
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Jewelry Helps Spur Christie's Sales in 1H08
By Avi Krawitz July 21,2008
 RAPAPORT...
Strong jewelry sales helped spur Christie's International performance
in the first half of 2008 as total company sales rose 10 percent to GBP
1.8 billion ($3.5 billion.). The auction house said it had record sales
results in each of the jewelry and watches; impressionist and modern
art; post-war and contemporary art; and Asian, Indian and Arab art
categories. Jewelry, jadeite and watches sales rose 34 percent to GBP
140 million ($275 million,) with Asian art being the biggest growth
area, up 63 percent to GBP 239 million ($469 million.) >>>
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How can you sell more platinum?
By Beth Braverman
July 27, 2008
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What jewelry do consumers own?
By Susan Thea Posnock July 24, 2008
 When
it comes to consumers and their jewelry, Madison Avenue has it right:
There is more meaning to that diamond, gold or gemstone piece than its
cost or how much it sparkles. Even as many women consider jewelry a
great fashion accessory, there is still a strong link between the
pieces of jewelry they own and the story behind each one.>>>
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How to Save
Gas? Stay Home and Shop Online
By Stephanie
Rosenbloom July 24, 2008
 A
recent article which appeared in the New York Times indicates that
rising gas prices have caused consumers to turn to the Internet for
their shopping. Amazon.com announced that its retail diamond sales
increased by over 100% during the first quarter of 2008. Diamond
retailer Blue Nile's International sales totaled $5.7 million in this
year's first quarter, an increase of 124% over the parallel period last
year. >>>
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IDEX Online Research: U.S. Jewelry Industry Consolidation
Accelerates in H1
By Ken
Gassman July 21, 2008
During the first
half of 2008, the net number of specialty jewelers in the U.S. dropped
by 211 companies, according to data recently released by the Jewelers
Board of Trade. In the same period last year, the net number of
specialty jewelers declined by only 146 companies. At the end of June,
there were about 22,830 specialty jewelers in the U.S., based on the
Jewelers Board of Trade census.Typically, when the U.S. economy slows,
the number of jewelers going out of business increases. With economic
sluggishness, the credit crunch, housing woes and energy prices soaring
affecting consumer spending, it is no surprise that jewelry industry
consolidation is accelerating in 2008. >>>
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