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  There’s No Business Like (JCK Las Vegas) Show Business

  There really are few events as outstanding!   Begin article Belts may have tightened but retailers and exhibitors are heading to Vegas ready to buy, sell, and schmooze   By Kristin Young This story appears in the May 2012 issue of JCK...

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  Jewelers score a solid Mother’s Day

  Mother’s Day activity is fleshed out nicely in this comprehensive article by Michelle and Hannah.  I am curious to here from our members on the topic.   Begin article By Michelle Graff and Hannah Connorton MAY 15, 2012 New York--Whi...

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  Historic diamond sold for $9.7 million at auction

  The original estimate on this was between two and four million dollars.  The price was more than double the estimate which seemed low to me not only because of the size but more so the history.  I mean really…   Original Article 4...

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  Gold Will Hit $2,000 This Year, Survey Says

  JCK Magazine By JCK Staff Posted on April 11, 2012   Begin article The price of gold is likely to surge beyond $2,000 this year, according to the Gold Survey 2012 released by Thomas Reuters GFMS, a leading consultancy in prec...

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  J.C. Penney Warns New Strategy May Not Work

  JCK Magazine By JCK Staff Posted on April 2, 2012   Begin article J.C. Penney’s new pricing strategy was unveiled with great fanfare in January. But in its recent 10K, management struck a more cautious note about how it migh...

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  De Beers spending $32M on synthetics facility

  National Jeweler MAY 9, 2012   Begin Article London--De Beers’ synthetic diamond arm Element Six is constructing a £20 million ($32.3 million) research and development facility nearOxfordin theUnited Kingdom, the company announced thi...

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  The JCK Power List: 50+ Movers, Shakers, and Tastemakers in the

  This is JCK’s guide to the people ­making waves and breaking barriers in the ­business and proudly includes many friends and colleagues.  For interesting facts and images of some of these remarkable people click here.   JCK ...

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  Online diamond exchange launched in Antwerp

  National Jeweler By Michelle Graff MAY 10, 2012   Begin Article Antwerp--Two Antwerp-based industry players have created a new online auction site for polished diamonds called the Diamond Dealers Automated Exchange (DIAMDAX). Antwerp World Diam...

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  Making sense of social media

  Interesting video series about “Social Media”   McKinsey Quarterly In this video series, McKinsey partners David Court, Roxane Divol, and David Edelman show that by mapping social-media initiatives to different stag...

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  De Beers expands Forevermark into Canada

  National Jeweler MAY 14, 2012     Begin Article Vancouver--De Beers’ branded diamond is headed north. On Thursday, the London-based diamond miner and marketer announced that 22 Canadian jewelers will begin carrying Forevermark in the...

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  9 Carat Pink Diamond Fetches Record Price at Christie’s

  Colored diamond fans this is for you!   JCK Magazine By Rob Bates, Senior Editor Posted on April 18, 2012   The Clark Pink, a ring-set, 9 ct. cushion-cut, fancy vivid purplish pink diamond, took in a jaw-dropping $15.7 million at Christie'...

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  China’s confident consumers

  Chinese consumerism is a hot topic in our industry and this article is a good window into the scope of the market.   McKinsey Quarterly NOVEMBER 2011 • Yuval Atsmon and Max Magni Source: Marketing & Sales Practice   The Chinese have t...

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  Affluents' spending on jewelry tilts upward

  National Jeweler By Michelle Graff MAY 14, 2012   Begin Article New York--America’s wealthiest consumers will spend slightly more on luxury goods this year, though increasing the amount devoted to fine jewelry and watches isn’t neces...

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  Diver’s Emerald Find Featured on 60 Minutes

  Sunken treasure or something else?   JCK Magazine By JCK Staff Posted on April 23, 2012 An amateur diver who discovered a treasure trove of emeralds on the bottom of the ocean was featured on the April 22 edition of 60 Minutes. The CB...

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  AGS Conclave: Supporting artisanal gem miners

  National Jeweler By Hannah Connorton APR 26, 2012   Begin Article Miami--Edward Boehm, G.G., C.G., presented “From Mine to Market” at AGS Conclave here, sharing with the audience his experience and knowledge of ruby and spinel mines ...

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  Fancy Blue Diamond Sets World Record at Sotheby's Auction

  Diamonds as an investment… Auction houses setting records!   JCK Magazine By Rob Bates, Senior Editor Posted on April 20, 2012 Two fancy colored diamonds sold for record prices at auction this week—and they were both bought by the s...

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  Companies that live beyond the law

  I found this to be an interesting philosophy addressing the cost and retail woes facing many industries.   McKinsey Quarterly March 2012   Particularly but not solely in low-income nations, many companies live beyond the law by avoiding tax...

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  AGS Laboratories releases revolutionary analysis software

  In the true spirit of consumer protection and advancement of the diamond industry, AGS Laboratories offers its new software: Virtual Proportion Analyzer. There is no cost…It is FREE…   Visit www.agslab.com&nbs...

  • April 29
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  “Being Too Cautious is a Curse”

  Rob Bates, Senior Editor of JCK Magazine reports from the American Gem Society Conclave that it appears optimism is making slight gains on cautious pessimism.  It is good to hear that attendance has picked up this year and the participants are enthus...

  • April 27
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  Trade Your Gold for Diamonds

  Jim Caudill 04-20-12 I recently viewed a television commercial that reminded me of a “Cash for gold” spot mixed with a daily stock market segment, graphs and all.  What struck me was that it was a local jeweler extolling diamonds as a su...

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  Jerry Rafter Interesting site

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  Yoram F. Happy Holidays to all DD participants.

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  Paul Slegers Just saw a consumer-discussion on a diamond-forum, where 8 potential diamonds were discussed. For the fun of it, I checked how much I would offer maximum on each stone, in order to re-cut them to our quality. Results compared to sales-price ranged from 51...  moreJust saw a consumer-discussion on a diamond-forum, where 8 potential diamonds were discussed. For the fun of it, I checked how much I would offer maximum on each stone, in order to re-cut them to our quality. Results compared to sales-price ranged from 51% to 83% of the sales-price. The two scoring more than 80% probably represent correct value for the consumer. Too bad about the other 6.  

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  Evert Botha News from Saskatchewan via London-town...

  http://www.responsiblejewellery.com/files/RJC-Certifies_Embee-Diamond-Technologies-Inc._02.03.121.pdf

  http://www.responsiblejewellery.com/files/RJC-Certifies_Embee-Diamond-Technologies-Inc._02.03.121.pdf

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    Paul Slegers Congratulations.

    • March 5
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  Paul Slegers In other words: 'Hey, Mr. Policeman, I know that we, as a group, have tolerated illegal behavior in our group, leading to potentially allowing criminal use, but we will cut you a deal if you forget about it all now'. Shocking!!!!

  

  IDEX Online News - Arrests, Raids at Diamond Exchange to Stop for a Month

  IDEX Online News - Arrests, Raids at Diamond Exchange to Stop for a Month

  • February 27
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  Evert Botha A lot can happen in 45 years.  Congratulations to  Sirius Star - the world's brightest diamond  creator,  American Gem Society  Registered Supplier Member, CEO, President, Master Diamond Cutter, husband, father, grandfather, mentor, friend...Mike Botha.  

  • February 22
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  Paul Slegers Media-reports and industry-gossip in the past days have often misquoted De Beers' 2011-results. Therefore, here is the link to their press-release, for your reading pleasure.

  http://www.debeersgroup.com/ImageVaultFiles/id_1712/cf_5/DBsa_press_release_2011_FINAL_2.PDF

  http://www.debeersgroup.com/ImageVaultFiles/id_1712/cf_5/DBsa_press_release_2011_FINAL_2.PDF

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    Jim Summa Oppenheimers sold there shares for 5.1 billion dollars in cash. Is this a business shell game? The class action has been dragging on forever..maybe this inspired the forevermark brand. Does anyone have a forevermark viewer? Thanks Paul!

    • February 16
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    Paul Slegers It sure will be interesting to see how the company develops without an Oppenheimer at the helm. The times, they are a-changing, might be an appropriate song.

    • February 20
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  cflutist How exciting to meet Paul S., John P., and Maarten d'W in Petaluma yesterday.

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    Jim Summa We had a great time when they were here in St. Louis....still recovering!

    • January 31
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    Paul Slegers Thank you, C., it was great meeting you too.

    • February 3
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  Evert Botha → Jim Caudill - DD Admin : Are we seeing you in Miami?

  • January 23

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    Jim Caudill - DD Admin Unfortunately no… I will be focusing on Diamond Discussion for the near future. It is important to me that this site becomes a powerful/influential tool for you and the members! I will see you soon I am sure.

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    Jim Summa I have made it to the last 3 conclaves...and really enjoy them. But....I just might have to miss this year also to complete some overdue projects ...kinda bummed even considering it.

    • February 4
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  Paul Slegers A must read about our industry. It tackles a lot of ghost stories.

  http://www.bain.com/Images/PR_BAIN_REPORT_The_global_diamond_industry.pdf

  http://www.bain.com/Images/PR_BAIN_REPORT_The_global_diamond_industry.pdf

  • January 13

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    Jim Caudill - DD Admin ATTENTION – This is a great find! The consolidation of information contained in this work is thorough and will spark the interest of many. Thank you for bringing it to our attention!

    • January 13

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