The American Economic downturn
America is truly at war again, this time with itself. The Gem and Jewellery industry of the US is just managing to keep afloat, some succumbing to the economic pressure. Leading jewellery retailers like Alpha Omega, Friedmans etc are closing shop. more...
The First India - Africa Forum summit held in Delhi The summit aims at initiating joint developmental programmes for strengthening bi-lateral relations between the Indian and the African Economies more...
Sales Technique
As founder of the Richardson Resource Group, David W. Richardson, CSP, International award-winning professional business presenter, brings his twenty years of real world jewelry sales and management training experience. Dynamic and compelling as a speaker, Dave shares his secrets for presenting and selling high-ticket jewelry items with confidence and easy-to-use closing techniques that drive the increased profits. more...
David W. Richardson, CSP is an Internationally Renowned Sales and Management Trainer.
There is no subject more critical for the survival of retail jewelry stores than how they choose to transition to an Internet economy. All other challenges, the ones faced by most businesses, such as identifying a niche, hiring/retaining good employees, focusing on inventory management, etc., are as important as ever.more...
Prospering in the Internet Age
International Jewellers Congress [IJC]
The New Jeweller, India’s leading Jewellery trade magazine has been disseminating unbiased information to more than 45,000 readers worldwide regularly.
The New Jeweller, India’s leading Jewellery trade magazine has been disseminating unbiased information to more than 45,000 readers worldwide regularly.
Working very closely in the industry, The New Jeweller understood the finer aspects of the closely knit segment in India - The Gem and Jewellery Industry. more...
Taking The Trade To New Dimensions
Forecast U.S. Markets
But perhaps they are building into a ‘perfect storm.’ America is such a crucial force in the global fine jewelry and watch industries that our hiccup or full-blown cold, can topple companies, disrupt thousands of working peoples lives, affect
countries and even bring the most enthusiastic person to the brink of silence. more...
GIA South Africa Officially open in Johannesberg
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) opened “GIA South Africa,” its new laboratory in Johannesburg for business on February
21.Thomas M. Moses, senior Vice president, GIA Laboratory and Research, said that launching the GIA Laboratory in Johannesburg has been a top priority for the Institute. more...
Dubai SAKS opened
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News for the Month
US-based retailer Saks Incorporated announced the opening of a 15,000-sq-ft Saks Fifth Avenue men's store at a beachfront shopping boulevard called ‘The Walk’ at the Jumeirah Beach Residences in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The new store will spread on an 80,000-sq-ft full-line located in the Bur Juman Centre in the city of Dubai.. Saks Fifth Avenue in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia opened in 2001. more...
The new store will spread on an 80,000-sq-ft full-line located in the Bur Juman Centre in the city of Dubai.. Saks Fifth Avenue in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia opened in 2001. more...
FINE JEWELLERY to raise $26.8 MN IN PRIVATE EQUITY
Fine Jewellery India Ltd., a diamond jewellery exporter from India, is considering to raise funds to finance the expansion of its domestic retail business and manufacturing capabilities. more...
JCK LAS VEGAS CONCLUDES
Despite the difficult economy, high priced goods remained strong. Black and brown diamonds have become favorites for many manufacturers and designers including Waldman Diamond Company that just launched its Arctic Night Collection of black diamond jewellery and Le Vian with its yummy new chocolate diamond designs set in strawberry gold.
Dallas-based retailer Neiman Marcus stores will continue to give discounts for a while, according to a report in The Dallas Morning News. The group management said on Wednesday that it was more promotional than it wanted to be in its fiscal third quarter in order to move merchandise. more...
Dallas-based retailer Neiman Marcus stores will continue to give discounts for a while, according to a report in The Dallas Morning News. The group management said on Wednesday that it was more promotional than it wanted to be in its fiscal third quarter in order to move merchandise. more...
Getting corporate social responsibility right.
These days, an attendee at a CIBJO Congress might get the impression that the primary thing the delegates are focused on is consumer confidence and Corporate Social Responsibility. In fact, go to most any large jewelry industry event, and you’ll find Corporate Social Responsibility is near the top, or at the top, of the agenda. I’m old enough to remember the days when trade gatherings focused on topics like competition from the Internet, changes in the supply chain, and shrinking profit margins. No more. Corporate Social Responsibility is now King.
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Jeff Rhodes talks about gold pricing and gives a statistical analysis on the gold market. more...
World Jewelry Center Appoints David Girty to Head Commercial Office Division
The World Jewelry Center (WJC) has appointed David T. Girty to the newly created position of Senior Vice President of the Commercial Office Division. more...
Manipulating Colour in Diamond
by Dr. Jayshree Panjikar
The sparkle, the glitter, the scintillations, the brilliance, the fire, the mystic of twinkling no doubt
Jacques Voorhees
Founder & President - Polygon.net
Founder & President - Polygon.net
The 33rd World Diamond Congress Organised by the Shanghai Diamond Exchange Concludes Successfully
Jointly held by the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) and the International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA) and hosted by the Shanghai Diamond Exchange (SDE) and the CCJP Diamond Manufacturers Association (CDMA), the 33rd World Diamond Congress was held at the Portman Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Shanghai from the 12th to the 15th of May.more...
From 24 till 27 April The 6th International Jewellery Fair “Aru-Almaty 2008”, the unique specialized jewellery project in Kazakhstan and Central Asia, was held in the south capital of Kazakhstan, Almaty city. The fair was held with the support of the Government of Republic of Kazakhstan and National Jewellers Association of Kazakhstan.
Popley Group (India & U.A.E.) a 500 crore rupees company has joined with Disney Consumer Products, India to launch an exquisitely designed couture line of jewellery. This is a unique collaboration as Disney enters the fine jewellery segment for the first time with Popley Group in the country.
give diamond the glamour and charm which no other gem enjoys. more...