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Everlon Ad Launch Date AnnouncedJCK Staff, November 4, 2009
Holiday television commercial to debut Nov. 16.
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Shareholder Investigation Launched Against ZaleJCK Staff, November 3, 2009
Investigation launched for possible securities violations concerning admitted errors in their public statements affecting stock purchased between November 16th and October 29th.
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300-Plus Jewelry Jobs Available Through GIA Career Search EngineJCK Staff, November 3, 2009
GIA's Career Search Engine is a free online resource and open to anyone.
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Jury Rules Against Blue Nile in $60.1 Million LawsuitJCK Staff, November 2, 2009
The suit involved Blue Nile's efforts to prevent Yehuda from comparing the price and appearance of its clarity enhanced diamonds to those natural untreated diamonds sold by Blue Nile.
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CIBJO's Gaetano Cavalieri Meets with Former U.S. President ClintonJCK Staff, November 2, 2009
Discuss jewelry's role in promoting sustainable development.
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Silver LiningsBy Hedda T. Schupak, November 1, 2009The sandwich men are back. They've been a frequent sight for two years, standing along the highway, rain or shine, wearing giant signboards enticing the public to pick the bones of another bankrupt retailer. The names on the sandwich boards this time strike closer to home, at least in the Philadelphia area. More
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Retail Jewelers Discover Diamond DashesBy Paul Holewa, Senior Editor, November 1, 2009Diamond Dashes have become the promotional event du jour for jewelry retailers, with many benefiting from increased Web and store traffic, new bridal customers, and a significant boost to their databases including much-coveted e-mail addresses and cell phone numbers of Gen X and Y members. The company behind these events is SCVNGR, a mobile marketing and gaming business that took on its first p... More
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Zale Must Restate Financials, November 1, 2009In another blow to troubled Zale Corp., the company said its financial statements from fiscal years 2008 and 2009 contain errors and are no longer reliable. Among those errors: Some $41 million in prepaid advertising costs should have been recorded as expenses. In addition, it needs to aggregate approximately $9 million on a pretax basis and record a $4 million charge related to federal income ... More
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Everlon: Boost or Bust?By Ben Janowski, November 1, 2009Ads for the new De Beers program, using the brand name Everlon, broke in the consumer press in September. I suppose we must pay attention to any De Beers program, since their advertising and marketing budgets are the largest in the industry. But I don't get this one. De Beers' programs have changed radically. More
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Fashion and Jewelry Are Not ForeverBy Tim Malone, November 1, 2009When De Beers proclaimed "A diamond is forever," the strategy helped diamonds withstand economic pressures, changes in social attitudes, and the promotion of competitive luxury products. But forever is not so fashionable in jewelry—and that's a good thing. It isn't even so fashionable in furniture anymore. More
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Lazare Kaplan Delays Financials, November 1, 2009Lazare Kaplan announced it could not file its financial report on time, which could lead to its delisting from the New York Stock Exchange's Amex. The company said it couldn't file the report "due to [its] inability, at this time, to resolve a material uncertainty concerning the collectability and recovery of certain assets. More
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De Beers Wants 'Control' of Everlon Campaign, November 1, 2009De Beers wants a lot of control over its Everlon Diamond Knot program, as evidenced by what it's asking of its retailers. At least one version of De Beers' agreement with retailers includes the following provisions: De Beers spokeswoman Lynette Gould notes: "Obviously we have control over the manner in which De Beers IP is used—the name, logo, design concept, etc. More
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International Scheme to Market Diamonds Hits Speed-Bump, November 1, 2009The departure of Sergey Vybornov from Russian diamond producer Alrosa has slowed the movement of the International Diamond Board, the pan-industry initiative that is meant to underwrite generic marketing for diamonds. Vybornov was a prime backer of the IDB. But a letter, signed by representatives from diamond miners De Beers, Rio Tinto, and BHP, said its launch would be postponed so "Alrosa has... More
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DDC Synagogue Dedicated to Jacob BandaJCK Staff, October 30, 2009
Banda, club president for nine years, died recently after a long illness.
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Campaigners Call for Urgent Action on ZimbabweJCK Staff, October 30, 2009
The Kimberley Process Civil Society Coalition warns that failure to make a decision is compromising scheme's credibility.
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AGTA Announces 2010 Spectrum Award WinnersJCK Staff, October 27, 2009
The competition was held October 24-25th, in New York.
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Richard T. Liddicoat Scholarship Campaign Goes OnlineJCK Staff, October 23, 2009
The recipients will be announced at GIA's Alumni Dinner Dance and Auction at the Tucson trade shows in February 2010.
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Dieter Hahn Made Honorary President of Idar-Oberstein BourseJCK Staff, October 22, 2009
Hahn has been the treasurer of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses since 1991, and has also served as the director and president of the DEIO for 30 years.
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AGTA Warns Members of Free Listing in Exhibitors Fair GuideJCK Staff, October 22, 2009
AGTA notice tells members that they may be liable for a yearly payment of $1,717.
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Self Purchasing Woman Would Buy More Color, According to StudyJCK Staff, October 21, 2009
AGTA/JCOC Study Finds Key Industry Barriers Remain In Place
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