Precious Metals

• Runci: "Prepare" Yourself for 60 Minutes Piece on Gold

  Rob Bates, Senior Editor, November 3, 2009
  The industry should be "prepared" for an upcoming 60 Minutes segment that will likely spotlight how gold fuels conflict in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, said JA chairman Matthew A. Runci.  More

• JA Warns Industry About 60 Minutes Segment

  JCK Staff, November 2, 2009
  Segment on the issue of artisanal gold mining in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo could have an adverse effect on consumer confidence.  More

• Customer Letters Get Automated

  By Paul Holewa, Senior Editor, November 1, 2009
  It can cost as much as $20 to send a letter to a customer, mostly because of organizational and administrative time, plus production expenses. Nancy Schuring, the owner of Devon Fine Jewelry, Wyckoff, N.J., has decreased those costs, even while making customer letters more personalized. She does so through LetterMatics, a system she and her fiancé, Joe Portale, developed with help from fri...  More

• Start the Holiday Selling Season Now!

  By Brad Huisken, November 1, 2009
  I mentioned it last year and I'll say it again: The holiday shopping season isn't getting longer—it's getting shorter. Just when the greatest number of new customers are coming into stores, salespeople are too pressed to give exceptional customer service, create relationships, sell additional pieces, capture contact information with permission for follow-up, turn over sales that aren't go...  More

• People

  November 1, 2009
  Coming + Going Precious metals buyer Cash4Gold has hired Shawn Kernes to serve as chief technology officer. Kernes is a former eBay executive who also served as chief technology officer/vice president at StubHub. The Gemological Institute of America has officially named David J. Tearle its new vice president and chief financial officer.  More

• Uwe D. Schlappner

  Jennifer Heebner, November 1, 2009
  LOCATION AND CONTACT Grace by Schlappner Jewellery, Bensheim-Auerbach, Germany; (49-6251) 985-8880; www.gracejewellery.de. SIGNATURE STYLE AND INSPIRATION Modern interpretations of classic styles coupled with technical innovations, in 18k gold, platinum, and diamonds. Inspiration comes from architecture and nature and the hunt for balance of sizes and shapes in finished pieces.  More

• Silver Lining: Retail Jewelers Discover Affordable Jewelry

  By Paul Holewa, Senior Editor, October 1, 2009
  As sales of diamond pendant necklaces and midrange inventory continue to soften, jewelers are bringing on more affordable products. But it isn't just less-expensive inventory that's new. Fashion jewelry for female self-purchases is ushering in fundamental changes in the way jewelers buy inventory, display jewelry, and manage their staffs.  More

• Snap Lake Mine Winter Shutdown Cancelled

  JCK Staff, September 30, 2009
  De Beers Canada announced the cancellation of the planned four-week winter production shutdown originally scheduled for December.  More

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