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More Guidance for De Beers Case Claims
The Jewelers Vigilance Committee continues to provide guidance for resellers who submit claims to the De Beers class action settlement fund. To submit a claim that includes all resellers’ purchases that qualify for compensation, resellers may have to make an extra copy of two particular pages of the form to claim both “diamond only” jewelry and jewelry containing “mixed stones”. » » »

Web Holiday Jewelry, Watch Sales Fell
Online holiday jewelry and watch sales for 2007 fell from the record breaking results of the 2006 season. » » »


Weekly Chain Store Sales Up 1.9%
Chain-store-sales rose by 1.9 percent on a year-over-year basis for the week ending Jan. 5 and increased by 0.4 percent from the prior week, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. survey. » » »

Small Business Owners See Signs of Inflation
While the Federal Reserve is focused on the problems of the large banks, small-business owners are worried about inflation, according to the National Federation of Independent Business. » » »

MJSA Education at Atlanta Jewelry Show
The Atlanta Jewelry Show will again partner with the Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America for the spring edition of the show with a pre-show Educational Conference on Feb. 29. » » »

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MORE INDUSTRY NEWS

Cordova Names Ron Rosen president
Cordova, Inc. has merged with Rosen Block Design, naming Ron Rosen Cordova’s new president and creative director. Cordova’s former president, Robert Kagan, has assumed the role of chairman and chief executive officer. » » »

Hong Kong Show set for March
The 25th Hong Kong International Jewellery Show, organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, will be held March 4-8 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. » » »

Vietnam Trade Fair
The inaugural International Jewelry Vietnam 2008 will be held May 2 – 4 at the Ho Chi Minh City Exhibition & Convention Centre. » » »

Jewelers Mutual to Sponsor GemFair Gala
The American Gen Trade Association GemFair Dinner Dance and Awards Gala held in Tucson at the Marriott University Park Hotel on Feb. 9, sponsored by Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company. » » »

IDI at Vicenzaoro Winter Fair
The Israeli Diamond Industry will participate at Vicenzaoro Winter 2008, being held Jan. 13 - 20. An Israel Diamond Pavilion with leading manufacturers and exporters will once again be placed on Diamond Avenue in Pavilion G. » » »
THIS MONTH’S READER POLL
How did the 2007 holiday season compare with 2006?
Sales up more than 10%
Sales up between 5% and 10%
Sales up less than 5%
Sales flat with 2006
Sales down less than 5%
Sales down more than 5%

View results from last month’s poll

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