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Gold Hits $1,000 an Ounce
Gold, which has soared to record levels in the past year, hit a new milestone Thursday, rising to $1,000 an ounce for the first time in futures trading. » » »

Warning: Fraudulent Telephone Orders
The Jewelers' Security Alliance says it has identified a pattern of telephone orders to jewelry suppliers in which a suspect posing as a new customer uses counterfeit bank money orders to pre-pay for jewelry merchandise in the $1,500 range. » » »


Exiting WGC chair: Gold Could Hit $1,400
The price of gold could go as high as $1,400 before this decade ends, driven in part by the weak dollar, says Pierre Lassonde, exiting chairman of the World Gold Council. » » »

PhotoScribe Claims Victory in Patent Suit
PhotoScribe Technologies, Inc., a manufacturer of diamond laser inscription equipment, said Thursday that it has prevailed in a patent infringement lawsuit brought against it and the Gemological Institute of America by diamond manufacturer and distributor Lazare Kaplan International. » » »

Clooney Presses Omega to Speak Out on Darfur
George Clooney is putting pressure on Omega Watches to speak out against China's foreign policy in Sudan. » » »

From Our Blogs

Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup
As I mentioned last week, I have been doing this blog for a year now, and so I have some mawkish stuff to say at the bottom of the post. First, the news...
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The 5th Annual Cultured Pearl Association of America's Tahitian Pearl Trophy Ceremony Showcased the Winning Designs at NYC's Rockefeller Center Hotel Club Quarters
On Monday, March 10th, the Cultured Pearl Association of America held its 5th Annual Tahitian Pearl Trophy Ceremony at The Terrace Club / Rockefeller Center Hotel Club Quarters. Check out a video of the ceremony below, along with pictures of the winning pieces...
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Now Hiring Signs…Ever Thought of Keeping One Up Year Round to Keep Them on Their Toes
I am in the process of hiring some more talented individuals and lately, I’ve had a bunch of people calling and coming in for interviews. I know it has my staff in a little bit of an uncomfortable situation, because a couple of them have come up to me and told me they are very happy here and noticed I was interviewing. I also asked my web designer to put up a little saying that goes something like this, “We are always looking for talented individuals to be a part of our sales team. Please email resumes to shanu@gulianis.com.”...
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Customer Watch: Personal Goals and Vision – The Why of Jewelry
As an image consultant, in working with a client, I have an advantage over retail jewelers. When I meet with my client, and before I assess her (or his) proportions, best colors, and wardrobe needs, I ask questions about her goals and vision. This information helps me direct the client to the apparel and accessories that will not only best complement her physical features and reflect her personality but also further her short-term goals and her long-term vision...
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MORE INDUSTRY NEWS

Nobel Watch Challenged by Nobel Prize
The Nobel Watch company—which built its 15-year business and reputation on the slogan, “I didn’t get the Nobel Prize … But I got the NOBEL watch”—has been warned by the Nobel Prize givers to stop using it. » » »

Having a Dialogue with Your Customers
The world is undergoing the biggest change in a century, according to Don Tapscott. The rules to conduct business have been drastically altered and in order to keep pace companies are not only going to have to understand new technology, but be able to use these new tools to build environments that are trusting and engaging. » » »

Using Creativity to Unlock Innovation
Innovation is something that corporations strive to acquire and harness, particularly during this era of change. However, in order to achieve breakthrough innovative growth, corporations must understand the importance of how imagination and creativity lead to innovation, according to a speaker at The Plumb Club Forum. » » »

Consumers Spending on Essentials
Retail industry sales for February (which exclude automobiles, gas stations, and restaurants) rose 6.3 percent unadjusted over last year and were flat from January, according to the National Retail Federation.
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Edward Levin, Jewelry Designer, 87
Edward Levin, of Cambridge, N.Y., and Cedar Key, Fla., died Feb. 23 at his home in Cedar Key. He was 87. He was an artist, craftsperson, jeweler, painter, sculptor, ceramist, and inventor of machines, tools and processes to enhance creativity in jewelry-making. » » »

Gitanjali Group Acquires Lucera
Gitanjali Group, India’s largest integrated diamond and jewelry manufacturer and retailer, has acquired Renaissance Jewellery’s Retail Business - Lucera Jewellery. Mumbai-based Renaissance Jewellery markets Lucera premium silver jewelry in India through its wholly owned subsidiary Renaissance Retail Venture. Gitanjali Group says the acquisition helps strengthen its position in the silver jewelry market. » » »

'May is Gold Month' Turns Five
The national “May is Gold Month” retail promotion continues in its fifth year as an industry-wide promotion for gold in the month of May. » » »

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