GemFind Weekly Newsletter June 13, 2017

Alex Updated on Jun 14, 2017

Engagement-Ring Prices Stable at $3.4K

Diamonds.net June 12

The price of engagement and wedding rings in the US hasn’t changed much since last year, according to data that research group The Wedding Report released Monday. The average groom spent $3,406 on a ring for the proposal during the first three months of 2017, compared with an average of $3,407 in 2016 as a whole,

IGI Launching Two New Associations In Italy

IDEX June 12

The International Gemological Institute (IGI) will launch two new associations this week during a one-day workshop to update attendees on the technical and commercial impact on the jewelry industry of synthetic diamonds in the marketplace.

Bonnie and Clyde, Al Capone Jewels Being Auctioned

JCK June 12

Plenty of auctions offer items belonging to the famous. Now RR Auction is offering jewels of the infamous. As part of its “Gangsters, Outlaws and Lawmen” sale on June 24, the Boston-based auction house is offering jewels that belonged to celebrated gangster Al Capone and legendary bank-robbing duo Bonnie and Clyde.

Size Doesn’t Matter for Engagement Rings The Diamond Loupe June 09

The proposer’s main concern is the quality of the stone, as the focus is on enduring value; the receiver valued the design and setting above all else, with quality and size ranking fifth and sixth respectively.

Takat Unearths Extraordinary “Divinity Emerald”

New York, NY Takat is no stranger to superlative emeralds and gemstones, but the 44ct emerald they are unveiling at the JCK Luxury show in Las Vegas this year is a once-in-a-lifetime find. The exceptional piece is 44cts of fine quality Colombian material from the Muzo mine. It has a rich and even color and only minor oil – an already rare combination.

The History of Lab Grown Diamonds: Retail

Ehud Arye Laniado

June 07

So far in our look at lab-grown diamonds, we have focused mostly on the history of their development, which, surprisingly, spans several centuries. We have also seen how new technologies have developed, technologies that are expanding the possibilities for lab-grown diamonds in many new and exciting industrial applications.

Cuff Love | Best Bracelets at Couture Las Vegas

connoisseurs.com June 09

Cuff-style bracelets in bold gold, gemstones, and cultured pearls dazzled at last week’s Couture Show, the fine jewelry industry’s annual trade show in Las Vegas. In this post we present our four favorite high-end designs.

Jewago June 12

The diamonds are the best girls’ friends – absolutely out of the question! They are an integral part of the modern jewels as well as the inherent attribute of ancient jewelry pieces that decorated the heads, necks or fingers of the historical figures known all over the world.

FROM BRUITING TO GRADING: NEW TECH IN THE DIAMOND INDUSTRY

The Israeli Diamond Industry June13

In a recent article called “Technology in the Diamond Industry: Manufacturing”, Ehud Laniado delves into the cutting edge tools that diamond manufacturers use today, and how the industry has changed as a result – from production to the way in which diamonds are sent to the grading lab.

Best Ways to Get Customer Feedback

GemFind Blog

June 09

Your online jewelry store can run more smoothly if you pay attention to customer feedback. These days, online businesses depend on building relationships, so it’s best to keep in touch as closely as possible with customers. Here are reasons and ways to collect jewelry customer feedback.

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Engagement Ring Trends - Hottest Styles for 2017 / 2018

J.R.Dunn jewelers

June 09

Every year, jewelers from around the world gather in Las Vegas for the JCK jewelry show, showcasing the hottest and most sought-after trends among the industry. The hot trend this year dominating the show are east-west engagement rings, going against bridal traditions as we know it.

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