GemFind Newsletter 4-12-2016

12 Apr 2016

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April 12, 2016 GemFind Marketing

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‘Unique Pink’ Could Garner $38 Million at Sotheby’s

Brecken Branstrator National Jeweler April 11

The15.38-carat pear-shaped “Unique Pink” will lead Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels spring sale in Geneva on May 17, where it’s expected to sell in the range of $28 million to $38 million.

De Beers reports higher diamond demand

James Wilson Financial Times April 12

De Beers, the world’s largest supplier of diamonds by value, has fuelled optimism that the industry is recovering from one of its toughest years, by reporting that demand for rough stones had picked up significantly.

David Brummer IDEX April 10

New York-based colored diamond dealer Eyal Cohen has created a $400,000 pacifier to promote his natural color diamond gift merchandise. The jeweler used four ounces of platinum,

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How the Fine Jewelry Industry Is Shaping Up in 2016 Allan Smith HUFFINGTON POST April 07

By 2016, the e-commerce market is expected to grow to a staggering $1.85 trillion. Increasing rates of Internet access in emerging economies, most notably in India and China, continue to fuel the growth of online commerce, leaving virtually every consumer affected.

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Platinum, Silver Both See Strong Growth in 2015

Brecken Branstrat National Jeweler April 11

Last year proved to be a positive one for platinum and silver jewelry, with surveys on both reporting strong retail sales growth and increased demand. There were a number of factors contributing to the growth of platinum last year.

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This Is What a $12 Million Ruby Looks Like

Victoria Gomelsky JCK April 01

Highlights from the Christie’s Magnificent Jewels sale preview. Exhibit A: The 15.99 ct. Jubilee Ruby (pictured)—a no-heat Burma ruby set in a “sensational” ring by Verdura and estimated to fetch between $12 million and $15 million

The Israeli Diamond Industry April 11

The World Gold Council attributes the rally in the gold price to five key factors: Ongoing concerns about economic growth and financial stability in emerging markets; A hiatus in the rise of the US dollar; The implementation of negative interest rate policies by leading global central banks;

PriceScope April 11

Jewelry, much like fashion, comes and goes. It’s easily influenced by the world and changing moods of the day. Yet there are some styles that start as trends and become classics. One such trend which is now a classic is the halo setting. It went from zero to everywhere seemingly overnight.

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Body Language Cues: What Retail Jewelry Customers Are Really Thinking

Jonny Katz Rapnet blog April 12

ThereThere is some well-defined science behind it, the science and psychology of body language, which represents a significant portion of interpersonal communication. In fact, it’s the majority of human communication, comprising 50-80% of it.

Google Says: These are the Most Searched for Jewelry Pieces for Women

stonechicky The Israeli Diamond IndustryBlog April 10

A new infographic created by online retailer Karus Chains nicely sums up an analysis of more than 25 million individual searches of 22,162 keywords to show the most popular standard and designer jewelry accessories.

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