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National Jeweler Network's Industry Guides offer a comprehensive group of articles on specific topics such as the bridal industry, gold, platinum and pearl supply and demand, prices and jewelry trends, online retail, trade shows and the Chinese and Indian jewelry markets. BridalSmashing tungsten, Scott Kay intros cobalt bridalDesigner Scott Kay has presented a new cobalt alloy called "SK Cobalt" in a men's wedding band collection, saying he was inspired by the bright white look, durability and affordability of the alloy--and also by anger, because his research into another lower-priced bridal band material, tungsten carbide, showed it was much less durable than claimed. Read More ChinaChina to host diamond conferenceShanghai, China--CBI China, together with the Guangdong International Diamond Commerce Chamber, will host a conference in October focusing on Asia's growing importance to the diamond industry, according to a news release. Read More GoldJA warns industry about '60 Minutes' segmentNew York--Jewelers of America (JA) has put the industry on notice about an upcoming special CBS is expected to run on artisanal gold mining in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (eDRC). Read More IndiaRio Tinto to sponsor Indian diamond jewelry campaignMumbai, India--Rio Tinto has announced its support as lead sponsor of the new India Diamond Jewelry Promotion (IDJP) campaign, a program aimed at driving Indian demand for diamonds and strengthening India's share in the international market for diamonds and diamond jewelry. Read More Online RetailBlue Nile's 3Q sales up 2.4 percentThird-quarter net sales exceeded online diamond seller Blue Nile Inc.'s expectations, increasing 2.4 percent to $66.9 million on the strength of bridal and international sales. Read More PearlsPrice is right for pearls this holidayRetailers on National Jeweler's Product Panel are optimistic about the potential of pearls this holiday season--especially for the predominant buyers: 30- and 40-something women. Read More PlatinumGIA platinum exhibit to feature pieces new to U.S.New York--Platinum Guild International USA (PGI-USA) has announced that pieces from two of its sponsored collections will be making their U.S. debut at the Gemological Institute of America's (GIA) upcoming "Best of Platinum" exhibit. Read More Trade ShowsColumbus Jewelry Show gets new nameColumbus, Ohio--The board of directors of the Ohio Jewelers Association has announced that the Columbus Jewelry Show will return in 2010 as the "Mid America Jewelry Show" (MAJS), and the association itself will be renamed as well. Read More |
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