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U.S. gold jewelry demand decreases in 2007
London—A 4 percent increase in gold demand coupled with a price that raced toward the long-held $850 per ounce record, created a record-breaking $79 billion demand for gold in 2007, the World...
February 13, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Gold, platinum prices continue surge
London—Platinum hit a record high of $1,409 per ounce in London today, as gold prices hovered near a 28-year peak, Reuters reported.
October 12, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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Gold tops $900 an ounce
New York—High oil prices, a weak dollar and fears of a U.S. recession continue to push the price of gold skyward.
January 15, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Weak dollar, investors to push gold prices higher
New York—Two industry experts predicted gold prices would push past $1,100 an ounce in the coming year, fueled by a weak U.S. dollar and growing inflation fears.
March 04, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Gold demand rises in 3Q despite high prices
New York—The ongoing financial crisis directly impacted the global gold market in the third quarter of 2007, with investors rather than jewelry buyers pushing total demand to a new record of...
November 14, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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Jewelry scrapped as gold prices skyrocket
High gold prices make it more profitable for Michigan-based Wepman Brokers to sell certain pieces of jewelry for scraps rather than clean and resell them, mLive.com reported. Owner Tonja Wepman...
March 14, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Gold prices dominate spring buying plans
New York—Retailers strolling the aisles at the JA New York Winter Show presented a mixed picture of expectations for 2008, a year overshadowed by the threat of recession and increasing gold...
April 22, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Star Ring presents new metal, Platina 4
Chatsworth, Calif.—Fine-jewelry supplier Star Ring will be setting up shop at the JCK Show in Las Vegas with jewelry designs in its new patented metal, Platina 4, a blend of four precious...
April 10, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Reports: Gold mine accident won't dent stocks
New York—The accident at South Africa's Elandsrand mine, which temporarily stranded more than 3,000 workers underground on Wednesday, is not expected to have a major impact on bullion and...
October 05, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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Palladium finds niche amid record-high metal prices
Billings, Mont.—As precious metal prices continue to break records, and consumers cut down on luxury spending, designers and manufacturers are moving toward lower-cost options such as...
March 20, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Mass-market consumers may not trade up in 2008
As the economy sputters and mall retailers continue to lose market share to other distribution channels, industry experts expect to see a range of factors impacting the high-volume jewelry sector this...
January 06, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Van Cleef sees gold shine through economic clouds
Luxury jeweler Van Cleef told Reuters that strong gold prices will keep the intrinsic value of jewelry high, World Gold Council reported.
January 25, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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