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Survey: U.S. consumers reduce spending to combat gas prices
Schaumburg, Ill.—Nearly half (49 percent) of U.S. consumers are reducing their spending to compensate for rising gas prices, up four points from June 2007, according to new research from The...
January 15, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Study: Gas prices disrupt U.S. consumer spending
Schaumburg, Ill.—Dramatic fluctuations in gas prices are disrupting U.S. consumer spending, leaving shoppers with less money to spend at retail and on entertainment and dining out, according to...
April 17, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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EBay launches eco-friendly marketplace
San Jose, Calif.—EBay has launched a new e-commerce marketplace called WorldofGood.com by eBay, which offers products that have a positive impact on people and the planet, empowering consumers...
September 03, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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India looking to source rough directly from Africa
New Delhi—A delegation of Indian leaders are Africa-bound, on a mission to cultivate rough-diamond relationships, according to various news sources.
March 27, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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'Standard Zero' seeks to certify gold
Washington, D.C.—The Madison Dialogue, an initiative established to promote ethical and fair-trade jewelry products amongst a cross-section of industry representatives, has published its second...
November 13, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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Madison Dialogue addresses ethical jewelry standards
Washington, D.C.—Representatives from a cross-section of industries, ranging from artisanal and small-scale mines to governments and non-governmental organizations, convened in late October for...
November 08, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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TransFair to study fair trade diamonds
Courtesy of a grant from jeweler Tiffany and Co., TransFair USA will be conducting a study to assess the feasibility of Fair Trade Certification for diamonds, Yahoo Canada Finance reported.
January 10, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Survey: 'Made in Italy' label adds allure
Stevens, Pa.—Products that carry a "Made in Italy" label hold a special appeal for U.S. consumers, according to a new survey conducted by Unity Marketing.
May 07, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Rapaport to speak at key events this month
New York—Martin Rapaport, chairman of the Rapaport Group, will speak at numerous events in October, addressing topics such as fair-trade jewelry, diamonds and commoditization, and the state of...
October 12, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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Israel's polished exports to U.S. drop in 2007
Ramat Gan, Israel—Israel's diamond-trading figures for 2007 show substantial increases over 2006, with net polished-diamond exports up 7 percent.
January 03, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Retail e-commerce rebounds in April
Reston, Va.—Retail e-commerce increased 15 percent in April compared with the same period last year, following an increase of just 9 percent in March, according to comScore Inc.
June 03, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Study: Pressure at pump curbs spending
Schaumburg, Ill.—Nearly two-thirds of U.S. consumers (63 percent) are reducing their spending due to rising gas prices, up 18 points since June 2007 and up 14 points in the last six months...
July 18, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Bush says goodbye rubies, Tuesday
Washington, D.C.—President Bush has signed off on legislation that makes it illegal for rubies and jadeite from Myanmar, including stones that were processed in third-party countries, to be...
July 31, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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U.S. chain-store sales up 3.6 percent
New York—High fuel prices and severe storms across the nation this winter caused a modest same-store sales increase of 3.6 percent between Black Friday and Dec. 24 for U.S. retailers compared...
January 02, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Macau to host 2009 CIBJO Congress
Milan, Italy—The 2009 CIBJO Congress will be held from March 1-4, 2009, in Macau, CIBJO President Dr. Gaetano Cavalieri announced on Monday.
July 21, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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U.S.-Belgian treaty cuts double taxation
Washington, D.C.—A new treaty between the United States and Belgium designed to avoid double taxation is the first in a series of measures the Belgian government is taking to draw more foreign...
February 13, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Rapaport auction set for Thursday
New York—The next Rapaport Certified Diamond Auction, the latest in a series launched by Rapaport Chairman Martin Rapaport, will take place on Thursday.
January 30, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Rough-diamond importers: Fax KPC to U.S. Census Bureau
New York—The Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) has announced that effective immediately, all rough-diamond importers must fax a copy of the Kimberley Process Certification (KPC) arriving with...
October 22, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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Survey: Consumers making fewer store runs
Schaumburg, Ill.—High gas prices and other economic pressures mean consumers today are more likely to combine shopping trips, according to The Nielsen Co.
March 20, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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EXCLUSIVE: Jewelers see uptick in sales since Black Friday
New York—Sales were more robust over this second weekend of the holiday season when compared with the same time last year, with diamonds the clear jewelry-gift frontrunner, reported several...
December 03, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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