By Erika W. Safe Haven? Gold prices drop below $1,600 after hitting a record $1,920 per ounce just weeks ago. JCK News: Gold Price Sees Biggest Slide in Decades The price of gold experienced its biggest three-day plunge in decades, sinking below $1,600 an ounce, more than 15 percent lower than the ...
By Erika W. Some of the latest stories in diamond and jewelry news... 2011 Emmy Awards Jewelry Jewelry Insider: 2011 Emmy Awards Jewelry Roundup: Red, Rubies and Rip-Roarin' Earrings Just Jared: All Photos of 2011 Emmy Awards Brooke Burke wears Sethi Couture diamond earrings and necklace at the 2011 Emmy Awa...
Diamond and Jewelry News Roundup – September 19, 2011 CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika W. In his annual address at JCK where he discussed "The New Normal," Martin Rapaport's advice to retail jewelers was to “sell diamonds to rich people.” In a world of diamond-encrusted iPhones and iPads, a $3.8 million dollar diamond purse, and a $43 million diamond ring made entirely out of diamon...
Rob Bates – Yes, There Really is a “New Normal” CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika W. Jewelers of America is offering scholarships to employees of JA Member stores who are at least 18 years old. Scholarships fund up to 80% of education costs from providers including GIA, Diamond Council of America (DCA), Jewelers Education Foundation of American Gem Society (JEF), and Gemmological As...
Jewelers of America Industry Scholarships Available CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika W. According to Bundle.com, the most expensive jeweler in the U.S. is Harry Winston in New York City. Results were based on average receipt amounts pulled from millions of transactions from July 2010 to June 2011. Harry Winston tops the list with an average sales receipt of $8,388. It's no surprise ...
Most Expensive Jewelers in the United States? CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika W. The average price for an engagement ring is $5,200 according to a survey by XO Group Inc., owners of TheKnot.com and WeddingChannel.com. The company's Engagement & Jewelry Study, a survey of 10,000 U.S. brides and 1,000 U.S. grooms, polled those who were married or engaged in the last year. Rounds a...
The Knot Survey – Average Price for an Engagement Ring? $5,200 CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika W. Gem Diamonds Ltd. has recovered the 15th largest colorless diamond in the world. The 553 carat rough D color Type II diamond was unearthed at the company's Letseng Mine in Lesotho. The massive diamond has not yet been named and is undergoing further assessment in Antwerp. The Letseng Mine is kn...
553 Carat Rough Diamond Recovered by Gem Diamonds CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika W. The price of gold edged closer to $1,900 an ounce on August 22 with a record spot price of $1,894. In a July interview with Bloomberg, John Taylor, founder of FX Concepts LLC, predicted gold prices will reach $1,900 an ounce by October. Read more about rising gold prices. P.M. Kitco Me...
Gold Price Hits New High Near $1,900 CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
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