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Bullock's Jewelry Inc
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Featured Article |
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By David Gellar
You’re either a full pledged jeweler (or “benchie” as we call you in the trade) or you’re a store owner who sells the service and hands it over to a “benchie”. Either way you’re destined to either make really good money or just eak out a living.
There is a boat load of money to be made in
custom design, but not in the way you were thinking. Let me explain. I’ve seen it over and over again-a bench jeweler “makes a living” doing repairs and a few designs but needs more...
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Consider this: Despite a dismal economy that has most Americans bypassing luxury items, jewelers who responded to National Jeweler's exclusive "Profit Margins Survey" say they have been able to maintain and, in some cases, even grow their margins.
Using a variety of tactics--from investing in more profitable colored-gemstone and sterling silver jewelry to cutting deals with struggling suppliers--retailers are making the most of each and every sale they manage to ring up.
For retail jewelers, figuring out how to...
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Karat-gold jewelry sales do not account for the bulk of most retail jewelers' annual sales, and, in a sluggish economy in which significantly higher gold prices have climbed even further in recent months, this is probably a good thing.
A full 60 percent of those participating in National Jeweler's Product Panel reported that gold jewelry accounted for 20 percent or less of their overall sales, and for many, the category isn't growing.
Fifty-three percent of panelists reported that gold jewelry sales have...
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Back in the spring of 2008, when the world still felt flush with wealth, most luxury providers would have scoffed at the notion that they were witnessing the final moments of a lavish party that would become infamous for its recklessness and lack of oversight, not to mention its all-too-abrupt end.
On Sept. 15, however, Lehman Brothers filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection--setting a record for the...
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Business Intelligence Reports
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In today's global market, business intelligence is vital to your company's success. Timely access to market information including price, characteristics, quantity and availability gives your company a competitive edge in a globally competitive world. These reports are just what you need to give you a strong feel for the market.
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Buying & Selling on Polygon
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Below you will see a snapshot of the number of diamonds, finished jewelry pieces, colored stones, watches and diamond parcels available on Polygon right now!
| Polygon at Glance |
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| Diamonds In-Stock: |
337, 397 |
Watches: |
6, 434 |
| Jewelry In-Stock: |
14, 633 |
Colored Stones: |
17, 386 |
| Diamond Parcels: |
2,571 |
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