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Insider News: January 2010

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Featured Article

Is this the year to place your sales staff on Commission?
By David Gellar

Given the economy, jewelers can’t keep "slackers” around in their store. In fact many jewelers had to make tough choices this past year. Keeping sales staff because "we’re family” was way past it’s prime. This was the year for many “put out or get out!”.

But of course many jewelers over react. “I’ve had enough!” then they fire the staff. Like being in a marriage, waiting for an explosion is the worst time to try and solve your problems. By then its way too late.

 

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Business Intelligence Reports

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.

bullet Diamond Price Report pdf (PDF)
bullet Popular Diamond Report
bullet Metal Price Report

Industry News

Tiffany, Signet holiday sales grow as splurges return

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Tiffany & Co and Signet Jewelers Ltd saw holiday sales rise as shoppers began splurging on luxury items again and both jewelers said their profits should top expectations.....

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Diamond Market Recovers on Economy Rally, Petra Says

Jan. 13 (Bloomberg) -- The rough diamond market recovered “significantly” in the second half of 2009 and will benefit this year as customers replenish inventories as the global economy improves, Petra Diamonds Ltd. said....

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Wal-Mart pulls cadmium-suspect children's jewelry

New York--Wal-Mart began pulling children's costume jewelry made in China from its shelves this week following an investigative news report that found dangerous levels of cadmium in a dozen tested pieces sold in the United States, according to published reports.....

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Diamond Auction Cancellation Gives Zimbabwe Breathing Room

Cancellation of Tuesday’s planned auction of rough diamonds from Zimbabwe’s Marange fields could help Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai’s government avert suspension from the international Kimberley Process certification scheme.....

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Jewelry

Buying & Selling on Polygon

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    
Diamonds In-Stock: 352,981 Watches: 3,647
Jewelry In-Stock: 22,103 Colored Stones: 17,830
Diamond Parcels: 2,453    

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