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Forevermark Announces South Africa Roll-Out Plans

Thu, 5 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Forevermark, the diamond brand from the De Beers group, recently announced its expansion plans for South Africa.

Stability Reigns At IDI

Thu, 5 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Emphasizing Israel’s strength and resilience, even during trying economic times, Eli Avidar, managing director of the Israel Diamond Institute (IDI) announced the centers latest strategic marketing campaign at the recent Baselworld tradeshow. Along with the current “Welcome to Israel” slogan, the IDI has now added the tagline, “where stability reigns.”

Rio Tinto Discovers 12.76ct Pink Diamond At Argyle

Thu, 5 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Diamond miner Rio Tinto recently announced that it had found Australia's biggest pink diamond at its Argyle mine. The 12.76 carat diamond, which was found in October 2011, is light pink, similar in color to The Williamson Pink.

On The Road To Recovery: 2012 Jewelry Outlook Positive

Thu, 5 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Total U.S. jewelry and watch sales were $13.2 billion in December 2011, up a robust 12.5 percent from December 2010, according to new data from the U.S. Department of Commerce. Sales of jewelry and watches during the all-important holiday selling season of November and December 2011 were $19 billion, up 10.7 percent. Full-year jewelry and watch sales reached a record $68.3 billion, up 11 percent from 2010 levels.

Baselworld 2012: Trend Roundup

Thu, 5 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Buyers may come to Basel for the watches, but they stay for the jewelry! IDEX Magazine editor-in-chief Danielle Max recaps some of the trends in evidence at Baselworld this year.

Pop the Question With A $55,000 Cupcake

Thu, 5 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

These days, a proposal is not a proposal unless it is something extra special. For those looking to impress with something extra sweet and extra sparkly, Cupcakes Gourmet, a cupcake boutique in Philadelphia has just the thing – a red velvet cupcake topped off with an 8 carat diamond engagement ring.

The Power of Trust: Conclusions from the AGS Consumer Research Study

Thu, 5 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Last June, the American Gem Society conducted a field research study directly with consumers. The Society sought a diverse audience in order to get the widest range of opinion, and focused on two distinct, though similar in size, cities: San Francisco and Minneapolis. Our goal was to find ways to better connect and communicate with consumers.

Celebrity Choices

Thu, 5 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

It was the return of the diamond choker at the 84th Annual Academy Awards. After seasons of bare necks and undecorated décolletage, the gussied up neckline is back.

A Strong End To 2011

Thu, 5 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The U.S. jewelry and watch market posted a solid 12.5 percent gain in sales during December, 2011. This was one of the stronger months of the year and it reverses a sales downtrend which had existed since midway through the second quarter.

Recovery Ahead!

Thu, 5 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Both our short-term and our longer-term forecast call for solid jewelry demand and rising jewelry sales in the U.S. market.