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17 May

Actually, I do what I’m about to say a disservice with the touch of sarcasm in the headline above.

16 May

A female client is having an allergic reaction to a stainless steel Rolex. Says it is the clasp area. Claims it is a nickel reaction ... Is there nickel in the bracelet? It does not sound right to me. Otherwise, what might be causing this?

16 May

In 2006, a Duke University researcher did an experiment which showed that more than 40 percent of the actions people performed each day weren’t actual decisions, but habits.

15 May

It’s subtle, but in both jewelry and fashion, the Eastern influence is trending. And last week, as I watched one star after another ascend the red carpet-covered steps of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art for the annual Costume Institute Gala, I kept thinking that nobody does it better than Gwyneth Paltrow.
15 May

Platinum and diamonds usually conjure images of serious engagement rings, ultra-glamorous red-carpet style chandelier earrings and/or antique-inspired styles with a flair toward the feminine.

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Wealthy pull back from stocks, invest in real estate and diamonds. According to a recent study from...

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Blood Diamond Dictator Offers Sympathies May 17, 2012

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IDEX: Online Price Report May 17, 2012

Some polished diamond price decreases reversing course. According to the IDEX Online Polished Diamo...

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NY Giants Receive Super Bowl Rings May 17, 2012

The Super Bowl XLVI champions gather at Tiffany & Co. in Manhattan. One day after New York Gian...

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Jewelry of World's Biggest Diamond to be Displayed May 16, 2012

Exhibition reunites seven principal stones cut from the Cullinan Diamond. The Queen's Diamond Jubil...

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22 Straight Months of Growth for Retailers May 16, 2012

Retail sales increased 2.8 percent unadjusted year-over-year. Temperatures that were warmer than us...

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U.S. Jewelry Store Sales Increase Six Percent May 16, 2012

CPI up 5.9 percent in same time frame. In March, American jewelry store sales increased six percent...

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Fashion Jewelry in Midst of Renaissance May 16, 2012

Jewelry designer Alexis Bittar in expansion mode. Bust out your denim jackets and get a Flock of Se...

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Travel Channel Announces Gem Hunt Special May 16, 2012

Show follows gem dealer on search for rare sapphires and aquamarines. Consumers often only see the ...

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