Diamonds At Least $15 million Expected for Archduke Diamond October 3, 2012 If you missed the excitement of the $6.5 million Archduke Joseph Diamond sale at Christie’s back in 1993 (equivalent to a $10.5 million sale today), don’t worry – this 76.02… Read more
Independent JewelersLocal Independent JewelersNational Jeweler Magazine The Value of Independent Jewelers August 29, 2012 As jewelers continue to shrink in great numbers, it makes sense to discuss how their value to the consumer has changed. Click on the Link to National Jeweler Magazine http://www.nationaljeweler.com/nj/independents/a/~29374-The-value-of-independent-jewelers… Read more
Diamonds 50 Shades of White August 17, 2012 Notwithstanding the number of hotel getaway packages, the multitude of bundled bedroom toys and just about anything in every merchandise category that is marketed with reference to Fifty Shades of… Read more
Independent JewelersLocal Independent JewelersNational Jeweler Magazine Local Independent Jewelers August 14, 2012 Here is a link to an article that I wrote for NATIONAL JEWELER  about the shrinking number of  Independent Jewelers throughout the US.  Feel free to leave commentary. http://www.nationaljeweler.com/nj/independents/a/~29303-Independent-jewelersRIP Local Independent Jewelers… Read more
Fine Jewelry Natural Pearls, Cultured Pearls & The FTC August 8, 2012 The Federal Trade Commission is currently reviewing their Jewelry Industry Marketing Guides …and one of the areas that they are seeking public input about is Cultured Pearls. Hold that thought… Read more
DiamondsFine Jewelry DIAMONDS & COVERT AFFAIRS July 24, 2012 The Diamond Industry is currently whispering and trying to resolve their concerns & fears regarding synthetic diamonds (i.e. lab-grown). The drama started when recent parcels of synthetic diamonds were submitted… Read more
Fine Jewelry This Idea Holds Water July 18, 2012 Changing the World with Jewelry Activism Quality Jewelry enhances our lives for sure. Whether we receive jewelry for a Birthday, Anniversary or “Just Because†…fine jewelry makes our important occasions… Read more
DiamondsFine JewelryLuxury True Luxury- Jewelry Activist Diane Warga-Arias July 12, 2012 The heart and soul of the luxury business is the understanding that luxury is inexpressible, because it is aesthetic based….captivating all of our senses. That is why a simulant or… Read more
DiamondsFine Jewelry Can You Really See the Difference? July 6, 2012 If you love Diamonds, I bet you have heard more than once that “You can see the differenceâ€! The reality is that most people (including many diamond jewelry sellers)… Read more
DiamondsLuxury Quality is Not About Price or Perception July 2, 2012 Many marketers feel that Quality is all about perceived value. In fact, it is “value†that is perceived… when the quality of something is thought to be worth its… Read more