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Andy Moquin

Purchasing diamonds or fine jewelry is an ever-changing process; an educated decision is the best decision. Please take the time to read through our jewelry & diamond education articles written by our company's founder Andy Moquin. With over 20 years experience in custom jewelry design and diamond sales Andy brings you his candor and knowledge. Enjoy the reading material and remember - GIA trained Rokstok representatives are always a phone-call away at 1-888-296-4890.


Movado Watches Series 800. The Ultimate Luxury Sports Watch

Posted On 07/16/2008 04:09 PM


For over 125 years the Movado company have been creating watches. For most of that time they have also been winning awards for their legendary watches. These timepieces have always been associated with the finest of movements and accuracy that Swiss watches are famous for. Movado has recently launched a new series of watches, the Movado Series 800....

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Tacori Fine Fashion Jewelry. Contemporary Tacori Pendants

Posted On 07/16/2008 04:04 PM


Tacori fine jewelry has now expanded its stunning range of handmade jewelry to include a beautiful range of contemporary diamond pendants. These exquisitely crafted pendants are going to be perfect for any woman who is looking to extend her Tacori collection, perhaps wanting to accessorize with her engagement or wedding ring. A Tacori pendant can...

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Design Your Own Wedding Ring. Contemporary Trends

Posted On 07/16/2008 03:59 PM


The wedding ring may be a symbolic tradition, but these days there is nothing at all traditional about the varying selections of wedding bands available. From the simple unadorned band to colored metals, engraved, patterned, and set with stones, you will find a dizzying array of wedding rings to select from. Before ordering your custom wedding rings...

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Wedding Ring Inscriptions. The Ultimate Unique Wedding Band

Posted On 07/16/2008 03:53 PM


Wedding ring inscriptions are a great way to covert the simplest wedding band into a unique wedding band. Gone are the days of just having your wedding anniversary scratched on the inside of your ring. Is there a song title, saying, or even a scripture that you both love?   


Some couples decide to have a part of their...

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Design Your Own Engagement Ring. The Latest Engagement Ring Trends

Posted On 07/16/2008 03:34 PM


When designing your own engagement ring you have the opportunity to create the engagement ring of your dreams, right down to the tiniest detail.  What better way to find inspiration than the very latest engagement ring trends?   


Square settings and diamonds are definitely the latest engagement ring trend. Many...

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Tacori Fine Jewelry. The Champagne Sunset Collection

Posted On 07/16/2008 03:24 PM


The latest range from Tacori jewelers is their Champagne Sunset collection. The Champagne Sunset collection is representative of the delicate fizz of champagne bubbles set amongst the backdrop of the beautiful hues of a setting sun. (Think warm golds and pinks, both for the sunset and the bubbly.)   


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Tacori Fine Jewelry. Tacori Bracelets

Posted On 07/16/2008 03:19 PM


Tacori jewelry have now added bracelets to their stunning range of diamond jewelry. These bracelets combine both contemporary designs, fiery diamonds, engraving, and the famous Tacori settings to produce a stunning array of beautiful diamond bracelets.   


Tacori bracelets are custom jewelry bracelets at their finest....

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Tacori Fine Fashion Jewelry. Heirloom Tacori Pendants

Posted On 07/16/2008 03:14 PM


Tacori have always been famous for their gorgeous engagement and wedding rings. The Tacori collection has now been extended to include stunning diamond pendants of heirloom quality. These sensational Tacori pendants are going to be perfect for celebrating those major milestones in life, including the birth of children, anniversaries and birthdays.

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Tacori Fine Fashion Jewelry. Tacori Earrings

Posted On 07/16/2008 03:07 PM


Tacori jewelry for many people has always been associated with bridal jewelry. Now however, the Tacori collection has been expanded to include other fine fashion jewelry items. This can be an excellent solution for those looking to expand their fine jewelry collection and those seeking to match other jewelry items to a Tacori engagement or wedding...

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Celebrity Inspired Custom Made Engagement Rings.

Posted On 07/16/2008 02:59 PM


When designing your own engagement ring, it can be useful to look at the latest celebrity engagement rings for the most recent trends and ideas. This can be especially useful if there are celebrities out there who have a style you admire. While you may not have the unlimited finances of some celebrities, you can certainly adapt some of their engagement...

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Custom Jewelry

Posted On 07/01/2008 03:11 PM


If you are a person who is very selective about everything - starting from daily needs to electronic goods or jewelry, then you will love the concept of custom jewelry. People like you often take a long time to choose a gift for their loved ones, and after buying, they still feel dissatisfied. If you have experienced this, your worries can be alleviated,...

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To surprise her with a custom anniversary ring

Posted On 07/01/2008 03:08 PM


There are different kinds of things that you can present to your beloved on her anniversary. However, the gift, which will best commemorate your relationship with your wife, is an anniversary ring. It doesn’t matter whether it is your first anniversary or fifth, you must give her something special, which will enhance your love for her even...

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Say, ‘I love you’ with diamond jewelry

Posted On 07/01/2008 03:05 PM


They say that diamonds are a girl’s best friend and perhaps, there is not a single soul that will contest this proposition. Just think about the flush of emotion and joy that appears on a woman’s face when she is presented with the diamond jewelry of her dreams. Diamond rings have been used and admired as the symbol of love for countless...

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It is your turn now

Posted On 07/01/2008 03:01 PM


Have you ever considered custom jewelry for your jewelry collection? If not, this page is going to provide you with many reasons for you to go with custom jewelry designs as your option. When we look at somebody we actually first notice the outer appearance of the person. The look depends on many things like the dress you wear, the style of your...

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Different Online Custom Jewelry Stores

Posted On 07/01/2008 02:59 PM


Are you looking for something special for your beloved? In all probability, you might face the problem that many face during this search. Where do you buy? There are many, many different custom jewelry stores. More importantly, there are well-trained sales persons to help you make your selection. However, when you cannot find what you are looking...

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Custom Necklace Design

Posted On 07/01/2008 02:56 PM


There are different kinds of things that you can present to your beloved on her birthday or anniversary or any other occasion. However, the most sophisticated gift for her is a custom necklace. Today, there are different kinds of custom design necklaces that are easily available in most jewelry markets. You can get a whole range of necklaces to suit...

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Custom Jewelry: Is it always the best decision?

Posted On 07/01/2008 02:53 PM


If you are fond of jewelry, then you are probably fairly familiar with various kinds of jewelry and jewelry designs. You may also know that custom jewelry designs are now one of the most popular alternatives for jewelry customers.    


There is, however, one very important question regarding the utility of the custom...

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Custom Jewelry Designing

Posted On 07/01/2008 02:49 PM


Custom designed jewelry came into existence as far back as the 1800s. In some cases today, some of these old techniques have been modified and are still being used. However, after the introduction of computer technology, and along with a technique called Computer Aided Design, custom designed jewelry has a new standard or level. With the help of...

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Popularity of Custom Jewelry

Posted On 07/01/2008 01:48 PM


When talking about custom jewelry, it is important to understand the true meaning of it. True custom jewelry is made according to the specifications or design given by you, the customer. It is quite natural that if you wish to have a custom-made piece of jewelry that is complex in design, a higher price may result. This is due to the time and skill...

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Custom Designed Jewelry

Posted On 07/01/2008 01:45 PM


Today, custom designed jewelry has become very popular. The most famous among all custom designed jewelry is the 3D-CAD design. It is Computer Aided Design, which has changed the whole facet and landscape of custom designed jewelry. Earlier, people could not comprehend or even see renditions of these kinds of designs. However, now with the help of...

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Tacori Engagement Rings: How does one judge that they are the best?

Posted On 07/01/2008 01:07 PM


When you want to give a ring to someone special, you certainly would like the best. However, it is not an easy task to choose the best when there are thousands of rings available. You are not a gemologist nor would you typically go looking for one to act as a guide. Therefore, the perfect place from where you can buy diamond rings or any other type...

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About Tacori Engagement Rings

Posted On 07/01/2008 01:01 PM


  Marriage happens to be one of the most memorable events in someone’s life. It is an occasion eagerly awaited by not only the man and woman who are going to tie the knot, but by all of their family and friends. Everyone waits for this one beautiful moment that starts a new journey.  Engagement is of course the wonderful first step...

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Tacori - Handmade Timeless Elegance

Posted On 06/29/2008 05:01 PM


Tacori is to diamond jewelry what Mercedes is to motor vehicles or Chanel to cosmetics and fashion. Tacori jewelry is known as being of the finest standard, and the settings that they lovingly create are often instantly recognized for their unique and detailed work.

 

Tacori jewelry is all handcrafted and will last you a lifetime....

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Design My Own Engagement Ring - Do Not Forget the Wedding and Eternity Rings

Posted On 06/29/2008 03:09 PM


When designing your own engagement ring it can be very easy to forget about your wedding ring. Many girls have inadvertently selected an engagement ring and then found to their horror down the track that the wedding ring of their dreams does not fit with their engagement ring. This can sometimes be an issue if you admire the more traditional wedding...

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Design Your Own Engagement Ring, Platinum Or Gold

Posted On 06/29/2008 03:05 PM


Platinum or gold? No, we are not talking about the color of your AmEx card here, but the color of the metal you are planning for your engagement ring. The very first decision when designing your own engagement ring will be what metal you will be wanting your ring to be crafted from. Your basic choices are platinum or gold. Gold is available in a...

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Tacori Wedding Bands For Him

Posted On 06/29/2008 03:02 PM


Gone are the days of a man's wedding band being a simple circle of gold or platinum. Of course, these traditional options are still available and many men will prefer the simpler statement. However, for those men looking for a little something extra, there is a huge variety of wedding rings to select from.

 

The Tacori collection...

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Design Your Own Engagement Ring - Diamonds Are a Girls Best Friend

Posted On 06/29/2008 02:56 PM


According to Marilyn Monroe, diamonds are a girl's best friend. Indeed, for many girls they are the number one choice when designing their own engagement ring. The sparkle and brilliance given off by a well cut and quality diamond can be hard to outshine.

 

There are many advantages to a diamond engagement ring:

 

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Tacori - Adorning Desperate Housewives Everywhere

Posted On 06/29/2008 02:53 PM


The Tacori collection of jewelry is so stunningly beautiful it has had several airings on the popular TV show 'Desperate Housewives'. The stunning settings and hand engraving make for eye catching pieces that are just perfect for us all to admire on our plasma screens.

 

'Desperate Housewives' have recently had two pieces of...

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Design My Own Engagement Ring Within Budget

Posted On 06/29/2008 02:49 PM


The day you have been waiting for has finally arrived. He has asked and you have said yes. Now, unless you are lucky enough for money to be no object, you may discover that the engagement ring of your dreams and your budget are not in the same league. Never mind, when designing your own engagement ring, you may well be able to minimize some costs...

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Tacori Wedding Bands For Her

Posted On 06/29/2008 02:44 PM


When you are selecting your engagement ring it can sometimes be quite easy to forget about your wedding ring. When considering your style of Tacori engagement ring it is equally important to consider what style of band will suit your engagement ring.

 

Tacori wedding sets are an extremely popular selection for couples. A wedding...

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Design Your Own Engagement Ring, Design Styles and Ring Settings

Posted On 06/29/2008 02:34 PM


He has popped the question. You have said "Yes!". Before you phone the wedding planner and start searching for the perfect wedding dress, you are going to design your own engagement ring. There are many advantages to having a custom made jewelry engagement ring. Firstly, and most importantly, you will have exactly what you want, down to...

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The Tacori Engagement Ring

Posted On 06/29/2008 02:14 PM


There is no doubt about it. A Tacori engagement ring is a statement piece of jewelry. Due to their fabulously unique styles, Tacori rings are very easily recognized. The hand worked intricate settings and engravings set these engagement rings apart.

 

In fact, one of Tacori's settings is so unique, they have been able to patent...

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Tacori Rings

Posted On 06/16/2008 10:23 PM


If the day of your engagement with your beloved is approaching, you must be thinking of buying an engagement ring and if you are then I strongly urge you to consider buying a Tacori engagement ring. There are several reasons for my bias towards the Tacori rings; these rings have come to be immensely popular among people all around the world and Tacori...

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Custom Jewelry Craze - How to Design Your Own Engagement Ring

Posted On 06/16/2008 10:15 PM


While talking about custom jewelry you need to understand the meaning of it. This kind of jewelry is made according to the specifications or design given by you, the customer. In some cases the custom jewelry that you want designed is more costly than a readymade piece available in the stores but remember...

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The Amazing Tacori Collection

Posted On 06/11/2008 08:24 AM


They say that diamonds are a girl's best friend. Perhaps, there is not a single soul that will contest this proposition. Just think about the glare that appears on a woman's face when she is presented with the diamond jewelry of her liking. Diamond rings are used and admired as the symbol of love ever since the beginning of time, and trend is continuing....

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Design Your Engagement Ring Online

Posted On 02/08/2008 06:42 PM


Young couples looking for one-of-a-kind engagement rings or ways to design their own custom ring online, have more options than they think. One might assume that they can only do this type of service with a local jeweler however there are online jewelers that can provide a completely customizable design service...

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Choosing a Prototyping Machine to Design My Own Engagement Ring

Posted On 02/07/2008 06:13 PM


I’ve been working in the jewelry business for many years and one of my passions is the creation of custom made wedding rings and engagement rings. I enjoy the diamond business and selling engagement rings like Tacori, Verragio and others like them but I really like creating jewelry that is one of a kind or...

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Tacori Diamond Engagement Rings & Vintage Looking Engagement Rings

Posted On 02/03/2008 10:01 PM


I’ve been in the jewelry business for 20 years and throughout my entire career I’ve noticed that consumer interest in vintage & antique engagement rings and wedding bands have continued to grow. Customers ask for Art Deco, Edwardian and Victorian style jewelry made in platinum and set with diamonds. The...

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Tacori Bridal & Vintage Looking Engagement Rings

Posted On 01/30/2008 11:07 AM


Tacori is known for elevating craftsmanship to an art; their signature platinum and diamond rings fuse old world elegance with modern glamour and style. Each Tacori ring is hand-crafted by their expert artisans to fit the individual needs of every customer.   The attention to detail is simply...

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Diamonds & Engagement Rings Website - How to Build an Informative and Functional Website

Posted On 01/23/2008 12:30 AM


I’ve been a retail jeweler for many years and I own a brick and mortar jewelry store in Williamsville, NY. My store focuses mainly bridal jewelry sales of engagement rings, custom jewelry design engagement rings, and wedding bands. The retail store has been amazingly successful, my customers are loyal,...

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Tungsten carbide rings wedding

Posted On 01/20/2008 08:34 PM


Tungsten carbide wedding rings have become amazingly popular recently, and its popularity continues to grow. Tungsten is a great choice for a men’s wedding ring because of its hardness. You can run a steel file across a tungsten ring and it will not scratch the surface one bit. In fact, the steel file...

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Palladium Wedding Bands & Engagement Rings

Posted On 01/20/2008 02:01 PM


For the past 10 years platinum and white gold engagement rings and wedding bands have been in-style. All the popular styles including rings done by Simon G, Ritani, Tacori, Scott Kay, are done in 18k white gold and platinum. The benefits of platinum are numerous including durability, purity, and whiteness. Platinum...

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Ideal Cut Diamonds

Posted On 01/19/2008 12:08 PM


An ideal cut diamond means that the diamond has been cut to a specific set of parameters required to produce the highest light performance possible. Light performance is the refraction and reflection of light that enters the diamond.  In order to understand the importance or significance of an ideal cut diamond you’ll...

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Engagment Tacori - Vintage Looking Engagement Rings

Posted On 01/18/2008 01:44 AM


Engagement ring trends have come and gone over the last 10 years, but one style seems to stand the test of time. That style is none other than the vintage engagement & wedding rings design created by Tacori. These beautiful ring styles embody Edwardian and Art Deco fashion from the turn of the century...

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Custom Tungsten Wedding Rings

Posted On 01/16/2008 11:54 PM


Tungsten jewelry has become popular over that last 5 years and consumers are asking for a more diverse selection of tungsten ring styles. Tungsten is a more popular choice with men because of its performance qualities. One such property is a high reflective index, when you look at tungsten jewelry you’ll notice...

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Custom Signet Rings & Family Crest Rings

Posted On 01/16/2008 02:20 AM


Historically men have not been big jewelry wearers however, a family crest or signet ring is something some men have an affinity for. A well designed custom signet ring can be a classy and timeless design. Not only can the ring look amazing, it’ll serve as a wonderful reminder of your family’s heritage. There...

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Diamonds, Engagement Rings, Wedding Rings - Internet VS. Retail

Posted On 01/13/2008 10:32 PM


 A common belief is that all jewelers are out to get you and that you're going to pay too much for a diamond or engagement ring. This is true for all industries and businesses, not just the jewelry industry. There are good businesses and there are not so good businesses. There's always a chance to pay more than you have to...

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Custom Design Your Own Engagement Ring Using 3D-CAD Technology

Posted On 01/13/2008 10:07 PM


For years custom designed jewelry has been created using old world techniques dating as far back as the 1800’s. Until recently, almost all-custom designed jewelry was created using these methods. The introduction of Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) has changed all that and in it’s...

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Certified Diamonds - GIA, EGL, AGS, Which Diamond Grading Lab is Best?

Posted On 01/13/2008 09:48 PM


There are lots of opinions in the jewelry industry about which grading lab is best when choosing a diamond. The trouble with these opinions is that they’re usually jaded because the person/business giving you the opinion wants to sell you their diamond. Their opinion on which grading lab is best is decided by what lab has...

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Wedding Day Jewelry and Gift Ideas

Posted On 01/13/2008 09:19 PM


Your plans are set, the tuxedos have been chosen, and the invitations are on their way. Of course, being the typical groom you were there for every decision, painstakingly fretting over every detail with your bride. Yeah right! If you’re like most grooms your input ended with “Will you marry me?” but that’s...

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Hot New Diamond Jewelry And Swiss Watch Trends

Posted On 01/13/2008 06:46 PM


The jewelry industry has gotten very creative over the last couple of years and with that creativeness has come an amazing assortment of jewelry designs. Technology has also advanced and complicated styles that weren't possible are not being made. Finally, manufacturing costs have come down and now can you choose from an amazing...

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How to Start Your Career in the Jewelry Business

Posted On 01/13/2008 06:39 PM


The jewelry industry can provide exciting moments and lucrative pay. There are many fields to the jewelry business including design, goldsmith, gemologist, buyer, store manager, watchmaker, sales, and store ownership. Each has specific requirements in training and experience in order to succeed and become employable. With proper...

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Romantic Proposals - Surprise Her With A Beautiful Engagement Ring

Posted On 01/13/2008 06:28 PM


I've sold thousands of engagement rings during my 20 year career in the jewelry business and with that I've gained intimate knowledge of what works when creating a memorable proposal. Most men think that a women's only concern is the ring - how big it is, what shape, precious metal type, etc. While every woman wants their engagement...

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Custom Design Your Own Engagement Ring or Wedding Ring With Tips From A Pro

Posted On 01/13/2008 06:13 PM


Once you receive your engagement ring you may spend hours staring at it while dreaming about a wedding ring and how it should fit. There are amazing engagement ring styles being made today and some of them come with wonderful matching wedding rings however, many don't. I've seen couples travel from jewelry store to jewelry store...

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Gold & Diamonds - Buy Your Way to Profit

Posted On 01/13/2008 03:35 PM


13 years ago I got my start in jewelry store ownership when I opened a scrap shop buying and selling gold, diamonds, watches, & antiquities, eventually I moved to high-end bridal.  I purchased a lot of scrap gold and made a nice living do it, and that was when gold was $275 per oz.  Now you can offer someone $450...

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Jewelry Retailing - The Current State of the Industry & What the Future Holds for Independents

Posted On 01/11/2008 09:21 AM


Over the last 10 years there are so many things that have changed in the jewelry business, some of them for the good of the industry and others to its detriment. The internet has accelerated the transference of information and made products readily available. National chain stores have changed their business models to become more aggressive and today's...

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