Jhannet Marantonio

Suggested retail pricing list now available for diamond shoppers

The International Diamond Exchange (IDEX) and the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) have launched a website, DiamondSRP.com, to provide consumers with a suggested retail price (SRP) list for natural, colorless diamonds. The intention of the site is to...

At today's trading prices buy Platinum, there is no real savings in Gold

Most people think there is a huge difference in gold and platinum prices. This is usually true, historically the difference has averaged about $500 or more in the trading price. However, gold and platinum are currently trading with only a...

Rapaport Group bans all Zimbabwe blood diamonds

November 13, 2009 - The Rapaport Group and the RapNet Diamond Trading Network announced today in its Rapaport Tradewire® publication that it is “implementing an immediate trading ban on all diamonds from Zimbabwe due to severe human rights violations...

The $3 million bra

As they do every year, Victoria's Secret will be unveiling its diamond studded Harlequin Fantasy Bra on December 1, 2009, in its fashion show. This year's convertible bra features 2,355 colorless and cognac diamonds topped...

Cash4Gold faces class-action suit for misrepresentation and fraud

On October 6, 2009 a class-action suit was filed against the parent company of Cash4Gold, Green Bullion Financial Services, LLC. The 100+ page complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California cites misrepresentation...

Jewelry insurance: Brand name and patented cut diamonds, know your rights

Hearts on Fire, Blue Nile Signature Diamonds, Stuller Red Box diamonds … all three of the stones mentioned are what I call “brand name” diamonds. In other words, they are modern brilliant diamonds certified by their retailer to...

Review: Protecting The Family Jewels by Joe Brandt

I recently received a copy of Protecting the Family Jewels: How to Protect Your Jewelry for Now and for the Future from the author, Joe Brandt, after a brief email exchange regarding my own writing in which I expressed...

Diamond pricing basics

If you’ve done any diamond shopping, you’ve probably wondered how two diamonds with the exact same “C’s” can have very different prices. Maybe you’re completely confused by the pricing altogether...

The psychology of diamond marketing

DeBeers along with its participating sightholders in the Diamond Trading Co (DTC) have revealed their new collection targeted for holiday shoppers. Called the “Everlon Diamond Knot Collection,” it is based on the Hercules knot, an ancient symbol of...

Sterling Silver gets a makeover

Sterling Silver has remained relatively unchanged since its widespread use began in the 13th century. Prized for its velvety appearance and high shine, Sterling Silver has been used to set everything from quartz to diamonds. Over time, Sterling Silver has...

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