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By Erika W. They call it an ATM, but we like to think of it as a vending machine for those hungering for a gold bar or a quick diamond goodie. If you're in Mumbai, you'll be able to visit this new machine, which dispenses diamond jewelry, gold coins, bars, and other sparkly sundries. Customers can simply tap th...

ATM Machine Dispenses Diamond Jewelry and Gold CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST

By Erika W. Some of the latest stories in diamond and jewelry news... JCK News: The Vivid Yellow Fetches $6.6 Million A rare, highly saturated 32.77 ct. fancy vivid yellow diamond sold for $6.6 million at Christie’s New York’s Magnificent Jewels sale Oct. 18. Photo: Christie's Idex: Ti...

Diamond and Jewelry News Roundup – October 19, 2011 CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST

By Erika W. How many Pricescope members have wanted to try on jewelry from their computers? Thanks to Holition, a UK company dealing in 3-D reality technology, we can. Holition has collaborated with De Beers to launch "My Forevermark Fitting," a site that allows users to virtually try on the company's diamond jew...

De Beers’ Forevermark Launches Virtual Try-On for Online Jewelry Shoppers CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST

By Erika W. Like Ice Road Truckers? A new burly man reality drama is coming to Spike TV. The network has picked up "Diamond Divers," a series following a crew of divers and sailors searching for diamonds off the coast of South Africa. Ten episodes are in the works. The show will air in 2012. From Spik...

The Bold and The Burly – “Diamond Divers” on Spike TV CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST

By Erika W. Safe Haven? Gold prices drop below $1,600 after hitting a record $1,920 per ounce just weeks ago. JCK News: Gold Price Sees Biggest Slide in Decades The price of gold experienced its biggest three-day plunge in decades, sinking below $1,600 an ounce, more than 15 percent lower than the ...

Bubble-icious – Gold Prices Plunge CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST

By Erika W. Some of the latest stories in diamond and jewelry news... 2011 Emmy Awards Jewelry Jewelry Insider: 2011 Emmy Awards Jewelry Roundup: Red, Rubies and Rip-Roarin' Earrings Just Jared: All Photos of 2011 Emmy Awards Brooke Burke wears Sethi Couture diamond earrings and necklace at the 2011 Emmy Awa...

Diamond and Jewelry News Roundup – September 19, 2011 CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST

By Erika W. In his annual address at JCK where he discussed "The New Normal," Martin Rapaport's advice to retail jewelers was to “sell diamonds to rich people.” In a world of diamond-encrusted iPhones and iPads, a $3.8 million dollar diamond purse, and a $43 million diamond ring made entirely out of diamon...

Rob Bates – Yes, There Really is a “New Normal” CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST

By Erika W. Jewelers of America is offering scholarships to employees of JA Member stores who are at least 18 years old. Scholarships fund up to 80% of education costs from providers including GIA, Diamond Council of America (DCA), Jewelers Education Foundation of American Gem Society (JEF), and Gemmological As...

Jewelers of America Industry Scholarships Available CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST