< A RIGHT ROYAL DO: THE WEDDING ISSUE, JUNE 2011, ISSUE NO. 254 >
RETAIL
Blue Nile Q1 Sales At Record $80M
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POLISHED
Philippe Mellier Named De Beers Group CEO
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MINING
James Campbell Jumps to Rockwell
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FOCUS
A Right Royal Do: The Wedding Issue
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FOCUS
To Crown It All
Prince Charming? Check. Glass slipper? Check. Tiara? Check. Okay, so every girl wants to feel like a princess on her wedding day, but since Kate Middleton snapped up Prince William, princes are getting kinda thin on the ground, and glass shoes just sound downright uncomfortable. Fortunately for the type of girl who dreams of having a fairytale wedding, tiaras are not just for the realms of fantasy land and are coming soon to a wedding near you.
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What A Man Really Wants
What is the history of men’s wedding rings, and when it comes to wedding jewelry, what does a man really want? Does he actually want to wear a wedding ring at all or does he prefer to go “commando?” IDEX Online editor in chief Danielle Max finds out.
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Happy Mangagement!
Like Bennifer and Brangelina, another catchy portmanteau has entered the English language. But unlike these Hollywood hook ups, mangagement might just be here to stay, as Danielle Max reveals in a look at a new trend – the male engagement ring.
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Bridal Trends
When it comes to weddings these days, it’s definitely a case of more is more. Brides and grooms are going all out for their big day, which is good news for jewelers. We take a look at the results of the 2010 Real Weddings Survey, which was conducted by The Knot Inc. in conjunction with WeddingChannel.com as well as research from IDEX Online Research to see the current trends in the bridal market.
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EDITOR
Wedding Bells
If it’s June, it must be wedding season. As the song from the 1954 movie Seven Brides for Seven Brothers goes, “And they say if you marry in June, you’re a bride, all your life.”
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FACETS
Swaziland Minister Visits IDI
The Swaziland Minister of Commerce, Industry and Trade Jabulile Mashwama recently visited the Israel Diamond Institute (IDI) headquarters during a visit to Israel.
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The Shipping News
The Cost-Efficient Way To Expand Your Global Footprint
Increasing brand exposure is an important – and common – corporate conversation. It is a goal that must be checked – and balanced – against operational capabilities, infrastructure costs, personnel challenges and a host of other considerations.
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BAUBLE BUZZ
Bauble Buzz
A Little Bit Country:Forget big hair and rhinestones, rising country music star, Katie Armiger, wore jewelry by Sylvie Collection to the 2011 Academy Country Music Awards in April.
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