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18 May

Yesterday, as a sort of joke at the tail end of a string of emails, I sent Boss Man/Head Honcho David Squires a screen shot of the word "taskmaster" and suggested it was a suitable definition for him. (I give him a hard time, but outside of being a Yankees fan he's actually a very good guy and boss):

18 May

Like a lot of people, I tend to be skeptical of extended service contracts. Consumer Reports calls them a sucker’s bet, “a poor deal for almost every product.” So it was with a wary eye that I opened a recent press release from Assurant Solutions promoting their “care plans” for jewelry.

17 May

Actually, I do what I’m about to say a disservice with the touch of sarcasm in the headline above.

16 May

A female client is having an allergic reaction to a stainless steel Rolex. Says it is the clasp area. Claims it is a nickel reaction ... Is there nickel in the bracelet? It does not sound right to me. Otherwise, what might be causing this?

16 May

In 2006, a Duke University researcher did an experiment which showed that more than 40 percent of the actions people performed each day weren’t actual decisions, but habits.

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Competition for Celeb Endorsement Fierce May 18, 2012

Social media, celebrity culture refashion red-carpet jewelry game. It has always been difficult to ...

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American Idol's Jessica Sanchez Wears Erica Courtney May 18, 2012

Elise Testone also wears jewelry from famed designer. One of the final two "American Idol" contesta...

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Beau Sancy Sells for $9.7 Million May 18, 2012

Gem worn by Marie de Medici at her coronation in 1610. The centuries-old Beau Sancy diamond, which ...

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Jewelers, Indian Film Stars Align May 18, 2012

Indian jewelers use allure of film stars to attract customers. Taking a page from the American play...

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Bio Bling Has Arrived May 17, 2012

Customers design lines of 3-D printed jewelry pieces. It's time to add a new word to your vocabul...

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Diamonds are the New Stocks for Rich May 17, 2012

Wealthy pull back from stocks, invest in real estate and diamonds. According to a recent study from...

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Blood Diamond Dictator Offers Sympathies May 17, 2012

Taylor said he has the “deepest sympathies” for those who suffered. Falling well short of an ap...

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IDEX: Online Price Report May 17, 2012

Some polished diamond price decreases reversing course. According to the IDEX Online Polished Diamo...

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NY Giants Receive Super Bowl Rings May 17, 2012

The Super Bowl XLVI champions gather at Tiffany & Co. in Manhattan. One day after New York Gian...

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