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The Engagement Ring Is a Holiday Staple

Many engagement rings are purchased this time of year. It seems appropriate to many that the time to give the engagement ring is when you are giving other gifts. The most special of presents deserves a lot of consideration – some that is not based on emotion but on logic though. The prospective groom may [...]

National Retail Federation Predicts The Holiday Season will see Increased Sales over Last Year

In their report for retail sales the National Retail Federation reported that sales in October were up 5 percent. It is believed that early holiday promotions helped fuel this surge. Electronics and home appliance sales were up more than the previous two years. The figures are modest but they have held on and kept going [...]

Wal-Mart Beating the Black Friday Rush

The retail industry as a whole can’t wait to get started on the holiday shopping season. The economy has been causing a drag on sales as people are watching their pennies which is not conducive to buying anything frivolous. They are so anxious that some, including Wal-Mart, are opening early Thanksgiving Morning to give you [...]

The Colors of Christmas

Christmas comes but once a year, so the saying goes, and the kids can’t wait until the morning when the presents get opened and the fun begins. The holiday is a lot of work for mom and dad and the actual day is almost anticlimactic for them. All the hustle and bustle of shopping for [...]

Can You Get It for Me Wholesale?

It’s the age old question when you know someone in the business – can I get that wholesale? We all want to save money – mostly so we can use it for something else. Now we are faced with the holidays. Some are a little shy about giving the wholesale purchased gift. Others brave it [...]

Mining Company Buys DeBeers

The mining company Anglo American has increased its holdings of the DeBeers diamond company. Their stake will now be at least 75% which is up dramatically from the 45% before the 5.1 billion dollar purchase was finalized. There is an option for the country of Botswana to purchase some of this stock, up to one [...]

Put the Champagne on Ice

There are many special occasions to break out the bubbly. New Years, weddings and any number of special announcements can be accompanied by a toast with the sparkling drink. These occasions can also be accompanied by different champagne, the loose cut cz gem that is the color of the French favorite but comes in at [...]

All the Colors of the Rainbow

You’ve probably heard many times how something is available in all the colors of the rainbow. Did you ever see a rainbow? Some of them don’t seem to be overly colorful. If you want to pick up something that offers many different colors, forget the rainbow and look into some jewelry with lab created gems. [...]

The Surprise Gift Never Fails

There are many times in the year that gifts are expected. Birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, Valentine’s Day and the winter holiday season are the times we all scramble for that right purchase to show people we care. The surprise gift says you care in a much deeper way. It tells the recipient that you are thinking [...]

Jewelry for Special Occasions Done Affordably

The economy may be showing signs of recovery, but some people still don’t have quite the budget for accessories that they would like. Brides to be and fashionistas want to be able to get their hands on accessories that will help them to look like a million bucks, but very few actually have that million [...]