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" The jewelry business is a very, very tough business - tougher than the computer business. You truly have to understand how to take care of your customers. "

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" I started my career counting diamonds and schlepping gold jewelry around the world. The jewelry business is a very, very tough business - tougher than the computer business. You truly have to understand how to take care of your customers. "

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