The latest news and information on natural, cultured and freshwater pearls as well as natural and synthetic gemstones.
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Two Former Retailer CEOs Join Moissanite Company
JCK Staff, November 9, 2009
Charles & Colvard appoints Randy N. McCullough as CEO and H. Marvin Beasley to board of directors. More
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New Queen Conch Gem
JCK Staff, November 6, 2009
Scientists at FAU's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute are first to creating high-quality cultured Pearls from the Queen Conch.
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Charles & Colvard Signs New Distribution Agreement With Stuller
JCK Staff, November 6, 2009
Stuller has the right to sell Charles & Colvard created moissanite in North America through Dec. 31, 2010.
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NCDIA Hosts Colored Diamond Seminar at GIA Educational Center
JCK Staff, November 5, 2009
Event to be held Wednesday, November 18th from 6-8 p.m. in New York. More
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300-Plus Jewelry Jobs Available Through GIA Career Search Engine
JCK Staff, November 3, 2009
GIA's Career Search Engine is a free online resource and open to anyone. More
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Gem Pricing Report
November 1, 2009As the holiday season approaches, dealers are expressing cautious optimism that consumers will return to the market. No one expects sales to be strong, but consensus is that the retail jewelry market is better prepared to cater to nervous consumers. Attracting customers—still concerned about job losses, tight credit, and debt—requires a proactive strategy. More -
JCK's Annual Salary + Operations Survey
By Jennifer Heebner, Senior Editor, November 1, 2009Key Findings Methodology The online survey took place Sept. 3–15, 2009, with 14,000 e-mails sent to JCK readers, Retail Panelists, and e-newsletter subscribers. Results are based on 404 responses from retailers. Editor's Note: Additional editorial support and research provided by Wing Leung, research analyst, Reed Business Information. More -
AGTA Announces 2010 Spectrum Award Winners
JCK Staff, October 27, 2009The competition was held October 24-25th, in New York. More
News from the Web
Sapphires in the Sea and Sky –Now for Your Ears
Source: janeojewels.blogspot.com
Date: 09-15-2009 23:31:00 GMTPornsawat Wathanakul, Greenland’s Bureau of Mining and Petroleum and True North Gems: The Smoking
Date: 11-18-2009 23:52:37 GMT2010 AGTA Spectrum Awards™ - Cutting Edge Awards Part 2
Source: tucsongemshow.ganoksin.com
Date: 11-18-2009 09:06:28 GMTChristmas Shopping
Source: aussiesapphire.com
Date: 11-17-2009 06:17:44 GMT2010 AGTA Spectrum Awards™ Collection - Business Day Wear
Source: dailyjewel.ganoksin.com
Date: 11-16-2009 08:32:37 GMT
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November 04, 2009
Portland Jewelry Symposium
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October 28, 2009
Honora and Bare Escentuals Team Up to Launch New Jewelry and Cosmetics Lines
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July 21, 2009
Men’s Night Only
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michelle cayosa– 11/17/2009 2:41:25 AM EST
in response to Swarovski Online Jewelry Design CompetitionRandy and Marvin are first class. Marvin is a merchant who is very smart, but...
Eddie White– 11/11/2009 8:36:27 PM EST
in response to Two Former Retailer CEOs Join Moissanite CompanyMr Marvin Beasley is s great guy, I work at a Helzberg Diamond...
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in response to Two Former Retailer CEOs Join Moissanite CompanyCongratulations James Currens, what stunning and creative pieces of art. Good...
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in response to AGTA Spectrum Award Winners
JCK Las Vegas 2009
JCK Las Vegas - the premiere jewelry show in the industry. Check out our event pics!
BaselWorld 2009
Parties abounded during the BaselWorld Watch & Jewellery Fair, and right in the mix were JCK staffers.
JSA Annual Luncheon
The Jewelers’ Security Alliance held its annual lunch Jan. 10, at the Rainbow Room in New York.
Events
Bead Renaissance Show - Albuquerque, NM
November 20-22, 2009Location: EXPO New Mexico State Fair Grounds, Albuquerque, NMThe International Gem & Jewelry Show
November 20-22, 2009Location: Veterans Memorial, Columbus, OHThe International Gem & Jewelry Show
November 20-22, 2009Location: Seattle Center, Seattle, WA





