Gemstones and Pearls

• 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

• 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

• Gem Pricing Report

  November 1, 2009
  As 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, 2009
  Key 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, 2009
  The competition was held October 24-25th, in New York.  More

• Richard T. Liddicoat Scholarship Campaign Goes Online

  JCK Staff, October 23, 2009
  The recipients will be announced at GIA's Alumni Dinner Dance and Auction at the Tucson trade shows in February 2010.  More

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