The latest news and information on social issues affecting the jewelry and gemstone industry, including updates on the industry’s charities.
Economy Forces Michigan Jeweler to Close 10/10/2008
A family owned jewelry operation in Western Michigan is closing because of economic conditions and increasing competition from untraditional players, according to a local newspaper report. More
JFC to Donate $1.75M to Children's Charities 06/10/2009
At the Jewelers for Children’s (JFC) 11th Annual Facets of Hope event in Las Vegas during the JCK Show, the gem and jewelry industry’s charity announced the group’s intention to donate $1.75 million to their charity partners in the year ahead.
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Africa Comes to the Oscars By Rob Bates, Senior Editor - 05/01/2009
The week before the Academy Awards, the Diamond Information Center usually hosts a lavish suite celebrating diamond jewelry. But this year, it worried that wouldn't feel right. Given the worldwide economic downturn, DIC thought a lot of flash would be out of step with the prevailing mood. So the organization decided on an approach that would target the conscience as much as the desire for glitz.
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JFC Raises Nearly $50,000 at AGS Conclave 04/13/2009 Attendees of American Gem Society Conclave, held April 1-4, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, supported Jewelers For Children fundraising efforts through the donation and purchase of goods via live and silent auctions to the tune of nearly $50,000.
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‘Leaves of Change’ Charity Program 04/08/2009 The World Gold Council will unveil the Leaves of Change collection of celebrity designed leaf-motif gold jewelry on April 20. More
WFDB Clarifies Trade Warning With Zambia 04/02/2009 The World Federation of Diamond Bourses has clarified its warning not to trade in conflict diamonds from Zimbabwe. In an updated statement issued Friday, the federation said the warning pertains in particular to diamonds originating from the Marange deposits.
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Montblanc Mother’s Day Necklace Supports JFC 03/30/2009 Montblanc has created a special edition necklace to commemorate Mother’s Day. The “Montblanc Precious Heart” necklace features a heart pendant embellished with the outline of Montblanc’s iconic star pattern and a brilliant, full-cut diamond placed on a sterling silver chain.
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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.
24K Club of New York Dinner Some of the most influential players of the fine jewelry and watch industry were in attendance at The Twenty-Four Karat Club of the City of New York annual dinner on Jan. 10 at the Waldorf Astoria.
Attendees of American Gem Society Conclave, held April 1-4, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, supported Jewelers For Children fundraising efforts through the donation and purchase of goods via live and silent auctions to the tune of nearly $50,000.
The World Gold Council will unveil the Leaves of Change collection of celebrity designed leaf-motif gold jewelry on April 20. 
The World Federation of Diamond Bourses has clarified its warning not to trade in conflict diamonds from Zimbabwe. In an updated statement issued Friday, the federation said the warning pertains in particular to diamonds originating from the Marange deposits.
Montblanc has created a special edition necklace to commemorate Mother’s Day. The “Montblanc Precious Heart” necklace features a heart pendant embellished with the outline of Montblanc’s iconic star pattern and a brilliant, full-cut diamond placed on a sterling silver chain.
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