JCKnews
JCKOnline.com Current Issue Update Your Account Sign Up for More Newsletters Tradeshow Calendar

TOP STORIES

Cancer Survivor Wins Moissanite Contest
Nichelle Eggleston, an 18-year cancer survivor from New Castle, Del., was honored for her “Milestone Moment” and was awarded with a custom-made 5-ct. moissanite pendant, valued at $10,500. » » »

Levinson Jewelers Celebrates 25 Years
Levinson Jewelers of South Florida kicked off its 25th year in business with an anniversary event at its Plantation store. » » »


JVC to Hold Free Seminars in Four Cities
The Jewelers Vigilance Committee is presenting “Legal Compliance is NOT Optional” education seminar series in four East Coast cities. » » »

NCDIA Names Officers and Board Members
The Natural Colored Diamond Association held its first board meeting of the year and announced a new organizational structure that it says will position the association for increased growth and marketing. The new board will be organized with the leadership of the following members of the executive committee: » » »

S.H. Silver Company Scholarship Announced
The Gemological Institute of America has announced that the 2008 S.H. Silver Company Scholarship has been awarded to Shauna McDonough of Prince Frederick, Maryland. » » »

From Our Blogs

Rap Responds on Changes to Price List
At the Plumb Club Forum yesterday, International Diamond Manufacturing Association president Jeff Fischer criticized Martin Rapaport about the changes in the 40 point price list (the 30 to 37 point, 38 to 45 point, and 46 to 49 point categories have been changed to 30 to 39 points, and 40 to 49 points)...
Read On »
Controversy Over the Rap Ten Carat List
The most talked about, and contentious, moment at the Plumb Club forum today came from International Diamond Manufacturers Association President Jeffrey Fischer. Here is the relevant portion of his speech...
Read On »
Trend Watch: The Return of the Necklace at the Oscars: And the Winner Is . . .
Like retired players appearing on post-game shows to analyze every strategy on the football field, the official designated fashion commentators have by and large all weighed in now on their favorite fashions and jewels at the 2008 Academy Awards...
Read On »
When Jewelers Bash Each Other
We know jewelers like to badmouth the competition. I'd heard it was possible to get sued over, but never heard of an actual case until this one...
Read On »

MORE INDUSTRY NEWS

Rolex Supports U.S. Troops Families
Rolex has made what it calls "a significant financial pledge" to the opening of new Fisher House facilities in Dallas and Los Angeles in 2008. » » »

WGI to Host Market Launch in Shenzhen, China
The World Gemological Institute will host its China Market Entrance Event on Feb. 27 at the Shenzhen Airline Hotel China. » » »

Rapaport Introduces 10-Ct. Price List
The Rapaport Diamond Report has introduced a new price list for 10-ct. polished diamonds. The new prices will be included in the existing Rapaport Price List that is distributed to Rapaport members worldwide and incorporated into the RapNet - Diamond Trading Network. » » »

GIA Donates 'American Cut' to Libraries
The Gemological Institute of America Richard T. Liddicoat Library and Information Center is in the process of donating 1,000 copies of the recently published book, American Cut: the First 100 Years to public libraries nationwide. » » »

De Beers Opens Hong Kong Store
De Beers opened its first store in Hong Kong. » » »

Diamonds Discovered in Space
Diamonds may be rare on Earth, but surprisingly common in space, according to NASA, which has been viewing these space diamonds through the super-sensitive infrared eyes of its Spitzer Space Telescope. » » »

Don't miss any issues!

Make sure this newsletter gets through your spam filter and delivered to your inbox. Add
jcknews@email.jckgroup.com to your address book. Click here to learn how.

Subscribe to JCK's Newsletters | Update Your Information | Print Subscription | Privacy Policy
Advertisements