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Fed Official Issues New AML Guidance
James H. Freis, Jr. director, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, issued the first additional guidance for the jewelry industry clarifying the risk assessment to be performed by dealers in precious metals, precious stones, and jewels, at a recent jewelers Vigilance Committee seminar. » » »

Chinni is new Fortunoff chairman, CEO
Industry veteran Charlie Chinni takes the reigns at Fortunoff as the company’s new chairman and chief executive officer. He replaces Arnie Orlick who left the company last week as it was acquired out of bankruptcy by NRDC Equity Partners of Purchase, N.Y., owner of Lord & Taylor. » » »


Easton Leaves Blue Nile after Six Months
Internet diamond and jewelry retailer Blue Nile said Monday that Robin Easton, its chief financial officer, has resigned from the company after only six months on the job, effective March 31. Terri Maupin, the Seattle-based company’s vice president of finance and controller, will assume the duties of the principal financial and accounting officer. » » »

Gordon, Centurion Offer 'Tool Box' for JFC
Gary Gordon of Samuel Gordon Jewelers, Oklahoma City, discussed his self-published Employee Tool Box during his presentation, “Secrets to Keeping Employees Happy and Productive,” at the recent Centurion 2008 show in Tucson, Ariz. » » »

Gold for Jewelry is Down in Most Countries
A total of 82.9 million ounces of gold was used in the manufacture of fabricated products in 2007, according to an annual report on the precious metal. This was up 8.3 percent from 76.6 million ounces in 2006. Most of this metal is used in the making of jewelry. » » »

From Our Blogs

Do You Feel Rap Will become Irrelevant as the Industry Changes?
The Rapaport weekly price list has expanded to include 10-carat stones. The introduction of the new price list is a reaction to the high demand, and high prices, for large diamonds in the marketplace, National Jeweler...
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Behind the Lens: JCKstyle Bridal I
By now everyone should have received their copy of JCKstyle and should be basking in the glow of the bridal fashion shoot on which we toiled...
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Behind the Lens: JCKstyle Bridal II
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Trend Watch: Petite Floral Prints and Baubles in a Riot of Color for Spring
Along with the lush cabbage roses and bold abstract florals you will find filling clothing retailers’ wardrobe racks with bursts of color this season, a daintier version of floral prints is a charming alternative...
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MORE INDUSTRY NEWS

Audemars Piguet Names Marketing VP
Audemars Piguet North America named Dana Hagendorf as the company’s new vice president of marketing. » » »

Sotheby's to Auction 72-ct. Diamond
Sotheby's will auction off a 72-ct., flawless white diamond for an estimated $10 million to $12 million in its April 10 auction in Asia, which would make it the most expensive diamond ever sold at auction in Asia, the auction house said. » » »

Cultured Pearls in the 21st Century
The cultured pearl industry has experienced a dramatic transformation during the past 15 years, from a single commodity dominated by one country to a multi-colored array of goods and an ever-expanding group of producers. » » »

Jewelry Savvy Workshops
Image consultant/jewelry designer Cynthia A. Sliwa, AICI CIP, a resident of Hermosa Beach, Calof., co-author of Jewelry Savvy: What Every Jewelry Wearer Should Know, and JCK Web site blogger is holding a series of "Jewelry Savvy" workshops. » » »

Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch Show
The Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch Show returns to Las Vegas for a four-day run, May 29 to June 1, at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino. » » »

Pomerantz Named WFDB Mark Roving Ambassador
The World Federation of Diamond Bourses has named Howard M. Pomerantz roving ambassador for the WFDB Mark Associate Member Program. » » »

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