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Sex Discrimination Suit Filed Against Sterling
A group of female employees in several states are claiming sex discrimination in a lawsuit against Sterling Jewelers, the largest specialty retail jeweler in the country. » » »

Helzberg Cuts 21 Jobs at its Headquarters
Helzberg Diamonds has cut 21 positions at its North Kansas City headquarters, a 9 percent reduction. » » »


2009 ICA Congress to be held in Panyu, China
The International Colored Gemstone Association signed a memorandum of understanding on March 10 in Beijing with the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, Panyu Branch to hold the 2009 ICA Congress in Panyu, located in Guangzhou. The dates have not been set. » » »

Aaron Group Acquires Rene Bargueiras
The Aaron Group said Thursday that it has acquired the assets of Rene Bargueiras Inc. RBI is a manufacturer and distributor of gold jewelry catering to the Hispanic market. » » »

JA Members Pass $100,000 in JFC Donations
Jewelers of America members recently passed the $100,000 mark in individual donations to Jewelers For Children, the jewelry industry’s national charity. » » »

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MORE INDUSTRY NEWS

World's Largest Diamond Sorting Facility Opens
The largest and most advanced diamond sorting facility in the world was officially opened today by president of Botswana Festus G Mogae, and Nicky Oppenheimer, chairman of De Beers Group. » » »

Malone to Speak at GIA L.A. Open House
The Gemological Institute of America will host an open house at its Los Angeles campus on March 27. It will feature a free seminar presented by GIA’s Dr. Tim Malone, “What’s all the Buzz About?” on the latest trends in word-of-mouth marketing. » » »

JA Receives $7,500 Scholarship Donation
Southeastern Findings Inc., will sponsor ten Jewelers of America Bench Jeweler Certification scholarships, totaling $7,500, in 2008. » » »

InStore Magazine Launches Trade Fair
InStore magazine said Wednesday that it will launch The InStore Show, to be held April 19 – 21, 2009 at Chicago’s Navy Pier. » » »

Girard-Perreraux Fights Nicaraguan Poverty
Swiss luxury watchmaker Girard-Perregaux has partnered with the American Nicaraguan Foundation to create a limited edition timepiece called “Virtus I.” A substantial portion of proceeds from sale of the 40 watches will go to ANF to help combat extreme poverty in Nicaragua. » » »

Binda Group to Make Ducati Brand Watches
Ducati, the Italian motorcycle maker and MotoGP world champion, has chosen Binda Group, the watchmaker headquarted in Milan, Italy, as its licensed partner to produce and distribute worldwide a new line of watches bearing the Ducati and Ducati Corse brand names. » » »

Wealthy Consumers Network Online
Wealthy consumer participation in online social networks dramatically increased to 60 percent in 2008, from 27 percent in 2007, according to The Luxury Institute. » » »

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