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DTC Reveals Sightholders
The Diamond Trading Company, the distribution arm of the De Beers family of companies, on Tuesday published the list of sightholders that have been awarded supply until March 2011 by wholly owned and joint-venture DTC operations around the world. » » »

De Beers Class Action Filing Deadline Nears
The Jewelers Vigilance Committee says that May 19 is the deadline to submit a claim to the De Beers Class Action Lawsuit. Responses must be postmarked on or before May 19. » » »


GIA Adds Three Board Members
The Gemological Institute of America has added Jeffrey H. Fischer, James P. Shinehouse, and Ephraim Zion to its Board of Governors. The new Governors will assume their duties at the next GIA Board of Governors’ meeting in New York in May. » » »

NCDIA Sparkles at Latin Music Awards
The Natural Colored Diamond Association was the official and exclusive jewelry sponsor for the 2008 Billboard Latin Music Awards, held April 10 in Hollywood, Fla. » » »

GCAL Earns ISO 17025:2005 Accreditation
Gem Certification and Assurance Lab was awarded ISO 17025:2005 accreditation, meaning that it conforms to recognized international standards for accurate and reliable grading. » » »

From Our Blogs

Trend Watch: Chunky Turquoise
A perennial favorite, turquoise is once again catching the eye of fashion editors this season. What’s not to love about this affordable gemstone as an adornment as statement necklaces once again come into prominence?...
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Cameron Diaz Works Bulgari at the Oscars
But, I must say, Diaz is not so pretty in pink. Diaz is wearing a John Galliano for Christian Dior gown, and diamond earrings and ring by Bulgari...
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Is it Hard Enough…?
There is a rumble going on about how our precious metals are formulated and the resulting “fitness for use” in fine jewelry designs. The US government and EU have long since established guidelines to control the import and export of goods, but they do little to assure the consumer about the real “quality” of the metal we use...
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Creating Teammates Not Just Sales Associates
Neither at my FL store nor at my NC store do my staff work together as a team and I feel it's hurting my business. They all have different personalities--including myself but they need find ways in which to learn from each other. They are all adults and should know their weaknesses, but then why don't they call upon each other for help. I just can't understand it and wonder if it's an ego thing. I've done the--you have to call for back-up when you need it, and they do sometimes but unfortunately they tend to tug on me or only one other person in the store. The person they tug on is the most knowledgeable and my highest seller--he/she is also the one with the best attitude. Nothing bothers him/her--but it tends to pull him/her away from other jobs when some of those simple questions can be answered with the help of one of their other colleagues...
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MORE INDUSTRY NEWS

ASA to Offer Jewelry Appraisal Classes
The American Society of Appraisers Gems and Jewelry section will be offering classes in May and July. » » »

UAE and China to Promote Jewelry Trade
Dubai Multi Commodities Centre on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the People's Government of Panyu District, China, for increased cooperation towards mutual growth and the promotion of jewelry trade between both countries, with a special focus on diamonds and colored stones. » » »

Thai Officials Plan Trade Trip to Namibia
The Thai Gem & Jewelry Traders Association will make an official trip to Namibia to establish gems and diamond cutting as a part of future barter trade agreement between two countries. The trip is tentatively scheduled for June. » » »

Rado Watch Packaging Wins Award
Swiss luxury watch manufacturer Rado has won the 2008 Design Distinction Award for the Jasper Morrison-designed packaging of its Ceramica Chronograph Limited Edition. » » »

Tom Brokaw Receives Girard-Perregaux 1966
Swiss Luxury watch manufacturer Girard-Perregaux presented broadcast journalist and news anchor Tom Brokaw with an exclusive Girard-Perregaux 1966 timepiece in commemoration of his support in the fight against cancer. » » »

Jewelry the Focus at Tendence Autumn + Winter
The upcoming Tendence Autumn + Winter trade fair in Frankfurt, Germany, will include an area dedicated to jewelry design called "Carat." » » »
THIS MONTH’S READER POLL
Sixty-eight percent of jewelry professionals have inventory management software systems in place, according to a JCK survey. What are main obstacles when it comes to getting businesses to automate their inventory?
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