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Thomas Resigns from Charles & Colvard
Charles & Colvard, Ltd., on Monday announced the resignation of Robert S. Thomas as chief executive officer of the company, chairman of the Board of Directors, and as a director. effective immediately. » » »

FTC Says ‘Cultured’ Can Describe Lab-Created Diamonds
In a setback for several jewelry associations, the Federal Trade Commission, in a ruling released Tuesday, said that there is insufficient evidence to establish that the qualified use of the term "cultured diamonds" is deceptive or unfair when describing lab-created gemstones. » » »


WJA Silent Auction Valued at $100,000
Two tickets to “Oprah” will be among more than 100 items offered at the Women’s Jewelry Association Silent Auction. » » »

Career Fair is Friday
The 2008 Gemological Institute of America’s Jewelry Career Fair will take place Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. » » »

MJSA Awards 2008 Scholarships
The MJSA Education Foundation, a non-profit educational branch of Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America, has awarded $7,000 in scholarships to six talented student designers. » » »

From Our Blogs


Cutting Remarks by Rob Bates
Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup
And here's the news ... Store closings will increase this year. - May jewelry sales “listless.” ...
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Jewels on Jewels by Cynthia Sliwa
Trend Watch: Statement Necklaces—The Weight of the Matter
With all the emphasis on statement necklaces this season, there’s an issue that literally can be a bit of a pain in the neck. I’m talking about the weight of a necklace or necklaces, especially when piled on in artistic abandon. Perhaps that’s a slight overstatement, but clearly, some of the most stylish jewelry, pardon the pun, is not to be taken or worn lightly....
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Cutting Remarks by Rob Bates
Ebay Case: Tiffany Knocked Out Over Knock Offs
A week after unequivocally losing a lawsuit over its listing of counterfeit items in France, ebay unequivocally won one here in the United States, with a judge ruling that Tiffany should shoulder the responsibility of policing counterfeit Tiffany items on ebay, not the site itself. ...
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Cutting Remarks by Rob Bates
How Much of the Decline in Mall Jewelers is Due to the Decline in Malls?
As someone reminded me the other day, it wasn’t too long ago when people were predicting high volume jewelers would take over the industry. But things have changed, and now that sector is in the dumps. (And I fully expect we’ll see at least one more Chapter 11 filing by year’s end.)...
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MORE INDUSTRY NEWS

Luxury Consumers Buy Jewelry in Person

Advice from friends or family carries considerable weight in shaping spending decisions, but many wealthy consumers are turning to the Web for much of their education on potential high-end purchases, according to a recent survey in seven categories of luxury goods and services. However, some items remain easier to sell in person, including jewelry. » » »

GIA Offers Priority Lab Service at JANY
The Gemological Institute of America’s New York Laboratory will offer “priority laboratory services” to Jewelers of America New York trade show attendees during  the trade show this week in New York. » » »

Rebate Checks Being Used for School Purchases
About 20 percent of parents nationwide have set aside a portion of their stimulus check for back-to-school purchases, according to a National Retail Federation survey. » » »

DMCC Moves to Almas Tower
The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre has just about completed its move to the Almas Tower, and will be fully operational from its new offices on Tuesday. » » »

Can I Earn a Living in Jewelry Design?
MJSA Press, a division of Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America has released, Marlene Richey’s Profiting by Design: A Jewelry Maker’s Guide to Business Success. » » »

Madison Dialogue Publishes White Paper
The Madison Dialogue has published its third White Paper, entitled "Making Diamonds Work for Development," by Kirsten Hund of SRK Consulting. » » »

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