JCK eWednesday - November 22, 2006
Dear Reader,
The jewelry industry is a fun place to do business. With this in mind, JCKonline has a new section called, "Party Pics". As the titled implies, it's an area on our Web site where pictures of jewelry industry events are displayed for the world to see. If you are a retailer or someone in the industry, and you have great pictures of a fun event that you would like to share with others, please let us know and we'll place them on our new section. In addition, everyone at JCK would like to wish you and your loved ones a happy Thanksgiving and a prosperous holiday season.1. GIA to Hold Memorial for Crowningshield
2. AGTA Hires its First COO
3. CyberMonday Web site for online retailers
4. GIA Alumni Association Offers Cultured Pearls Tour
5. GIA Launches Holiday Web Site for Consumers
6. Ten Filmmakers Honored by Hamilton at 'Behind the Camera' Awards
7. ICA Names New Ambassador to China
8. Columbus Jewelry Show increases value of the 'Free Gas Card'
For more news and updates, please go to www.JCKonline.com. 1. GIA TO HOLD MEMORIAL FOR CROWNINGSHIELD
The Gemological Institute of America will host a memorial for G. Robert Crowningshield Jan. 11, 2007. The famed gemologist passed away Nov. 8. The service will be held Jan. 11, 2007, at 5 p.m. at the College Hall of the University Club of New York, with a reception immediately following. To read more click here.
2. AGTA HIRES ITS FIRST COO
The American Gem Trade Association has named Edwin L. Griffin, Jr., as its first chief operating officer. His appointment became effective Nov. 14. To read more click here.
3. CYBERMONDAY WEB SITE FOR ONLINE RETAILERS
Shop.org has created an online mall called CyberMonday.com to showcase online retailers' best holiday promotions and raise money for students interested in a career in eCommerce. To read more click here.
4. GIA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OFFERS CULTURED PEARLS TOUR
The Gemological Institute of America Alumni Association Travel Program is now accepting reservations for its 2007 tour of cultured pearl farms in French Polynesia and Australia. To read more click here.
5. GIA LAUNCHES HOLIDAY WEB SITE FOR CONSUMERS
The Gemological Institute of America is easing holiday shopping stress with a new microsite designed to help those looking for that special gift of jewelry. To read more click here.
6. TEN FILMMAKERS HONORED BY HAMILTON AT 'BEHIND THE CAMERA' AWARDS
Hamilton, the American watch brand, and Hollywood Life magazine held the Behind the Camera Awards which honored ten artists for their visual and emotional impact on the film industry. The awards were created to pay tribute to these filmmakers whose individual work contribute to the success of a movie, thus recognizing their creative ability to connect to the audience through the eyes, ears, and heart. To read more click here.
7. ICA NAMES NEW AMBASSADOR TO CHINA
The International Colored Gemstone Association appointed Yu Xiaojin as the new ICA Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China. He replaces Zhengfa Liu, who has retired from the trade. To read more click here.
8. COLUMBUS JEWELRY SHOW INCREASES VALUE OF THE 'FREE GAS CARD'
The value of the "Free Gas Card" for buyers at the Columbus Jewelry Show has been increased by 25 percent. The card is now valued at $25. To read more click here.
That's all!
Yours,The Editors of JCK eWednesday
