Supplier News: Week of April 6

By Brittany Siminitz | April 09, 2026

Oris Announces New Management Structure

Rolf Studer (pictured, right) has been appointed CEO of Swiss watch manufacturer Oris. He had served as co-CEO since 2016, according to his LinkedIn. Studer joined Oris in 2006, as a regional manager.

The company also announced that Claudine Gertiser (pictured, left), who had been co-CEO with Studer, was named vice chairwoman of the board of directors. The appointments are part of Oris’ efforts to craft a “long-term-oriented strategy and structure for the future,” according to a statement.

The brand was founded in 1904 in Hölstein, Switzerland, where it still operates.

GSI Holds Colored Gem Master Class

Grading lab Gemological Science International (GSI) recently collaborated with Bharat Ratnam Mega CFC, a government-backed technology and facilitation center for India’s gem and jewelry industries, to hold a master class on gem identification.

Designed specifically for industry professionals seeking to deepen their expertise in colored gems, the course covered stone identification; distinguishing between natural gemstones, simulants, and synthetics; advanced treatments; factors influencing geographic origin; and value determination. The class was taught by GSI’s experienced instructors, and provided participants with the most current and precise geomological information available, GSI said.

“The rise in demand for colored gemstones is rapidly emerging as one of the most significant trends in the global jewelry market, and India is at the center of this shift,” said Ravi Menon, CEO of Bharat Ratnam Mega CFC, in a statement. “Together [with GSI], we are raising the standard of gemstone education in India and empowering professionals with high-quality, expert training that will make a meaningful impact in the market. The response to this program has been overwhelming and reinforces our belief that this is just the beginning of an exciting transformation.”