IGI Expands Ramat Gan Lab
The International Gemological Institute has announced the expansion of its gemological laboratory in Ramat Gan, Israel. The new location increases...
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Alrosa President Forced to Resign
Alrosa’s president was forced to resign his position as head of Russia’s state-owned diamond company “amid disapproval over his handling of a...
JCK Jeweler’s Choice Awards 2010
Download your order form hereJCK magazine is proud to announce its third annual "Jewelers Choice Awards" — the first...
JCK Special Report: What the Necklace Can Teach the Jewelry Industry
This article originally ran in the July issue of JCK.
Kate Peterson, one of the industry’s leading business consultants and trainers, asked me a...
Trend Watch: The Power of Product Placement—A Lesson from Nurse Jackie
One might well be skeptical about the effectiveness of a product placement in a television series or film when the product doesn’t receive...
Retail Chains Rated on Risk of Bankruptcy
A recent report by real estate investment firm Madison Marquette, which can be accessed here, rated retail chains on their risk of bankruptcy....
Economy Not Impacting Money Spent on Bridal Jewelry, Survey Finds
A recent survey by the Knot said that the economy is not impacting how much couples spend on bridal jewelry.
The survey tallied 9,000 recently...
Judges Chosen for AGTA Spectrum Awards
Judges for the 2010 American Gem Trade Association Spectrum Awards competition were announced this week. They include Marlene Richey, design...
Centurion Jewelry Show 2010 Now Accepting Submissions for Emerging Designer Awards
The deadline for submissions to the second annual Centurion Jewelry Show Emerging Designer Awards 2010 is Aug. 21, 2009. Up-and-coming designers...
Boynton Beach, Fla., Jewelry Store Burglarized
An overnight burglary took place this week at Jan's Jewelers in Boynton Beach, Fla., resulting in the loss of $3,000 worth of silver, according to...