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Alrosa Finds 236 Carat Colored Diamond, Its Largest Ever
Alrosa has unearthed a 236 ct. piece of yellow-brown rough (pictured), the largest natural color rough diamond ever found in Russia. The diamond was extracted from the Ebelyakh mine in Yakutia, Russia. The diamond’s dimensions are 47 mm x 24 mm x 22 mm, and, according to preliminary estimates, it is between 120 million and…
New CFDA President Takes the Reins in a Pivotal Time
The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has announced the promotion of CaSandra Diggs to president of the organization. Diggs has been with the CFDA since 2001 and most recently held the position of chief administrative and financial officer. As president, she will report to CFDA CEO Steven Kolb and the board of directors.…
Adding Value Through Digital Transformation in the New Normal: A Recap of the Webinar Organized by JCK
During the past four months of COVID-19 lockdown, businesses have learned many things: how to continue with business during a lockdown, newer marketing strategies, and the need to stay more and more connected with customers and partners. On July 29, Shree Ramkrishna Exports Pvt. Ltd. (SRK), with media partner JCK, conducted an informative webinar to…
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Facebook: Black Business August and July Boycott Update
This month, Facebook is participating in Black Business August, an effort to invest in the Black business community in partnership with U.S. Black Chambers. All month, the social platform will host virtual events that spotlight small businesses and offer training seminars on topics such as finance, health, and fashion. These virtual trainings and small business panels…
Happening Now: A Charity Auction With Lots of Designer Jewelry
There are so many important conversations happening right now—all at the same time—and it can feel hard to know where to focus your attention. At this week’s JCK Virtual 2020 show, I can assure you there will be no shortage of topical discussions, including the “JCK 2020 State of the Jewelry Industry Report” keynote happening on…
JCK Jewelry Agenda: JCK Virtual 2020 (Aug. 10–14)
Whatever you’re up to this week, cancel your plans and get in front of your computer: JCK Virtual 2020 kicks off Monday, Aug. 10, and between browsing the exhibitors’ showrooms (more than 700 and counting!) and making video appointments to view the latest and greatest collections, you’re also going to want to take advantage of the virtual edition’s…
5 Essential Laboratory-Grown Diamond Truths
Swarovski celebrates its 125th anniversary this year, and as the company continues to explore new man-made materials and technologies, Swarovski Created Diamonds are a perfect way to mark this milestone. The company continues to live by the values of its founder, Daniel Swarovski, and is committed to delivering a customer experience equal to the brilliance…
The Industry Struggles With the Need for Diversity
Victoria McKay had spent six years at the London Diamond Bourse before she decided to create a passion project: the Women’s Jewellery Network, an international group designed to promote women in the diamond and jewelry industries. (The group deliberately didn’t target the United States, where the Women’s Jewelry Association is already established.) This week, McKay reluctantly folded…
Uncertainty Surrounds the Next 24 Karat Weekend
The industry typically kicks off the new year with 24 Karat Weekend—built around by the glitzy dinner thrown by the 24 Karat Club of the City of New York, held at a local hotel. The annual shmooze fest is also highlighted by three events hosted by prominent industry groups: the luncheons given by the Jewelers Vigilance…
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