The VIVID Collection has appointed Alexis Sarkissian as chief executive officer. As CEO, Sarkissian will focus on raising brand awareness and reinforcing VIVID Collection's position in the fine jewelry market. Prior to his appointment, Sarkissian spent 13 years with Piaget, a division of the Richemont group, focusing on brand development in Europe and the Far East.
Frank O. La Roux has been appointed president of EMA Diamonds Inc. La Roux is a jewelry industry veteran with over 35 years of experience, including 27 years in retail. He has held positions as vice president for Kay Jewelers, Sterling, and Friedman's Jewelers.
Leach & Garner, North Attleboro, Mass., has made the following appointments: David A. Schachter has been appointed vice president of sales for technical products and raw materials. Schachter has more than 20 years of management experience within the raw material