COMINGS AND GOINGS >>?After 18 years, Cecilia Gardner is planning to step down as president and CEO of the Jewelers Vigilance Committee at the beginning of 2017, but she may stay on as the group’s general counsel. JVC senior counsel Suzan Flamm is also leaving the group. >>?Former Scott Kay CEO and David Yurman exec David Minster has joined Judith Ripka Ltd. as CEO of its wholesale division. Evert DeGraeve, a former executive with Yurman, Mikimoto, and Harry Winston, is spearheading creative and merchandising. Fran Pennella, head of Benali Consulting, will oversee marketing and branding. >>? Jewelry packaging and display company Rocket has named Chris Stock head of the design department. He will also serve as general manager for the company’s West Coast operations.   Anthony Capuano >>?The Jewelers Board of Trade has appointed Anthony Ca