Between the Women’s Jewelry Association’s Awards for Excellence fete and the American Gem Society’s Circle of Distinction gala, NYC was abuzz in July.

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(Above) JCK’s Katie Dominesey, Yancy Weinrich, and Sarin Bachmann with the JIS show’s Jordan Tuchband

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(Inset) Ed and Pam Bridge of Ben Bridge Jeweler with Triple Zero Award winner Stewart Wicht, president and CEO of Rolex

 

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Ben Bridge Jeweler’s Lisa Bridge with Luxury Brand Group’s Arlene Guerrero and Frank Proctor

 

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JSA’s John Kennedy, lifetime achievement award recipient Dione Kenyon (formerly of JBT), AGS CEO Ruth Batson, and AGS board president Scott Berg

 

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Christina Gandia Gambale and Jennifer Gandia of Greenwich St. Jewelers, award for excellence winners in retail (15 or fewer doors)

 

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Mercury Ring’s Phyllis Bergman, Bill and Sharri Jones of Sissy’s Log Cabin, and WJA president Brandee Dallow

 

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Tiny Jewel Box’s Jim Rosenheim and Gumuchian designer Myriam Gumuchian

 

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Jewelers of America’s Amanda Gizzi, True North Gems’ Hayley Henning, and JCK’s Jennifer Heebner

 

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GIA’s Craig Danforth with Harry Winston’s Michelle Peranteau, winner of the award for excellence in watches