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Rob Bates is news director of JCK. He has won numerous editorial awards, including two prestigious Neal Awards for his blog in 2007 and 2011, five Eddies from Folio magazine, and the American Gem Society’s Triple Zero Award for industry service. He has been interviewed by CNN, NPR, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and numerous other places. He can be reached at rbates – at – jckonline.com.

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On Jan. 22, a court in Geneva found diamond and mining magnate Beny Steinmetz (pictured) guilty of corruption for allegedly bribing the wife of the...
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JCK Las Vegas and Luxury by JCK, the two trade fairs that traditionally take place at the beginning of June, have been rescheduled for August in...
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Ever since the blood diamond issue burst into public consciousness more than two decades ago, the industry has searched for a scientific method to...
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Susan Chandler Chosen as WJA’s President-Elect

The Women’s Jewelry Association (WJA) has elected Susan Chandler (pictured), chief merchandising officer for Citizen Watch America, as the new...
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Ashi Diamonds has appointed Stephen Woodyard (pictured) as its sales representative and marketing consultant for its Midwest region, comprising...
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Peter Engel (pictured), who has served as president of Fred Meyer Jewelers for more than 15 years, will step down from the position on March 31, the...
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Audemars Piguet North America Names New CEO

Ginny Wright, a former executive at cosmetics company L’Oreal, has taken over as CEO of Audemars Piguet North America, effective Jan. 18. She...
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Milllenials and Generation Z consumers still have a taste for diamond jewelry, says a new survey from the Natural Diamond Council. The online...
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