The latest jewelry tradeshow, jewelry conference and jewelry association news and events. This includes shows such as The JCK Show ~ Las Vegas, LUXURY by JCK, AGS Conclave, West Coast Jewelry Show, the NY Invitational, and more.
Burma Ruby Ban Phase 1 Begins Oct. 26 10/03/2008 U.S. Customs & Border Protection has issued Phase 1 of its plan enforce the “Tom Lantos Block Burmese JADE Act of 2008.” More
Antiquorum Sale: 19th Century China Watches 10/06/2008 Rare watches made for the 19th century Chinese market are highlights of watch auctioneer Antiquorum’s ‘Important Collector’s Wristwatches, Pocket Watches, Clocks and Horological Tools’ sale Nov. 15 and 16. The auction will be held at the Grand Hotel Kempinski in Geneva, Switzerland.
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Traveling Salesmen Attacks Increase 10/03/2008 The Jewelers’ Security Alliance said Friday said there has a surge of attacks on traveling salesmen in recent weeks. The recent attacks listed by JSA are happening in an area that spreads from New Mexico to Ohio. JSA, in its “Crime Alert” newsletter, reported the following events during a nine-day period beginning Sept. 24.
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Royal Asscher Launches Sapphire Collection 10/03/2008 Royal Asscher of America has launched Royal Asscher Cut Sapphires, which will be featured alongside Royal Asscher Cut diamonds, under the name Rocks & Jewels by Royal Asscher.
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GIA Helps Boy and Girl Scouts Earn Merit Badges 10/03/2008 The Gemological Institute of America, Carlsbad, Calif., is collaborating with local Boy Scout and Girl Scout Troops that help the scouts obtain merit badges through GIA’s Junior Gemologist Program—Merit Badge Series.
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Vasant Mehta Elected Chairman of GJEPC 10/03/2008 The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council unanimously elected Vasant Mehta as chairman during the organization’s 42nd annual general meeting, held Sept. 30. Mehta previously served as vice chairman.
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Charles & Colvard CFO Resigns 10/02/2008 Charles & Colvard said Thursday that James R. Braun has resigned as vice president of finance and chief financial officer and four other positions were eliminated in an effort to manage costs and return the company to profitability.
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Indo Argyle Diamond Council to Close 10/01/2008 The Indo Argyle Diamond Council will close in December after 15 years in operation, according to a statement Tuesday by MVI Marketing, which owns the program.
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Style 360 Jennifer Heebner, Senior Editor, Bridal, Luxury, and Retail, September 26, 2008 Market Visit: Daphna Simon
Daphna Simon, New York; (646) 724-5092; www.daphnasimon.com.
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Selling Natural Color Diamonds
This is the first of a three-part series by the Natural Color Diamonds Association. Diane Warga-Arias of DWA Communications discusses the basics of color diamonds, including the rarity and strength of color and the diamond size, and how they relate to the value of the diamond. This seminar and the two remaining parts of the series are available as video podcasts on the NCDIA Web site.
Kenjo Holiday Party Watch retailer Kenjo's annual holiday party at its Manhattan store was filmed by Wi-Fi TV's new luxury watch program. Representatives from leading Swiss watch companies, showed their latest lines to party guests and gave interviews on trends for 2008.
Window Shopping: Holiday 2007 Edition Photo Gallery 'Tis the season of visual opulence; for proof, one need look no further than the nearest commercial shop window. Join us on a walk down Fifth Avenue from 57th to 39th street.
Gold Expressions 2008 Jewelry from "Gold Expressions" - The Language of Italian Design 2008 Collection. Presented by the World Gold Council, this event was held on Monday, December 3, 2007, in the Penthouse of the American Airlines Theatre in New York City.
U.S. Customs & Border Protection has issued Phase 1 of its plan enforce the “Tom Lantos Block Burmese JADE Act of 2008.” 
Rare watches made for the 19th century Chinese market are highlights of watch auctioneer Antiquorum’s ‘Important Collector’s Wristwatches, Pocket Watches, Clocks and Horological Tools’ sale Nov. 15 and 16. The auction will be held at the Grand Hotel Kempinski in Geneva, Switzerland.
The Jewelers’ Security Alliance said Friday said there has a surge of attacks on traveling salesmen in recent weeks. The recent attacks listed by JSA are happening in an area that spreads from New Mexico to Ohio. JSA, in its “Crime Alert” newsletter, reported the following events during a nine-day period beginning Sept. 24.
Royal Asscher of America has launched Royal Asscher Cut Sapphires, which will be featured alongside Royal Asscher Cut diamonds, under the name Rocks & Jewels by Royal Asscher.
The Gemological Institute of America, Carlsbad, Calif., is collaborating with local Boy Scout and Girl Scout Troops that help the scouts obtain merit badges through GIA’s Junior Gemologist Program—Merit Badge Series.
The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council unanimously elected Vasant Mehta as chairman during the organization’s 42nd annual general meeting, held Sept. 30. Mehta previously served as vice chairman.
Charles & Colvard said Thursday that James R. Braun has resigned as vice president of finance and chief financial officer and four other positions were eliminated in an effort to manage costs and return the company to profitability.
The Indo Argyle Diamond Council will close in December after 15 years in operation, according to a statement Tuesday by MVI Marketing, which owns the program.
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