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AGTA GemFair at JCK Las Vegas: New Day Pattern and Location Reminder
AGTA
The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) GemFair™ at the JCK Las Vegas Show will be open the day before the main JCK Show on Thursday, May 31st, and will close the same day as the JCK Show on Monday, June 4. The AGTA GemFair will once again be located in the South Sea and Islander ballrooms on the Beach level of the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. MORE
CIBJO Coloured Stone Commission releases Special Report
CIBJO
Milan, Italy -- April 5, 2012: Nilam Alawdeen (Japan), president of the CIBJO Coloured Stone Commission (CSC), today released the CSC's annual Special Report, providing an overview of the issues that dominated the discussions and exchanges between the members of the CSC Steering Committee throughout the year and of the major topics that are slated for the various meetings that are planned at the upcoming 2012 CIBJO Congress that will take place in upcoming May in Vicenza, Italy. MORE
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'Riptide' Tanzanite Ring recognized as "Best of the Best" by 2012 JCK Jewelers Choice Awards!
Ethereal diamond ripples twirl and cradle a deep blue Tanzanite that is certain to draw attention. For more stunning designs and deep blue Tanzanites, check out the award-winning Pacifica Tanzanite Collection; inspired by the beauty of the Pacific Ocean.
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The Power of Trust: Conclusions from the AGS Consumer Research Study
IDEX
Last June, the American Gem Society conducted a field research study directly with consumers. The Society sought a diverse audience in order to get the widest range of opinion, and focused on two distinct, though similar in size, cities: San Francisco and Minneapolis. Our goal was to find ways to better connect and communicate with consumers. Like any research endeavor, our findings led to conclusions that we were not expecting. MORE
44-Ct. 'Perfect Diamond' Up for Auction at Christie's
Jewelry News Network
Christie's New York will hold its Magnificent Jewels auction on April 17 at its Rockefeller Center headquarters. The sale features more than 300 individual jewels, including top-quality diamonds, gemstones, natural pearls and signed pieces, with estimates ranging from $2,000 to $8 million. The total sale is expected to surpass $40 million. MORE
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2012 AGTA GemFair™ Seminar Program DVD-Rom Now Available
The AGTA recorded 26 seminars in the AGTA GemFair™ Seminar Program in Tucson using technology that combines the audio recording synched with the speaker's PowerPoint presentation. The DVD-Rom makes a great reference or can be used to educate associates on current issues and trends. The Association is distributing free copies of the seminar DVD-Rom to every AGTA Member company and is making the recordings available to non-members for a nominal fee of $50. For an order form, including the list of recorded seminars, click here.
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Jewelry Information Center to Produce Fashion Show
INSTORE Magazine
NEW YORK -- Jewelry Information Center (JIC), the consumer education arm of Jewelers of America (JA), has again partnered with the American Gem Society (AGS) to produce the Supplier Fashion Show and Showcase Reception at the 2012 AGS Conclave, at the Doral Golf Resort in Miami, FL. The event takes place April 25, capping off the first day of the four-day educational and networking conference. MORE
Jenny Has a Rock: Jennifer Lopez Wears a $2.1 Million Ring on 'American Idol'
People
We're not fooled by this rock: on Wednesday's episode of American Idol, Jennifer Lopez seriously caught our eyes with her fancy yellow-diamond ring by Cora jewelers -- a sparkler that comes with a $2.1 million price tag. MORE
Six Definitions of Successful Social Media Engagement
Social Media Today
Defining successful social media engagement can be incredibly difficult. We all want to see some kind of return on our time, energy and efforts online, although many of us have different definitions of what constitutes a beneficial result from social media marketing. MORE
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