Bring it to Life with high quality single stones, matched pairs, and suites from Gem 2000. Great selection of Aquamarines, fine single stones in a large range of blues, and an unusually large selection of matched pairs in different shapes and sizes. For over 27 years, Gem 2000 has been importing fine gems from all world sources in a large range of materials, offering exceptional service and expertise to our customers.

5 Jewelry Creations From Design Center Must-See Loretta Castoro
JCK - AGTA Member
We are just about six weeks away and counting from JCK Las Vegas-can you feel that anticipation building? I can't wait to spend each day booth-hopping on the show floor (in sensible shoes this year, lesson learned). On the long list of things to look forward to, among visits to familiar faces and new friends, is a much-anticipated stop at the Design Center. There, you'll spot treasures of the most awe-inspiring kind and some of the most charming people in the business. Among them this year is newcomer, AGTA Member, Loretta Castoro. MORE

Bugging Out with some of our Favorite DesignLines...
The Daily Jewel
Bugs have never been so chic thanks to one of fall's hottest accessory trends. Nature's creepiest creatures are getting a friendly makeover with a dash of colorful gemstones and sparkling diamonds. Metamorphosis your look with nature's smallest of critters. Spread your wings and fly away with butterfly and dragonfly brooches, rings and pendants. Spin a web with an eight-legged friend as an oversized ring; if arachnids aren't your thing just BEE your sweet self with a bee-autiful statement accessory. MORE

Hamilton Series: Tracking Down the World's Most Infamous Diamonds - The Moon of Baroda
Hamilton Jewelers - AGTA Member
Everyone loves a good mystery. Throw in glamorous players, far-away locales, and of course, exquisite and stunning gems, and you have a story that will garner rapt attention. But, these aren't just stories, they are open investigations, dedicated recovery missions and extensive inquiries for the most famous and well-known diamonds that the world has ever produced. While we are lucky that some of these stones are on display for our enjoyment, or even for sale, some have simply vanished and their whereabouts unknown. All we can do is wait for them to pop up at auction some time. MORE

AGTA Member Community Facebook Group: Join Today!

Calling all AGTA Members!  Looking for a place where you can connect with your peers?  Need information on a gemstone or have a callout for a special gemstone?  The AGTA Member Community Facebook Group is just the place for you!  On our new community site AGTA Members can discuss business-related issues with each other in a secure setting.  Click here and request to be part of the group!

Pala's Featured Stones: Ruby and Spinel
Pala International - AGTA Member
Throughout history ruby and spinel have gone from being considered the same gem, to ruby's great rise as a precious stone and spinel's fall in association with synthetics, on through to ruby's continued ascent as one of the earth's rarest and spinel's attempt to find itself amongst the elite gemstones. MORE

Anita Dickey Accepts International Design Excellence Award
Simplicity by Anita Dickey
Simplicity Co. announced today that its chief jewelry designer, Anita Dickey, has been awarded the 2013 International Jewelry Design Excellence Award (IJDE) for Innovative & Uniqueness in Design for her ring design entitled "Heart of the Moon."; This prestigious international design award is only given once every two years. Only designers who have won other jewelry design competitions in the last two years are eligible for the IJDE Award. MORE

PPR Buys Italian Jeweler Pomellato for Undisclosed Amount
Fox Business
PPR, the owner of labels such as Gucci, Bottega Veneta and Balenciaga, agreed with holding company RA.MO SpA to buy a majority stake in Pomellato, confirming a report in The Wall Street Journal on Tuesday. Pomellato, known for its colored stones that are less costly than diamonds, is a mid-size jewelry provider. PPR, the third-largest luxury conglomerate, and industry leader LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton (MC.FR), have been buying jewelry houses in the past months to take advantage of a market where most consumers still buy unbranded necklaces, earrings and bracelets. MORE

How to use Social Media as a Lead-Generating Powerhouse
MemeBurns.com
If you run a business with long sales cycles - whether you're selling cars, houses, high-end financial services, or complex business equipment and services - you should be looking closely at the role that social media can play in generating strong, qualified leads for your salespeople. Uncovering the right leads through social media channels and then nurturing them into sales can help generate a wealth of revenue for your business. MORE

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