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December 10, 2014
 
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AGTA GemFair™ Tucson Is Coming!
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Can you believe it's already that time of the year? AGTA GemFair™ Tucson is happening February 3 – 8, 2015. Watch this video to see all the wonderful reasons why we want you there! MORE

Scott Kay Remembered: Industry Weighs In on the Loss of a Legend
JCK
It was standing-room only at Scott Kay's funeral yesterday, as industry colleagues mourned the loss of the legendary jewelry designer, who died Dec. 4 at age 57. MORE

Turquoise: One of December's Birthstones
Add More Color To Your Life
Turquoise, with its distinctive robin's egg blue, is among the oldest known gemstones. It graced the necks of Egyptian Pharaohs and adorned the ceremonial dress of early Native Americans. MORE

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What This 60s' Revival Means for Jewelry
Instore
Kudos to our industry for already embracing the Swinging Sixties. In fact, one of the strongest trends to emerge from the 2015 AGTA Spectrum Award winners, announced in late October, was a return to electric hues—thanks to many more vivid, saturated gem colors than in the previous few years. MORE

Blue topaz jewellery: the cool December birthstone for a cold month
The Jewellery Editor
Blue topaz, with its crystalline hue like a still, clear mountain lake, is often referred to as the gem of communication. Its soothing colour works to lift the spirits and build confidence, creating a balance between the physical and emotional selves. MORE

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IPDC Competition Winners 2014-2015
Cultural Pearl Association of America
Peter B. Bazar, President of the Cultured Pearl Association of America, Inc. proudly announces the 2014-2015 International Pearl Design Competition winners. MORE

Vibrant And Vintage: The Growth Of The Colored Stone Market?
Forbes
It's not everyday that the unofficial "king of diamonds" buys the same ruby at auction for the second time in a row. That was the case last month when jeweler Laurence Graff paid $8.6 million at auction in Geneva for a Burmese ruby he had originally purchased for $3.6 million in 2006. MORE

8 Social Media Missteps To Avoid
Memphis Daily News
Social media can be an effective marketing channel and the cost to entry – the hard cost that is – is relatively low. Consider, though, your annual salary multiplied by the number of hours you and your team spend on social media each year, and you will no doubt want to ensure that you are getting the most out of that significant time investment by avoiding these common missteps. MORE

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