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Gem dealer, activist Dana Schorr dies at 63
National Jeweler
Dana Schorr, known in the colored gemstone world for his outspoken and rebellious nature but, most of all, for his big heart, died Wednesday of complications following a heart attack. He was 63. MORE
George Kaplan of LKI Dies at Age 97
Rapaport
George Kaplan, the former vice chairman of Lazare Kaplan Inc. (LKI) and former chairman of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), died on July 12 at the age of 97. MORE
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Jewellery sales rise in July as customers buy 18% of non-food goods online
Professional Jeweller
Online sales of non-food products jumped 14.7% in July versus a year earlier, with jewellery and watches achieving their highest sales growth since February. MORE
Got Game? The American Gem Society Launches Gamification Applications to Website
American Gem Society - AGTA Member
The American Gem Society (AGS) is pleased to announce the launch of their first gamification application. The feature includes five quizzes, compiled of various, timed multiple choice questions that are fun yet challenging, and include jewelry facts, celeb jewelry, jewelry in music and movies, as well as royal jewelry. MORE
Traveling in Style: A Guide to Traveling with Jewelry
GIA 4C's Blog
Some of the best vacation destinations and activities can be hard on your jewelry. Between the chlorine in the pool and the many layers of sunscreen that you apply, travel can take a toll on certain gemstones, especially more delicate ones such as pearls, turquoise and coral. MORE
Sell with a Story: Peridot
Stuller - AGTA Member
In ancient Egypt, Peridot was called the "gem of the sun" referring to the golden glow missing image that emanates from within. This glow imparts a rich yellowish green hue - particularly appropriate for August birthdays and summer wear, when the sun shines and crops near harvest. MORE
Insights: In the Studio with Jennifer Dawes
CJDC
Continuing the CJDG In the Studio series, I stopped in to see Jennifer Dawes of Dawes Design while I was in the Bay Area recently. Jennifer is outside the city, in rural Sonoma County. It's not just a studio: it's a compound, really. MORE
The BEST Blues in Engagement Rings--After Sapphire
About Style
See AGTA Members Pamela Froman, Suna Bros. and Erica Courtney. Ever think about aquamarine for your engagement ring? Or maybe blue opal? Here's a slideshow of new rings that will whet a bride's appetite for blues! MORE
How to Make a Social Media Marketing Plan
Kelly Kautz
You want to create a social media marketing plan, but you're not sure where to begin. As a content strategist, I've helped create social media marketing plans for Fortune 500 companies and solo entrepreneurs. MORE
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