Carlsbad Institute Donates Hundreds of Toys, Clothing, Cosmetics and More to Two San Diego Charities
GIA - AGTA Member
GIA (Gemological Institute of America) staff and students in Carlsbad are helping brighten the holiday season for San Diegans in need, donating hundreds of toys, clothing, cosmetics and nearly $1,000 to two local charities as part of its annual Holiday Gift Drive. MORE

When "Lariat" Means Earrings, What's that Mean?
Instore Magazine
While inspiration for lariat earrings came from lariat necklaces-their lengthiness, flexibility, and gems or tassels often dotting each loose end-that's kind of where their similarity stops. MORE

JA Sees Major Victory With Passage of Tax Extenders Package
Jewelers of America
Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace, welcomes the permanent extension of the 15-year depreciation on store improvements, which was passed by Congress today and is expected to be signed into law by President Barack Obama before the Christmas holiday. MORE

Atascadero jeweler wins 2nd place at trade show
Atascaderon News
Lindsay Jane Briggs, of K-Jon's Fine Jewelers in Atascadero, was awarded 2nd Place in the Classical division of the American Gem Trade Association's Spectrum Awards. MORE

Spot the difference: mismatched earrings
The Jewellery Editor
In symmetry lies beauty, or so we're told, but when it comes to the trend for mismatched earrings, we have to disagree. MORE

5 Things You Should Be Doing In Social Media Marketing In 2016
Forbes
Earlier this week we covered the ineffective, outdated social media tactics that should no longer be used in 2016. But what about the new tactics brands should be leveraging? MORE

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