Drop Dead Gorgeous Award Winning Jewelry
David Perry & Associates
See AGTA Members, A. Kleiman and Company and Ricardo Basta featured in this article. If there was an Academy Award given for best jewelry, the AGTA Spectrum Awards™ would be it. And believe me to take home the honors from this prestigious event hosted by the American Gem Trade Association, a piece of award winning jewelry not only has to be drop-dead gorgeous, it has to embody excellence based on a host of criteria. MORE

Jackie’s Picks: Winners Shine at AGTA Spectrum Awards
The Retail Jeweler
Recently, The Retail Jeweler had the pleasure of attending the press preview for the annual American Gem Trade Association Spectrum Awards. MORE

Pearls for a New World
INSTORE Magazine
See AGTA Members, A & Z Pearls, Inc., Lika Behar Collection, and Mastoloni Pearls featured in this article. The lustrous luxury of pearls has bewitched human beings for centuries now, from the unpredictable whorls of a gnarled baroque beauty to the smooth sheen of a scientifically-perfected cultured pearl. MORE

Watermelon Tourmalines: The Juiciest Of Gems
The Jewellery Editor
See AGTA Member, Crevoshay featured in this article. With its juicy burst of colour, the aptly named watermelon tourmaline perfectly mimics the rind and flesh of our favourite summer fruit. MORE

Gem Watch: Are Spinels The Next ‘Big Thing?’
Jewellery Business
There’s no doubt, Spinels, a gem often confused with rubies and sapphires, are gaining popularity.. MORE

Ocean’s 11: Treasures From the Sea
JCK
See AGTA Members, Oscar Heyman and Victor Velyan featured in this article. It’s hard to ignore the clarion call of the beach during the month of August. MORE

The Next 6 Things You Must Do to Win Customers Through Social Media
Small Business Trends
When you are thinking about ways to improve your business and meet your bottom line, you might not think about social media as the way to go at first. MORE

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