#JTV - #JewelryTelevision Launches Exclusive Bella Luce Collection by Stylist Michael O'Connor

From Press Release

Jewelry Television (JTV) announced the debut of its exclusive Michael O'Connor for Bella Luce collection, the first design collaboration with respected celebrity stylist and jewelry expert Michael O'Connor. The national jewelry retailer and broadcast network in partnership with O'Connor will debut the collection on January 3, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. ET on JTV. To find JTV in your area, visit the JTV Channel Finder.

O'Connor boasts more than three decades of experience in the jewelry and fashion industry. Currently, he works as one of America's top celebrity stylists and fashion commentators.

"Michael has always been at the forefront of jewelry trends and is someone who has influenced celebrity style for many years," notes Jill Johnson, VP of Marketing, "so we know our customers are going to love each piece in this new collection."

JTV's exclusive Michael O'Connor for Bella Luce collection delivers elegance and style day or night. O'Connor creates stunning jewelry with the look, feel and quality of luxurious red-carpet designs. Each piece is crafted in sterling silver with Eterno™ accents and is stamped with O'Connor's signature logo. Additionally, a pink Bella Luce jewel is tucked within the interior of many of his designs.

"As a brand for passionate jewelry advocates, JTV is the perfect partner for this collection," said Michael O'Connor. "This is an exciting time and I'm looking forward to sharing these pieces with the JTV family."

Tune in to JTV on January 3 at 6:00 p.m. ET to be one of the first to own a piece of this exclusive collection.

About Jewelry Television® Jewelry Television® (JTV) is the leading retailer of jewelry and gemstones in the United States. Privately-held with a proven 23 year history, JTV leverages an omni-digital strategy designed to elevate the customer experience through holistic, digitally-driven touch points, including broadcasting live programming 24 hours a day, seven days a week to 86 million U.S. households, an industry leading mobile optimized e-commerce platform, and a robust social media presence. As part of its commitment to the development and distribution of educational content and consumer satisfaction the company employs numerous Graduate Gemologists and Accredited Jewelry Professionals. The company's website, JTV.com, is one of the largest jewelry e-commerce websites in the country according to Internet Retailer's Top 500 list for 2015. Visit JTV.com for more information or socially connect with JTV at: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.

RIP Jerry Sisk - You Will Be Missed

JTV Photo - Jerry Sisk, JTV Co-Founder, greeting well wishers in Arusha Tanzania.

From the Jewelry Television Blog:

"Gerald D. Sisk, Jr., Co-Founder and Executive Vice President of Jewelry Television®, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday morning, January 13, 2013. His death was unexpected. Jerry Sisk, 59 years old, is survived by his wife Karen, his mother, a sister and several other relatives. 

Jerry Sisk was a Graduate Gemologist (G.I.A.), a member of the International Colored Gemstone Association, and served as a Gemstone Industry & Laboratory Conference committee member. 

A frequent guest speaker, he was honored to be chosen as one of the five most powerful people in the world of gems and gemology on the JCK 2012 Power List. 

His book, Guide to Gems & Jewelry, has sold more than 15,000 copies and is in its second printing.  

Please visit our memorial page for Jerry to share your thoughts and remembrances for his family and friends. "


In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jerry's name to Beads of Courage

From the Beads of Courage Jerry Sisk Memorial Page:

"Jerry was a tremendous supporter and friend to Beads of Courage and we are humbled to receive donations in his honor."


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JTV Partners With Gem-A on Education Project

Jewelry Television and Gem-A Partner to Educate Consumers on the World of Gemstones

Retailer collaborates with the world’s longest established gemological institution to offer exclusive gemstone courses

Jewelry Television® (JTV), the nation’s leading broadcast retailer of jewelry and loose gemstones, has entered into an agreement with The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) to develop a proprietary course for the shopping retailer called ‘Gem Basics’. The online course will introduce consumers to a wide variety of gems and explain the basics of gemology and gem identification. The course also covers gem origins and lore, and will include a basic kit of gem identification tools and a selection of gems.

JTV’s ‘Gem Basics’ provides an entry-level course for beginners and hobbyists, but also provides a stepping stone for more-advanced studies through The Gemmological Association of Great Britain.

“Gemstones play an important role in our culture,” said Jerry Sisk, graduate gemologist and co-founder of JTV. “As the largest retailer of loose gemstones in the world, we felt a strong obligation to take a leadership role in the education of our viewers as well as the general consumer. To that end, we developed an extensive Learning Library and made the decision to partner with one of the world’s most respected gemological institutions. It is our express belief that a better-educated consumer will make more well-informed decisions, and will purchase with greater confidence. JTV’s ‘Gem Basics’ provides an entry-level course for beginners and hobbyists, but also provides a stepping stone for more-advanced studies through The Gemmological Association of Great Britain. This is a win-win opportunity for the consumer and JTV.”

Gem-A currently offers a range of courses that result in internationally recognized gem qualifications. The development of the Gem Basics Course has been overseen by Dr Jack Ogden, Gem-A CEO and a well-known authority in the gem and jewelry field.

“As the first retailer in the world to sell loose gemstones on television, JTV’s extensive reach has increased the appetite for loose gemstones and colored gemstone jewelry among consumers,” said Ogden. “Gem-A is pleased to help further JTV’s mission of opening the world of gem knowledge to a wider audience.”

Gemology is the science of gems. It encompasses the methods of formation as well as the study of properties and characteristics necessary for classification and identification. Intended for gem collectors, enthusiasts and industry professionals, the Gem Basics course encourages continued learning and a deeper understanding of the beauty and precision of nature.

Sisk went on to say, “As the longest established gemological institution in the world, Gem-A has an international reputation for excellence and we are honored to be associated with them.”

To learn more about Jewelry Television® and the Gem-A courses, please visit http://www.jtv.com.

About Jewelry Television®
Jewelry Television® (JTV) is the only broadcast shopping network that focuses exclusively on the sale of jewelry and gemstones. The privately-held company was founded in 1993 and broadcasts high definition programming 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to more than 80 million households in the U.S. Jewelry Television® was recently ranked the 14th largest retailer of jewelry in the U.S. by National Jeweler. JTV.com is the fifth largest jewelry destination on the internet according to Internet Retailer’s Top 500 Guide for 2010. For more information, visit JTV.com.

About The Gemmological Association of Great Britain
The Gemmological Association of Great Britain or Gem-A, a London-based non-profit organization is the world’s longest established provider of gem education. A membership organization that forms an international community of gem professionals and enthusiasts, Gem-A seeks to serve the best interests of the gem and jewelry industries worldwide through its commitment to supporting gemological research and the highest educational and trade standards. For more information, visit http://www.gem-a.com.

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JTV's Sisk Named to JCK “Power List”

Jewelry Television Co-Founder Named to 

“Power List” by Top Industry Publication

> via PRWEB.COM Newswire

Knoxville, Tenn. - Jewelry Television® (JTV), the world’s largest retailer of loose gemstones, today announced its co-founder, Gerald Sisk, has been included in JCK Magazine’s “Power List: 50+ Movers, Shakers, and Tastemakers in the Jewelry Industry.” Sisk, a graduate gemologist and gemstone expert, was ranked by the list as one of the top five industry leaders in the gems and gemology sector. 

The JCK Power List, which includes more than 50 individuals who are considered leaders in the jewelry industry, was compiled by JCK Magazine editors in consultation with numerous outside experts. Referred to as a “guide to the people making waves and breaking barriers in the business,” the JCK Power List is the first of its kind for the publication.

Gerald Sisk, who recently revised and edited the book “Guide to Gems and Jewelry,” has traveled extensively across the globe throughout his 40-year career in the field of jewelry and gemstones.
In addition to receiving his graduate gemologist degree from the Gemological Institute of America, he is also a member of the International Colored Gemstone Association and has served as a committee member for the Gemstone Industry Laboratory Conference.

Sisk recently helped lead JTV’s first annual international Gem Congress 2012, which brought industry experts from many countries to JTV corporate headquarters in Knoxville, Tenn. The purpose of Gem Congress 2012 was to promote innovation, collaboration, and transparency within the international gemstone community.

For more information about Gerald Sisk or to purchase a copy of his book “Guide to Gems and Jewelry” visit JTV.com.

About Jewelry Television® 
Jewelry Television® (JTV) is the only broadcast shopping network that focuses exclusively on the sale of jewelry and gemstones. The privately-held company was founded in 1993 and broadcasts high definition programming 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to more than 80 million unique households in the U.S. Jewelry Television® was recently ranked the 14th largest retailer of jewelry in the U.S. by National Jeweler. JTV.com is the fifth largest jewelry destination on the internet according to Internet Retailer’s Top 500 Guide for 2010. For more information, visit JTV.com.