NEW Diamonds and Antwerp Campaign - BRILLIANT! #AWDC

from Press Release

NEW Diamonds and Antwerp 

(it's in our DnA) Campaign - BRILLIANT!

Diamonds and Antwerp have been inextricably linked for 550 years. Throughout this rich and storied diamond history, the industry has literally and figuratively carved out its own special place in the heart of the city.
 Diamonds and Antwerp are bound together; one wouldn’t be complete without the other. 

“Diamonds and Antwerp, It’s in our DnA!” celebrates the historical bond between the city and the diamond industry, and at the same time looks forward to the brilliant future we share.

Read the DnA Charter, meet our DnA Ambassadors and learn all about the Diamond landmark.

Join our DnA campaign: surf to www.diamondsandantwerp.com, sign the charter and be proud that diamonds are in your DnA.
                                                                            

So - take a minute - click through the links above - sign the charter and join the conversation.     Robyn

#GIA Summer 2016 Gems & Gemology: Canadian Diamond Mining, Largest Diavik Diamond and more....

Summer 2016 Gems & Gemology: 

Breaking the Ice on Canadian Diamond Mining

Issue covers Fabergé figures, responsible mining and much more

In the Summer 2016 issue of Gems & Gemology (G&G), researchers journey to the remote and subarctic Diavik mine to capture the fascinating story of Canadian diamonds, examine two exquisite Fabergé figures, and review ongoing efforts in responsible mining. GIA’s quarterly professional journal also highlights a colorful and productive era in Colombian emerald mining and examines the process of cutting a 3,019 ct white opal into a museum-quality piece. This issue is now available in print and online.

G&G’s cover story, “Mining Diamonds in the Canadian Arctic: The Diavik Mine,” explores the mine’s discovery, development and operations, and looks to its planned closure in 2024, when the site will be restored to nearly its original condition. GIA’s Dr. James Shigley, Russell Shor, Pedro Padua and Dr. Mike Breeding, along with the Carnegie Institution of Washington’s Dr. Steven Shirey and Diavik’s Douglas Ashbury, look beyond the mine’s value as a premier diamond source to its value as a window into the depths of the Canadian Shield. By gathering information from the kimberlites at Diavik, geologists can reconstruct the early history of the North American continent. The article is supplemented with exclusive videos captured at the Diavik mine. 

Figure 1. This pale yellow type Ia “cape” diamond from the Diavik mine,
weighing 187.66 ct, is the largest Canadian diamond to date.
Photo by Sood Oil (Judy) Chia.

 Next, jewelry historians Timothy Adams and Christel Ludewig McCanless discuss the design, construction and history of two Fabergé hardstone figures that depict the Romanov empresses’ Cossack bodyguards. The issue’s third article, by GIA’s Jennifer-Lynn Archuleta, provides insight into the colored gem industry’s ongoing efforts to establish ethical, sustainable mine-to-market supply chains.

In the issue’s Notes and New Technologies section, lapidary Ted Grussing reveals the special considerations he applied to cutting a 3,019 ct gem-quality white opal from Australia into a 1,040 ct finished gem with play-of-color across its entire surface. In a field report, GIA’s Robert Weldon and his coauthors journey to the world-renowned Chivor mine and revisit Peter Rainier’s achievements as manager during an illustrious era of Colombian emerald mining.  

The regular Lab Notes, Micro-World and Gem News International sections round out the issue. G&G’s free archive containing every issue from 1934 to present, more in-depth coverage, hundreds of additional photos, and exclusive video footage are available on GIA’s website at http://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology. 

Reed Jewelry Group Announces Exciting Future Plans for JCK and LUXURY Events

         Reed Jewelry Group Announces Exciting 

         Future Plans for JCK and LUXURY Events

Following successful 2016 event editions, JCK and LUXURY have unveiled their future plans for 2019 in Las Vegas. After eight great years at Mandalay Bay, JCK and LUXURY will return to the The Venetian, The Palazzo and Sands Expo in Las Vegas 2019.

"We have worked closely with the team at the Sands and were fortunate to get the LUXURY and JCK date patterns on the calendar," commented Yancy Weinrich, Senior Vice President of Reed Jewelry Group. LUXURY will take place May 30 – June 5, 2019 and JCK from June 2 – June 5, 2019.

Since JCK and LUXURY's previous editions, back in 2010, the Sands Expo and Convention Center has undergone a complete overhaul of major renovations and upgrades, including: a newly designed breathtaking entryway, easier to navigate layout that has made crowd traffic flow simple and less spread out, a new extensive Business Center, Café and additional amenities. The Sands Convention Center is conveniently connected to the Venetian and Palazzo Resorts with over 7,000 suites and world renowned dining, entertainment, shopping and nightlife. The convenient mid-strip centralized location of the Sands is ideal; it will give customers the ability to choose to stay on property or at any of the other hotels within walking or a short driving distance.

In 2017 and 2018 JCK and LUXURY will remain at Mandalay Bay and continue to thrive. "Mandalay Bay has been proud to partner with Reed Exhibitions over the last 6 years to host and help grow the prestigious JCK and LUXURY Tradeshows. We look forward to welcoming back the jewelry industry for the next two years and then supporting it in Las Vegas for many years to come," said Chuck Bowling, President & COO at Mandalay Bay.

"As we plan for the next three years we will continue to curate our neighborhoods and efforts of making the shopping experience for buyers easy. JCK and LUXURY will continue to invest in the customer experience from arrival to departure–creating unique business opportunities and memorable networking experiences," added Weinrich.

For more information about JCK visit jckonline.com/lasvegas
and for information on LUXURY visit jckonline.com/LUXURY


About JCK:
JCK is a trusted partner connecting jewelry retailers and manufacturers/suppliers with trends, news, products, education, and partners to build business. Whether attending face-to-face events, building inventory with online and onsite sourcing, or obtaining authoritative news and insights from JCK Magazine — the leading industry publication in print & online - JCK offers a suite of tools and events to deliver sound solutions, innovative opportunities, and essential information. For more information on JCK Events, visit jckonline.com/shows.


FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Lauren Laramore
Group Marketing Director, Reed Jewelry Group
E: llaramore@reedjewelrygroup.com

At Gem-A There Is Never A Dull Moment ...of Websites, Forums, CEO's, and an Award Comeback!

At Gem-A There Is Never A Dull Moment

...of Websites, Forums, CEO's, 

and an Award Comeback! 

NEW Gem-A Website

The new site delivers vast improvements on our previous one, and, as we become fully live and operational over the coming months, will be user friendly and inspiring to our many audiences. We have worked hard to deliver an improved interface and provide better access to Gem-A services for our members, the wider gemmological community and anyone interested in pursuing our leading gemmology courses. Please be aware that as with all website launches there are several areas still under construction, but we are working towards delivery of the full website soon. As is always the case with such a complex undertaking we welcome any suggestions for improvement over the next couple of months — please email webadmin@gem-a.com with your comments and feedback.Web-Based Global Forum

Accessible via the new website, the new web-based global forum replaces the old Mailtalk system. The new global forum will be easy to use and will provide an online meeting point for our collective expertise, questions and discussions — a fantastic resource and service for members. The service will be moderated carefully, hoping to develop it so it flourishes as before. 

NEW CEO Appointed

Gem-A recently announced the appointment of Alan Hart FGA DGA as the new CEO of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A).

A former member of the Gem-A Council, Hart is currently Head of Earth Sciences Collections at the Natural History Museum, London. With a wealth of experience in the gem and mineral trade, Hart started his career at the Natural History Museum in 1981 as Assistant Minerals Scientific Officer, progressing to his current position of Principal Curator of Gems and Minerals and Head of Earth Sciences Collections in 2012. Hart is Chair of the Museum’s Collections Committee and serves on various science executive boards, providing strategic and operational goals to improve standards, best practices and operational efficiencies.  

Hart will join the Association on 1 June 2016.

Of his appointment, Hart said: “I am truly excited at the prospect of being the CEO at Gem-A. Having been associated with Gem-A for many years and having worked alongside many of the staff and the Trustees, I am fortunate in knowing that they are as passionate about their work as I am. I want to ensure we continue to thrive by using all of our collective expertise to continue as the centre of excellence that is leading the way in delivering the highest quality gemmological education and training.” Hart continued: “It is an exciting time for me and an exciting time for Gem-A — I look forward to the challenges and the successes we will share together.”

In a statement from the Gem-A Council, newly-appointed Chair Miranda Wells FGA DGA said: “Alan is an accomplished leader, with an innate ability to bring people of diverse backgrounds together through his collaborative and communicative approach. His professional background also provides broad experience in both mineralogical and gemmological circles, as well as a clear and deep understanding of the structure and position of Gem-A as an organization and premier educational institution. The Council were unanimous in choosing Alan, and we are looking forward to working with him and realizing his exciting vision for the future of Gem-A.”



About the Gemstone:

• Heliodor, a 10.46ct golden beryl. Sourced from award-winning gem cutter, John Dyer, known world-wide for his artistic ability and passion for precision. 
• Dimensions L:17.8 x W:10.5 x D:8mm 
• Hardness 7.5 – 8 
• Fantasy Cut

Relaunch of the Gem Empathy Award
Gem-A are pleased to announce the relaunch of the Gem Empathy Award, in partnership with International Jewellery London (IJL). The award, open to all those exhibiting in the Design Gallery at this year’s IJL, will be presented at the show — to be held at Olympia, London, from 4–6 September 2016.

Gem-A will provide a breathtaking 10.46 ct Fantasy Cut heliodor (also known as golden beryl), sourced from award-winning gem cutter John Dyer, around which applicants will be encouraged to create a design that they feel shows the stone to its best advantage.

Gem-A Marketing and Events Manager, Elaine Ruddie DGA, commented: “There have been some incredible winners of the Gem Empathy Award over the years but we want to open the competition up, to make it more accessible and inspire creativity. To do that we knew that we had to provide a very special stone and it’s with great thanks to John Dyer that we’ve been able to do exactly that.”

The judging panel will be made up of four representatives from Gem-A and IJL, and will evaluate submitted designs based on the relationship between stone and design, the practicality of the design and the style and beauty of the overall design. Sam Willoughby, Event Director at IJL and a member of the judging panel, said: “This competition will undoubtedly inspire some beautiful designs featuring this exceptional stone by our Design Gallery exhibitors. The new criteria opens up the Gem Empathy Award to so many more designers and will make for a stunning display for visitors to the show. We are extremely appreciative to Gem-A for this creative initiative.”

#DesignerSpotLight - #SilentSunday Looks At The Secret Garden Collection from Gumuchian

Gumuchian's Latest  "Secret Garden Collection"

Wherever you go in life, we want it to be fabulous. Your entry sets the tone for all adventures. Introducing the Secret Garden Collection. In the garden, we hear the secrets of the universe. A place where magical and transformative things take place...carbon becomes a diamond, metal becomes art and you shine as your most radiant self. Make a statement with your entrance with our new collection. Pass through the gates. Arrive in style. 

MORE Gumuchian at: http://www.gumuchian.com/
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Twitter:      https://twitter.com/gumuchian

#DesignerSpotLight - #SilentSunday Looks At Yael Designs at the LUXURY by JCK in Las Vegas

Website:     http://www.yaeldesigns.com

Facebook:  http://www.yaeldesigns.com

Twitter:      https://twitter.com/YaelDesigns

Pinterest:   https://www.pinterest.com/yaeldesigns

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yaeldesigns

YAEL Designs is a design center for cutting edge, elegant and expressive jewelry. An award-winning fine jewelry design house based in San Francisco, California
Each collection is designed to celebrate life and the bounty
of beauty that this world has to offer. This is what inspires us. This is what ignites our passion. This is what drives us to deliver unforgettable pieces that exude intrigue and extraordinary quality.

REMINDER: Jennifer Trask – Cabinet of Curiosities at Aaron Faber Gallery

From a Press Release

Aaron Faber Gallery Spotlight: 

Jennifer Trask – Cabinet of Curiosities

Only Through the End of the Month!

I wanted to remind you about the great Summer 2016 exhibit at Aaron Faber Gallery - take a moment to enter jewelry artist Jennifer Trask’s Cabinet of Curiosities....you only have through the end of the month!

Like the wunderkammern for which her early 2000s collection references, Trask marshals together a divergent assortment of crushed gems, peacock feathers, butterfly wings, powdered pigments and curiously unidentifiable objects to create artist jewelry as fantastically atypical as the women they adorn.

18K and 22K gold and silver crystal-covered round cases are locked together and redefined as wearable cabinets to lock away Trask’s miscellany of nature’s marvels – which include dyed beetles, Salamis parhassus wings, crushed shells, sulfur, leaf skeleton, and the occasional eyeshadow. 

“Like that cabinet of curiosities, these colorful, wearable and inviting jewels provoke a range of responses upon close examination, from delight to caution to discomfort, that tell-tale frisson of our not-always-easy relationship with nature and our role in it,” saysPatricia Faber, curator and co-owner of Aaron Faber Gallery. “This is the territory that Trask explores in her jewelry collections: yes, breathtakingly beautiful…but is it ours to see, to have, to own? Judging from the many avid private collectors and public collections that have acquired Trask’s work, the answer is yes.”

Jennifer Trask’s Wunderkammern Collection will be available at Aaron Faber Gallery through July and August. 2016.

Aaron Faber Gallery is committed to providing a voice to new artists in metal and showcasing the ever-changing work of established studio jewelry artists. We are inspired by educating new collectors as well as assisting established collectors to develop their expertise.