#JWLV VIVA #LUXURY! Highlights Dates and Everything Important!

from Press Release

VIVA LUXURY! Las Vegas Jewelry Week set to Kick off with LUXURY LUXURY 2015, JCK's high-end offering, is set to kick off Las Vegas jewelry week with the utmost opulence. The theme 'Viva LUXURY!' will play out throughout the show and attendees can expect a distinguished jewelry buying destination combining the beauty and passion of the jewelry industry with the most accomplished talent and design collections. Beginning the week by invitation only LUXURY will open its doors to over 940 of the industry's top retail stores on Tuesday, May 26 through Thursday, May 28Tthen continue through the week opening to all JCK buyers throughMMonday, June 1 at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, NV. Takat  In addition to prestigious exhibiting brands, LUXURY will feature a plethora of networking events and amenities to take advantage of throughout the week. "We are really looking forward to putting on a great show this year," said LUXURY's Event Director, Sarin Bachmann. "The product selection is impeccable and we are equally excited for the program we've put together. The breakfast keynotes and Retailer of the Year awards will deliver insights on Redesigning Retail and selling to the Millennials, topics that are of the utmost value in today's business climate. Wednesday evenings' Gala is sure to be a fabulous time with entertainment from Mo5aic and Vegas headliner Matt Goss! The overall atmosphere of LUXURY will be refreshed, stylish, and luxurious." Spark Attendees can expect the following key highlights from the LUXURY show schedule: LUXURY Breakfasts — Keynote Addresses Tuesday, May 26, South Seas Ballroom, 8:30 am Diane Warga-Arias, the Jewelry Activist and President of DWA Communications "Redesigning Retail" and Retailer of the Year Preview Wednesday, May 27, South Seas Ballroom, 8:30 am Terry Hawkins, Award-winning Speaker and Retail Educator "Why WAIT to be GREAT? It's either NOW or TOO LATE!" Thursday, May 28, South Seas Ballroom, 8:30 am Ben Smithee, Chief Strategy Officer and Master Curator at RELEVANTS "The Millennial Movement, How Millennials are Reshaping Retail" Opening Gala — Viva LUXURY* Wednesday, May 27, Fountain Terrace at Four Seasons, 6:30 pm – 10: 00 pm A taste of old Vegas and a night to remember filled with various interactive acts that will leave the industry buzzing for days to come. Including 5-man Accappella supernova MO5AIC, acts performing take-your-breath-away stunts on a stage built over the pool, culminating with featured headliner Matt Goss. Goss is an English singer-songwriter and award-winning resident headliner at Caesar's Palace. Late Night Lounge — NEW Location: 1923 Bourbon and Burlesque Lounge* Tuesday, May 26 and Wednesday, May 27, 10:00 pm – 12:00 am The recently opened 1923 Bourbon and Burlesque lounge at Mandalay Bay will transport attendees to the prohibition-era in this glamourous, speak easy style venue. Custom cocktails and barrel-aged bourbon are just a few of the surprises this fabulous new late night lounge location has to offer. Attendees will be asked a special guest password for the secret library entrance...can you keep a secret? Second Annual Retailer of the Year Awards The LUXURY community will honor the best in jewelry retailing, identifying the most influential retailer whose focus is on the future of jewelry retailing and acknowledging their efforts over the past year. The five finalists will be unveiled at Tuesday's morning keynote with the winner being announced on Thursday morning after the LUXURY community votes throughout the event for their choice of who best exemplifies this year's theme "Redesigning Retail". Bloggers take LUXURY For the first time LUXURY is pleased to host five industry bloggers who will provide live, interactive coverage from the salon floor and take part in LUXURY's events. These popular bloggers include: Danielle Miele of Gem Gossip, Katerina Perez of Katerina Perez Ltd, Natalie Bos of Jewels Du Jour, Monica Stephenson of idazzle and Rachel Garrahan from the Jewellery Editor. LUXURY Brands Expand to Private Ballrooms The LUXURY salon floor will once again be accompanied by neighboring private ballrooms including Scott Kay and Tacori, as well as, new ballroom resident Forevermark. Elite Enclave Features NEW Nautical Theme Sail into serenity at this year's Elite Enclave Yacht Club. Enjoy a luxurious nautically-inspired oasis for a quiet meeting, mid-morning coffee break or afternoon cocktail. Featuring designers such as Andreoli, Borgioni, Cassis, Hulchi Belluni and Madstone to name a few. Anchors away... *Evening events are open to LUXURY all-access badge holders only. LUXURY is a by invitation only event Tuesday, May 26 through Thursday, May 28 then open to all qualified JCK badge holders Friday, May 29 through Monday, June 1. To view qualifications and pre-register visit jckonline.com/lasvegas. 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.

#JWLV #JCKLV Use The Tech!!! JCK Mobile Show Planner!

Make working the JCK Show a breeze - download the JCK Mobile app and sign up for the "my JCK Show Planner".

You can add all your events and vendor appt's - even cocktail parties...

GO TO http://lasvegas.jckonline.com/

GIA Notifies Trade of Potential Undisclosed Diamond Treatment

from a press release

GIA Notifies Trade of Potential Undisclosed Diamond Treatment

CARLSBAD – May 12, 2015 – Approximately 500 colorless to near-colorless diamonds submitted primarily to GIA’s grading laboratory in Ramat Gan, Israel, were potentially subjected to an undisclosed temporary treatment.

GIA believes that the treatment temporarily masks the body color of the diamond, resulting in a color grade that can be up to three grades higher than its actual grade.

The Institute has terminated client agreements with the companies that submitted the diamonds in question and has notified appropriate trade bodies.

The report numbers of the potentially treated stones are posted on the GIA's website  at:  (http://www.gia.edu/gem-lab/laboratory-alert-may-2015). 

Anyone who has purchased or has access to any of these diamonds is asked to submit them to any GIA lab for a no-cost, expedited review. 

About GIA

An independent nonprofit organization, GIA (Gemological Institute of America), established in 1931, is recognized as the world’s foremost authority in gemology. GIA invented the famous 4Cs of Color, Clarity, Cut and Carat Weight in the early 1950s and in 1953, created the International Diamond Grading System™ which, today, is recognized by virtually every professional jeweler in the world.

Through research, education, gemological laboratory services, and instrument development, the Institute is dedicated to ensuring the public trust in gems and jewelry by upholding the highest standards of integrity, academics, science, and professionalism. Visit www.gia.edu.  

#JWLV Previewing the NEW for #Couture2015

Some of the most unique Brands and Designers show at the Couture Show 

during Jewelry Week in Las Vegas.

We are very excited and privileged to present just a few of them here... 

Find The Couture Show  At:

First Up The Rose Cut Diamonds of SETHI COUTURE


Grace Rose Cut Diamond Necklaces in three beautiful and versatile colors.

The COUTURE show is fast approaching and they're busy designing and prepping new pieces for the show.  Here's a sneak peek at their newest rose cut diamond creations!

#couture2015 #couture #rosecutdiamonds #sneakpeek#elevatetheeveryday #sethicouture

Next Up The Mixed Metal Mastery of Sara Graham


Her natural surroundings are a source of constant inspiration for designer Sarah Graham. Sarah's prolific collection of jewelry is organic, textural and subtly feminine, yet substantial. The above pendant is from her new Oak Leaf collection and was inspired by Sarah's childhood home in Northern California, where she had a beautiful old oak tree in her front yard. The artist has fond memories of the leaves, and in particular the way they looked on the pavement and wrapped around stones after a heavy rain. Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and oxidized silver, this piece is accented with white faceted diamonds.

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Lito Reveals The History and Lore of the Mythical Scarab 



Greek designer Lito Karakostanoglu creates pieces with a seductive, modern allure, inspired by travels and couture fashion. Her extensive background in sculpture and technical drawing are evident in each of her avant-guard creations, which are reputed for being instant collectables. The above Scarab brooch is made from a Malaysian Enoplotrupes Sharpi beetle, embellished with diamonds and set in 18 karat rose gold. The entire Scarabees De Beaute collection revolves around the mythical properties of the sacred scarab and its innate beauty.

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The Sensual Edge of Nikos Koulis



Greek-based designer Nikos Koulis brings his sharp outlook and authentic passion for jewelry to every piece he creates in his prolific collection. With a long-standing reputation for driving trends, Nikos' jewelry contains both a sensuality and an edginess that is immediately recognizable. The above pendant is comprised of blue, black and white diamonds set in black rhodium. While crafted in metal and stones, the spaces left open in the piece give it an appearance of movement and fluidity.

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Then Mizuki Shows Us The Purity, Vitality and Fluidity That Is Her Namesake


 
Born in Tokyo, Japan, designer Mizuki moved to New York when she was 10 years old. Her jewelry represents the artist's own sophisticated style combined with a feminine yet bold edginess, and it is the embodiment of the collision of the two cultures she claims as her own. Named by her grandmother to represent purity, vitality and fluidity in life, Mizuki not only embraces these qualities in her personal character, but they are the main components in her collection. The aboveSquare Rings are crafted in 18 karat yellow gold featuring diamonds, and are perfect either worn alone or stacked for a bolder look. 


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CSARITE® Contributed to Gem-A’s Educational Programs

CSARITE® Contributed to Gem-A’s 

Educational Programs

The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) received a generous contribution of CSARITE® faceted and rough gemstones for study in their prestigious educational programs. 

 Milenyum Mining, Ltd. made the donation to expand student’s knowledge of the natural, single source gem, actively mined at only one global source deep in the Anatolia Mountains of Turkey. The donation consists of faceted gems, rough specimens and a selection of crystals to be used for RI testing.

“Europe and the UK are rapidly growing markets for CSARITE(R),” explained Murat Akgun, president of Milenyum Mining Limited. “A contribution of CSARITE® gems of this magnitude enables Gem-A to share knowledge of this gem with their students and for those students to gain hands-on knowledge of this beautiful gem.”

Always natural and never enhanced, the lovely CSARITE® exhibits the rare gemological phenomenon of ‘color change’, exhibiting different colors under varying sources of light. Only about 40 – 50% of rough CSARITE® material is suitable for faceting, and of that amount, 98% is lost in the cutting process. 

MML is the world’s only source supply of CSARITE®, a natural, unenhanced color-change gemstone. Responsible for cutting and marketing of this phenomenal gemstone, MML’s mission is to introduce gem and jewelry connoisseurs around the globe to CSARITE®’s unique beauty and rarity. MML is a member of The International Colored Gemstone Association and Gemmological Association of Great Britain. Visit www.csarite.com for a list
of authorized retailers and distributors.

Gem-A is committed to promoting the study of gemology through education and membership. Visit http://www.gem-a.com/ to learn more.

#JWLV FOREVERMARK UNVEILS EXPANDED ONE STOP SHOPPING EXPERIENCE AT JCK 2015 #JCKLV

from press release

FOREVERMARK UNVEILS PLANS FOR AN EXPANDED PRESENCE AT JCK 2015

  

New JCK Salon Addresses Retailers’ Priority Needs, Bringing Together 

Forevermark Diamantaires and Manufacturers for a One-Stop Shopping Experience

(Stamford, CT – May 4, 2015) Forevermark announces plans to expand the brand presence at Luxury and JCK shows this coming May. Forevermark will host a 5,300 sq. ft. salon space to meet the growing needs of Forevermark Jewelers.

The new salon concept is an overhaul to the brand’s partnership trade show strategy. The concept encourages all Forevermark Diamantaires, Manufacturers and Retailers to connect in one efficient shared space. The Salon will provide an immersive brand experience, allowing partners to preview the breadth of the Forevermark diamond collection and learn about the latest brand programs, including marketing and public relations activities, exclusive product offerings, Diamond Asset Financial services, Forevermark Brand Environments, digital platforms, and training.

Forevermark US President Charles Stanley announced through a private invitation to all Forevermark Partners, “We are thrilled to host all of our Forevermark Diamantaires together under one roof, providing the Forevermark Retailer with an invaluable, seamless brand experience, a crucial ‘one-stop shopping‘ opportunity for all Forevermark business needs.”

Heather Ingraham, Diamond Buyer at Borsheim’s Fine Jewelry said, “As a member of the Forevermark Leadership Council, I am excited to see Forevermark debut this Salon strategy at JCK. I appreciate the convenience and efficiency of shopping the full Forevermark offer out of the Salon, through appointments booked for me.”

“We are excited to have industry leaders like Forevermark expanding their presence at LUXURY by JCK this year.  They are consistently innovating to support their partners and bring value to our shows,” said Yancy Weinrich, SVP of JCK Events.

The Forevermark Salon is located in Breakers Ballroom HG, Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas. Forevermark retailers should book appointments with a Forevermark supplier or Forevermark representative through a member of the Forevermark Partner Relations Team.

ABOUT FOREVERMARK

Every Forevermark diamond is inscribed with a promise; a promise that it is beautiful, rare and responsibly sourced. Less than one per cent of the world’s diamonds are eligible to become a Forevermark diamond and be inscribed with the Forevermark icon and individual number. Forevermark is the diamond brand from The De Beers Group of Companies and benefits from over 126 years of diamond expertise. Forevermark diamonds are carefully selected and come from sources committed to high standards; they are beautifully crafted by a select group of Diamantaires and exclusively available from select Authorized Forevermark Jewelers.  For more information and to find your nearest Authorized Forevermark Jeweler offering Forevermark Diamonds, go to www.forevermark.com.

Gems & Gemology Spring 2015 Explores a World of Colored Gems

from a press release

Gems & Gemology Explores a World of Colored Gems

Spring 2015 issue reviews Chinese jewelry designers, colored diamond spectra and more

CARLSBAD, Calif. – May 1, 2015 – The first Gems & Gemology (G&G) issue of 2015 takes a journey around the world to review Vietnamese blue spinel, Moroccan amethyst, Mozambique ruby, contemporary Chinese jewelry designs and the Tucson gem shows. The Spring 2015 issue of G&G, GIA’s quarterly professional journal, is now available in print, and online with exclusive video content.

G&G’s cover story is “Blue Spinel from the Luc Yen District of Vietnam” by French researcher Boris Chauviré and his coauthors. The article offers geological context and a gemological characterization of the vivid blue spinel found in Luc Yen, northern Vietnam, which owes its remarkable color to traces of cobalt.

Next is “The Chinese Soul in Contemporary Jewelry Design.” GIA’s Andrew Lucas, Merilee Chapin, Moqing Lin and Xiaodan Jia survey the notable progress China’s jewelry designers have made over the last decade. Influenced by their cultural roots and driven by the rapidly growing domestic consumer market, the artistic prowess of Chinese designers is increasingly evident on the global stage.

Another feature by a joint Moroccan-Italian team headed by Fabrizio Troilo provides an introduction to amethysts from Boudi, Morocco. The study outlines the geology, mining, and the internal and external features of this attractive material. The fourth and final peer-reviewed article, by GIA researchers Dr. James Shigley and Dr. Mike Breeding, reviews colored diamond spectra, including an exclusive and informative foldout chart. In a field report, GIA authors Merilee Chapin, Vincent Pardieu and Andrew Lucas report on the geology and mining practices at Mozambique’s Montepuez ruby deposit, currently the world’s most important commercial source of ruby.

The issue also contains in-depth coverage of the February 2015 Tucson Gem and Mineral shows, as well as reports on the recent Gemstone Industry & Laboratory Conference (GILC) and the GIA-sponsored International Diamond School for natural diamond researchers held late January in Brixen, Italy. Additional details about G&G, full articles, more in-depth coverage, hundreds of additional photos, and exclusive video footage are available on GIA’s website at http://www.gia.edu/gia-news-research.  

About GIA

An independent nonprofit organization, GIA (Gemological Institute of America), established in 1931, is recognized as the world’s foremost authority in gemology. GIA invented the famous 4Cs of Color, Cut, Clarity and Carat Weight in the early 1950s and in 1953, created the International Diamond Grading System™ which, today, is recognized by virtually every professional jeweler in the world.

Through research, education, gemological laboratory services, and instrument development, the Institute is dedicated to ensuring the public trust in gems and jewelry by upholding the highest standards of integrity, academics, science, and professionalism. Visit www.gia.edu.