tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46988376775398963562024-03-19T01:20:44.396-07:00The Daily Jewela short daily post of the artists, jewels and gems that influence me!AFlyOnTheWallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18069069753221042520noreply@blogger.comBlogger1598125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4698837677539896356.post-69945761972995414762019-04-13T11:30:00.000-07:002019-04-13T11:30:11.627-07:00The Collective Las Vegas “3 Shows, 1 Hall, 1 Badge” LVCC as Destination Venue<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The three shows taking place at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) May 30th to June 3rd 2019 — AGTA GemFair™ Las Vegas, Las Vegas Antique Jewelry and Watch Show and PREMIER — launched their joint marketing campaign earlier this year...The Collective. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In an effort to maximize the strength of the three shows, to highlight the benefits of exhibiting at LVCC, and to create a cohesive message to their buyer base that the LVCC is a destination venue during Market Week, all three of the shows’ organizers agreed to promote the “Reimagining the Market Week Experience” message in various publications, across social media platforms and in targeted online initiatives.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">While each of the three shows will also market their events individually, the “1 Badge, 1 Hall, 3 Shows” message will remain consistent throughout their respective promotional campaigns. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">A landing page, </span><a href="https://www.thecollectivelasvegas.com/">https://www.thecollectivelasvegas.com/</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">will provide both a centralized registration portal, as well as re-direct links to the registration pages of each of the three, independent events. In addition to promoting the LVCC as a destination venue, the campaign also highlights the more affordable price point exhibitors can take advantage of, as well as the exceptional customer service that both buyers and exhibitors can expect.</span>AFlyOnTheWallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18069069753221042520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4698837677539896356.post-21706019367742970162019-04-12T11:38:00.000-07:002019-04-12T11:38:05.056-07:00SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED - UK Jewellery Awards 2019 #UKJewelleryAwards #DailyJewel<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</span><br /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 14px;">The UK Jewellery Awards celebrates and rewards excellence for the most innovative jewelry and watch businesses and their </span>shortlist has now been published for the upcoming UK Jewellery Awards 2019!<div>
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<br />The UK Jewellery Awards 2019 will bring together over 600 Jewellery and Watch Industry experts at The Artillery Garden at the HAC on Wednesday 3 July to recognize and celebrate the very best of the industry.</div>
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AFlyOnTheWallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18069069753221042520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4698837677539896356.post-17742572260345541312019-02-14T08:06:00.000-08:002019-02-14T08:06:28.062-08:00Alyce n Maille Eclipse Stainless Steel Pendant Worn by Ellen Tamaki on Charmed Episode 111<div style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 10px;">
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Jennifer Nyiri of Alyce n Maille (</span><a href="http://alycenmaille.com/" rel="external nofollow" style="color: #005691; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">http://alycenmaille.com</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">) is pleased to announce that actress Ellen Tamaki wore the designer's handcrafted stainless steel </span><a href="http://alycenmaille.com/shop/as-seen-on-tv-jewelry/eclipse-stainless-steel-pendant-as-seen-on-charmed/" rel="external nofollow" style="color: #005691; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Eclipse Pendant</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> on Episode 111 of CW TV's "Charmed." The episode aired January 27, 2019. This marks the 11th television placement for Alyce n Maille jewelry, which has previously appeared on “Arrow,” "Bones," "Jane the Virgin," "The Originals," and "The Vampire Diaries."</span></div>
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"Seeing my Eclipse Pendant worn by Ms. Tamaki on the episode “Witch Perfect” was great fun! The necklace is reminiscent of celestial events of the sun and moon, making it a perfect fit for the show’s ‘supernatural’ spirit,” remarked Jennifer.</div>
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This original Alyce n Maille design was selected for Ms. Tamaki, who plays character Niko Hamada, by the wardrobe stylist for "Charmed," in collaboration with California-based The Artisan Group®.<br />The unique and stylish pendant was handcrafted by Jennifer using high quality stainless steel. She notes, "It’s the perfect minimalist piece… with an individual touch." She adds that, "stainless steel is a terrific alternative to sterling silver since it has all the strength, beauty and drama of silver, yet doesn’t tarnish."</div>
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The necklace retails for $35.00 and is available to <a href="http://alycenmaille.com/shop/as-seen-on-tv-jewelry/eclipse-stainless-steel-pendant-as-seen-on-charmed/" rel="external nofollow" style="color: #005691; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">purchase</a> at alycenmaille.com.</div>
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Alyce n Maille has become a popular jewelry resource for Hollywood stylists. Most recently <a href="http://alycenmaille.com/shop/as-seen-on-tv-jewelry/felicitys-sweetpea-stainless-steel-necklace-as-seen-on-arrow/" rel="external nofollow" style="color: #005691; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Emily Bett Rickards</a> (playing Felicity Smoak) wore Alyce n Maille’s Sweet Pea Necklace on episode 705 of The CW’s “Arrow.” Justina Machado ("Six Feet Under," "Queen of the South") wore a pair of Turquoise Crystal Chandelier Earrings on Episode 403 of “Jane the Virgin.” Also on “Jane the Virgin,” Golden Globe winner Gina Rodriguez wore a Crystal and Gold Bracelet on Episode 314 (air date March 20, 2017) and Carrie Madsen (playing fertility clinic director Diane) wore a Blue Twist Necklace on Episode 122.</div>
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In December 2016, the company's Forever Gold Tassel Earrings were worn by actress Kristen Gutoskie (playing character Seline) on the mid-season finale of the CW Network's "The Vampire Diaries." This was the fourth appearance of Alyce n Maille jewelry on that show, with Candice King (as Caroline Forbes) wearing a pair of Keepsake Crystal and Pearl Earrings on Episode 521; Nina Dobrev (as Elena Gilbert) donning a Blue Frost Crystal Pendant on Episode 622, and Scarlett Byrne (as Nora Hildegarde) modeling a pair of Lilac Crystal and Gold Earring on Episode 706.</div>
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Jennifer's jewelry has also been worn by actress Bridget Newton on Episode 1120 of "Bones" and by Rebecca Breeds on five episodes of "The Originals."</div>
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Alyce n Maille jewelry has been showcased at GBK Luxury Celebrity Gift Lounges for the MTV Movie Awards, the Primetime Emmy Awards, and New York Fashion Week. It’s Not About Me TV has described Jennifer’s designs as "beautiful," while the Los Angeles Informer has called then "stunning."</div>
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Alyce n Maille was founded in 2012. Read more about Jennifer and her small business success at alycenmaille.com.</div>
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In addition to being an accomplished jewelry designer, Jennifer is an animal lover. Supporting a cause that is close to her heart, Jennifer donates a portion of proceeds from the sale of Alyce n Maille jewelry to Dolly’s Foundation (dollysfoundation.org), during her annual November fundraiser. Dolly's foundation provides community support for pet owners in need in the central Florida area, including financial assistance for spaying/neutering, shots, and food.</div>
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Follow Alyce n Maille on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest (@AlycenMaille).</div>
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For more information about The Artisan Group, visit theartisangroup.org.</div>
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ABOUT ALYCENAMAILLE<br />Alyce n Maille (<a href="http://alycenmaille.com/" rel="external nofollow" style="color: #005691; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">http://alycenmaille.com</a>) is a collection of artisan-made chain maille jewelry and accessories with a hint of old world charm. Every piece of Alyce n Maille jewelry is carefully handcrafted by Jennifer using the highest quality materials. Her unique work is truly an art form in craftsmanship. When buying from Alyce n Maille, one not only gets an amazing quality piece of handcrafted jewelry but a unique one-on-one experience with the artist.</div>
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Purchasing from Alyce n Maille directly helps the artist and her family and not a big box store.</div>
AFlyOnTheWallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18069069753221042520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4698837677539896356.post-74330317576617732102018-12-06T13:20:00.000-08:002018-12-14T09:30:56.821-08:00TIMEX Re-Launch Of The Best-Selling 1960’s Mid-Century Modern - the Marlin. <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br />Tried and true, TIMEX recently announced their re-launch of the best-selling 1960’s TIMEX Marlin. <br /><br />With this contemporary reissue of the sleek mid-century original, TIMEX becomes a watch company that isn't looking to add new "complications" but is instead satisfied with a simple design from yesterday. </span><br />
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The Marlin collection pairs stainless-steel, domed crystal and mechanical movements with the timeless sophistication of a sleek mid-century design. TIMEX has carefully recreated every single detail to bring back the watch that “takes a licking and keeps on ticking”.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Just like the original Marlin, the movement is hand-wound by rotating the crown. This season brings new designs created in partnership with Mr. Porter and Todd Snyder.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.04em;">The Gentleman’s standard – then and now. This reissue of the 1960s timepiece pairs the purity and pleasure of a hand-wound mechanical movement with the timeless sophistication of a sleek stainless steel design. Wind the watch until you feel resistance on the crown. This should be repeated every day to prevent the watch from stopping. Special Edition Todd Snyder Exclusive - Stainless Mesh Band Silvertone Case.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; letter-spacing: 0.04em;">Our iconic 1960s Marlin® case gets an aesthetic refresh. Ticking inside is a tried and true 21 jewel automatic movement, creating a contemporary timepiece that honors our watchmaking history. True to our original Marlin® design, the stainless-steel case and burgundy dial are complemented by a classic burgundy leather strap, featuring leather from the S.B. Foot Tanning Company, and its iconic acrylic domed crystal.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Then in 1984, TIMEX took the clock off the finish line and put it on your wrist creating the world's first Sports Watch. The TIMEX Ironman became your coach, your motivation and a symbol of your dedication. Together, we've crossed nearly every finish line in the world.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #202124; font-variant-ligatures: no-contextual;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The <a href="https://www.theperfectprovenance.com/collections/the-caliber-collection" target="_blank">Caliber Collection</a> from the Perfect Provenance is a uniqu</span></span>e Jewelry Collection <span style="color: #202124; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-variant-ligatures: no-contextual;">that is working to "give-back" to communities affected by gun violence.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The oval shape of the bracelet mimics the trigger cage of a gun and serves as a reminder of the destruction that is caused when the trigger of a gun is pulled. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Each series carries a serial number that corresponds with one of the guns that were taken off the streets of Newark, Detroit, Hartford and San Francisco by the Police Department. The side of the bracelet is hand hammered to symbolize the hard work required, not only of the local police but of each individual, in the fight to get illegal guns off the streets of their community. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">As a continuation of their devoted and comprehensive efforts to eradicate illegal gun violence from the streets of their city, the Detroit Police Department and Rock Ventures have collaborated with Caliber Collection to create a virtuous cycle using the serial numbers from premise weapons and metal from shell casings. The result is Caliber Detroit. Available in Rose Gold Plated or White Gold Plated; one size.</span></div>
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Since confirmation earlier this year of the new Italian Pavilion at JCK Las Vegas 2019, the show is pleased to report a rapidly growing presence for Italian jewelry brands committed to exhibiting at JCK Las Vegas and Luxury. To date, 54 exhibitors, with an estimated 20 more to sign on before year's end, have already committed to exhibit within the Pavilion at JCK's return to the newly renovated Sands Expo Center next June. The Pavilion will be prominently placed at the entrance of Level 2, adjacent to the Plumb Club and Luxury, home to some of JCK's finest brands.<br /><br />"We received a great amount of interest from Italian vendors from the start, almost all of the exhibitors previously at JCK in the Italian section, as well as a few brand new additions to the show, and we expect the number of exhibitor commitments to continue to grow in the coming months," says Sarin Bachmann, Event Vice President JCK and Luxury. "As a leader in the industry, it is important to us that we are representing the entire industry and the expansion of our international neighborhoods truly makes the show a global experience."<br /><br />In addition to the Italian Pavilion, Italian jewelry brands will occupy other areas of the show. Luxury, which commences by invitation only Wednesday, May 29 and Thursday, May 30-opening up to the broader JCK audience Friday, May 31, has confirmed its own share of Italian exhibitors, including Alessandra Donà, Chimento, Evanueva, FOPE, Nanis, Pesavento, Roberto Demeglio and Zydo. Italian brands will permeate the JCK show floor as well, including Bonetto Cinturini, Brosway, Graphite Hi Tech, Nomination, Officina Bernardi, Silvex and many more.<br /><br /><br />Exhibiting brands at JCK Las Vegas include:<br /><br />Alessi Domenico<br />Alpa Oro<br />Amlé<br />Anticoa<br />Asolo Gold SpA<br />Barbero & Ricci<br />Blu Oro<br />C.A. Oro<br />Chrysos<br />Colpo & Zilio<br />Dasan Group<br />Del Pia<br />Di Bi Spa<br />Dibi Gold<br />Effepi Gioielli<br />Ferrari Firenze<br />Filk<br />Floriani Astucci<br />Fratelli Chini<br />Galvanotec<br />Giorgio Visconti<br />Gold Art<br />Golden Clef International<br />Hasbani Gioielli<br />Il Giglio<br />Il Sole Gioielli<br />Imma<br />Karizia<br />Lac<br />Lenti & Villasco<br />Luca Carati<br />Masi Gioielli<br />Micheletto<br />Multiform<br />New Ander<br />Novecentonovantanove<br />Nuovi Gioielli<br />Orozen<br />P.V.Z.<br />Rajola<br />Riccardo Orsato<br />Richline Italy<br />S.I.L.O.<br />SALP<br />Sanalitro Gioielli<br />Songa Antonio<br />Stefani Argento<br />Tereró<br />Tessitore<br />To Be Packing<br />Top Gold<br />Top Star<br />Unoaerre Industries<br />Vaid Roma<br /><br />As of October 16, 2018<br /><br /><br />"Hasbani Gioielli, based in Milan, has been exhibiting at JCK Las Vegas from the very first edition of the Show," says Joe Hasbani, Co-owner. "We definitely feel it's the best event for us to exhibit at out of the many other options offered during the same week in Las Vegas. We are thrilled for the show's return to the original location at Sands Expo at the vibrant center of the Strip. We wish JCK Las Vegas the same success as it has had in the last decade as the superior show for our industry in the U.S.!"</span><div>
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<br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Additionally, the majority of the AGTA exhibitors that were with JCK in 2018 are contracted to return to our new Global Gemstone neighborhood for JCK Las Vegas 2019. Earlier this year, JCK also signed a new multi-year partnership with the International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) to debut within the new Global Gemstone neighborhood. Within the neighborhood, ICA will have its own expansive 8,300 square foot pavilion dedicated to its member exhibitors. The Global Gemstone neighborhood will be comprised of three ballrooms that will house over 200 exhibitors from all around the world.</span><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br />"JCK Las Vegas is the most important show of the year for us," says Ron Rahmanan of Sara Gem Corp. "Our decision to stay at JCK and exhibit within the new Global Gemstone pavilion was an easy one. The show never fails to provide the tools that we, and visiting buyers, need to be successful and draws more buyers than any other show in the U.S. We are in good company with many of the best gemstone companies also exhibiting at JCK 2019. We are thrilled to be part of the new and exciting things to come with a refreshed show in 2019."<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>JCK Las Vegas:</b>JCK Las Vegas is North America's most iconic jewelry buying experience. Featuring the most diverse mix of suppliers and products from around the world. Leading jewelry professionals attend JCK to discover what's new, next and meaningful to their business through unique, personalized experiences. JCK is where the jewelry industry comes together to do business, network with colleagues, and make personal connections with those who share their passion for jewelry.<br /><br /><b>About Reed Jewelry Group:</b>Reed Jewelry Group, a division of the world's principal events organizer Reed Exhibitions, is the jewelry industry's partner in print, digital and face-to-face communications. An industry leader, Reed Jewelry Group operates the top jewelry trade shows: JCK Las Vegas, Luxury by JCK, JCK Tucson, Jewelers International Showcase (JIS) and JIS Exchange. Additionally, Reed Jewelry Group owns JCK Magazine, the industry authority on the latest trends, technology and retail practices for manufacturers, designers, retailers and other influential figures who drive the jewelry business.<br /></span></div>
AFlyOnTheWallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18069069753221042520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4698837677539896356.post-43723965922966537022018-12-06T10:53:00.001-08:002018-12-06T10:53:36.544-08:00LAELIM and IGC Disclose a Diamond’s Full Journey with GIA M2M<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">GIA (Gemological Institute of America) announced that Chinese retailer LAELIM Jewelry and Belgian diamond manufacturer IGC Group will pilot GIA’s M2M program that allows for complete transparency and traceability of diamonds along the value chain. This is one of the first instances where a manufacturer and retailer implemented the M2M program in partnership. <u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">“LAELIM Jewelry is proud to be <b>–</b> in cooperation with the Belgian IGC Group <b>–</b> the very first Chinese retailer to offer diamonds that have been evaluated by GIA for its M2M program,” said Mrs. Lin Xiang, CEO of LAELIM Jewelry. “The LAELIM brand will touch the Chinese consumer’s heart as the GIA M2M will give consumers a unique buying and exclusive owner experience in a way that has never been seen before. The digital journey from mining, through Belgian excellence in diamond cutting to the creation of the jewelry piece will create a more profound understanding of the beauty of the LAELIM brand.”<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">A select number of GIA-graded stones from LAELIM Jewelry have been added to the M2M program, recording each stone’s story as it moves from the mine to the consumer. IGC sources and polishes the rough diamonds, which then move to LAELIM Jewelry where consumers have the opportunity to experience their story.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">“The M2M platform allows us, as a Belgian manufacturer of diamonds, to share our 106 years of heritage and excellent craftsmanship with the consumer.” says Hans Clement, sales director and partner at IGC Group. “Not only are we happy to be in this project with such reputable collaborators such as GIA and LAELIM Jewelry, but we are convinced that this digital platform creates transparency and will excite the Chinese consumer.”<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">M2M is a digital story telling platform that brings together GIA’s unique ability to scientifically match rough diamonds to the resulting polished gems with information that tells the compelling story of a diamond’s journey.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">“We are happy to have the participation of LAELIM Jewelry and IGC Group with the M2M program. Since launching in 2017 we have seen an increase in the interest of the program” said Tom Moses, executive vice president and chief laboratory and research officer. “Consumer demands are shifting and provenance is becoming an important topic in the buying process.”<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">LAELIM Jewelry was founded in Shenzhen, China in 2011. They are committed to providing diamond traceability and upon establishment of their jewelry brand, IGC Group endorsed LAELIM in 2017. For more information about LAELIM Jewelry visit </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.laelim.com&source=gmail&ust=1544208407671000&usg=AFQjCNENW2CNcysHoa91l2xWnDNl3jx0Yg" href="http://www.laelim.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">www.laelim.com</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">. IGC Group holds a long history of diamond cutting as early as 1890. The company was founded in 1912 by the Claes family in Antwerp, Belgium. Today, IGC Group is one of the largest Belgian manufacturers. For more information about the IGC Group visit </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u%3Dhttp-3A__www.igcgroup.com_%26d%3DDwMGbw%26c%3DlUE8RNylYlhczkAiDBSFbw%26r%3DkTYpnvDAbqIaGbR2iTpdsg%26m%3DoFiS_GVlOpcyf7f33CmkCg51GbcjLnhx1w7gWs2gzcI%26s%3DILc1bikiInOWsvlu8nHrtm4PvM-YDGqpYdtyJ5MLyOk%26e%3D&source=gmail&ust=1544208407671000&usg=AFQjCNHQnWsKcJrwKtT94zSBbopApzswxw" href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.igcgroup.com_&d=DwMGbw&c=lUE8RNylYlhczkAiDBSFbw&r=kTYpnvDAbqIaGbR2iTpdsg&m=oFiS_GVlOpcyf7f33CmkCg51GbcjLnhx1w7gWs2gzcI&s=ILc1bikiInOWsvlu8nHrtm4PvM-YDGqpYdtyJ5MLyOk&e=" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">www.igcgroup.com</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 9pt;">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 and, in 1953, created the International Diamond Grading System™ which is recognized around the world as the standard for diamond quality.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 9pt;">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 </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.gia.edu/&source=gmail&ust=1544208407671000&usg=AFQjCNHe4_a_4jzXpdQ6h7MFOiRZuurHpA" href="https://www.gia.edu/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-IN" style="color: blue; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 9pt;">GIA.edu</span></a><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 9pt;">. </span></div>
AFlyOnTheWallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18069069753221042520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4698837677539896356.post-62120569288093093682018-12-06T10:42:00.002-08:002018-12-06T10:42:15.810-08:00‘Crowningshieldite’ - New Mineral Named in Honor of Gemology Pioneer<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Researchers at GIA (Gemological Institute of America), in collaboration with researchers at the University of Padova, recently discovered Crowningshieldite, a new mineral named in honor of G. Robert Crowningshield, a pioneering figure in gemological research for more than 50 years at GIA. Crowningshieldite was discovered as an altered inclusion in two diamonds from the Letseng mine in Lesotho. GIA Research Scientist Dr. Evan M. Smith publicly announced this new mineral earlier this year at GIA’s annual research meeting and presented at GIA’s International Gemological Symposium in October.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Crowningshieldite was accepted as a mineral on Sept. 18 by the International Mineralogical Association. Smith and his team of researchers discovered crowningshieldite while examining inclusions in CLIPPIR diamonds – a variety of type IIa diamond that forms at significantly greater depths than most diamonds. Crowningshieldite is a nickel sulfide mineral with a hexagonal crystal structure and can be regarded as the high-temperature polymorph of the mineral millerite. It is also the naturally occurring analog to the synthetic compound known as α-NiS. The mineral is proposed to have formed by alteration or chemical modification of originally metallic, polyphasic inclusions. These iron and nickel-rich metallic inclusions are the most prevalent type of inclusion found in CLIPPIR diamonds.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">“Discoveries such as this propel our understanding of diamonds and the earth forward; this is why research is the cornerstone of GIA’s mission,” said Tom Moses, GIA executive vice president and chief laboratory and research officer. “I can think of no better way to honor Mr. Crowningshield’s legacy.”<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">G. Robert Crowningshield took GIA and the young science of gemology to new scientific heights. His first breakthrough came in 1956, when he discovered and documented the spectroscopic feature characterizing yellow irradiated diamonds. In 1971, he wrote the first report on gem quality laboratory-grown diamonds. His observations about the identification criteria for laboratory-grown diamonds discussed in that article, such as color zoning, metallic inclusions and uneven patterns of UV fluorescence, are still used today for diamond identification. Crowningshield is also recognized for reporting on many discoveries about pearls and colored stones. His 1983 landmark article described a naming convention for orange-pink “padparadscha” sapphires and he published more than a thousand brief observations in the regular Lab Notes column – that he originated in 1957 – of <i>Gems & Gemology, </i>GIA’s quarterly professional journal.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Smith presented details about crowningshieldite at GIA’s sixth International Gemological Symposium, held last October in Carlsbad, California. A specimen of the new mineral will be housed in GIA’s museum collection at the Institute’s headquarters in Carlsbad, California.</span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">The left image shows a diamond sample that contains the newly recognized mineral crowningshieldite, in the dark area circled in red. The sample is an offcut from a larger type IIa diamond from the Letseng mine, Lesotho. The right image shows an enlargement, using an electron microscope, where individual grains of crowningshieldite are seen in a fine-grained mixture with other minerals. Photo credits: Evan M. Smith (left image) and Fabrizio Nestola (right image).</span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif; font-size: 10pt;"><u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-IN"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">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 and, in 1953, created the International Diamond Grading System™ which is recognized around the world as the standard for diamond quality.<u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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AFlyOnTheWallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18069069753221042520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4698837677539896356.post-17470031289066413122018-12-06T10:12:00.004-08:002018-12-06T10:13:19.992-08:00Italian Exhibition Group Announces Partnership with Emerald Expositions at PREMIER<div style="text-align: center;">
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Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) recently announced that they are joining Emerald Expositions at The Las Vegas Convention Center for the launch of PREMIER in 2019. IEG is the organizer of approximately 60 events, including the VICENZORO shows, as well as pavilions at other US-based trade events, and they will showcase a significant pavilion of<br />Italian Made jewelry from some of the most highly regarded Italian brands and manufacturers in the world. The addition of these mainstay exhibitors to PREMIER, along with the show’s co-location with AGTA GemFair™ Las Vegas and the Las Vegas Antique Jewelry and Watch Show, further distinguishes the Las Vegas Convention Center as a destination venue during Las Vegas Jewelry Market Week.<br /><br />“We are delighted that the Italian Exhibition Group is joining us for the launch of PREMIER,” said Drew Lawsky, Group Show Director, Emerald Expositions. “The landscape has changed in Las Vegas, and based on the enthusiastic feedback we’ve been receiving from our manufacturers and brands, we’re confident that PREMIER will provide the market with the alternative environment it is seeking. IEG’s commitment to our event will serve to augment our already robust presence at The Las Vegas Convention Center, and will have substantial draw among the type of qualified, motivated buyers that all three shows are seeking.”<br /><br />“Italian Exhibition Group has an established reputation for creating opportunities for Italian<br />companies in one of their most important markets, the United States,” explains Gannon<br />Brousseau, Senior Vice President of Emerald Expositions. “We are thrilled that IEG has<br />determined that joining PREMIER in Las Vegas is an opportunity that will enhance the success of their brands, as well as strengthen their position within the overall jewelry landscape.”</span><br />
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Heritage filigree jewelry maker Eleuterio made its US debut at COUTURE 2018 earlier this year in a strategic effort to continue expanding the Portuguese brand’s global footprint.<br /><br />Founded in 1925, Eleuterio has always specialized in the art of handmade gold filigree jewelry, an ancient technique which the company has perfected.<br /><br />The company’s workshops were first founded in 1925 in Travassos, a northern region of Portugal known for its strong handcraft traditions in jewelry making.</span><div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /><br />The company’s namesake, Eleuterio Antunes, moved to preserve the traditional filigree jewelry craft techniques during a time when mass production and casting nearly made such precious skills extinct.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /><br />Efforts by other firms to replicate the look of filigree with new casting methods inevitably impacted the quality and finesse of the jewels and could not compare to the fine traditional hand-worked pieces produced by the artisans of Eleuterio.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /><br />Today, Eleuterio remains honored to preserve, promote, and perpetuate the unique art of handmade filigree jewelry making which has endured in Portugal for more than 5,000 years.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /><br />Eleuterio and its workshops remain rooted in Northern Portugal where the company first began, led by the third generation of the Eleuterio family, Rosa and Luis Antunes.<br /><br />All Eleuterio filigree jewelry pieces are inherently unique, exhibiting the slight differences that speak of the skilled craftsman’s hand.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br />Eleuterio’s collections span from contemporary to classic aesthetic influences, from traditional Portuguese motifs to Art Deco designs and organic floral designs.<br /><br />Each crafted of the highest quality, the diverse yet refined filigree jewelry collections reflect the global soul of this haute, heritage jewelry brand.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /><br />Eleuterio chose COUTURE 2018 as a step towards further global expansion, selecting the elite show as the ideal venue to reintroduce the fine art of Portuguese filigree jewelry to the United States and beyond.<br /><br /><b>About Eleuterio:</b>Established in 1925, heritage filigree jewelry brand Eleuterio was founded in 1925, specializing in gold filigree jewelry of the highest quality. Located in Northern Portugal, the brand and workshops remain owned and operated by the third generation of the Eleuterio family, Rosa, and Luis Antunes. Preserving and protecting a vital Portuguese ancestral tradition, the artisans of Eleuterio hand-make each filigree piece with delicate lace-like gold threads using techniques that date back over 5000 years.<br /><br />Today, Eleuterio skillfully reinterprets this traditional filigree art into a contemporary, globally inspired filigree collection crafted in gold and diamonds, available throughout Portugal and beyond.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/referrer_cleansing_redirect?hmac=rn8CYAxY6hwjYGFVBEKr2HBbHN%2Fkb1%2BJLAx4iFnTby4%3D&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eleuteriojewels.com">http://www.eleuteriojewels.com</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br />In reaction to the onslaught of digital technology and social media increasingly embedding into daily life, we are seeking authentic and immersive experiences that enable connection and intimacy. Sociable and spirited, the engaging nature of PANTONE 16-1546 Living Coral welcomes and encourages lighthearted activity. Symbolizing our innate need for optimism and joyful pursuits, PANTONE 16-1546 Living Coral embodies our desire for playful expression.<br /><br />Representing the fusion of modern life, PANTONE Living Coral is a nurturing color that appears in our natural surroundings and at the same time, displays a lively presence within social media.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">PANTONE 16-1546 Living Coral emits the desired, familiar, and energizing aspects of color found in nature. In its glorious, yet unfortunately more elusive, display beneath the sea, this vivifying and effervescent color mesmerizes the eye and mind. Lying at the center of our naturally vivid and chromatic ecosystem, PANTONE Living Coral is evocative of how coral reefs provide shelter to a diverse kaleidoscope of color."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /><b>About Pantone Color of the Year</b>For 20 years, Pantone’s Color of the Year has influenced product development and purchasing decisions in multiple industries, including fashion, home furnishings, and industrial design, as well as product, packaging, and graphic design.<br /><br />The Color of the Year selection process requires thoughtful consideration and trend analysis. To arrive at the selection each year, Pantone’s color experts at the Pantone Color Institute comb the world looking for new color influences. This can include the entertainment industry and films in production, traveling art collections and new artists, fashion, all areas of design, popular travel destinations, as well as new lifestyles, playstyles, and socio-economic conditions. Influences may also stem from new technologies, materials, textures, and effects that impact color, relevant social media platforms and even upcoming sporting events that capture worldwide attention.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /><br /><b>About The Pantone Color Institute™</b>The Pantone Color Institute is the business unit within Pantone that highlights top seasonal runway colors, forecasts global color trends, and advises companies on color for product and brand visual identity. Through seasonal trend forecasts, color psychology, and color consulting, the Pantone Color Institute partners with global brands to leverage the power, psychology, and emotion of color in their design strategy.</span></div>
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Journey through the masterpieces of jewelry designer Paula Crevoshay, as we witness the transformation from mineral to gem to jewel. The Gem and Mineral Vault at NHM will feature over 50 luxurious pieces of jewelry<span class="ILfuVd">—</span>including earrings, bracelets, and brooches<span class="ILfuVd">—</span>made of California tourmaline, Montana sapphire, moonstone, pearl, and black diamond, among others. Inspired by Crevoshay's passion for art, science, and the natural world, the jewelry takes the form of plants, animals, and insects, including orchids, butterflies, spiders, and more. Discover the natural process of mineral creation, the characteristics that define a gem, and the art that transforms them into elegant jewels. <br />
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Known as the "Queen of Color," Paula Crevoshay is a renowned artist and jewelry designer. Her deep understanding of mineralogy, gemology, and the art of carving and cutting stone transforms raw minerals into luxurious jewelry. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The second annual Chicago Responsible Jewelry Conference will take place October 19 – 20, 2018 at Columbia College, Chicago Cinema Row, 1104 S Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. (https://www.chiresponsiblejewelryconference.com/) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Mr. Hanna believes in an inclusive path to jewelry industry responsibility that focuses on a collaboration of effort between both larger corporations and individuals in our field.<br /><br />“Richline Group’s objective is to share with, and learn from others throughout the industry, with the goal of increasing transparency and responsible sourcing and ultimately growing consumer confidence in all industry products,” stated Hanna. “I’m happy to support initiatives like the CRJ which bring together a community of like-minded industry players eager to make a positive difference.”<br /><br />Other confirmed speakers/presenters to date include representatives from NGOs such as IMPACT and Papassword jewelry industry organizations including GIA, RJC, Fairmined, and FairLux; industry responsible sourcing consultants and resources such as The Dragonfly Initiative and UL, and government representatives from the US Department of State and academics from the University of Delaware’s Minerals, Materials and Society program. Representatives from gemstone companies that focus on responsibly and ethically sourced stones will also be presenting. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Schedule Follows.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /><br />Joia Consulting, LLC 760-525-9393 info@joiaconsulting.com<br /><br />Mr. Yianni Melas will close the conference. Mr. Melas is a passionate pioneer in all aspects of responsible jewelry sourcing. Known as the “Gem Explorer”, he’s a gem dealer whose world travels and commitment to the people in the mines are an inspiration to many in the jewelry industry.<br /><br />New to this year’s conference will be invited, vetted vendors who will be on-site with responsible gemstones and diamonds for sale to the trade.<br /><br />Individual and Two Day Passes are available: https://www.chiresponsiblejewelryconference.com/register.html<br /><br />Your support is needed! Become a sponsor of the Chicago Responsible Jewelry Conference today by contacting Susan Wheeler at susanwheelerdesign@me.com </span></div>
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10:05-10:50: Columbia Gold Mining: Rolberto Alvarez, Owner at the Mina Gualconda, Colombia </div>
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Brandee Dallow, North America Business Development Consultant, Responsible Jewelry Council </div>
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Maarten de Witte, American Diamond Cutter</div>
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Dharmendra Tank, Heeralal Chhagganlal Tank</div>
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Patricia Mweene, Inonge Zita Zambian Gemstones</div>
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Rachel Hill, Americut Gems</div>
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1:35-2:40 Joshua Read, Dragonfly Initiative </div>
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2:40-3:15 Gem Boutique open and networking</div>
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3:15-5:00 Movie Premiere, River of Gold: Official Trailer, Followed by a Q&A</div>
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Susan Egan Keane, Senior Director Natural Resources Defense Council</div>
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Nigel Pitman, Ecologist, Field Museum</div>
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Jennifer Dawes, Jennifer Dawes Design</div>
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Francesco Belloni, Ethical Jewels Store in Milan, Italy</div>
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11:40-12:25 Glenn Lehre, The Colourful Life Foundation</div>
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Breaking Age-Old Economic & Social Boundaries: Training low income women in Jaipur to be Gem Cutters.</div>
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With vision, we can make a difference in the world. A very successful businessman in Jaipur, India had a vision where he wanted to educated every child in the Slums of Jaipur. Through his commitment, personal resources and the financial help of the Jaipur community, along with our Foundation, (Colourful Life Foundation, U.K.) this visionary businessman was able to fund 9 individual schools where children who normally could not have received a quality education to come and learn from Grades 1-6. Starting with this vision and directly supporting the schools, The Colorful Life Foundation, based in the United Kingdom also saw a direct opportunity to build and support the gem cutting community in Jaipur. Our foundation offered the mothers of these children who are attending the schools, to come at the same time and receive training in gemstone faceting and eventually being able to be employed in the Jaipur local gem cutting industry. In the not so distant past, this would have not been possible for women of this economic class to receive training of this caliber in the local gem industry. It would have been reserved for only the men of the community. The presentation is about the vision, the training and how this is making a difference in the community where many in the West manufacture gemstones and jewelry.</div>
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Patricia Syvrud and Elizabeth Orlando, The Jewelry Development Index, </div>
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Toby Pomeroy, The mercury Free Mining Challenge</div>
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Stuart Pool, Ninteen48, Rubyfair, Crown Gems and co-founder Fair Luxury</div>
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The Rough Gem Guide for Artisanal Miners: Building Value for Miners in Tanzania</div>
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The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) developed a mostly pictorial guide for artisanal miners to analyze and classify the gem rough that they mine. The goal of the guide is to help miners identify value factors in rough and to provide them with tools to better negotiate value when they sell to brokers and other buyers. The booklet, written in Swahili, was distributed to Tanzanian miners together with a small, translucent tray to help them sort material and determine value factors. GIA contracted with Washington D.C.- based Pact to identify ideal mining communities in Tanzania that could benefit from the training, booklet, and tray. Over the past two years, the booklet and training program was distributed to important mining areas in Tanzania. With Pact as an important partner, GIA’s booklet has reached and benefitted approximately 1000 gem miners in the country.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Pure Diamond Lab, a Tokyo-based company, is able to cultivate diamonds which have identical qualities of natural-occurring ones and therefore qualify to be certified by the GIA (Gemological Institution of America). These diamonds are grown in a controlled environment of the company’s laboratories using pure carbon material, giving birth to a breed of ‘flawless’ lab-grown diamonds which exhibit optical properties superior to natural ones. Diamonds can be cultivated in a wide spectrum of colors including ones that do not occur naturally, which could instantly overturn the market of, for example, extremely rare red and blue diamonds.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A major distinguishing factor that sets apart Pure Diamond Co. Ltd. from their competitors is their development of a Block Chain technology for the diamond market. Information on cultivation, refinement, and appraisal of lab-grown diamond is collected and digitalized, creating a profile that is available to the end consumer, thus increasing transparency and enhancing the retail experience. It just so happens that the CTO of the Pure Diamond Block Chain project, Mr. Jun Kawasaki is the famous ’White Hat’ hacker that solved Coincheck’s 500 million NEM hack in January. Mr. Kawasaki believes that the Pure Diamond Block Chain development project is “the correct way to use Block Chain,” and Pure Diamond Lab’s producer Mr. Hideyuki Abe adds the technology “gives every diamond a story.”</span></div>
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JCK Las Vegas, the jewelry industry’s largest North American trade event, is pleased to announce dates for the 2019 show, which will take place at the Sands Expo & The Venetian, featuring JCK Las Vegas, Luxury, JIS Exchange, as well as the new Global Gemstone Pavilion.</div>
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Open to All JCK Attendees: Friday, May 31 - Monday, June 3, 2019</div>
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“We have invested a lot of time and resources to gather feedback from our customers,” says Yancy Weinrich, Senior Vice President of JCK. “We have heard your preferences, to return to both the Sands Expo & The Venetian and our traditional date pattern. Based on your feedback, we have spent the past few months negotiating to secure these dates. We are thrilled to be able to deliver and are as excited as ever for the show. While it marks the return to our roots, it is also a fresh beginning.”<br /><br />The new location and dates, as well as the other enhancements for the 2019 show, were based on customer feedback gathered from the JCK & Luxury Advisory Boards, retail store and customer visits by JCK staff, ongoing conversations with the industry, post-event digital surveys and more.<br /><br />In addition to the new location and return to traditional date pattern, JCK has also secured a substantial block of rooms at the Venetian at specially negotiated group rates to support the preference for the convenience of being on property.<br /><br />Attendees may pre-register to be notified when registration and the hotel blocks are available here: <a href="http://click.email-reedexpo.com/?qs=d461b360d703cf4a4d18c569ee14fd97ce40f43bc1804e25e34e364abb0b422e9e533f1ad7b5fd0cb20b4c892b4de470d7eb500812119920">https://lasvegas.jckonline.com/Register-Now/Pre-Registration/</a><br /><br />Vendors interested in exhibiting can sign up to learn more here: <a href="http://click.email-reedexpo.com/?qs=d461b360d703cf4aa7c925bc16584afd42ee065eae8d09fd65d88bd4bd8a23f8897158dc7da3e66fa53dcf86b33d95ea9b1256e80bf5cf19">http://lasvegas.jckonline.com/Exhibit/Interested-in-Exhibiting/</a><br /><br />For more information, please visit <a href="http://click.email-reedexpo.com/?qs=d461b360d703cf4ae9132f16a4196549e65b82bd41f318fa7ed580b3b31ef034768f0fd65597c652d0edb3e3656a5565c61d141e8cae4fe0">http://lasvegas.jckonline.com</a>.</span></div>
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A high-level of anticipation and a strong sense of community filled the Encore Theater last night for the announcement of the finalists and winners of the 2018 COUTURE Design Awards. 15awards were presented, including Editors’ Choice and Peoples’ Choice.<br /><br />COUTURE Director Gannon Brousseau greeted the packed house from the stage, “Welcome to another annual COUTURE Design Awards! No matter how many times I'm up here, it never gets less thrilling and it's always more humbling! In fact, the longer I get to know the incredible people in this community, and the more I learn about what it is you do, I am increasingly in awe of all of you.”</span><br />
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<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Will Kahn, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Accessories Director, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Town & Country</span></li>
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American jeweler Le Vian's red carpet catwalk Included a performance by Macy Gray and, predicted 12 dazzling trends for the year ahead. The invitation-only event was attended by top retailers and collectors, which Included one individual whose previous purchases included Le Vian earrings for her dog and another who owned over 100 Le Vian pieces.</div>
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<br />Le Vian sent 13 models down the runway wearing jewelry with a combined retail value in excess of $20 million and dresses by designers including Missoni, Salvatore Ferragamo and Jason Wu. Harper's Bazaar Executive Fashion and Beauty Editor, Avril Graham, presented 2019's top fashion trends calling herself an honorary member of the Le Vianfamily. To a packed room of 500 seated guests, 10 members of the LeVian dynasty presented Le Vian's LOVE acronym – Legend, Originality, Value, and Everlasting. </span></div>
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<img alt="💎" data-goomoji="1f48e" data-image-whitelisted="" goomoji="1f48e" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f48e" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: xx-large; margin: 0px 0.2ex; max-height: 24px; vertical-align: middle;" /> <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Le Vian has a history dating back to 1746 when their family's ancestors guarded the Koh-I-Noor diamond and other royal jewels for Persia's Nadir Shah. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">It started in the year </span>1746,<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> when the Persian ruler Nadir Shah conquered India, he chose the LeVian family to guard the royal jewels he had plundered, including the legendary Koh-I-Noor diamond, currently owned by the Queen of England.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><img alt="💎" data-goomoji="1f48e" data-image-whitelisted="" goomoji="1f48e" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f48e" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: xx-large; margin: 0px 0.2ex; max-height: 24px; vertical-align: middle;" /> <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The world's exclusive sellers of Chocolate Diamonds®, and is the world's only company with the right to emit a chocolate scent in a jewelry store.<br /></span></div>
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<img alt="💎" data-goomoji="1f48e" data-image-whitelisted="" goomoji="1f48e" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f48e" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: xx-large; margin: 0px 0.2ex; max-height: 24px; vertical-align: middle;" /> <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Le Vian owns over 1 million copyrighted design, 200 trademarks and 5 patents including the recently issued patent for jewelry with gradient gemstone patterns for several of Its Ombré designs.<br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><img alt="💎" data-goomoji="1f48e" data-image-whitelisted="" goomoji="1f48e" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f48e" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: xx-large; margin: 0px 0.2ex; max-height: 24px; vertical-align: middle;" /> <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Le Vian's core belief in philanthropy is evident with its mandate to donate 10% of all pre-tax profits to charity. In fact, the 2018 Red Carpet Revue</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> raised over $425,000 for Jewelers for Children charity</span> </div>
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AFlyOnTheWallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18069069753221042520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4698837677539896356.post-4841882907572871092018-06-04T23:21:00.000-07:002018-06-07T23:14:28.748-07:00Quick Update - So Excited About Christopher Designs I Couldn't Wait #JCKLasVegas #JWLV #LUXURYbyJCKFirst thing today I went over to the Christopher Designs booth armed with a tiny bit of knowledge about the brand - they have a proprietary diamond-cut called a ""Crisscut Cut" and within that a variation they call L'Amour.<br />
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I have always been a big fan of the Crisscut Diamond - but after meeting with Michael O'Connor (you all know the @stylingspy) I am even more in love...<br />
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According to Michael the new L'Amour Diamonds "face-up" 60% larger than the average diamond of the same size.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">GIA (Gemological Institute of America) presented an extensive lineup at the 2018 JCK Las Vegas show. In their booth L99 on Level 1 of the Bayside Lobby of the Mandalay Bay Resort from June 1 to 4 they haeld valuable presentations, new product demonstrations, show specials and the chance to connect with GIA staff and alumni. There will also be an exhibit celebrating the 100<sup>th</sup> year of Richard T. Liddicoat – the Father of Modern Gemology and past GIA president. <u></u></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">May 31-June 3: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Submit and Pick Up)<u></u><u></u></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">June 4: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Pick Up Only)<u></u><u></u></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Show Attendees will have convenient access to GIA Colored Stone Identification Reports for all colored stones and GIA Colored Stone Identification and Origin Reports for ruby, sapphire, emerald, Paraíba tourmaline and red spinel. Report services for diamonds and pearls will not be available.</span><span style="font-family: "garamond" , serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">For more information, call +1 800 421 7250 ext. 4517 or +1 760 603 4517 (if outside the United States or Canada), or contact the laboratory.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">GIA will offer two advanced educational seminars – Identifying Synthetic Diamonds, and Ruby: Country of Origin Determination. Tuition for each is $225. Previous gemological training and/or experience is recommended and pre-registration is required. To register for the seminars below, call GIA Admissions at +1 800 421 7250 ext. 4001 or +1 760 603 4001 or <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.gia.edu/contactus?topic%3DProfessional%2520Education&source=gmail&ust=1528242575375000&usg=AFQjCNEFMZSUGVTklBm9_mR8gZtp5ndymA" href="https://www.gia.edu/contactus?topic=Professional%20Education" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">contact us</span></a>.<b><i><u></u><u></u></i></b></span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Tradewinds E/F on the Pool Level of the Mandalay Bay Convention Center<u></u><u></u></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Through interactive, guided discussion and a hands-on lab led by GIA instructor(s), this seminar will present information on HPHT and CVD-grown synthetic diamonds and how to separate them from natural diamonds.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Tradewinds E/F on the Pool Level of the Mandalay Bay Convention Center<u></u><u></u></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Utilizing specimens from GIA’s country of origin sample collection, students will learn the fundamentals of determining the country of origin for ruby. They will use microscopes during the lab session to identify inclusions in the actual samples used by GIA.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">GIA experts will share insights on some of the industry’s most relevant topics during 20-minute presentations. Visit the GIA booth for any updates or changes to the schedule.</span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">India’s Gems and Jewelry Industry – Growth Opportunities<u></u><u></u></span></i></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Nirupa Bhatt, managing director of GIA India and Middle East<u></u><u></u></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Tali Nay, GIA manager of retailer support program; Cathryn Ramirez, GIA director of global business development<u></u><u></u></span></i></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">The Latest on Synthetic Diamonds<u></u><u></u></span></i></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">James Shigley, Ph.D., GIA distinguished research fellow<u></u><u></u></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Will We See the End of Argyle’s Pink Diamond Tenders in 2020?"</span></i></b></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Russell Shor, GIA senior industry analyst<u></u><u></u></span></i></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">The Latest on Blue Diamonds<u></u><u></u></span></i></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Tradewinds F on the Pool Level of the Mandalay Bay Convention Center<u></u><u></u></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Sunday, June 3<u></u><u></u></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Throughout the day on June 3, GIA experts presented updates on the Institute’s research, new programs and education topics...offering an inside look into what is new at GIA.</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Dr. Wuyi Wang, GIA vice president of research and development<u></u><u></u></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.<u></u><u></u></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Matt Crimmin, GIA vice president of product development<u></u><u></u></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.<u></u><u></u></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Elizabeth Brehmer, GIA director of Jewelry Manufacturing Arts Operations<u></u><u></u></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.<u></u><u></u></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Dr. Tao Hsu, GIA manager of global education professional development<u></u><u></u></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">John King, GIA chief quality officer, spoke on “Powerful Symbols: The Unique World of Colored Diamonds.” In this presentation, King explored the allure of colored diamonds and what gives these diamonds their value and today’s market availability.<u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">This new instrument distinguishes natural diamonds—mounted and loose, rough and cut—from synthetic (HPHT and CVD) diamonds and diamond simulants in the colorless to near-colorless range, in sizes starting from 0.9 millimeters in diameter.</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 10pt;"><u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">UV lamp output variation can significantly affect fluorescence color and intensity observed in diamond. This prototype device utilizes a very stable, narrowband UV LED (365 nm) whose output will not fluctuate over time compared to traditional mercury-based UV lamps.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">The GIA Polariscope is used to test the optical properties of gemstones and determine whether a stone is singly refractive, doubly refractive or is an aggregate.</span><span style="font-family: "garamond" , serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Doubly refractive stones may be divided further as to whether they are uniaxial or biaxial. Diamond cutters use the polariscope to determine the strain characteristics of diamonds.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Booth L99 on Level 1 of the Bayside Lobby of Mandalay Bay Resort<u></u><u></u></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">GIA’s RSP has a new 4Cs Interactive Counter Tool that helps jewelers educate their customers about the 4Cs of diamond quality. This tool includes scales for each of the 4Cs, matte metal sliders for highlighting individual grades and expanded 4Cs definitions on the back side of the display.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">The Passion of Colored Gemstones, a newly published 48-page book, covers colored stone quality factors, geographical source and treatment information with lore and beautiful images for 18 of the most popular colored stones. GIA will be giving away a complimentary copy while supplies last, the book and 4Cs Interactive Counter Tool will also be available through the RSP site <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://retailer.gia.edu/&source=gmail&ust=1528242575375000&usg=AFQjCNGZlvmdxTw1pp0WaOkPDDsojg0Xrw" href="http://retailer.gia.edu/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">http://retailer.GIA.edu</span></a>.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 10pt;">The 4Cs Interactive Counter Tool helps educate customers</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 10pt;">about the 4Cs of diamond quality and includes sliders that </span></div>
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<b><u><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 9pt;">About GIA<u></u><u></u></span></u></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 9pt;">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 and, in 1953, created the International Diamond Grading System™ which is recognized around the world as the standard for diamond quality.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">If you’ll be attending JCK’s annual LUXURY show in Las Vegas for the first time, you’re in for something special! A plush, intimate setting; row upon row of the finest, glittering jewels; exclusive events. There’s a lot of goodness to take in and we’re excited for you to experience it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">If you’re a LUXURY veteran, you’re in for a treat, too! New for 2018 is a number of curated neighborhoods <em style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;">within </em>LUXURY, all designed to bring you a wide array of styles from around the globe. You’ll be enamored with this stellar collection of spectacular jewelers in our Design@LUXURY pavilion to the first Greek Jewels @ LUXURY. Add the new brands and designers showcasing within the main LUXURY show, and you’re sure to enjoy unparalleled access to fresh finds.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I have a tradition of visiting the same jeweler first every year at LUXURY. I see it as my personal celebratory welcome to Las Vegas. (I love to check in with the people and ogle their amazing jewelry.) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i style="color: blue;"><b>This was written by the PR Reps for JCKEvents but I have the same tradition...m</b></i></span><b style="color: blue;">y "Must See First" is V'tse (#LUXURYbyJCK #403) - she loves the cool and rare, but mostly because... she "RespectsTheGem":</b></span></div>
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AFlyOnTheWallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18069069753221042520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4698837677539896356.post-18926176961321852192018-06-01T08:29:00.001-07:002018-06-01T08:29:41.606-07:00JCK Opening Today! We are here...finally! #JWLVYep - you heard that right, I am finally boots on the ground - car is in the shop and I am using Lyft to get around...BTW great experience with them so far.<br />
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So, today we are going to hit some great LUXURY Brands, Christopher Designs, Cirari, and more. A couple of JCKTalks and an "Afternoon with the Associations".<br />
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<br />AFlyOnTheWallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18069069753221042520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4698837677539896356.post-17859806738135317702018-05-31T20:33:00.004-07:002018-05-31T20:33:32.107-07:00Design @ LUXURY Previews: Jennifer Dawes, Just Jules, Rosa Van Parys...and much more<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">If this carefully curated, intimate grouping of some of the best of "the NEW" is any indication of the future of Jewelry Design - the Industry is looking good!<br /><br />Or, as JCKEvents says:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"For the empowered, sexy, fierce and flirtatious woman with discerning taste and style."<br />Pavilion: DESIGN @ LUXURY - </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">LUX-2112</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>AFlyOnTheWallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18069069753221042520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4698837677539896356.post-84156143428891770122018-05-30T14:20:00.003-07:002018-05-30T15:10:54.411-07:00#VDBApp #GOOGLE REQUIREMENTS FOR #SEO PERFORMANCE MORE STRICT THAN EVER<h1 style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;"><i>VDB App Enables Retail Jewelers to Compete in Rapidly Evolving Online Marketplace by White Labeling the Powerful VDB App as Their Own</i></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Retail jewelers are hyper-aware that footfalls are down and consumer attention is won and lost online. The good news is that retail sales dollars are up – but only for retailers who manage to entice consumers to enter their stores. Virtual Diamond Boutique (VDB) has continued to develop its online tools for retail jewelers and will demonstrate a suite of applications that meets every SEO and UX (user experience) best practice during JCK Las Vegas.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">One of Google’s most important (and least understood) requirements today is that online experiences must be designed as Mobile First applications. Until recently, “desktop first” was the standard in online experience development. But as smart devices now account for over 74% of online activity, experiences designed with the mobile user in mind have become the priority. <em><b>Businesses cannot achieve high search engine results if their online presence is not Mobile First.</b></em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Tanya Nisguretsky, CEO of Virtual Diamond Boutique, said, “We’ve spent years in research and development to create a mobile-first experience that is user-friendly, highly interactive, and visually appealing. We knew that it was imperative to get the jewelry-buying experience onto smartphones and tablets in a native manner.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">In fact, the VDB platform is the jewelry industry’s only Mobile First platform. Until very recently, this was an interesting differentiator, but not a strategic one. However, Google began giving preference to mobile versions of websites starting in 2016, when they began down-grading sites that had a weak mobile experience. And in 2018, Google has dramatically increased the pressure to use mobile technology, as they are now actively indexing the mobile versions of websites </span><em style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">instead of</em><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> desktop versions. Considering that Google represents over 85% of search activity, meeting Google's requirements is essential to reaching consumers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Retailers who want to ensure they maintain (or develop) strong Google ranking scores can now use the VDB App as a branded application. ”Almost from the minute they first saw it, our clients have asked for a white label version so they could use it as their branded store app,” says Tanya. “So we’re very excited to announce you can now personalize the VDB app with your store logo, colors, and brand information, and offer it right in the App Store. It’s plug and play.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Today, retail jewelers cannot afford to operate without a powerful web presence, and that web presence must be Mobile First. One way to accomplish this is to rebuild your website using Mobile First technology. Another way to accomplish this is to partner with technology platforms who can get you there faster, cheaper, and with a commitment to ongoing development.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">To learn more about the VDB App, please visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.vdbapp.com/&source=gmail&ust=1527793050306000&usg=AFQjCNEBm1-1gLlNQZltON4HnLPECl5EXA" href="https://www.vdbapp.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">https://www.vdbapp.com/</a><br /><br /><em><br /></em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><em>Virtual Diamond Boutique is a global sourcing and selling company in the jewelry industry. They have combined deep jewelry industry knowledge with top technical talent to create jewelry technology by jewelers, for jewelers.</em></span></div>
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