#JWLV On Blogs and Blogging OR The Blogger Talk #JCKTalks #JCKLasVegas

Just back from the Blogging Seminar - or - "The Power of Blogging" and I wanted to get a report out because I know you want to know how the girls did!

STANDING ROOM ONLY!!!

...which is a feat on its own but when the panel was held the day before JCK opens...I am impressed!

In Brief here is how it went....in pictures!

JCK's Mark Smelzer Introduced Diane who introduced the panel

The Ladies waiting in the wings 

First up the statuesque Monica "iDazzle" Stephenson

The dynamic and gorgeous Barbara Palumbo

Drop the mike - DONE!

Danielle "Gem Gossip" Miele changed the vibe by talking from her seat a tactic I understand all to well! 

Last but certainly not least Katerina Perez came all the way from London!

Katerina also chose to present from her seat...

What qualifies these women to presenr on this topic?   follow their blogs and you will see!

Monica  iDazzle http://idazzle.com/

Barbara  Adornmentality  http://adornmentality.com/

Danielle   Gem Gossip  http://gemgossip.com/

Katerina  Katerina Perez  http://www.katerinaperez.com/

Anyone Up For Another Go At A #JewelryBizChat?

OK - UPDATE!   We are a go for #JewelryBizChat -at this point we are looking at Tuesdays at 6pm (West Coast should have time to get home from work - East Coast will be able to get the babies tucked in and grab a glass of wine).  See the next post for more info!

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Finally emerging from the Jewelry Show aftermath...if you follow my blogs you know that I cover all 40+ shows in Tucson every Spring and just about the time I start to do Vendor/Designer Spotlights on the Tucson Gem Show blog we start the pre-show previews for Jewelry Week in Las Vegas here on the Daily Jewel.  We are finally at the Designer Spotlights here and that will continue...with over 2500 vendors at JCK alone (I also cover Couture, the Las Vegas Antique Jewelry Show and LUXURY) and there are SO many really FUN, new looks, designers and trends that I will be writing well into 2014!  ...oh and look for some new Interview activity on my Jewelry & Gem Artisans Blog which has been dormant for months!!!

...you won't miss a minute of the fun if you are following all my blogs!

OK - that got a little to advertise -y...YUCK!  back to the Topic at hand. A while back several people in the Industry (Dan Gordon, Marc Knobloch, etc.) were trying to put together a Twitter Chat to keep Industry folks and emerging artists in the know...

So - why am I thinking about this again?  Because of a recent tweet from the enthusiastic Barbara Palumbo of Adornmentality!

This is SUCH an exciting time to be writing in the Jewelry Industry - the blog format is so widely accepted now and the Industry has become so much more supportive and, with only a few exceptions, sharing!

These tweets got me thinking...maybe it's time!

Thanks for the inspiration - anyone in?

What we need to get started:

     ► I have set the time and date - but it can be changed...
     ► Registered the hashtag
     ► Set up a Twitter Hub so that folks that can't make the chat can follow along!
         http://twubs.com/jewelrybizchat
     ► Need a couple folks to commit to Moderating
     ► Scheduling - interviews

I am sure there will be a million more things to do - we can handle them as they come our way!

SO - ANYONE ELSE IN?  

Weekend #VendorSpotlight - the Stars of EFFY Jewelry

Star light, star bright, in your EFFY Jewelry you're going to shine all night!

From twinkling stars in a glittering cosmos, to spiny skinned sea stars from Neptune's depths...EFFY has created collections of other worldly stars in an array of pendants, rings, earrings and bracelets that are sure to get noticed.

EFFY Jewelry has star-worthy pieces for everyone from dainty to bold...the fine jewelry brand has a plethora of celestial pieces ranging from elegant to decadent. 

Cultured Pearl Assoc. International Pearl Design Contest

The Cultured Pearl Association International  Pearl  Design Competition 2012-2013 

You are invited to enter the 3rd Annual International Design Contest, where your self expression for the PEARL is celebrated in the art form of jewelry.

The contest officially launched June 1, 2012 and runs to the September 3, 2012 deadline.  

Winners will be announced on November 1, 2012. 

Winning entries will be on display during the AGTA and JCK shows in 2013.

Celebrating one of the worlds most prized and mysterious gems, this contest invites artistic expression inclusive of ALL pearl varieties.  

Winners will receive award designation along with prestigious recognition from this world wide event. 

 For complete contest details visit www.cpaa.org   or call 888-31-Pearl  

The Cultured Pearl Association of America, Inc is a non profit group founded in 1957, comprised of the finest manufacturers, wholesalers, dealers and suppliers of Cultured Pearls in the  United States .

Our intention is to "cultivate" awareness, interest, demand and successful marketability of Cultured Pearls for the retail community and the consumer level. Through promotion, education, public relations and unwavering commitment we aim to inspire an authentic passion for all Cultured Pearl varieties.

PALLADIUM ALLIANCE INT'L ANNOUNCES JEWELRY DESIGN CONTEST

PALLADIUM ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES 

INDUSTRY’S LARGEST JEWELRY DESIGN CONTEST

Up to 100 winners; up to $1 million in prizes; up for grabs!

 

BILLINGS, Montana —Tuesday, May 29, 2012—Palladium Alliance International (PAI) announces today that it will sponsor the largest jewelry design contest in the industry to date. The competition which will exclusively showcase designs crafted in palladium will offer up to 100 designers and retailers who create in-house custom designs a chance to share up to $1 million in prizes.

“PAI is the world’s first organization dedicated to promoting palladium as a luxurious and distinctive jewelry metal,” said John Stark, Chairman of the Palladium Alliance. “A contest that encourages creation of more palladium jewelry is a natural fit for the organization.”

The competition is open to designers and retailers located in the United States and the District of Columbia. All entries must feature only genuine gemstones (if gemstones are included) and 95% palladium alloy as the only precious metal design element. A panel of industry experts will score the entries based on how well each design highlights the key qualities of palladium: its natural whiteness, durability and light weight.

Up to 100 winners will receive a refund check equal to the cost of the 950 palladium alloy used in their winning piece, up to five ounces—a virtually unheard of action in design competitions—along with a professional photo of their winning design; inclusion in a major stylist showroom throughout 2013 for possible use in celebrity dressings at major events such as the Golden Globes, Emmy Awards and Oscars; and other prizes. The three top designs will have the winners’ names and pieces featured in PAI print ads in top fashion magazines, such asInStyle, W, Elle, Marie Claire and Cosmopolitan. In addition, the Grand Prize winner will receive a contract to create a line of palladium jewelry with PAI supplying up to thirty ounces of 950 palladium alloy to facilitate manufacturing of the line. Total value of the available prizes: up to $1 million in cash and promotional consideration.

Interested designers and retailers are encouraged to review the complete contest rules at luxurypalladium.com/DesignContest. In brief, to compete, they must fill out an Official Entry form available on the website and submit a high resolution digital photo, a detailed drawing or a CAD rendering of the design they wish to be considered. Each participant may enter up to ten designs. If selected as one of the finalists (up to 100), they will then be asked to complete and submit the finished piece for final review of its overall design, craftsmanship, practicality/wearability and marketability. Pass the final review, and the entrant is declared an official winner.

The competition begins on May 29, 2012, with photos/drawings/CAD-rendered concepts due from entrants on Friday, September 21, 2012. Up to 100 finalists will be notified on Friday, October 5, 2012 to begin work on their finished pieces, which will be due for final evaluation no later than Monday, December 17, 2012. Palladium Alliance International will announce the official winners, up to 100, on Monday, January 14, 2013, along with the winners of the third, second and Grand prize. Checks reimbursing winners for the cost of the 950 palladium alloy used in their pieces will be issued February 28, 2013.

“This is an exciting opportunity for designers, retailers and PAI,” John Stark, Chairman of the Palladium Alliance, concluded. “Palladium is coming into its own as a distinctive luxury metal in jewelry design—and entrants in this extraordinary contest are about to prove just how stunning it can be.”

Palladium is a rare and lustrous silvery-white metal that, together with platinum, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium and osmium, form the group of elements known as the platinum group of metals. It is lightweight, durable, naturally white, pure, and sensitive to the skin. It is becoming the luxury metal of choice for a growing number of fashion-forward jewelry designers and savvy consumers.

Formed in March 2006, Palladium Alliance International (PAI) is the world’s first organization dedicated to promoting palladium as a luxurious and distinctive jewelry metal which is backed by industry-leading education, marketing, public relations and technical support. To learn more, visit www.luxurypalladium.com. To learn more about the contest, visit www.luxurypalladium.com/DesignContest.

#JewelWKLV - Vendor Spotlight - Muzo Emeralds

MUZO Emeralds - MUZO Worldwide SARL
Luxury at JCK
Breakers Ballroom  #LUX1803


I know you are getting tired of me saying WOW or telling you that I have a new favorite but if you know me, you know that I am all about the Gems & Minerals...and Pearls and Fossils ;)


So imagine my response when I rounded the corner and saw the Muzo booth...


Michelle Upton is representing Muzo at the show and you couldn't talk to a smarter or more lovely spokesperson.


...and then of course there is the product...what I really loved about the Muzo booth is that they show emeralds in every form...beautiful Crystals to stunning cut stones.  



MUZO Worldwide SARL
The legendary emerald mines of Muzo, Colombia are the oldest in operation with over five centuries of uninterrupted activity. In November 2009, Muzo International, a branch of Texma Group, was awarded exclusive mining rights to these mines, upon which the company launched a global operation to mine, cut, and polish all new emerald production. Unique in the gemstome industry, each Muzo emerald is accompanied by a certificate from a highly-respected independent Swiss gemological laboratory confirming its Muzo mine origin. The Muzo process relies on the full traceability of the emeralds along the supply chain. Prized for their size, clarity, and ideal color, the emeralds set the standard for which all other emeralds are judged. 

#JewelWKLV - Beauty Bar New for Luxury at JCK

Beauty Bar Courtesy of Saks Fifth Ave.


What a fabulous idea - stop by the Beauty Bar and out your best face forward!!!

JCK Reports - Las Vegas, NV (May 29, 2012) – LUXURY, JCK Events’ high-end offering during JCK’s Las Vegas Jewelry Week, opened its 2012 show today with a 3-day preview event for invited retailers. The show takes place at Mandalay Bay Convention center and featured over 230 upscale brands, including those exhibiting at Elite Enclave, a specialty niche of the show.

Show attendees, including invited members of the media and LUXURY retailers, were treated to a host of new features and amenities, including upscale dining at the Brazilian themed LUXURY Dining Salon, a fully dedicated concierge service, foot massages at Beauty Bar and complimentary make-up applications from Dior at Saks 5th Avenue. In addition, show-goers got to experience the stylized environment of Elite Enclave, redesigned in its second year as an African Safari encampment, complete with the specific sights, scents and sounds of that theme.

more at:  http://lasvegas.jckonline.com/en/Press/Show-Press/JCK-Events-LUXURY-Preview-Event-Opens-to-Select-Retailers/

Visit Etienne Perret at Couture Show - Enter To Win Blue Diamond Ceramique Ring

We are excited to announce that Etienne will be giving away a blue diamondCeramique ring to one lucky visitor at The Couture Show, Las Vegas. One of Etienne's most popular Ceramique designs, the 8mm Diamond Solitaire ring

is colorful, unique, super durable and looks great on a man or a woman.

YOURS will feature a brilliant blue color enhanced natural diamond, bezel-set in 18kt gold, in your choice of black or white gem ceramic. All you need to do Ringto win is stop by our booth # NW435 any time during the show and mention that you subscribe to Etienne's email newsletter. New subscribers are welcome!




There will be one quiz question, so be prepared...Hint, please remember that the hardness of Etienne's Ceramique gem ceramic material is 8.7mohs. A winner will be drawn at the end of the show and announced on the Etienne Perret FB page. 

Don't Forget to stop by and visit Etienne @ Couture Booth NW435 and enter to win a Blue Diamond Ceramique Ring!

AGS Names David Gardner As New President

David Gardner of David Gardner’s Jewelers Named 

New President of American Gem Society’s Board of Directors

Gardner brings 40 years of innovative expertise in jewelry industry

Celebrating 40 years at DG Jewelers

May 29, 2012, Las Vegas. The American Gem Society elected David Gardner, Certified Gemologist (CG), of David Gardner Jewelers, as President of the Society’s Board of Directors, taking over the role from outgoing President, Cathy Calhoun, CGA, of Calhoun Jewelers. The appointment was made during the Society’s annual Conclave in Miami, on April 28^th.

“I’m very much looking forward to working with David,” said Ruth Batson, CEO and Executive Director of AGS. “He’s been a tireless advocate in his work and efforts on behalf of the American Gem Society. His enthusiasm and passion for the Society is well known to all of our members, and it will no doubt be an exciting two years with at the President’s helm!”

Gardner’s new role coincides with the celebration of 40 years in the jewelry industry since starting out at the age of 16. Since then, David started David Gardner’s Jewelers which has earned a reputation of excellence in the jewelry industry leading to national recognition as one of America’s Top 10 Coolest Jewelry Stores. David and wife, Julia, have continually chosen to serve the local community despite offers to expand operations. Long-term dedication combined with constant philanthropic efforts recently led the B-CS Chamber of Commerce to honor David and Julia as Citizens of the Year in 2011. In addition to helping others, David is deeply passionate about designing one-of-a-kind jewelry for his customers.

“I love the rich heritage and tradition of being a jeweler, but I also like to break out of the box and bend the rules to keep our industry fresh and relevant in an ever-changing world,” said Gardner.  “Jewelry is a language that is universal and I am eager to devote myself to this unique opportunity and make a difference that will reflect well upon the AGS and its dedicated membership.”

AGS also announced the list of its 2012-2013 Board Of Directors including:- President Elect –Louis Smith, CG; Secretary – Scott Berg, CG; Sr. Advisor- Bill Sites, CGA; Treasurer- Kelly Kinas; Director at Large - Dave Bonaparte; Director at Large –John Carter, CGA; Director at Large -Kelly Newton, CGA; Director at Large -Charles Rosario; Chair- Conclave Sub-Committee, Louis Smith, CG; Chair - International Guilds Council, Laura Stanley, CGA; CG; Chair -Education Committee, Michael Richards, CG; Chair -Marketing Committee, Jeff High; Chair -Membership Committee, Bill Farmer, CGA; Chair -AGS Lab Board of Managers, Doug Parker, CG. The Board also added three new members, each appointed as Director at Large: Mike Wilson, CG, Lisa Bridge, CG and Michael Schechter.

About the American Gem Society

The American Gem Society, founded in 1934 by Robert M. Shipley, is a not-for-profit trade association dedicated to proven ethics, knowledge, and consumer protection within the jewelry industry. The American Gem Society is a professional organization awarding credentials for its members, who are held to the highest ethical and professional standards in the industry and must pass annual recertification examinations to maintain their titles. Less than five percent of jewelers in the country have met the exacting requirements necessary for membership.

For more information regarding the American Gem Society, please call 866.805.6500, or visit  www.AmericanGemSociety.org.

#JewelWKLV - Luxury Comes In All Price Points!

I have to say that when I signed up to cover Luxury by JCK I thought I would be overwhelmed...I am amazed by the craftsmanship, stunned by the color of the gems and blinded by the scintillation of the diamonds...but this show is so well set up that no one thing overwhelms you.  Each booth stands out and stands on it's own!


A couple of vendors that are truly the answer to the small retailer and chain alike that are weathering these tough times...

YEP - you saw that right LIEBERFARB - probably one of the #1 names in LUXURY Wedding...has just introduced a new line called BOND2.  a seamlessly extruded precious product made by pulling a tube of gold together with a tube of silver, so tightly, that the metals fuse together completely!!!


If you are a Maker/Bench Jeweler you know that this means you have a metal that you know how to work - and you CAN work this - so personalize blanks with stones or engraving - make it yours!!!


http://www.lieberfarb.com/
http://www.facebook.com/lieberfarbinc

This next Designer is new to me Enric Torres has several lines - this artist from Barcelona is known most for his line of Gaudi style translucent enamels...



...but the lines that stood out to me were the Gallery and Silver Lines -you get a really BIG look and a very affordable retail...


The Gallery line "Parracs" has a chunky folded and forged steel look in Sterling Silver 

...and the newest silver line is so reasonable - has a big look, texture, gems and movement - what more could you ask for?


Contact info is coming - and they will have a website up soon!


*any prices shown are tradeshow pricing


More to come....

#JewelWKLV - It's A Holiday - Why Am I Working?

...WHY???   Because it is Jewelry Week in Las Vegas - everything I am passionate about is about to be laid out in front of me!!!

It is official - I picked up my Press Badge this afternoon at the Mandalay Bay - Luxury by JCK and Swiss Watch by JCK are underway this week, while JCK Las Vegas starts at the end of the week.

David Copperfield - Cirque - Dancing With The Stars - YEP!  this is Las Vegas  ;)

Meanwhile all the way up the strip there are shows that feed into the Jewelry Week vibe...

At the Mirage the GLDA Show runs through the 31st...Luxury by JCK opens tomorrow...Couture opens on the 31st, along with the Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch Show at the Paris Hotel and AGTA Gemfair at Mandalay Bay.  On June 1st, Niche: The Show opens at Planet Hollywood - this little show I am planning to hit as I have never been disappointed by a RosenGroup project...stay tuned for reports from all these shows!

If you want to keep up with all the shows check back periodically or subscribe to this blog....you can also follow the Twitter feed at...http://twubs.com/jewelwklv/

See you on the strip...

#JewelWKLV: Meet & Greet Pamela Anderson & Kelly Osbourne

PAMELA ANDERSON AND KELLY OSBOURNE TO MEET AND GREET JEWELERS AND DESIGNERS IN LAS VEGAS Palladium Alliance International to Sponsor Celebrity Appearances at
Both LUXURY by JCK and Couture

Palladium Alliance International announces it will sponsor two celebrity Meet and Greet appearances in Las Vegas, Nevada later this month, one at LUXURY by JCK and one at Couture. LUXURY by JCK debuts at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino Tuesday, May 29, and continues through June 4.  Couture will take place at the Wynn Resort & Casino, May 31 through June 4.

The combined exhibitions of LUXURY and Couture provide jewelry industry professionals a superior experience for business and networking—and this year, thanks to the special Meet and Greets sponsored by PAI, the shows will also offer attendees a unique opportunity to meet Pamela Anderson and Kelly Osbourne, two of the celebrities featured in PAI’s 2011-2012 advertising campaign, “I’m So Over Heavy Metal.”

English media personality, fashionista, singer and actress Kelly Osbourne (daughter of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne) will participate in two separate Meet and Greet events on June 1 at Couture:

Kelly OsbourneFriday, June 1, 2012
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Wynn Resort & Casino
PAI Booth 342

Canadian actress, producer and activist Pamela Anderson will be greeting guests at two separate events on June 2, one during Couture and the other at LUXURY by JCK:

Pamela Anderson Saturday, June 2, 2012
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Wynn Resort & Casino
PAI Booth 342

Saturday, June 2, 2012
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Mandalay Bay Ballroom
(Adjacent to the LUXURY Bistro Area and LUX1298)
Visitors to these PAI Meet and Greet events will receive a photo of themselves posed alongside the celebrity and a customizable press release announcing their participation to their local media.
Palladium is a rare and lustrous silvery-white metal that, together with platinum, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium and osmium, form the group of elements known as the platinum group of metals. It is lightweight, durable, naturally white, pure, and sensitive to the skin. It is becoming the luxury metal of choice for a growing number of fashion-forward jewelry designers and savvy consumers.

Formed in March 2006, Palladium Alliance International (PAI) is the world’s first organization dedicated to promoting palladium as a luxurious and distinctive jewelry metal which is backed by industry-leading education, marketing, public relations and technical support. To learn more, visit www.luxurypalladium.com/MeetandGreetPR.

Lafonn Partners With Designer Rhonda Faber Green

Designer Jewelry Collection by Rhonda Faber Green for Lafonn
to Launch at JCK 2012

Lafonn LLC will officially launch the Rhonda Faber Green Collection for Lafonn next month at JCK Las Vegas 2012. The collection will debut to industry insiders, trade and press, showcasing a dynamic collaboration of original designs with modern skill. The fashion-forward, lifestyle jewelry collection will be unveiled June 1-4 at JCK Design Center booth s10800.

Amongst the most distinct and timeless jewelry collections, Rhonda Faber Green's jewelry is award-winning and known for its iconic filigree designs. Coveted by aficionados of fine jewelry, celebrities and an extensive list of collector clientele, Rhonda Faber Green is a preferred designer name carried in the finest jewelry stores nationally and abroad.

“We are very pleased with our relationship with Rhonda Faber Green," said Mark Seelig, Director at Lafonn. "She has been a delight to work with and we are very proud to offer her designs in an affordable format while still remaining true to the Rhonda Faber Green design."

Combining timeless elegance with modern edge, Green's design can translate from a professional setting to red carpet glamour with ease. She creates a one-of-a-kind look that women love to wear. Green's designs have been seen on many celebrities and are very popular in the fashion industry. Rhonda Faber Green for Lafonn features many of her unique designs in sterling silver bonded with platinum and set with simulated diamonds and lab grown gemstones.

“I love designing and I love to make women feel beautiful," said Green. "Women work hard and they deserve to feel empowered and special--that’s the way I have designed my jewelry. I am very pleased with the way Lafonn has executed my designs, making them available at affordable prices to all women.” 


About Lafonn:
Founded in 2011 in Los Angeles CA, Lafonn was designed to accommodate every woman’s needs when it comes to their choice in fine jewelry with unsurpassed quality and dazzling perfection. The brand features the finest quality simulated diamonds that are comprised of all the same visual esthetic as natural diamonds. With over 30 years of experience in the creation of fine jewelry as a manufacturer and design house, Lafonn has mastered the art of producing the opportunity to treasure an extravagant piece of jewelry at a cost that is within reach. For more information please visit: www.lafonn.com

#JewelWKLV - GIA Will Have a Full House at JCK Las Vegas

GIA Will Have a Full House at JCK Las Vegas

Debut of in-booth briefings, rare displays and more

CARLSBAD, Calif. – Attendees of the JCK Las Vegas show June 1-4 will have the opportunity to hear from GIA (Gemological Institute of America) experts on the latest developments in the industry and view stunning pieces from the GIA museum collection.

For the first time GIA will host a series of 20-minute in-booth briefings during the show, in addition to two education seminars, show specials on GIA Instruments and Gems & Gemology, and alumni networking opportunities. More details about GIA at the 2012 JCKLas Vegas show include:

GIA In-Booth Briefings

Free briefings on recent gemological discoveries, research, design, retail, industry analyses and GIA support tools will take place at GIA’s booth L99. A full schedule can be found on the website; below is a sampling of topics: 

·         “Who’s watching the Global Diamond and Gemstone Industry?” Russell Shor, GIA senior industry analyst.

·         “Breaking the Jewelry Code: What Jewelry Design Tells Us about Us,” Terri Ottaway, curator of the GIA museum.

·         “The Latest on Synthetic Diamonds,” Dr. James Shigley, GIA distinguished research fellow.

·         “Behind the Scenes at GIA Labs,” Phil Yantzer, GIA vice president of Carlsbad laboratory services.

GIA Museum Exhibits

GIA will showcase three inspirational displays at its booth L99, June 1-4. All images are copyright © GIA:

19th Century Tiara and Lorgnette

The Victorian era Fleur de Lis Tiara features old European-cut diamonds set in silver and gold. The American Art Nouveau lorgnette resembles a single peacock feather when closed, yet reveals a hand-held pair of reading glasses when unfolded.

The Enchanting Red Egg

This music box features enamel, precious gems and metals. When the ruby on top is pressed, the egg reveals a carousel of exotic animals that revolve and move up and down to music, using mechanisms adopted from mid-19th century Swiss musical snuff boxes.

Artifacts from 9/11

The diamond brooch, two petite silver mesh clutches and a pocket watch were recovered from a safety deposit box following 9/11. The majority of the contents in the vault were reduced to ash, yet the diamonds in the 1950s-era white gold brooch remain intact.

GIA Seminars

GIA will host two seminars at Banyan B at the Mandalay Bay. Tuition for each is $145. Previous gemological training and/or experience is recommended and pre-enrollment is required. To enroll, call 800-421-7250, ext. 4001 or email admissions@gia.edu.   

Loupe Grading

Thursday, May 31, 9 to 11 a.m.

Attendees will learn loupe grading techniques used by professionals worldwide. They will identify, grade and separate natural diamonds from imitations using a 10x loupe and a grading light.

Identifying Ruby Treatments

Thursday, May 31, 1 to 3 p.m.

During this lecture and hands-on lab, attendees will learn which ruby treatments can be identified with standard gemological equipment and how to detect their identifying characteristics. Treatments covered include heat treatment, glass-filling, composite rubies, flux-assisted healed fractures and beryllium diffusion.

GIA Alumni Hours

Saturday and Sunday, June 2 and 3, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

An excellent opportunity for GIA alumni to network at booth L99. Donna Baker, GIA president and CEO, will join the group on June 3.

For more information about GIA in Las Vegas, visit the website.

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.