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Undisclosed Synthetics Threaten Consumer Confidence
Recent reports of undisclosed synthetic diamonds mixed in with natural stones highlight the need for proper identification and disclosure of lab-grown diamonds at all levels of the jewelry supply chain. Failure to do so could undermine consumer confidence in natural diamonds. Jewelers of America recently met with other industry groups to discuss ideas on how to ensure the diamond pipeline is untarnished by undisclosed lab-grown stones or diamond simulants. JA will monitor the situation and provide timely updates to members as needed. JA Members can review JA's information on Synthetic Diamonds in the Responsible Business section of www.jewelers.org.  |
Demonstrate your jewelry sales and/or management experience by completing JA Professional Certifications. You can take exams onsite at the JA New York Winter Show and the SMART Jewelry Show in Chicago. Register early and save $10!
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Last year, Jewelers of America funded scholarships for 57 employees of JA Member firms, and we want to suprass that in 2014. JA Scholarships are available for renowned industry diploma and certification programs. Apply today!
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Don't miss two-days of free jewelry business and marketing seminars at the JA New York Winter Show on March 2-3, hosted by Jewelers of America. The sessions cover product diversification, social media, marketing and more. See the schedule.
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The Jewelers of America Political Action Committee (JAPAC) will now acknowledge the generous contributions made by JA Members with JAPAC Awards. Contributors will receive a pin that represents three levels of contributions. To be eligible, all contributions must be received prior to December 31, 2014
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Don't Miss NYC's Gold Conference by Initiatives in Art & Culture
Gold: Desire, Design, and Demand -- Initiatives in Art and Culture's fourth annual international gold conference -- takes a wide-ranging look at this precious metal on April 11-12, with a focus on gold jewelry, exploring in particular the importance of design and the emotional and enduring value and durability of gold. The Gold conference explores: - techniques and forms that lend themselves to personalization, the importance of narrative and naming a collection. - the purchaser, exploring marketing especially to millennials. - today's trends and trend forecasting in order to understand the messages and aesthetics that will resonate in the evolving marketplace. - consumer confidence issues, ethical sourcing, with discussions of implementing due diligence for Dodd-Frank and a panel devoted to Fairmined and ethically sourced gold. The conference takes place at CUNY Graduate Center at 365 Fifth Avenue (at 34th Street) on April 11 and 12. Click here to register today! Or call Initiatives in Art and Culture at 646-485-9152 where further information can be obtained.
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March 1-4, 2014: JA New York Winter Show, Javits Convention Center, NY Visit Jewelers of America at Booth 2207March 8-10, 2014: SJTA Atlanta Jewelry Show, Cobb Galleria Centre, GA Visit Jewelers of America at Lobby 8April 23-26, 2014: AGS Conclave, Hotel del Coronado, San Diego, CA |
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