Gems One hires Chuck Rouse as Sales & Marketing Consultant
Chuck Rouse Gems One, supplier to over 1000 independent jewelry stores in the United States, is pleased to welcome Chuck Rouse as their new Southeast Sales...
Costar Imports introduces Social Media Marketing Program for the holidays
Costar Imports, a leading fine diamond jewelry manufacturer and distributor, has announced a social media marketing program to benefit fine jewelers during their busiest time of the year - the...
Blackstone acquires IGI
(ANTWERP) - Blackstone announced that private equity funds managed by Blackstone have acquired International Gemological Institute (IGI) from Shanghai Yuyuan Tourist Mart (Group) Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Fosun, and...
Episode 31 – Ross Wesdorp, Behind the Success of Running a Jewelry Trade Shop
Happy to see you here again at the Pearls of Wisdom podcast. In this episode, Chuck and I were joined by Ross Wesdorp from Jewel-Craft Inc. Now, Ross and I...
JCK unveils What’s New at the Show for 2023
(NORWALK, Conn.) - JCK, operated by RX, has announced new features and experiences for the 2023 show taking place June 2 - 5, 2023 at The Venetian Expo & The...
Essential Lab Grown Diamonds announces new Jewelry Basics Collection
(NEW YORK) - Essential Lab Grown Diamonds, one of the largest loose lab grown diamond wholesalers in the United States has proudly announced their new Jewelry Basic Collection. The newly...
Another industry icon taken too soon: Tony Marciano 1961 – 2023
Tony Marciano In the early morning of Sunday, April 30th, 2023, Antonino “Tony” Marciano passed away at 61-years-old. He left an indelible mark on the jewelry...
Jewelers Vigilance Committee welcomes Cathrine Wolden as VP, Partnership & Sponsorship
Cathrine Wolden (NEW YORK) - Leading ethical practices and legal compliance in the gem and jewelry trade, the Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) is pleased to announce...
Furry Friends on the Job: Say hello to Elvis of Continental Buying Group
Ladies and gentlemen, this is Elvis! Elvis loves working with his humans Andie Weinman and Joe Murphy, owners of Continental Buying Group. The 5-year-old, 5-pound Toy Poodle never misses a...
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