The Women’s Jewelry Association has announced the appointment of Kendra Bridel Weinman as its incoming president. Ms. Weinman succeeds Yancy Weinrich, Luxury by JCK and JCK Las Vegas, who completed her two-year term in that role. Ms. Weinman, president of Lusciouss International, has a bachelor’s degree in business administration and over 11 years of experience [...]
New Report urges UN to Learn Lessons on Resource-Fuelled Wars
The lack of a coherent and committed international approach to tackling the role of natural resources in conflict is costing lives in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and heightening the risk of further unrest in other fragile states such as C?te d’Ivoire and Guinea, according to a new report from Global Witness. Drawing on Global [...]
Jewelers Vigilance Committee Presents Federal Regulators Panel at Jewelry Town Hall Meeting
Cecilia L. Gardner, president, CEO, general counsel of the Jewelers Vigilance Committee is presenting JVC’s All-Star Federal Regulators at a Jewelry Town Hall Meeting at the AGTA GemFair in Tucson, Arizona, Thursday, February 4, 2010, 9 AM -10 AM, Graham Room. Government representatives include: Brad Brooks-Rubin (US State Department); Kelly Phou (US Census); Sandra Stolt [...]
Upbeat Opening Day at American Gem Trade Association GemFair
The opening day at the American Gem Trade Association GemFair signals a change in tone toward the economy and expectations for future business. The opening of the show saw a good crowd assembled to get the first look at the newest gemstones, pearls and jewelry. All indications point to an upswing in traffic this year [...]
Gemological Institute of America Responds to Counterfeit Grading Report in Hong Kong
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is responding to the discovery of a counterfeit GIA report in Hong Kong that has been traced back to Antwerp. The bogus document, which resembles an authentic GIA report, was taken out of circulation and is in the Institute’s possession. GIA takes these violations very seriously and is actively [...]
Key Industry Players Gather in South Africa for Mining Indaba
Miners, project developers, mining analysts, fund managers, investment specialists, ministers and governments are reconvening in Cape Town, South Africa at the 16th annual Investing in African Mining Indaba (www.MiningIndaba.com). Each year Mining Indaba is well attended by key industry representatives and decision makers. Organizers expect nearly 4,000 delegates and 250 exhibitors/sponsors at this year’s event. [...]
Personal Jewelry Insurance now Available in Canada from Jewelers Mutual
Jewellery consumers in Canada can now protect their prized possessions with the Personal Jewelry Insurance program from Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company, the only insurer that specializes exclusively in protecting jewellery and jewellery businesses in Canada and the United States (U.S.). “At the request of Canadian jewellers and appraisers, we have expanded our Personal Jewelry Insurance [...]
Leading Mining Companies Commit to partnerships for Development
The Honourable Minister Alhaji Collins Dauda, Minister for Land and Natural Resources – Ghana, and Mark Cutifani, CEO of AngloGold Ashanti, jointly launched a new initiative at the INDABA Mining Convention in Cape Town, South Africa. ‘Mining: Partnerships for Development’ is a global initiative to enhance mining’s contribution to development and poverty reduction through multi-stakeholder [...]
GIA Announces New eLearning Course for Colored Stones
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced the most recent addition to its slate of eLearning gemology courses with the launch of Colored Stones. The Colored Stones eLearning course, which is part of the Institute’s Web-based Distance Education initiative announced in early 2009, is considered more robust than any eLearning course yet, with more [...]
World Diamond Council Calls for Increased Vigilance of Potential Trade in Zimbabwe’s Marange Diamonds
The World Diamond Council has renewed its call for members of the industry to redouble their efforts to ensure that no diamonds from Marange diamond fields are traded until the Kimberley Process monitor is in place and is actively controlling exports from the area. The KP has developed, jointly with the government of Zimbabwe, a [...]
G L Rapoo Appointed as CEO of the South African Diamond and Precious Metals Regulator
G.L. Rapoo has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the South African Diamond and Precious Metals Regulator (SADMPR), during a cabinet meeting held in Pretoria, South Africa. The SADPMR was established to administer the Diamonds Act, 1986 (as amended) and the Precious Metals Act, 2005 (Act 37 of 2005). The SADMPR replaces [...]
Diamond Bourse of Canada To Open This Month
The Diamond Bourse of Canada (DBC) is to hold its grand opening on Wednesday January 27th 2010 from 3:00pm until 6:00pm at the Ontario Bar Association Conference Centre, 20 Toronto Street, Suite 200. Toronto, Canada. The DBC will present the amenities of the bourse, a clear vision for the future of the bourse; as well [...]