ePRISM: August 29, 2018

The Havey Tourmaline
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
See AGTA Member, Jewels From The Woods featured in this article! With almost 40 years of gem cutting experience, Larry Woods is internationally recognized as a master gem cutter and artist having won many prestigious awards for his original gem cutting, carvings, and gem designs. MORE

Roger Dery Launches Nonprofit Focused On East Africa
Roger Dery - AGTA Member
Roger Dery of Roger Dery Gem Design, with his wife Ginger and daughter Rachel, has launched Gem Legacy, a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to education, vocational training, and local economies in East African mining communities. MORE

GIA Finds Imitation Emerald Made of Layered Glass
National Jeweler
Another gem has surfaced at a lab that was not entirely what it seemed. MORE

Jewelry Industry Summit Achieves Tax Exempt Charitable Organization Status
Jewelry Industry Summit
The organizers of the Jewelry Industry Summit announced today the new governance structure and status of the Jewelry Industry Summit. MORE

5 Jewelry Trends to Bank on for the 2018 Holiday Season
JCK
We're about to tie a big red holiday bow on our September/October issue, which uploads to the printer this week, and that's gotten me thinking about the jewelry that's trending this season. MORE

6 Social Media Weapons to Boost Your Branding and Marketing
Business
Online communities have been a part of the internet since its inception. Social media has become a global phenomenon. MORE

Step inside the Diamond Council Reading Room! The Diamond Council of America invites AGTA members to visit our online Reading Room, which features a library of articles, videos and other resources to help your business thrive.