ePRISM: February 21, 2018

My Jewel Box: My Finds from Tucson + Miami 2018
GemGossip
See AGTA Members, Efim Gilin Vintage Jewelry and Period Jewels Inc. featured in this article! I haven't done a "My Jewel Box" post in a while! I always like to share my finds from Tucson & Miami, and I feel like documenting them in blog posts is somewhat more significant than an Instagram post. MORE

5 Things to Know About ... Conch Pearls
National Jeweler
See AGTA Member, Assael, Inc. featured in this article! Everyone knows about oyster pearls; their luster and beauty make for classic and timeless jewelry. MORE

Let's Talk About Kate Middleton's Emeralds
The Adventurine
On Sunday night, at the 71st British Academy Film Awards, otherwise known as the BAFTAs, Kate Middleton lit up the red carpet with emeralds. MORE

Why More Brides Are Opting for Nontraditional Engagement Rings
InStyle
As The Bachelor's engagement ring designer and Hollywood's go-to for diamonds, Neil Lane knows how to make a wedding sparkle. MORE

Tourmalines: a lesson in colour with Louis Vuitton
The Jewellery Editor
Tourmaline, that chameleon of the gem world comes in every colour of the rainbow, but Vuitton has assembled here a range of exceptional quality blue and green hues including several Paraiba type tourmalines. MORE

Olympic Commentator Johnny Weir Has Some Serious Jewelry Swag
JCK - AGTA Member
The Internet is comparing Johnny Weir to Stanley Tucci's Crayola-colored Hunger Games character, Ceasar Flickerman. MORE

GIA Names Winner of New Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation Award
JCK - AGTA Member
See AGTA Member GIA featured in this article!
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has awarded its first annual Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation Award for Excellence in Jewelry Design--a new competition that recognizes artistic excellence--to GIA graduate Catherine Zheng. MORE

Up Your Social Media Game with These Top 20 Tips
Business 2 Community
Interested in taking your social media strategy to the next level? It's not enough to just post on social media channels. MORE

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