ePRISM: August 05, 2020

Hello, August! Let's Talk About Spinel Jewellery Business There's no doubt, Spinels, a gem often confused with Rubies and Sapphires, are gaining popularity. With its hardness of eight on the Mohs scale ranging from transparent to opaque, this gemstone will be taking the market by storm in no time. MORE The Year the Shows Went Dark National Jeweler The March gem and jewelry shows in Hong Kong were the first to succumb to COVID-19 cautions. They were swiftly followed by two important shows in Switzerland, Watches & Wonders Geneva and Baselworld. MORE The Evolution Continues Alfie Norville Gem & Mineral Museum Located in downtown Tucson, the historical Pima County Courthouse has been described as "the most outstanding Spanish Colonial revival building in Arizona" and home to the new Alfie Norville Gem & Mineral Museum. MORE

Amanda's Style File: Peridot and Spinel
National Jeweler
See AGTA members, Goshwara, Lisa Nik, Inc., and Joryel Vera Ent., Inc., featured in this article for their birthstone jewelry that is even hotter than the scorching summer temperatures! MORE

Have You Read PRISM Vol. 2 Yet?
AGTA
If you haven't had a chance to read our most recent issue of PRISM, you can read online from the comfort of your home or office! MORE

Miner Who Discovered the Largest Tanzanite Gems Ever Has Now Found a Third - and it's Worth Millions
USA Today
A Tanzanian miner made another discovery of one of the rarest gemstones on Earth, possibly earning the small-scale miner millions of dollars - again. MORE

AGTA COVID-19 Resource List
AGTA
From Marketing During COVID-19, to Free Online Seminars, #AGTATogether, AGTA Member Benefits and lifting our limitations on free stock-photography; check out all of AGTA's COVID-19 Resources in one place! MORE

7 Virtual Event Content Ideas (and How Teamlancing Can Help)
ClearVoice
When everything happens virtually, on social platforms or video chat, it can all be recorded at the click of a button and repurposed for later uses. MORE