ePRISM: June 15, 2022

AGTA GemFair™ Las Vegas and JCK Partner for Next Three Years AGTA The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) announced that AGTA GemFair™ Las Vegas has a long-term home at the JCK Show in Las Vegas. AGTA and JCK reached an agreement that will extend their partnership through 2025. AGTA GemFair™ Las Vegas will be located on the main floor next to the Luxury and Plumb Club Pavilions at the Venetian Expo. MORE The Most Interesting Trends from JCK Las Vegas 2022 JCK Online See AGTA Members Kimberly Collins Colored Gems, Parle Gems and Lauren K... MORE These Are The Winners of the 2022 COUTURE Design Awards National Jeweler Congratulations to AGTA Member, Barbara Heinrich Studio, and all of the COUTURE Design Awards winners! MORE

Jewelers for Children Celebrates Facets of Hope
Jewelers for Children
Jewelers for Children held their annual Facets of Hope event on Sunday June 12, in Las Vegas at the Venetian Resort. The charity announced that $ 1,120,000 had been raised to support their charity partners bringing the total support from the jewelry industry since 1999 to more than $ 60 million "This year is truly a remarkable milestone for the charity, said Alan Zimmer, JFC board chair. With two strong honorees, along with our entire fundraising committee, we surpassed $ 60 million in support to our charity partners. This is something the entire industry can take pride in." MORE

Q & A: Jewelers Vigilance Committee's Sara Yood
JCK News Daily
The deputy general counsel of the Jewelers Vigilance Committee (AGTA Member), Sara Yood has been very busy of late, helping the industry navigate the Russian sanctions imposed by the Biden administration, which include sanctions against Russian diamonds. Below, she talks about the current state of play regarding Russian goods and what may be coming in the future. MORE

Spring 2022 Gems & Gemology Now Available
AGTA Member - GIA
A variety of topics are in store for you in the Spring issue of G&G. The first article provides a comprehensive summary of mineral, chemical, and spectroscopic investigations of Schneckenstein topaz. The second article concludes the investigation into the early mining history of the Habachtal emerald deposit in Austria with a look at the era between World Wars I and II. This issue also marks G&G’s return to the Tucson gem shows in early 2022 and the debut of an exciting new section: Diamond Reflections. MORE

20 Tips to Master Social Media in 2022 for Small Businesses
Social Websuite
Every small business owner dreams of achieving their objectives and growing their brand. Social media marketing becomes an essential strategy to enhance the growth of your small business. Statistics reveal that in 2021 there were over 4.55 billion social media users and online businesses. The huge number of individuals or subscribers using social media for their business or to fetch multiple information makes it an excellent tool for enhancing your brand's awareness. MORE

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