ePRISM: October 14, 2020

Interesting Sapphires from Montana and Australia GIA - AGTA Member See the AGTA and AGTA member, Potentate Mining LLC , featured in this article for their Sapphires' fascinating color distribution and growth patterns! MORE COVID-19 Has Some Silver Linings for Jewelers - Here Are the Upsides Instore Mag The pandemic has led to some positive outcomes. Very few things are ever purely and irredeemably bad. MORE Legendary Mineral Dealer's Collection Goes Up for Auction National Jeweler A selection of pieces from a pioneering mineral collector and dealer are heading to auction. MORE

The World's Biggest Gold Mines? Hint: Think American!
Centurion
Where is the biggest gold mine in the world? Not in Africa, or even in South America. MORE

GEM Awards Announces New Date and Chair
JA GEM Awards
Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace, has announced the 19th Annual GEM Awards will be taking place on Friday, July 16, 2021 at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York. 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

Take 600 Gems, and Cut Them into Triangles
NY Times
The one-of-a-kind timepiece has 600 triangular-cut diamonds and blue Sapphires set invisibly on a curved surface, and a double flying tourbillon movement. MORE

3 Creative Ways to Tee Up a Profitable Holiday Season
Instore Mag
Jewelers who act with agility, creativity and speed can help to spread joy and end the year on a profitable note. MORE

How to Promote Your Business on Facebook
HubSpot Blog
Facebook is a great place to advertise your business and interact with prospective and current customers. MORE