April 3, 2025

An immersive exploration of perception, reality, and change Neuroscientist and perception expert Dr. Beau Lotto will be the opening keynote speaker at Converge, the global gem and jewelry event that merges innovative gemological research and industry-leading education from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) with member-driven professional development and networking opportunities from the American Gem Society (AGS). Converge takes place September 7–10, 2025, in Carlsbad, California. Lotto’s presentations merge cutting-edge science and extensive research with immersive experiences that blend entertainment, real-world neuroscience experiments, and art to illuminate the fundamental barriers to thriving in uncertainty and ways to overcome them. He

Nanci Knott, CG, is the owner of Nanci Knott & Co., a business dedicated to fine colored gemstones and custom designs in 18kt gold and platinum. Based on a career spanning decades, her work reflects both deep industry knowledge and a strong foundation in sourcing rare, high-quality gems. “I was born and bred in New Jersey, so I guess that makes me a true ‘Jersey Girl,’” Nanci shares. Raised Irish Catholic, she attended twelve years of Catholic school and college. “My father was a fire captain, and my mother was a corporate secretary and also an antique dealer. I have

Cyber threats are evolving exponentially and impacting both small and large organizations, including jewelers, especially with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). That means it’s more important than ever to implement robust cybersecurity protocols and best practices in your store. Here is what the team of experts at Jewelers Mutual want you to know: Understanding the Basics is Critical The first step to protecting your business from cybercrime is knowing what cybercrime is, how jewelry businesses can be impacted, and what common threats you and your staff should be looking out for. What is Cybercrime? Cybercrime refers to any criminal