August 20, 2026

TACORI is a family-founded jewelry house established by Haig and Gilda Tacorian in California in 1979. They came to the United States with an extraordinary belief in what was possible and built the company through talent, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to craftsmanship. “My father has always approached jewelry as both an artist and an engineer,” says Paul Tacorian, Chairman of TACORI. “He is fascinated by architecture, proportion, and the challenge of making something intricate feel effortless. My mother brought an equally important understanding of people, relationships, and the emotional meaning jewelry carries. Together, they created the foundation for the

By Jewelers Mutual® Group Wildfires are an increasing threat across many regions of the U.S. and Canada, particularly as temperatures rise and drought conditions persist. For jewelry businesses, the risks extend beyond flames to potential smoke damage, power outages, evacuation orders, transportation disruptions, and extended closures can all significantly impact operations. While you can’t predict if or when a wildfire will threaten your business, you can prepare. Proactive planning helps protect your people, your inventory, and your ability to recover quickly. Most importantly, remember this guiding principle: the safety of you and your staff always comes first. If you operate

The following professionals have recently earned the prestigious Certified Gemologist® (CG) credential from the American Gem Society: Nikita Singh, CG Lux Bond & Green – Exec. Office (Diamond Level Member) West Hartford, CG Josua Slocum, CG R.F. Moeller Jeweler (Diamond Level Member) Minneapolis, MN Brian W. Smith, CG B Jewelers Morristown, NJ

The following professionals have earned the prestigious credential of Registered Jeweler (RJ) by the American Gem Society: Andrea W. Bragg, RJ Forsythe Jewelers (Gold Level Member) Hilton Head Island, SC Sarah Garger, RJ Alchemy Jeweler Porland, OR

The following professionals have recently earned the prestigious designation of Certified Sales Associate (CSA) by the American Gem Society: Jenefer Bolton, CSA Motif Jewelers Taylor, MI Nicole Bonocore, CSA Forsythe Jewelers, Inc. Pittsford, NY Pietro V. Garcea, CSA Victoria Marie Jewelers Parker, CO Colby Hendrix, CSA MJ Christensen Diamonds (Gold Level Member) Las Vegas, NV Isabella Rodriguez-Gleason, CSA MJ Christensen Diamonds (Gold Level Member) Las Vegas, NV Ramsey Stross, CSA Blue Marlin Jewelry Islamorada, FL Lexi Thomas, CSA, JEA B.C. Clark, Inc. (Diamond Level Member) Oklahoma City, OK Kylie Vardaman, CSA Naifeh Fine Jewelry Nichols Hills, OK

The following professionals have recently earned the prestigious designation of Jewelry Evaluation Advisor® (JEA) by the American Gem Society: Morgan Brunger, JEA B.C. Clark, Inc. (Diamond Level Member) Oklahoma City, OK Hannah Gill, JEA Marks Jewelers (Gold Level Member) Montgomeryville, PA Austin Granderson, JEA R.F. Moeller Jeweler (Diamond Level Member) Saint Paul, MN Keri Kovach, JEA Marks Jewelers (Gold Level Member) Montgomeryville, PA Jasmin Livings, JEA Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry Baton Rouge, LA Randy Rackley, JEA Day’s Jewelers Waterville, ME Sarah Sarkar, CSA, JEA Carreras Jewelers Richmond, VA