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DAVID WEISZ™, as an organization, has a fascinating family history. No one can tell the story of their journey better than they, so we asked their chairman, David Weisz, the grandson of the original founder, to tell us the story in his own words. “The legacy of DAVID WEISZ spans an era of courage, integrity, and strength, where the family patriarch, David Weisz, started a business selling finished jewelry and diamonds in Satu Mare, Romania. Following two decades of success in his flourishing business, David and his family were met with a terrible misfortune at the onset of the second

By JewelersHealthCare.com Health insurance is a big benefit with a big cost attached to it. The process of picking the plan is pressure-packed, frustrating, overwhelming, and confusing. The result for all your troubles: an overpriced plan that you and your employees don’t really understand. At this moment, you may be thinking one of two things: “Oh my gosh, this is me!” or “Wow, I’m so glad I chose JewelersHealthcare.com as my complete healthcare coverage solution!” If you, unfortunately, feel yourself gravitating to the first thought, your next question should be, “What should I do now?” Ask these five questions to

True to its legacy of excellence, contemporary bridal, fashion, and high-end jewelry brand, Uneek, wins in 6 major categories of the 2021 INSTORE Design Awards. This year, Uneek celebrates its 25th anniversary and through the years, it has received numerous awards from notable industry titles and organizations. As the most awarded jewelry designer, founding president, CEO and master designer Benjamin Javaheri does it again by adding another feather to his cap. “JUBILEE” — BEST COLORED DIAMOND JEWELRY and RETAILER’S CHOICE Inspired by the spirit of hope and optimism, the “Jubilee” ring is an 8.01ct Oval Fancy Yellow diamond, highlighted by

Win a chance to stage your dream proposal during private performance Jewelers Mutual Group along with Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) and singer-songwriter, Ben Rector announced today Stage the Engage, a contest that provides one lucky winner the opportunity to propose, on-stage at Radio City Music Hall, during a private performance by Ben Rector. One lucky couple will win a flight to New York City, a private Ben Rector performance at Radio City Music Hall and a $5,000 gift card for use toward their wedding jewelry, plus they will be able to bring in four of their closest

The designs from Sylvie Collection are inspired by a combination of trends, comfort, and lifestyle. Sylvie Levine, owner and principal designer for Sylvie Collection, is heavily focused on keeping a strong pulse on trends across the broader engagement ring industry. She and her team discern how generational shifts are impacting fashion and lifestyle decisions, and what drives true customer satisfaction. The Sylvie Collection was first established in 1987, under the company Spectrum Diamonds, which was founded by Sylvie’s husband, Ian Levine, shortly after he immigrated to the US from South Africa. In 2007, as an extension of Spectrum Diamonds, they

Jewelers Mutual Group has provided us with seven terrific videos that feature subject matter experts discussing top-of-mind topics such as the Diamond Marketplace, shipping best practices, virtual inspections, anti-money laundering, and more! Ask the Expert: IDEX Jewelers Mutual Group In this episode, Jewelers Mutual Group talks with Osnat Davidov, marketing and managing director for IDEX. IDEX powers the Diamond Marketplace on the Zing® platform, which gives jewelers free access to the industry’s leading service providers all in one place. Find out how the Diamond Marketplace solves the challenges of purchasing diamonds and eases the buying process. Click here to view the video.

By Jewelers Mutual Group Shipping jewelry has been a source of frustration within the industry for a very long time. Even with technology continuing to advance there are plenty of times when it doesn’t seem any easier. It’s time-consuming to coordinate logistics—and then shipments get delayed. Merchandise can get damaged in transit—or worse, it can be stolen. Not to mention the cost of shipping isn’t cheap, either. Even if you’re content with the rates you’ve been paying, there’s a good chance you can bring your cost down further without sacrificing timeliness or insurance coverage. Consider these three tips the next

Congratulations! A shout-out to the AGS members who have successfully passed their 2021 recertification exams and have downloaded their digital badges! Visit the “Learn it. Earn it. Share it.” section on the recertification resource page to learn more about promoting your digital badge. Elizabeth Allen, CSA B.C. Clark, Inc. Carolyn Biacan, RJ Helzberg Diamonds #639 Robert Bireley, CSA Morrison Smith Jewelers Lisa Bridge, CG Ben Bridge Jewelers Maria Brown, RJ Exclusively Diamonds David Carter, CSA Ben Bridge Jeweler Scott Davis, RJ Jack Lewis Jewelers Stephanus Esterhuysen, CG Henne Jewelers Robert Gatta, RJ Underwood Jewelers Ashley Harbison, CSA Wilson & Son Jewelers Kimberley Hatchell, CG