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Community News: Bottom Line Marketing Now Offers AI-Driven Location Services & Custom Shopify Jewelry Websites

May 31, 2023

BLM Uses The Latest Technology to Spark Growth for Clients Bottom Line Marketing (BLM) is excited to announce the launch of Bottom Line AI. Bottom Line AI’s Location Intelligence services provide BLM’s clients with data collected from mobile devices via foot traffic through their physical locations. With this cutting-edge technology, BLM empowers business owners to identify trends in customer behavior, make informed business decisions, and optimize their marketing and advertising efforts to spark growth. “Location Intelligence takes advantage of the customer foot traffic that’s already flowing through your store,” said Gus Garcia, Chief Growth Officer at BLM. “By tapping into

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Community News: Hill & Co. Welcomes Stanley Zale as Principal Consultant

May 31, 2023

Hill & Co., specialized management consultants exclusively for the diamond, gemstone, and jewelry industry, proudly announce the appointment of Stanley Zale as Principal Consultant. With over 40 years of experience in the diamond industry, beginning his career as a sawyer and working nearly ten years for renowned Diamantaire Louis Glick, Stanley moved on to become Vice President at Graff USA, and has been for the past 17 years Vice President for Diamond and Gemstones Procurement at Stuller. “I am delighted to announce that I have joined the team at Hill & Co. as Principal Consultant,” said Zale. “As we approach

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Community News: Bottom Line Marketing Makes Moves in 2023

May 31, 2023

Ad Agency Appoints New Leadership & Offers Full Range of Services Bottom Line Marketing (BLM) is excited to announce the company is growing its team, appointing new leadership, and continuing to offer a fuller-than-ever range of new marketing services. With nearly 70 in-house employees working from office locations in West Palm Beach, Florida, and Denver, Colorado, BLM is the largest full-service ad agency in the jewelry industry. Earlier this year, Bottom Line CEO Jackie Brooks claimed full ownership of the company in a step that further unifies the agency under one vision across both offices. “We started as a small

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Community News: AGS Members Listed as 2023 JA “20 Under 40” Honorees

May 11, 2023

Jewelers of America’s annual “20 under 40 in Jewelry Retail” list for 2023 included seven AGS members recognized as up-and-coming leaders and innovators in the jewelry industry. Maria Brown, RJ, Exclusively Diamonds Matthew Fink, Fink’s Jewelers, Inc. Angela Hope, RJ, Ben Bridge Jeweler Nikia Levesque, Day’s Jewelers Lexis S. Parker, CSA, Huntington Fine Jewelers, Inc. Courtney Sivard, CSA, BC Clark Jewelers Scott Udell, London Jewelers To read the article, click here.

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Community News: Cyril Israileff of ASBA USA, Pearl Dealer & Jewelry Designer, Dies at 65

April 20, 2023

This article has been reposted with permission from AGTA. Cyril Israileff, founder of ASBA USA, died recently after a long battle with cancer. He was 65. Sons Joshua and Nicolai Israileff will carry on the business, along with Dominique Israileff, who started it with him in 1982. Born in Geneva, Cyril’s father worked as an accountant for a Pearl dealer, giving him early exposure to the category on which he built his business. Cyril dropped out of high school and worked as a disc jockey for a period. “He loved music, especially rock music, and was a huge Led Zeppelin

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Community News: Traditional Wishlists Have Made the Leap from Paper to Digital in New Wishfluence App

February 16, 2023

Wishfluence App Offers Bottom-Line Boost to Jewelry Stores If there was anything that needs reinventing in a jewelry store, it is the antiquated paper wishlists. Now, thanks to the new App by newcomer company Wishfluence, it’s finally happened. Wishlists have gone digital. “We are seeing jewelers using the new Wishfluence App to make more sales,” say co-founders Andy and Carin Martin. “Wishfluence is easy to use and offers the sales associate a way to track a customer’s interest and communicate easily through the app, resulting in more sales and more leads.” Prestige retailer Ben Blakeman, Blakeman’s Fine Jewelry agrees. “It’s

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Community News: Houston Jeweler Going Strong at 87

February 3, 2023

Jewelry Judge Ben Gordon has been in the jewelry industry for over 70 years. His membership with the American Gem Society began in 1964, and he has attended 56 Conclaves and counting! He was recently recognized by the Better Business Bureau of Greater Houston and South Texas with its Pinnacle Awards of Excellence. Southern Jewelry News published an article about this honor and The Jewelry Judge. Click here to read the article. Jewelry Judge Ben Gordon Photo courtesy of Southern Jewelry News.

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Community News: AGS Members Listed as 2022 JA “20 Under 40” Honorees

January 26, 2023

AGS president Lisa Bridge, CG, and 10 other members were awarded a place in Jewelers of America’s “20 under 40 in Jewelry Retail” list in 2022. This award aims to honor up-and-coming leaders in the jewelry industry. Chad Berg with Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry Christian Bolling with Jeffery B. Jewelers Lisa Bridge, CG, with Ben Bridge Jeweler Amanda Coleman-Phelps, CGA, with Nelson Coleman Jewelers Joseph Corey with Day’s Jewelers Isabelle Corvin, CG, with Panowicz Jewelers Alexis Padis, CGA, with Padis Jewelry Constance Polamalu with Zachary’s Jewelers Lauren Priori with L. Priori Jewelry Trisha Kennedy-Thompson, CG, with Kennedy’s Jewelers Andrew Siegel

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Continue Your Success Story

January 13, 2023

Apply for a Scholarship From the Young Titleholders Ready to take the next step in furthering your professional career? The AGS Young Titleholders (YTs) are proud to offer two educational scholarships to help guide you on that journey. AGS Conclave Scholarships Conclave is one of the most sought-after education and networking events in the jewelry industry! This members-only event features leading national speakers and industry experts, teaching various topics ranging from gemological training to sales, leadership, HR, DEI, and marketing sessions. Members often tell us that Conclave is their favorite event of the year. Why? They not only value the

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Nominations Are Open for the 2023 Robert M. Shipley Award®!

January 13, 2023

The Robert M. Shipley Award is the most coveted honor in the AGS community. This celebrated recognition is presented to a deserving member who fits the following criteria: Nominee is a current or past member of the American Gem Society. Nominee has made specific accomplishments in gemology or is an advocate of the Society in the community. Nominee has performed exemplary service for and on behalf of the American Gem Society. Nominee has performed other industry service. Nominee has commendable personal ideals and character. Nominate a Member Take this opportunity to nominate an exemplary member of the AGS! Click the

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