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An eleven-year veteran of the company, Waclawski has been instrumental to Kingswood’s rapid growth and product line expansion The Kingswood Company announced in August the promotion of Pam Waclawski to the position of Vice President of Sales and Marketing. In this new capacity, Waclawski will lead the sales, marketing and design teams to meet specific growth goals that are effective for the company; cultivate an understanding of industry trends and plan strategic initiatives to stay ahead of market demands; and build and maintain long-term relationships with customers. “This promotion is a reflection of Pam’s tremendous impact on our company’s continued

The security of all AGS members is very important to us. We want to ensure you have the information and resources you need to stay safe. At the request of Jewelers Supporting Jewelers, a Facebook group dedicated to helping the jewelry industry stay safe, we are sharing the following message: “I was face to face with the masked men. I was sprayed with mace. I could not see, but I could hear every move they made in my store. I was screaming for my employees to hit the panic button, not being able to see or know where they were

After school each day, a young girl would take the bus to her family’s store, located initially off Capital Way near Sylvester Park. She would eagerly help with anything and everything in this local jewelry and gem shop. Over the years, she steadily learned more and more about her family’s business: Panowicz Jewelers. Now the third-generation owner, Leslie Panowicz, RJ, is proud to continue the family legacy, celebrating the 75th anniversary of Panowicz Jewelers in June 2023. “I remember growing up in the store; I’d come after school and help out my dad each day,” shared Leslie. “We are so

INSTORE magazine recently announced the winners of their 8th annual Design Awards. Join us in congratulating the 17 AGS members who, out of 246 entries, were chosen as the best-of-the-best for their vibrant and stunning designs! A JAFFE ASHI Diamonds E.L. Designs Erica Courtney Fana Gabriel & Co. Gumuchian Jye’s International Inc. Kimberly Collins Colored Gems L. Priori Jewelry Lika Behar Collection Omi Privé Pompos Jewelry Corporation Shula NY Smiling Rocks Stuller Uneek Designs Take a look at their gorgeous pieces here.

Only Natural Diamonds (OND), the consumer-facing, multi-channel digital platform powered by Natural Diamond Council, is delighted to launch its first-ever print magazine under Editor-in-Chief Sam Broekema. The magazine comes as a natural next step and addition to its digital home on naturaldiamonds.com. This is the first of a bi-annual issue cadence covering both Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter. The inaugural Spring/Summer print issue features actress Gabrielle Union as its cover star. Ms. Union shares insight into her top diamond moments, career as an actress, her family, and where she hopes to see Hollywood in the years to come in the inside cover

Kitchener-based Vantyghem Diamonds marks a special milestone in the diamond business. Since 1973, Vantyghem Diamonds have been at the forefront of selling exquisite diamonds. This June, their company celebrates its 50th year in the industry as a provider of certified ethically sourced natural diamonds to professional independent retail jewelers. Kevin Vantyghem carries on the family name from his mother and father, Ralph and Arlette Vantyghem, who immigrated to Canada and set up their business selling loose diamonds to professional independent retail jewelers. Kevin has taken the baton from his parents and continues to steer the family business towards new horizons

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

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

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

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.