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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

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

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.

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.

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

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

Community News: DAVID WEISZ Announces New Branded Experience

January 6, 2023

This legacy fine jewelry company is implementing the start of a “new era.” DAVID WEISZ began with humble beginnings in Satu Mare, Romania, in the early 1900s. David had a custom fine jewelry boutique that was shut down at the start of WWII. David’s son Herman was the sole survivor of the family, who gained possession of a parcel of diamonds from his father, which he managed to smuggle during the war. This remaining heirloom from his family gave Herman the strength and drive to reignite the business in New York. Herman formally established the DAVID WEISZ brand in 1949,

Community News: Brandee Dallow to Join Grandview Klein Diamonds as Chief Communications & Sustainability Officer

December 20, 2022

Dallow spent 11 years at the Julius Klein Group and is returning after nearly a decade to lead the company in its marketing, public relations, B2B communications, and sustainable development programs. Grandview Klein Diamonds (GKD), once part of the Julius Klein Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brandee Dallow as Chief Communications & Sustainability Officer, effective January 3, 2023. Dallow spent over 11 years at Julius Klein in the early onset of her career and is returning to the company as it looks towards the future/further growth and expansion. “It’s like returning to family,” Dallow said. “We have

Questions Answered: The AGS Ideal^® Report

December 16, 2022

An Interview with John Carter, CGA, Chair of the AGS Laboratories Advisory Committee The new AGS Ideal® Report brought to you by GIA marks a milestone in our history. Retailers now have the unparalleled AGS Light Performance, backed by the rigorous science of GIA’s diamond grading reports in one convenient suite of documents. Consumers now have additional knowledge about a diamond to purchase it with confidence. At a price tag of only US$25 for the supplemental digital report, the AGS Ideal® Report is a great way to add value to your sales presentation and give your customers added confidence about

Community News: World’s Most Exquisite Gems Exclusive to Melbourne Museum

November 23, 2022

Pink Diamonds November 5, 2022–January 29, 2023 The largest collection of Australian pink diamonds to be shown in the world will transform the Dynamic Earth gallery at Melbourne Museum into a shimmering wonderland from November 5. Museums Victoria is partnering with New York-based LJ West Diamonds, one of the largest collectors of natural color diamonds in the world, to provide an exclusive opportunity for Australians and international visitors to marvel at pink diamonds. The Pink Diamonds exhibition will showcase more than 100 truly unique gemstones found in the Australian Kimberley region. Naturally colored diamonds have long been valued for their

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