Community News: Vantyghem Diamonds Celebrates Their Sparkling 50th Anniversary
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 […]
Community News: Bottom Line Marketing Now Offers AI-Driven Location Services & Custom Shopify Jewelry Websites
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 […]
Community News: Hill & Co. Welcomes Stanley Zale as Principal Consultant
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 […]
Community News: Bottom Line Marketing Makes Moves in 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, […]
Community News: AGS Members Listed as 2023 JA “20 Under 40” Honorees
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. […]
Community News: Houston Jeweler Going Strong at 87
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 […]
Community News: AGS Members Listed as 2022 JA “20 Under 40” Honorees
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 […]
Nominations Are Open for the 2023 Robert M. Shipley Award®!
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 […]
Community News: DAVID WEISZ Announces New Branded Experience
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 […]
Community News: Brandee Dallow to Join Grandview Klein Diamonds as Chief Communications & Sustainability Officer
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 & […]