John Carter of Jack Lewis Jewelers in Bloomington, Ill. was tapped as president-elect, making him next in line to take over after Berg.
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Simon Golub consultant Seth Pepkin will work with jewelers in five states across the South and Midwest.

The retiring CEO of the American Gem Society and AGS Laboratories accepted her organization’s highest honor last week at Conclave.

They’ve published three new versions of the custom design software, Bridal, Plus and Studio.

Here are the top five stories published on NationalJeweler.com for the week of April 10 to 16, according to Google Analytics.

The Antwerp World Diamond Centre issued a warning to members to be on the lookout for fraudulent Kimberley Process certificates from Sierra Leone after one surfaced in the Far East.

The mining company reported Thursday that production hit 38.3 million carats last year, which is a 6 percent increase compared with 2014.

David Minster has been named CEO of the wholesale division of Judith Ripka Ltd., which is handled by KGK Jewellery Manufacturing.
The AGTA, Diamond Club West Coast, Silver Promotion Service and National Association of Jewelry Appraisers are now members of the council.
Takat Jewels is one of the presenting sponsors of the Floyd Mayweather Jr. Foundation’s “Fight 4 Fitness” event scheduled to take place in Las Vegas on Sunday.

With the news that its longtime editor, Shira Ami, is retiring, the Israel Diamond Institute Group of Companies is ceasing publication of its trade magazine, Hayahalom.
The Edge Retail Academy has hired Phyllis Casey, Brian Madson and Nancy Havener to help with financial analysis, business growth strategies and client mentoring.

De Beers said rough diamond sales continued to increase in March and April, aided by stable polished diamond prices and wholesale demand.

From an update on diamond grading reports to succession planning for jewelry store owners, here’s a rundown of just a few of the education sessions taking place at AGS Conclave 2016.

De Beers’ diamond brand has started its own carat club, honoring jewelry store salespeople who sold more than 20 carats of 1-carat and larger Forevermark diamonds in 2015.

The renowned gemstone photographer died on April 1 from injuries sustained in a fall on a camping trip. He was 65.
The sixth annual Madison Avenue Watch Week, a week-long immersion in the art of watchmaking, is scheduled for April 13 to 20 in New York.

The on-air and online retailer has rolled out the first pieces created by the winner of its Rock Star Design competition.

Here are the top five stories published on NationalJeweler.com for the week of April 3 to 9, according to Google Analytics.

From the large sums of money that can be recovered from carpeting to the trichroism of tanzanite, Editor-in-Chief Michelle Graff shares what she learned over her weekend at Stuller headquarters.

Steady dealer trading helped to stabilize polished diamond prices last month, even as the outlook for global consumer demand remains uncertain.
A consumer in California is suing HauteLook, claiming it is misleading consumers regarding the quality and value of the “authentic” vintage Rolex watches it sometimes sells.

The De Beers Millennium Jewel 4 is an oval-shaped fancy vivid blue and is one of a dozen diamonds the miner assembled to mark the year 2000.

He’s stepping down after 17 years at the helm of the brand and will be replaced by Vice President of Sales Raynald Aeschlimann.
As the KP readies to green-light rough diamond exports from one area of the Central African Republic, the Enough Project’s Brad Brooks-Rubin says yes, the process can succeed there.















