AGTA launches online directory
Dallas—The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) has launched an online sourcing guide for the gemstone and jewelry industry, the organization announced this week.
GIA takes Career Search Engine global
Carlsbad, Calif.—The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Career Search Engine now includes international career opportunities, creating the largest, free, online employment database in the...
Israel Diamond Exchange to mark 70 years
Ramat Gan, Israel--The Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) will mark its 70th anniversary with a special event scheduled for Nov. 23 in Tel Aviv, Israel.
MPI Systems launches store management software
Wilton, Conn.—MPI Systems, the award-winning Microsoft Certified Partner that develops software systems for the jewelry industry, has released a state-of-the-art software for jewelry retail and...
Ben Bridge partners with eDiamondselect
Miami—One of the nation's major jewelry chains is partnering with a virtual diamond seller, a partnership both parties hope will mean a boost for business.
Indian jewelry chain opens in Windy City
Chicago—Tanishq, a national jewelry-store chain in India, has opened its first U.S. store in a mall in the Chicago suburb of Schaumburg, Ill.
Gemewizard unveils new color-communication package
Ramat Gan, Israel—Gemewizard has unveiled a new, more advanced color-communication package for diamonds and gemstones, the company announced this week.
Hearts On Fire sues Blue Nile over trademark
Boston—Hearts On Fire is suing Blue Nile, claiming its use of sponsored Internet search links is diverting customers to the online retailer and that it infringes on the Hearts On Fire trademark...
EDiamondselect partners with Rachminov
Hollywood, Fla.—Diamond software solutions provider eDiamondselect has chosen Rachminov Diamonds as the site's exclusive source of natural fancy-color diamonds.
Israel Diamond Exchange to expand
Tel Aviv, Israel—The Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) is adding approximately 123,785 square feet of office space to its complex, enabling the expansion and immediate development of the Israeli...
EDiamondselect partners with buying group
Hollywood, Fla.—Diamond software company eDiamondselect is now partnering with Continental Buying Group (CBG), one of the largest jewelry buying groups in the country, the company announced on...
Need help balancing inventory?
Napa, Calif.—Buyers International Group (BIG) has introduced new software that the company says can help retailers balance inventory levels, achieve higher margins and increase sales.
Venus Jewel joins IDEX Online
Geneva, Switzerland—India-based manufacturer Venus Jewel is now a member of IDEX Online SA's online diamond-trading platform, according to a release from IDEX.
Colorful Louisiana jeweler dies
St. Petersburg, Fla.—Known for his unusual marketing techniques and unique sense of humor, Pattons Fine Jewelry CEO Ken Patton of Louisiana died on April 11 in St. Petersburg, Fla., after a...
Australian jewelry co. teams with Rap
Brisbane, Australia—Australian jewelry-technology company Octahedron has sold a 50 percent share of its business to New York-based the Rapaport Group.
'Passion Award' competition call for entries
Spartanburg, S.C.—B W Simon, organizer of the Bench Jewelers Conference and Expo, is calling for bench jewelers to enter the fourth annual Bench Jewelers Passion Award Design Competition.
Study: Consumers satisfied with online jewelry buys
Paso Robles, Calif.--Just over one-third of Jewelry Consumer Opinion Council (JCOC) panel members purchased fine jewelry online this year, with more than half spending between $101-$500 on a single...
GemeWizard offers free online color system
Ramat Gan, Israel—GemeWizard has announced that it will be offering a free online version of GemeSquare Lite, a color-communication application that allows colored-gemstone dealers to...
Study: Consumers satisfied with online jewelry buys
Paso Robles, Calif.—Just over one-third of Jewelry Consumer Opinion Council (JCOC) panel members purchased fine jewelry online this year, with more than half spending between $101-$500 on a...
Retailers get the scoop on tanzanite
Las Vegas—From a new, universal grading system for tanzanite to concerns that the gem's rarity is being described incorrectly on cruise ship presentations, retailers were able to find out the...