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World of Gems Conference debuts
Dallas—The first World of Gems Conference, held in Chicago from Sept. 13-14, had a strong debut, with industry experts educating attendees on current issues in the jewelry trade, according to...
October 02, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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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.
September 05, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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AGTA Spectrum Awards adds Consumer's Choice Honors
Dallas—The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA), in conjunction with MVI Marketing, is introducing the Consumer's Choice Honors to its 2009 AGTA Spectrum Awards.
August 21, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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AGTA taps Graham for marketing post
Dallas—The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) has hired a diamond and jewelry industry veteran as its new marketing manager.
May 07, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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AGTA sets GemFair dates
Dallas—Colored-gemstone buyers, mark your calendars: The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) has announced that its 2009 AGTA GemFair in Tucson, Ariz., will be held from Feb. 4-9.
May 06, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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AGTA names new board members
Dallas—Robert Bentley of Robert Bentley Co. was voted in as vice president of the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA)'s board of directors, the AGTA announced on Wednesday.
January 17, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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AGTA Spectrum Awards offers NYC drop-off program
Dallas—The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA), organizers of the annual Spectrum and Cutting Edge Awards, have announced two new changes to the 2008 Spectrum competition.
September 06, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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AGTA urges members to check irradiated blue topaz
Dallas—The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) issued a statement today reminding members to do their own radiation checks if they handle deep blue topaz.
July 26, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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AGTA appoints search committee for exec director
Dallas—American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) President Rick Krementz has appointed a search committee to consider candidates to lead the colored-gemstone association.
June 28, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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Hucker resigns as AGTA CEO
Dallas—The board of directors for the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) announced today that it has accepted the resignation of Douglas Hucker as chief executive officer of the association.
June 14, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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AGTA calls for Spectrum Awards entries
Dallas—If you're a jewelry designer or a lapidary artist with a knack for natural colored-gemstone creations, the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) is looking for entries to its annual AGTA...
May 16, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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Marina Epelboym joins AGTA Gemological Testing Center
Dallas—The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) has announced the appointment of Marina Epelboym to gemologist for the AGTA Gemological Testing Center (GTC) team.
March 19, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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Gem shows bring color back to Tucson
Tucson, Ariz.—The gem trade brought a colorful caravan into the desert city of Tucson again this year, as colored-gem seekers converged on the Tucson Convention Center for the AGTA GemFair,...
February 01, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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AGTA appoints Griffin to new COO post
Dallas—As it gets ready to launch an effort to grow its membership, the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) has appointed Edwin Griffin Jr. as its first chief operating officer.
November 20, 2006 | National Jeweler Network
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AGTA supports strengthening embargo on Burmese goods
Dallas—The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) has announced that it fully supports proposed legislation pending in Congress that seeks to strengthen the embargo of materials originating in...
November 07, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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AGTA names new president
Dallas—Barbara Lawrence has been named president of the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA), taking over for Rick Krementz, who tendered his resignation during a board of directors'...
October 08, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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AGTA launches tanzanite grading reports
Dallas—With an African drum player performance and a showcase of loose tanzanite on display, the Tanzanite Foundation and the American Gem Trade Association Gemological Testing Center...
November 13, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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Canoa Ranch Golf Club named location for 2007 AGTA golf tournament
Tucson, Ariz.—The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) has named the Canoa Ranch Golf Club in Green Valley, Ariz., as the location for the association's 11th annual Coyote Classic golf...
October 02, 2006 | National Jeweler Network
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GemFair sees slight attendance dip
Dallas—The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) reported attendance was down 3 percent at this year's AGTA GemFair, a six-day event in Tucson, Ariz., that concluded Feb. 5, but added that...
February 27, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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Paraiba seller sues over same-name stones
Santa Cruz, Calif.—Paraiba.com has filed a $120 million lawsuit against two gemological labs and an African tourmaline seller, alleging that the naming and selling of non-Brazilian stones as...
April 09, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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