Palmieri completes acquisition of GCAL
New York--The Palmieri Group, led by well-known gemologist Don A. Palmieri, has concluded its acquisition of the Gem Certification and Assurance Lab (GCAL) and other assets from Collectors Universe...
Jewelry grading 'steady' for Collectors Universe
Newport Beach, Calif.—Collectors Universe Inc., the parent company of two diamond- and gemstone-grading laboratories, reported revenues fell 4 percent in the fourth quarter of 2008 despite...
Collectors Universe CEO leaving
Newport Beach, Calif.--Collectors Universe Inc. announced earlier this week that Chief Executive Officer Michael Haynes is leaving the company on April 1, according to a news release.
GCAL shows off new digs, welcomes Nancy Robey
New York—The Gem Certification and Assurance Lab (GCAL) opened new state-of-the-art facilities last month and welcomed aboard jewelry-industry veteran Nancy Robey.
C.R. 'Cap' Beesley disconnects from AGL
New York--Well-known gemologist and former American Gemological Laboratories (AGL) President C.R. "Cap" Beesley is no longer affiliated with the lab, which is now under new ownership.
GCAL clarifies details of equipment sale
New York--The Gem Certification and Assurance Lab (GCAL) has issued a statement clarifying information circulating about lab equipment that is for sale.
AGL appoints new vp, chief gemologist
New York—American Gemological Laboratories (AGL) has hired gem expert Chris Smith as its new chief gemologist and vice president, effective immediately.
Collectors Universe exiting grading business
Newport Beach, Calif.--The company that owns both the Gem Certification and Assurance Laboratory (GCAL) and the American Gemological Laboratory (AGL) is getting out of the business of grading diamonds...
GCAL pledges $50,000 to CIBJO
Milan, Italy—The Gem Certification and Assurance Lab Inc. (GCAL) of New York has pledged $50,000 to CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation.
AGL to re-open under Smith's leadership
New York--American Gemological Laboratories (AGL) will re-open under new leadership, according to a press release issued over the weekend.
AGL intros colored-gem cert program at JA
New York—American Gem Laboratories (AGL), a subsidiary of Collectors Universe, unveiled its trademarked Fast Track Program for certifying colored gemstones at the JA New York Winter Show.
AGL, GCAL to sponsor JFC charity raffles
New York—American Gemological Laboratories (AGL) and the Gem Certification and Assurance Lab (GCAL) will team up with Jewelers for Children (JFC) to raise funds for the organization during Las...
Collectors Finance offers lending services on gems
Santa Ana, Calif.—In a program designed to make the financing of gemstone purchases easier, Collectors Finance Corp. (CFC) will offer loans to collectors and dealers on diamonds and colored...
Whitehall to use GCAL certs
Newport Beach, Calif.—Whitehall Jewellers has selected the Gem Certification and Assurance Lab (GCAL) to provide diamond certification for the White Star diamond programs in all of its...
GCAL offers consumer-focused initiatives
New York—Gem Certification and Assurance Lab (GCAL) is launching three new services to spark sales opportunities for members.
Jewelry Summit connects majors, world-class speakers
Atlanta—About 200 top executives from major U.S. retailers and international suppliers convened for the 2nd Annual Fine Jewelry CEO Summit, held here last month.
GCAL launches certified-diamond exchange
New York—The Gem Certification and Assurance Lab (GCAL) has launched the Certified Diamond Exchange (CDE), a free online diamond exchange where JBT-listed retailers, wholesalers and manufacture...
Judith Ripka to present keynote at 'Women in the Know'
New York—The merging of creativity and business principles will be the focus of the Women's Jewelry Association's (WJA) 4th Annual Women in the Know Conference, to be held March 16 at the...
N.J. jeweler wins store makeover from AGL, GCAL
New York—Jeweler Leo Fasseas, owner of Leo Fasseas Jewelers in Livingston, N.J., was in the middle of a major store remodeling when he heard some very good news. Fasseas was the raffle winner...
GCAL names diamond-industry vet to EVP
New York—The Gem Certification and Assurance Lab (GCAL) has announced the appointment of diamond-market veteran Howard Pomerantz to executive vice president.