JBT phone lines down
Warwick, R.I.—Due to inclement weather last weekend, the Jewelers Board of Trade (JBT) is unable to receive phone calls to its main number, (401) 467-0055, and is offering an alternate line,...
JBT redesigns site, adds two services
New York—The Jewelers Board of Trade (JBT) will be launching an enhanced version of its members-only Web site on Friday, Sept. 26.
JBT seminar at Diamond Club West Coast
Los Angeles—Jewelers Board of Trade (JBT) President Dione Kenyon will present an overview of JBT credit and collection services at a seminar in Los Angeles on July 16.
JBT: Bankruptcies down, claim amounts up in Q1
New York—The news on credit in the American jewelry industry in the first quarter of 2008 was both good and bad, according to statistics from the Jewelers Board of Trade (JBT).
JBT elects board members, directors
Warwick, R.I.—The Jewelers Board of Trade (JBT) has announced the results of its board elections, including the naming of two new directors.
JBT to discuss services at DMIA meeting
New York—Members of The Jewelers Board of Trade (JBT) and the Diamond Manufacturers and Importers Association (DMIA) will hold a meeting outlining JBT's credit and collection services.
DMIA, JBT create diamond-information platform
Warwick, R.I.—The Diamond Manufacturers and Importers Association of America (DMIA) and the Jewelers Board of Trade (JBT) have announced a new initiative to develop a specialized Diamond...
JBT holds annual elections
Warwick, R.I.—The Jewelers Board of Trade (JBT) announced its newly elected officers and board of directors during the company's annual meeting on Feb. 14.
JVC, JBT present AML seminar
New York—The Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) and the Jewelers Board of Trade (JBT) presented "Industry/Government—Your Anti-Money Laundering Obligations" to manufactures and retailers...
DMIA continues call for prosecution in 'Certifigate'
New York—Leaders of the Diamond Manufacturers and Importers Association of America (DMIA) have again expressed their frustration at the lack of action by prosecutors in the Gemological...
GIA welcomes two new governors
Carlsbad, Calif. —The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced the election of Dione D. Kenyon and Frederick N. Levinger to its board of governors. They will assume their duties at...
Seminar to address Patriot Act compliance
New York—The Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) and the Jewelers Board of Trade (JBT) will host a new seminar to inform jewelers of what they can expect when the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)...
Patriot Act-compliance seminar to be held at JA
New York—A new anti-money-laundering (AML) seminar designed to inform jewelers about new Internal Revenue Service systems that were put in place to ensure that jewelry businesses' AML programs...
Economy tarnishes jewelry sales
After 81 years, two Michigan jewelers are closing their doors. A declining economy, competition from retail chains and increases in online sales have caused many family-owned independent specialty...
Aaura goes out of business
Chicago—Gold jewelry firm Aaura Inc. closed its doors on Thursday, after 23 years in the business.
Boston Jewelers Club elects Kenyon president
Warwick, R.I.—Boston Jewelers Club has elected Dione D. Kenyon, president of The Jewelers Board of Trade, as its 54th president.
Providence Jewelers Club holds elections
E. Providence, R.I.—Providence Jewelers Club has announced new officers and members to its board of directors.
Phyllis Bergman named among 'Enterprising Women of the Year'
Englewood, N.J.—"Enterprising Women" magazine, the nation's only female-owned magazine published exclusively for women business owners, has named Mercury Ring President Phyllis Bergman as a...
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Buxbaum extends liquidation services to jewelers
Agoura Hills, Calif.—In light of the struggling U.S. economy, liquidation and appraisal company Buxbaum Group has announced the launch of a new venture designed to help struggling retail...