JBT celebrates 125 years
Warwick, R.I.--The Jewelers Board of Trade (JBT) is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year and plans to release two special publications to mark the milestone.
JVC, JBT to present 'memo' seminar
New York--The Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) and The Jewelers Board of Trade (JBT) will present "The Basics of Memo Transaction--The Do's and Don'ts of Trading on Memo" at the JA New York Winter...
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...
Some jewelers downsize as bankruptcies mount
Multi-store retailer Bernie Robbins Fine Jewelers, which closed its store in Short Hills, N.J., in early December, is one of several retail jewelers downsizing to cut costs in light of the worldwide...
JVC, JBT to present memo seminar at MJSA Expo
New York--The Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) and The Jewelers Board of Trade (JBT) will present "The Basics of Memo Transaction--The Dos and Don'ts of Trading on Memo" at the MJSA Expo on March 9.
Got a memo gripe? Web site airs grievances
New York--Companies concerned about releasing a diamond on memo in these shaky economic times have another online resource to turn to for information.
Jewelers Mutual CIO Matthies honored by JBT
Neenah, Wisc.--Jewelers Mutual Insurance Co. Chief Information Officer Joel Matthies was honored recently for his long-standing commitment to the Jewelers Board of Trade (JBT) and is now a member of...
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.
JCK Las Vegas events
A listing of events for the JCK Las Vegas show.
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...
Industry vet creates business-valuation practice
Richmond, Va.--Industry veteran Daniel Pharr has announced the establishment of a new business-valuation practice aimed at family-owned and closely held businesses operating in the jewelry industry.
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)...