Know the rules before hosting a 'gold party'
New York--Retail jewelers cashing in on the phenomenon of private "gold parties" should be aware of the laws that regulate secondhand purchases, the Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) cautions.
Rough diamond exporting, importing reports due
New York--Anyone who exported or imported rough diamonds in 2008 must file an annual report by April 1.
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.
E-tail hazards include getting sued from afar
The benefits of advertising and selling jewelry online are clear, but the complications of doing business from afar might be less obvious, as one jeweler found out after dealing with a dissatisfied...
Customs clarifies rules on banned Burmese gems
New York--The U.S. Customs Department has issued a set of more specific regulations for ruby and jadeite importers, including requirements that the companies obtain exporter certification and evidence...
JVC to present seminars on memo, rubies
New York--The Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) will present two seminars at the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) GemFair Tucson, scheduled for Feb. 4-9 at the Tucson Convention Center in...
JVC names new board members
New York--The Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) recognized new board members at its annual luncheon on Jan. 9, held at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City.
JVC debuts ad law guide for jewelers
New York--The Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) is offering a new publication, The Essential Guide to Advertising Law, a comprehensive overview of the regulations pertaining to fine-jewelry...
In diamond grading, 'It's subjective' only goes so far
A series of consumer complaints alerted the Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) to a jeweler who sold customers diamonds with grading reports that were brought into question by subsequent appraisals.
Keep it legal with appraisals based on fact
While many jewelry appraisals are accurate and reliable, those that are not erode consumer confidence and hurt the industry, to say nothing of the fact that they break the law. A Jewelers Vigilance...
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...
JVC, NCDIA produce colored-diamonds guide
New York--The Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) and the Natural Color Diamond Association (NCDIA) have released "The Essential Guide to the U.S. Trade in Color Diamonds," the associations announced...
JVC publishes guide on gold, silver trade
New York--The Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) has released a new publication to provide the trade with a clear explanation of the legal standards that govern the manufacture, sale and advertising...
In diamond grading, 'It's subjective' only goes so far
New York--A series of consumer complaints alerted the Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) to a jeweler who sold customers diamonds with grading reports that were brought into question by subsequent...
JVC to host legal-compliance seminar
New York—The Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) is gearing up to present a free legal-compliance seminar to New York City's 47th Street Business Improvement District, one of the largest, most...
JVC lists countries with AML laws
New York—In an effort to help retail jewelers who deal with overseas companies, the Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) has compiled a list of countries that have laws to prevent money...
Jewelers encouraged to review new AML guidance
New York—The U.S. Treasury Department is asking for the Jewelers Vigilance Committee's (JVC) help in making sure jewelry dealers are aware of the new Financial Action Task Force (FATF) guidance...
JVC to discuss gemstones, rough diamonds at JA
New York—The Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) will present seminars on colored-gemstone compliance and rough-diamond requirements for traders at the upcoming JA New York Summer Show.
JVC, JM develop legal-compliance tutorial
New York—The Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) and Jewelers Mutual Insurance Co. have developed a tutorial program that provides legal-compliance information to Jewelers Mutual policyholders...
Suzan R. Flamm
Suzan R. Flamm, Esq., is assistant general counsel of the Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVCLegal.org), which provides general educational resources and jeweler-specific advice.