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New Gemesis site offers 'retailer locator'
Sarasota, Fla.—Gemesis, the Florida-based company known for its lab-grown colored diamonds, has redesigned its Web site.
September 15, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Industry objects to broadening platinum definition
New York—A number of industry organizations have filed a statement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) objecting to the FTC's proposal to broaden the definition of the word "platinum."
August 26, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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FTC gives mixed ruling on 'cultured' gems
Washington, D.C.—The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rejected a petition from the Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) and nine other trade associations requesting that the commission use its...
July 22, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Platinum Task Force holds forum on FTC proposal
New York—The Platinum Task Force held an open meeting yesterday at the JA New York Winter Show to discuss the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) request for comments on its proposed outlines for...
March 11, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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FTC requests public opinion on platinum guides
New York—The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a Federal Register Notice asking for comments on its proposed amendment that would allow jewelry marketers to use the term platinum, or an...
February 28, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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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.
January 22, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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Industry associations urge FTC to address term 'cultured'
New York—The Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) and 10 other jewelry industry associations have filed a petition with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to address the term "cultured" in...
December 12, 2006 | National Jeweler Network
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BHP clears U.S. hurdle in bid for Rio Tinto
London—BHP Billiton announced on Thursday that The U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have essentially cleared the way for its proposed acquisition of Rio Tinto,...
July 03, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Enhancement-disclosure requirements now on video
New York—A discussion of the risks and requirements of enhancement disclosure featuring Robin Spector of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Cecilia Gardner of the Jewelers Vigilance Committee...
March 27, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Kmart settles with FTC over gift-card practices
Troy, Mich.—Kmart Corp. has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission (FTC) charges that it engaged in deceptive practices in advertising and selling its Kmart gift card.
March 23, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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Retailers urge FTC to include Internet in mail-order rules
Washington, D.C.—The National Retail Federation (NRF) and the NRF's online division, Shop.org, are urging the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to update 14-year-old rules governing mail-order and...
November 20, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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An earrings ad crosses FTC's legal line
The Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) recently received an inquiry on an earrings advertisement that appeared in a local newspaper.
May 30, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Consumer sues Jewelry Television over treated gems
San Diego—A California woman has filed a $5 million class-action lawsuit accusing Knoxville, Tenn.-based Jewelry Television of false advertising and alleging that the company sold treated...
June 04, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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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.
June 25, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Labs identify coated tanzanite treatment
New York—Two gemological labs that specialize in colored-gemstone identification have identified a new non-permanent type of tanzanite treatment that requires disclosure at the point of sale.
May 27, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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JVC to offer free seminars at JA New York
New York—The Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) will present two free seminars at the upcoming JA New York Winter Show, one focusing on anti-money laundering, and the other on compliance in...
February 20, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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IGI offers batch testing for coated tanzanite
New York—The International Gemological Institute (IGI) will now offer batch testing to detect all surface-coated tanzanite.
June 24, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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NRF welcomes bill on credit card fees
Washington, D.C.—The National Retail Federation (NRF) is cheering the introduction of a Senate bill that would require Visa and MasterCard to negotiate with merchants over "hidden" credit card...
June 06, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Destino offers details on synthetic-diamond reports
Carlsbad, Calif.—The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) will begin accepting synthetic diamonds for grading next year, but the question remains over what the grading reports will look like....
October 11, 2006 | National Jeweler Network
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