News, research on tap for AGA's Tucson conference
Tucson, Ariz.—In conjunction with the annual gem shows in Tucson, Ariz., this winter, the Accredited Gemologists Association (AGA) will hold its annual full-day conference on Feb. 4, 2009, at...
GIA announces 2009 GRC lineup
Carlsbad, Calif.—The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced the keynote speakers for its Gemological Research Conference (GRC) taking place next year in San Diego.
AGS bestows Fellow Awards
Las Vegas—Eight American Gem Society (AGS) titleholders have been given the Fellow Award, an annual award recognizing outstanding contributions and service to the jewelry profession, the AGS...
Susan Eisen designs New York Press Club gift
New York—Susan Eisen, jewelry designer and chief executive officer of El Paso, Texas-based Susan Eisen Fine Jewelry and Watches, was chosen this year as the designer of the New York Press...
Gemologists face growing array of treatments
Tucson, Ariz.--As the gemological community races to keep up with the latest treatments, one thing seems clear: Gemstone treaters, and those who sell their gussied-up wares, are speeding ahead,...
Tiffany chairman testifies on coral preservation
New York—Tiffany and Co. Chairman and CEO Michael J. Kowalski testified before Congress on Tuesday in hopes that the government will shed more light on threats to our coral reef systems, so...
AGS names De Young deputy exec
Las Vegas—The American Gem Society (AGS) has named Margaret De Young as deputy executive director, effective Feb. 28, 2008.
AGA elects new officers, board members
San Diego, Calif.—The Accredited Gemologists Association (AGA) has announced new officers and board members for the years 2008-2010.
GIA names Liddicoat scholarship recipients
Carlsbad, Calif.—The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced that the 2008 Richard T. Liddicoat (RTL) Scholarships have been awarded to Grant Herrin and Christian De Bor.
Gemologists face growing array of treatments
Tucson, Ariz.—As the gemological community races to keep up with the latest treatments, one thing seems clear: Gemstone treaters, and those who sell their gussied-up wares, are speeding ahead,...
AGA to demystify diamond grading in Vegas
Las Vegas—The Accredited Gemologists Association (AGA) will give gemologists a better understanding of the "why's" and "how's" of diamond grading during its 2008 Las Vegas conference.
AGS announces Circle of Distinction winners
Las Vegas—The American Gem Society (AGS) will honor industry leaders John J. Kennedy, Hugh Glenn and Anna Martin at its Ninth Annual Circle of Distinction Dinner at New York City's Rainbow Room...
GIA announces five new scholarships for '09
Carlsbad, Calif.—The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced the creation of four new donor-funded scholarships and one new international scholarship for students who wish to...
LVMH snaps up Swiss watchmaker Hublot
Paris—LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton has signed an agreement to acquire Hublot, a fast-growing watch brand with a selective distribution network limited to 300 stores worldwide, the luxury...
Shigley to receive Antonio C. Bonanno Award
San Diego, Calif.—The Accredited Gemologists Association (AGA) will award the 2007 Antonio C. Bonanno Award for Excellence in Gemology to Dr. James Shigley of the Gemological Institute of...
GIA's RTL scholarship campaign underway
Carlsbad, Calif.—The Gemological Institute of America's (GIA) campaign to collect donations for the sixth annual Richard T. Liddicoat (RTL) Scholarship Fund is now in progress.
Task force to standardize diamond grading
Las Vegas—A group of gemological experts from around the world are putting their heads together to establish international technical standards for diamond grading.
AGS elects new board chairman
Las Vegas—American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories has elected Ronnie Cox as the new chairman of its board of directors, replacing Clayton Bromberg who served as chairman since 2005.
Arkansas jeweler to win Lifetime Achievement Award
North Little Rock, Ark.—The Arkansas Jewelers Association (AJA) will present its Lifetime Achievement Award to Loyd Stanley on Aug. 16.
Colored-gem treatments top topic at AGA conference
Tucson, Ariz.—Colored-gemstone treatments and the issues surrounding them will be the featured topic of the Accredited Gemologists Association (AGA) 2008 Tucson Conference taking place next...