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Reading Time: 2 minutes ← Back to All Events Continental Buying Group (CBG) Show Review the basic schedule and contact information for this upcoming industry trade event: Event Details Host Organization :  Continental Buying Group (CBG) Dates :  June 1-3 Audience:  Independent retail jewelers and preferred industry suppliers Admission :  Contact the organizer directly for credentials and entry rules Event Format : Private Buying Exhibition Focus : Fine Jewelry, Loose Diamonds, and Retail Goods Phone : 305-868-9004 Visit Official Website Note from SJN Editors: All dates are subject to change. Please verify times and location details with the official organiser before finalizing travel plans. Why You Should Attend You can connect directly with major vendors and source inventory for your jewelry business. This private event offers you direct access to buying opportunities that help your store...

Reading Time: 2 minutes ← Back to All Events JA New York Spring Event Guide Prepare for your visit to this major seasonal jewelry gathering. Below are the key facts you need to plan your schedule: Event Details Date(s):  March 14-16 Event Type:  Jewelry Trade Show Audience:  Retail Jewelers, Designers, Buyers Timing:  Spring 2027 Location : New York, NY Phone : 862-210-7649 Visit Official Website Note from SJN Editors: All dates are subject to change. Please verify times and location details with the official organiser before finalizing travel plans. What to Expect at the Show JA New York Spring connects you directly with recognized jewelry brands and rising talent. You can review fine jewelry lines, discover fresh trends, and select inventory for the coming retail seasons. During the event, you can: Meet directly with jewelry manufacturers and makers. Source classic pieces, fi...

Reading Time: 4 minutes Key Takeaways: • Jewelers of America and the GEM Awards Committee have opened applications for the David Yurman GEM Awards Grant from November 3 to December 2, 2026. • The grant recipient will receive $50,000 in funding and mentorship opportunities with executives from David Yurman and the jewelry industry. • Eligible applicants must be U.S.-based fine jewelry designers who have operated their own business for at least three years. (NEW YORK) – Jewelers of America, the national trade association supporting every facet of the jewelry industry, and the GEM Awards Committee announce the return of the David Yurman GEM Awards Grant, a $50,000 Grant Program that provides funding and mentorship opportunities for an emerging jewelry designer. Applications for the Grant will be open from November 3, 2026 through December 2, 2026. The Grant Recipient will be presented at the 25 th annual GEM Awards on Friday, March 12, 2027, at Cipriani 42nd Street i...

Reading Time: 4 minutes Key takeaways • GIA has acquired an unmatched collection of 2,665 rare gem and mineral inclusion specimens curated over 60 years by John Koivula. • The collection will serve as an extraordinary educational resource to support GIA’s education programs, research, and laboratory services. • Select pieces from the Koivula collection will make their debut at the AGTA Tucson GemFair and Tucson Gem and Mineral Show in February 2027. ( CARLSBAD, Calif.) – GIA has acquired an unsurpassed collection of 2,665 crystals, gems and minerals, each exhibiting extraordinary inclusions composed of foreign minerals, as well as trapped fluids and structural characteristics. The unique collection was curated over 60 years by GIA Analytical Microscopist John Koivula, who is widely regarded as the world’s foremost expert in identifying and documenting gem inclusions. GIA will debut select pieces from the collection at the AGTA Tucson GemFair and the Tucso...

Reading Time: 3 minutes Key takeaways • One-third of all U.S. engagements occur between Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day, making the holiday season a key opportunity for engagement ring sales. • Ryan Hakimi of C.H. Hakimi shared insights on The Plumb Club’s November podcast about guiding engagement ring buyers with knowledge and patience. • Effectively servicing engagement ring customers helps retailers build long-term relationships and drive lifetime sales beyond one-time holiday purchases. (NEW YORK) – As the holidays approach, it’s easy to forget that there are some key jewelry merchandise categories beyond “holiday gifts” that not only drive revenue for a store but will help springboard a relationship that can turn a one-time buyer into a customer for life!  The Plumb Club’s November Podcast focuses on the fact that the holiday season is also the kickoff to the key engagement ring time of year. As such, retailers need to be ready to leverage the ho...

Reading Time: 5 minutes Key takeaways • The Qatar Diamond Exchange welcomed diplomatic representatives from 13 African diamond-producing nations to strengthen trade cooperation. • High-level attendees included Lesotho Prime Minister Samuel Matekane and diplomats representing key producers across Africa. • The initiative aims to connect African diamond producers with global markets while advancing Qatar’s economic diversification goals under National Vision 2030. (DOHA, QATAR) – The Qatar Diamond Exchange welcomed ambassadors and diplomatic representatives from Africa to Ras Bufontas Free Zone, as part of its efforts to strengthen international relationships and explore new opportunities for diamond trade cooperation. Co-hosted in collaboration with the Embassy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Qatar, the visit marks an important step in the Exchange’s engagement with Africa, home to some of the world’s leading diamond-producing countries...

Reading Time: 4 minutes Key takeaways • Franck Muller unveiled the Vanguard “Ram Lalla” Limited Edition in India, created in partnership with Kapoor Watch Co. and limited to 108 individually numbered pieces. • The timepiece features a solid 18-carat rose gold three-dimensional dual-curved case and an intricate dial appliqué depicting Lord Ram, requiring 30 hours of laser processing. • Powered by a Swiss automatic mechanical movement, the watch features an integrated strap combining rubber with grape-based vegan leather. (INDIA / GENEVA) – Franck Muller Genève, Master of Complications, presents a timepiece created especially for India: The Vanguard “Ram Lalla” Limited Edition in partnership with Kapoor Watch Co. Rishab Rikiram Sharma, acclaimed Indian sitarist and neo-classical musician, joined as a special guest. A tribute to Lord Ram, this creation brings together the Vanguard collection’s distinctive design and the brand’s watchmaking expertise. ...