DCA to Host Gemstone Selling Education Session at IJO Event
The nonprofit will present a live, two-hour introductory course on building confidence when selling colored gemstones.

The conference will be held Feb. 28 to March 3 at the Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
DCA will present the two-hour “Gemstone Live Sales Power Session” on Feb. 28, led by instructor Roxana Langloss.
The fast-paced introductory course will help attendees build confidence when selling colored gemstones.
“With our renewed commitment to providing quality and affordable distance education, this course will provide jewelers with an interactive look into the DCA Colored Gemstone course, an essential educational course in today’s gemstone driven retail environment,” said Annie Doresca, DCA president and CEO.
The nonprofit recently updated its colored gemstone course, supported by sponsorship from the American Gem Trade Association, adding new features like interactive flashcards and knowledge checks, and additional content on gemstone sources, treatments, and jewelry styles.
IJO is partnering with DCA to bring “meaningful, high-impact education” to its members, said Sam Larson, IJO director of vendor and partnership relations.
IJO provides marketing and educational opportunities to its retail members.
“When respected organizations come together with a shared commitment to excellence and professional growth, it elevates not only our members but our industry as a whole. We’re excited about the opportunities ahead and the positive impact this developed collaboration will have on independent jewelers across North America,” Larson said.
For more information about DCA, visit the DCA website.
More information about the IJO event is available here.
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