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Policies & IssuesNov 07, 2024
Diamonds Do Good To Distribute $250K+ In Grants Next Year

In 2025, the nonprofit plans to continue its support of longstanding partners while also allocating some funds to a new initiative.

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Policies & IssuesOct 09, 2024
GJNRF: Reaching Out, Rebuilding Futures

For 25 years, India’s Gem & Jewellery National Relief Foundation has provided aid in the wake of war, natural disasters, and global crises.

Policies & IssuesOct 03, 2024

Plus, how to apply for emergency funds and donate to recovery efforts.

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Columbia Gem House “Pebbles to Pines” fundraiser
Policies & IssuesNov 20, 2024
Columbia Gem House Raises $10K for Reforestation Efforts

The money will fund the planting of 10,000 trees in critical areas across Oregon, Arizona, Montana, and other regions.

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Policies & IssuesNov 18, 2024
Reciprocity Jewels Returns to NYC Jewelry Week

The group will host several curated events and an exhibition of designer jewelry made with Peruvian gold traceable to the miners’ names.

Ethical Gem Fair Brooklyn
Policies & IssuesOct 17, 2024
Ethical Gem Fair Returns to Brooklyn

The event is slated for Oct. 17-19.

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Policies & IssuesSep 30, 2024
JA Fly-In to DC Focuses on Russian Diamonds, Retail Crime

Jewelers of America leadership and members recently headed to D.C. to share the industry’s top concerns with lawmakers.

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Columbia Gem House Pebbles to Pines fundraiser
Policies & IssuesSep 26, 2024
Columbia Gem House Announces “Pebbles to Pines” Fundraiser

The miner will be raffling off jewelry, donating all proceeds to reforestation efforts for some regions of America’s national forests.

Gems Keep Giving
Policies & IssuesSep 11, 2024
Gems Keep Giving Reorganizes, Taps Hayley Henning as Board Chair

The organization, which was started by the International Colored Gemstone Association, is now a 501(c)(3).

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From protecting customer data to safeguarding inventory records, it's crucial to learn how to tackle cybersecurity challenges.

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Policies & IssuesAug 27, 2024
US to Allow Import of ‘Legacy’ Diamonds From Russia

OFAC has issued two licenses addressing the issue, one for diamond-set jewelry and one for loose diamonds.

Mejuri salmon gold hoop earrings
Policies & IssuesAug 08, 2024
‘Salmon Gold’ Surfaces Again, This Time at Mejuri

The jewelry retailer has partnered with Resolve, an organization that combines re-mining with fish habitat restoration.

Monica Stephenson and Christina Miller
Policies & IssuesAug 08, 2024
BIJC To Host Responsible Sourcing Webinar

The “Ethical Practices and Responsible Sourcing” webinar will be Aug. 20 at 7 p.m. Eastern.

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Policies & IssuesAug 06, 2024
5 Safety and Preparedness Tips for Jewelers This Hurricane Season

Jewelers Mutual is advising jewelers along the coast to prepare for above-normal hurricane activity this year.

L’Atelier Nawbar earrings with single mine origin gold
Policies & IssuesAug 02, 2024
Single Mine Origin Gold Now Being Distributed in the US

Providence, Rhode Island-based C&J Fine Jewelry Makers will offer the traceable gold to companies in the U.S. and Canada.

Tresia Shituula, Monkgogi Moshaga, Mohamed Samu
Policies & IssuesJul 23, 2024
Diamonds Do Good Announces Its 2024 Entrepreneurship Grant Winners

The grant provided a total of $100,000 to support 13 entrepreneurs from diamond communities in Africa and India.

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Policies & IssuesJul 22, 2024
JVC’s Elyssa Jenkins-Pérez Joins RJC

The organization also announced Effie Marinos as its new specialist advisor for technical standards, as well as four other appointments.

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Policies & IssuesJun 26, 2024
EU Pushes Back Sept. 1 Diamond Traceability Deadline, US Yet to Act

The European Union has delayed its deadline for implementing a “robust” traceability mechanism for rough diamonds by six months.

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Policies & IssuesJun 18, 2024
JA, Industry Leaders Take Russian Diamond Import Concerns to D.C.

The group met with lawmakers to raise awareness about the financial, operational, and supply chain harms posed by an EU proposal.

Rolex and Hallmark logos
Policies & IssuesMay 06, 2024
Rolex Files Objection to Hallmark’s New Trademark Application

The Swiss watchmaker said the company’s plans to use a new version of the Hallmark crown on jewelry would confuse consumers.

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Policies & IssuesApr 17, 2024
NDC Prevails in U.K. Case Over Lab-Grown Diamond Advertising

NDC filed a complaint against Skydiamond for use of phrases like “diamonds made entirely from the sky.”

SRK Empire and SRK House
Policies & IssuesApr 11, 2024
SRK Exports’ Journey Toward Net Zero Impact

By the end of this year, SRK’s diamond manufacturing complexes will achieve net zero emissions, one of an impressive array of achievements.

Bernadette Mack
Policies & IssuesMar 27, 2024
Mercury Free Mining Hires Bernadette Mack

The former WJA executive director is MFM’s new managing director.

April Is Diamonds Do Good Month
Policies & IssuesMar 27, 2024
Diamonds Do Good Announces Its April Initiative

DDG encourages retailers to educate customers on the positive impact of purchasing natural diamonds.

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Policies & IssuesMar 19, 2024
Tune Into This Webinar on the G7 Ban on Russian Diamonds

Sarine Technologies and Tracr will hold a free webinar Wednesday on what retailers need to know about the new rules.

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Policies & IssuesMar 08, 2024
Pomellato’s 2024 IWD Video Calls for an End to Violence Against Women

The annual video stars Pomellato CEO Sabina Belli alongside Jane Fonda and other celebrities and activists.

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Policies & IssuesMar 04, 2024
What to Know About Importing Diamonds Into the U.S.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has released new guidance as the G7’s effort to restrict the circulation of Russian diamonds ramps up.

Chicago Responsible Jewelry Conference 2024
Policies & IssuesJan 10, 2024
Chicago Responsible Jewelry Conference to Return in 2024

Like last year, it will take place alongside the Instore show.

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Policies & IssuesJan 05, 2024
EU Adds Alrosa to Sanctions List

The European Union also has sanctioned the diamond mining company’s CEO, Pavel Marinychev.

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