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Policies & IssuesMay 17, 2023
Feriel Zerouki Becomes First Woman to Lead WDC

Zerouki took over as World Diamond Council president Monday, with Ronnie VanderLinden elected vice president.

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Policies & IssuesMay 11, 2023
Ethical Metalsmiths Appoints New President

Christina Malle is a jewelry designer and goldsmith.

Policies & IssuesMay 03, 2023

Actress Michaela Coel was “dripping in gold” at the Met Gala, wearing jewelry handmade by fellow British-Ghanian artist Emefa Cole.

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Policies & IssuesJun 06, 2023
Grandview Klein Diamonds, Local Partners Donate to Primary School

The donation to a school in Namibia included computer equipment, infrastructure repair and sanitary wear.

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Policies & IssuesApr 21, 2023
Diamond Companies Sanctioned, Dealer Charged With Money Laundering

Officials allege a “complex network” of entities helped Nazem Said Ahmad deal in diamonds and artwork in the U.S. despite being sanctioned.

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Policies & IssuesApr 03, 2023
Brent Neale Donates $102K to Everytown for Gun Safety

In the wake of another school shooting, jewelry designer Brent Neale Winston raised money for the nonprofit via an Instagram sale.

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More than 130 Made in Italy Manufacturers will be exhibiting at JCK Las Vegas and Couture under the Extraordinary Italian Jewelry banner.

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Policies & IssuesMar 22, 2023
See Kwiat’s Bracelet for World Water Day

Sales of the sleek sterling silver and diamond design will go to nonprofit organization charity: water.

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Policies & IssuesMar 15, 2023
When Diamonds Replenish the Earth

Hari Krishna Exports and the Dholakia Foundation’s “Mission 100 Sarovar” aims to create 100 lakes to help revive an area of Gujarat.

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Policies & IssuesFeb 28, 2023
Tighter Sanctions on Russian Diamonds Are Likely Coming, JVC Warns

New regulations could block the pathway that allows diamonds cut and polished outside of Russia to enter the United States.

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Policies & IssuesFeb 17, 2023
NYC Permanent Jewelry Party Raises Thousands for Animal Rescue

The Seven West Village literally went to the dogs in mid-December, hosting a charity event benefiting WeACT.

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Policies & IssuesFeb 16, 2023
JVC Really Wants Your Input on the FTC’s ‘Green Guides’

The guides, which monitor B2B and B2C environmental marketing claims, are up for revision for the first time in more than a decade.

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Policies & IssuesFeb 02, 2023
Tiny Radioactive Capsule Lost in Australian Outback Found

A government official said search crews “found the needle in the haystack” when they located the capsule belonging to Rio Tinto along an 870-mile stretch of road.

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Policies & IssuesJan 31, 2023
Rio Tinto Issues Apology After Radioactive Capsule Goes Missing

The tiny capsule, which is believed to have fallen out of a truck, was lost somewhere along an 870-mile stretch of desert road.

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Policies & IssuesJan 26, 2023
Diamonds Do Good Names 10 to Board of Directors

Stephanie Gottlieb, Jewelers Mutual’s Mike Alexander, and Craig Rottenberg of Long’s Jewelers are among the new board members.

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Policies & IssuesJan 25, 2023
PGI’s New Portal Wants to Teach You About Platinum

The new portal will share information on responsible platinum sourcing and how it’s used beyond jewelry.

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Policies & IssuesJan 23, 2023
Melanie Grant Named Executive Director of RJC

She has more than 20 years’ experience in watches and jewelry, and says sustainability is the “greatest single issue” facing the industry.

Policies & IssuesJan 23, 2023
AGTA Forms Committee to Standardize Industry ‘Sustainability’ Terms

Its focus are words like “sustainability,” “ethics,” and “responsible sourcing.”

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Policies & IssuesJan 10, 2023
Rio Tinto Donates $2M to Kimberley Flood Relief

“Once-in-a-century” floods have devastated the region, once home to the Argyle mine.

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Policies & IssuesJan 05, 2023
The FTC Wants Your Input on Revising Its ‘Green Guides’

Created to regulate environmental marketing claims and combat “greenwashing,” the guides are being updated for the first time since 2012.

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Policies & IssuesDec 20, 2022
Grandview Klein Names Chief Communications, Sustainability Officer

Industry veteran Brandee Dallow will take on the role early next year.

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Policies & IssuesOct 31, 2022
Consulting Co. Launches First Online Course About Jewelry Sustainability

Christina T. Miller Sustainable Jewelry Consulting’s four-part class is enrolling now.

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Policies & IssuesOct 27, 2022
The New Diamonds Do Good Bracelet Has Launched

Proceeds from sales of the onyx and diamond bracelet will benefit education and entrepreneurship training for girls in Tanzania.

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Policies & IssuesOct 12, 2022
Pure Earth’s 2022 Pure Gold Jewelry Auction Is Open Now

More than 30 designers donated pieces to raise funds for the nonprofit’s work against mercury pollution.

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Policies & IssuesSep 30, 2022
Voting Is Open for the Fairmined 100 Challenge’s Best Collection

The winners, picked by a group of judges and voted as the public’s favorite, will be announced in a webinar on Oct. 11.

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Policies & IssuesSep 29, 2022
JA Members Return to Capitol Hill to Voice Jewelers’ Concerns

The topics up for discussion with lawmakers included inflation, rising interest rates, hiring challenges, and crime.

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Policies & IssuesAug 05, 2022
Satta Matturi Joins RJC Board

The jewelry designer founded her eponymous brand in 2015 after nearly two decades in the diamond industry.

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Policies & IssuesJul 01, 2022
U.S. Expands Sanctions to Russian Gold

The U.K, Canada, and Japan have also banned the import of gold originating from Russia.

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Policies & IssuesJun 06, 2022
RJC Elects New Member Forum Representatives

The elections took place at the organization’s recent annual general meeting.

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