The Jewelry Information Center is offering a sizeable prize for the winner of its fifth annual Ultimate Proposal Contest: $5,000 worth of platinum jewelry from any Jewelers of America retail member.
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The Women’s Jewelry Association will honor the American Gem Society’s Ruth Batson, David Bonaparte of Jewelers of America and the Richline Group at its 2014 Awards for Excellence gala.

Stuller has released its new band catalog to showcase its selection of new and best-selling bridal bands.
De Beers diamond brand Forevermark and the Gemological Institute of America soon might be diamond-grading neighbors in India.
Reeds Jewelers is the latest in a number of big retailers who will allow customers to pay for goods via the digital currency bitcoin.
What do Short Hills, N.J., Great Falls, Va., and South Lake, Texas have in common? They are among the richest towns in America, according to a new report by Time magazine.

Bridal brand ArtCarved will launch an advertising campaign this fall that features real couples and snapshots of milestones in their relationships, including first kisses, proposals and weddings.
The American Society of Appraisers announced Wednesday that it will offer a new class next month for practicing gem and jewelry appraisers on how to write correct reports.

100 of the Worst Ideas in History and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s tome on her time in office are among National Jeweler’s chosen new releases for the month of June.
A New York-based loose stone dealer and its associated manufacturing firm have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing woes brought on by consignment and the exit of its longtime lender, Bank Leumi, from the diamond industry.

Italian jewelry brand Buccellati will introduce a new store concept when it moves to different location in New York City this fall, taking over the space recently vacated by Mauboussin.
Drop earrings and rings with diamond pavé were the go-to jewelry choices for celebrities attending the Tony Awards Sunday night, which recognize achievement in live Broadway theater.
We’ve been back in New York for about a week, giving me time to (somewhat) catch up on rest and reflect on my time at market week in Las Vegas. This trip was not only my first time at market week but also my first trip to Las Vegas, which meant that my to-do list of things to eat, see and visit was pretty extensive. While I didn’t get to do everything on my list (here’s looking at you, High Roller), I had an amazing time while I was there. The best thing that continues to come out of these work trips for me, besides the education, is getting to see more brands, designers and jewelry, meeting people in person that I’ve been emailing for a while and meeting tons of wonderful new people. I am constantly in awe of the passion, dedication and energy that seems to pervade the industry. By day in Las Vegas, I was going on a few appointments of my own at the shows as well as accompanying both Hannah and Michelle on theirs. Nothing beats getting to see the jewelry in person and trying it on, and Las Vegas provided that opportunity in spades. Here are a few of my favorite pieces from the trip. Starting top left and moving clockwise: Pamela Froman, Octium, Omi Privé, and Oscar Heyman
New finance directors, managing directors and learning officers at jewelry companies around the world are among the most recent career moves in the industry.

Be ethical. Love what you do. Listen more than you talk. These are just a few bits of the business advice gleaned in Las Vegas. Read all 21 tips in this notecard-centric slideshow.
Players in the silver market want an electronic auction-based solution to replace the price “fix” system that will end in August, according to a survey done by the London Bullion Market Association.
Companies looking to find new employees now can register to participate in the Gemological Institute of America’s upcoming career fair, scheduled for Monday, July 28 in New York.

Macy’s will mark June as National LGBTQ Pride Month with in-store events, specialty merchandise, sponsorships, advertising and a gift registry service that “warmly welcomes all couples.”
Though it remains a smaller gift-giving holiday than Christmas and Mother’s Day, consumers will continue to spend for Father’s Day this year, opting to splurge more on experiences than material objects.
I personally attended two panels in Las Vegas where the topic of lab-grown diamonds, also called synthetics, came up; the first covered synthetic diamond disclosure and the second was on five forces shaping the future of the industry. No. 1 of those five was lab-grown diamonds.

Suzanne Kalan, Wendy Yue, Carla Amorim and Sutra all showcased new 18-karat gold pieces with vibrant gemstones and diamonds.

LVMH-owned watch brand Zenith just dropped the first limited-edition series of watches it is creating in partnership with The Rolling Stones, who are in the middle of their “14 On Fire” world tour.

Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company is offering an interactive web tool for jewelers that is designed to increase engagement between retailers and shoppers online and keep consumers on jewelers’ websites.

Longines will have another round of Conquest Classic chronographs ready to go Saturday when California Chrome attempts to become the first horse in 36 years to win the Triple Crown.

A series of educational seminars on jewelry history will take place in the two days before the 2015 Original Miami Beach Antique Show, which is scheduled for Jan. 30 to Feb. 3 at the city’s convention center.