The WJA’s annual event will offer attendees not only the chance to network, but also apply for or renew their memberships for the one-time price of $99.
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Fedesmeraldas, the Colombian Emerald Federation, is organizing the first international gathering of emerald-producing countries this fall to address issues facing the industry.

Displaying the best part of your brand, building trust and providing value are essential to making social media profitable, Likeable Local’s Evan Seto explains.
Market research company Emarketer said retail sales could reach $885.7 billion in the U.S. in November and December, a nearly 6 percent increase year-over-year.

London Jewelers named a new SVP of business development while the DDC re-elected President Reuven Kaufman for another term.

Jacqueline Stone asked a Facebook forum of jewelers if they would outsource their work to companies overseas, and shares the range of responses it drew.
The ASA’s webinar will explore “archaeogemology,” while the CGA’s annual conference focuses on synthetic and enhanced gemstones and their detection.

Here are the top five stories on NationalJeweler.com from Aug. 16 to 22, 2015, according to Google Analytics.

The manufacturer’s new blog will be regularly updated with content that includes technical tips, how-to videos and look books.
The marketing firm now is an official partner for the technology company, and also has launched a web-based data service called “Stream My Brands.”
The Antiques Young Guns U.S.A. program has added an inaugural award to its offerings, which will be handed out in November during the Pier Antique Show.

Deborah Finleon of DJF Appraisal Services was appointed to associate director of the chair of education at the organization this week.

The retailer will open a new store in a historic building in Auckland, New Zealand late next year, marking the company’s first entry into the country.
All week my best friend, who is six months pregnant and pretty much confined to her home due to the 90-degree-plus heat, has been eagerly texting me links to stories that have been published online following The New York Times article on the workplace culture at Amazon.
An increase in foot traffic helped boost same-store and total sales for Target, Walmart and T.J. Maxx’s parent company in the second quarter.
A recent computer glitch caused the retailer to accidentally issue thousands of dollars in store credit to those in its loyalty program; one customer cashed in on the mistake with jewelry.

Berger & Son has hired a jewelry store designer to help enhance its brand presence and make room for new merchandise as it opens a new, larger store in Sin City.
Jewelers Mutual Insurance Co. has updated JM University, the online safety and security training resource first launched in 2005.
The diamond producer continues to find exceptional diamonds at its Karowe mine in Botswana, recovering a total of four stones of notable size recently.

In her latest diary entry, custom engagement ring designer Jacqueline Stone runs down the biggest mistakes jewelers make when bridal customers come through the door.

Available on the organization’s website, the app quizzes users about jewelry facts as well as its use in music and movies.
Did you know the expression “There is nothing new under the sun” is from the Bible? I didn’t—or perhaps had forgotten this fact—until I started working on this particular post.

Here are the top five stories on NationalJeweler.com from Aug. 9 to 15, according to Google Analytics.

The manufacturer has released the second version of its SwissBacks earring findings, which are meant to eliminate the need for earring backs.
Signet Jewelers Ltd. has agreed to pay several Zale shareholders a total of $34 million in a dispute over the per-share price Signet paid when it acquired Zale last year.