But De Beers saw rough diamond sales stall as the COVID-19 crisis in India impacted manufacturing capacity.
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The redesigned gem and mineral halls at New York’s famed natural history museum will welcome back the public in mid-June.
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As more people prepare to return to work, two JVC attorneys discuss vaccines, health screenings, permanent remote work, and more.
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They include temperature screenings, a “no handshakes, no hugs” policy, and more.
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The jeweler will continue to operate online and via phone.
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The “Diamond Aid” campaign calls on the industry to provide aid to India.
It was originally slated for June 12-15 at the Expo Centre in Arezzo, Italy.
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Here’s what else is happening with the international events calendar.
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The colored stone miner wasn’t able to hold any regular auctions during the year.
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The events won’t be held in person until 2022.
This includes the launch of a new event: AGTA GemFair Denver in September.
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National Jeweler’s four editors reflect on how the industry has adapted and what they’ve learned over the last 12 months.
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The donation will facilitate the hospital’s efforts to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to local school personnel.
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They kick off with a major one next month, IIJS Signature in India, scheduled to be held in early April.
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More than 50 jewelry artists will reflect on their experiences during the global pandemic in this upcoming event.
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President Joe Biden revised PPP to prioritize small business owners who may have missed out on previous rounds.
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The organization said it’s come to the determination that producing a Tucson show “would not be viable this year.”
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Messe München has set the dates for 2022 and is organizing another online TrendFactory event for later this year.
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Players in the market talk website upgrades, price impacts and bringing that desert feel to clients.
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The upscale jewelry trade show is scheduled for Aug. 24-26 at the Wynn Las Vegas.
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The show formerly known as Baselworld isn’t happening in April, though organizers say they remain committed to hosting a live event in 2021.
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The jewelry trade shows will remain at The Venetian Resort & Sands Expo and have the same date patterns.
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St. John & Myers Diamonds and Fine Jewelry in Lexington, Kentucky is encouraging fellow small businesses to frequent struggling restaurants.
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The Dallas event will include three keynote speakers who were supposed to present at the 2020 event, including Henry Winkler.
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New York’s American Museum of Natural History is pushing the opening of its redesigned gem gallery to spring 2021.