The event will be hosted by the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre from Feb. 15-17.
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The Gemological Institute of America also announced plans for events in New York and London in 2023.
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The Maine Mineral & Gem Museum enlisted 12 jewelers to create pieces using gems from 1972’s “The Big Find” for fundraising.
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It’s the sixth pendant in a series that donates 100 percent of proceeds to philanthropic organizations.
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There will be two editions, one in September and one in October.
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“Top Watch” will be held concurrently with the Centurion South Beach Jewelry Show.
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Liz Forkin Bohannon, the founder of fashion brand Sseko, and comedy act The Passing Zone will also present.
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“A Walk in the Woods” will open at the brand’s Madison Avenue flagship this fall.
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The charity will hold its fifth annual fundraising day on Sept. 24.
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They include a tour of a museum’s gem collection and demonstrations of diamond cutting and polishing.
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“Conversations in Park City” is happening Oct. 14-16 at the St. Regis Deer Valley resort.
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It will run simultaneously with the JA New York jewelry trade show.
It’s scheduled for Wednesday, July 27 at 1 p.m. EDT in The Plumb Club’s Jewelers Resource Center.
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Sessions will focus on the balance between the romance of gems and jewelry and the importance of responsible sourcing.
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They include categories for fine and fashion jewelry as well as social impact and sustainability.
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The 21st annual awards show and gala will take place in New York City next March.
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“Confluence” is happening in August.
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From education sessions to after-hours events, here’s what attendees can expect at this year’s show.
It will take place at the company’s Booth 7059 from June 10-12.
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Senior Editor Brecken Branstrator chooses the pieces she’d most want to see in person.
The Generating Community Impact fundraiser on June 11 will feature Karine Bah Tahé of Blue Level Training.
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The chapter has organized a day trip to the Sterling Hill Mine and Museum in Ogdensburg on Saturday, May 21.