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Mark and Candy Udell of London Jewelers will receive the honor at the 24th annual Gem Awards next March.

Nominations in the categories of Jewelry Design, Media Excellence, and Retail Innovation will be accepted through July 30.

The New England jeweler is hosting a bridal event for the month of August.

The trade-only event will host its debut fair in the Emerald City later this month.

Its sessions will focus on inventory strategies, staff performance, retention and acquisition, emerging market trends, and more.

Central topics of next week’s event include climate action, labor rights, artisan preservation, and value retention in producing countries.

The event is set for May 16-19 in Detroit, Michigan.

The organization has also announced this year’s slate of judges.

The event is also accepting poster submissions now through June 16.

The pieces in “Animali Tarallo” portray animals from stingrays to elephants through portraits and interpretations of their patterns.

Ahead of the Gem Awards on Friday, Jen Cullen Williams and Duvall O’Steen share pro tips for taking the best photos.

The inaugural event is being co-hosted by the American Gem Society and the Gemological Institute of America.

The actor and watch enthusiast will be part of the show’s education lineup.

This year’s theme asks designers to take inspiration from classic fairy tales.

Submissions in the categories of Jewelry Design, Media Excellence, and Retail Excellence will be accepted through this Friday, Aug. 23.

TJS is seeking jewelry manufacturing and technology experts to speak at its 2025 event.

The one-day workshop will be held July 17 at the Rhode Island School of Design.

The 14th annual conference will host panels on cross-sector collaboration, industry sanctions, and more.

“Immediate Connections” will be on view from July 18-21.

The educational event will return to New York City for a second year with a few changes.

The two organizations will host a joint event, “Converge,” in September 2025.
![Flo Rida, the artist behind hip-hop hits “Low [Apple Bottom Jeans]" and "Club Can’t Handle Me,” will headline this year’s JCK Rocks event on June 2. Flo Rida](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/ca95b55b19bb004a05bd08531e1aec9b.jpg)
The Grammy-nominated hip-hop artist will perform at Tao Beach on June 2.

These are the individuals and companies up for awards in the design, media, and retail categories.

This year’s free competition has new categories and a new theme.