The Women’s Jewelry Association (WJA) has launched its “March is Me Month,” encouraging women to buy jewelry for themselves. The campaign, which kicks off on March 1, coincides with this year’s International Women’s Day on March 8. Current members can receive the materials as part of their corporate membership. With all marketing collateral available for […]

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In anticipation of New York Jewelry Week, Wilensky brings the marvel of sinuous gemstones to Chelsea. Evocative and ethereal, Naomi Sarna debuts original works at the gallery from November 20th-December 20th, 2019. The award-winning designer will showcase hand carved jewels, inspired by the drapery of fabric and flow of water—a homage to motion in precious […]

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The Women’s Jewelry Association (WJA) has debuted a new learning program, “Negotiable,” to help its members build their ability to negotiate a promotion, a better vendor contract or higher sales. The program includes videos, assessments and worksheets and is part of the organization’s Gender Equality Project. Data shows that women make the vast majority of […]

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The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced that Kathryn Kimmel, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, will be retiring on August 30, 2019. “During her 29 years of dedicated service to the Institute and its mission to protect consumers, she built a remarkable and enduring legacy,” GIA said in its announcement statement. “Kathryn […]

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The Women’s Jewelry Association (WJA) has announced its 2019 honorees for the association’s annual Awards for Excellence gala, to be held Monday, July 29, 2019. On the occasion, it will honor Carol Pennelli, president, David Yurman; Stellene Volandes, editor in chief, Town & Country magazine; and Mark Hanna, chief marketing officer, Richline Group. “Our Visionary […]

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The board of directors of the Jewelers Board of Trade has confirmed the appointment of Richard Wiesenfeld as president. He has been serving in the position since October 2017, when Anthony Capuano announced he would be out on medical leave. Capuano then announced his retirement earlier this year. Weisenfeld has served on the JBT board […]

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