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Natural Diamond Council Busts Industry Myths with Facts

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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NEW YORK, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Diamond Council, the authoritative resource on natural diamonds, has released its 2023 analytical report entitled, Diamond Facts: Addressing myths and misconceptions about the diamond industry. Through this report, the Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has set out to address misinformation about both natural diamonds and laboratory-grown diamonds. 

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  • The Natural Diamond Council continues to promote transparency by releasing analysis addressing the myths and misconceptions about the diamond industry.
  • NEW YORK, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Diamond Council , the authoritative resource on natural diamonds, has released its 2023 analytical report entitled, Diamond Facts: Addressing myths and misconceptions about the diamond industry.
  • Through this report, the Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has set out to address misinformation about both natural diamonds and laboratory-grown diamonds.
  • "At the Natural Diamond Council, we want to support consumers in taking informed decisions by providing information transparently."

RJC Engineers Strengthens US Capabilities with the Acquisition of Kordt Engineering Group

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
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This acquisition allows RJC to serve the entire North American market better and for KEG to provide clients with the added capacity, depth, and experience of RJC.

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  • This acquisition allows RJC to serve the entire North American market better and for KEG to provide clients with the added capacity, depth, and experience of RJC.
  • The firms will continue to provide structural engineering, façade engineering, structural glass engineering, and more.
  • “RJC is excited to further establish ourselves in the United States through acquiring KEG.
  • Our firms and people have worked together for over a decade and share a history of successfully delivering projects throughout the United States,” said Mike Moffatt, Executive Principal of RJC Engineers.

MELANIE GRANT APPOINTED AS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE RESPONSIBLE JEWELLERY COUNCIL

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Monday, January 23, 2023
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Melanie Grant has been a journalist for over 20 years -- having worked at The Times, The Financial Times, The Independent, The Guardian, The BBC and -- until 2022 -- The Economist, where she was luxury editor of 1843 Magazine, its lifestyle sister publication. She worked at The Economist for 16 years as jewellery editor and picture editor and took a sabbatical to write her first book on the jewel as art, entitled Coveted: Art and Innovation in High Jewellery, published by Phaidon in October 2020.  She has been on a mission for the last decade to dismantle boundaries between art forms so that jewellery is considered equal to fine art.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), the world's leading sustainability standard setting organisation for the jewellery and watch industry, today appointed Melanie Grant as its new executive director.
  • A celebrated thinker, writer and curator, Ms. Grant brings more than 20 years of experience in the watch and jewellery industry's biggest and most influential outlets.
  • David Bouffard, Chairman of the Board of the RJC said, "On behalf of the board, staff and all our members, I am proud to welcome Melanie as our new executive director.
  • Melanie Grant, RJC Executive Director, is available starting today for interview requests.

MELANIE GRANT APPOINTED AS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE RESPONSIBLE JEWELLERY COUNCIL

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Monday, January 23, 2023
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Melanie Grant has been a journalist for over 20 years -- having worked at The Times, The Financial Times, The Independent, The Guardian, The BBC and -- until 2022 -- The Economist, where she was luxury editor of 1843 Magazine, its lifestyle sister publication. She worked at The Economist for 16 years as jewellery editor and picture editor and took a sabbatical to write her first book on the jewel as art, entitled Coveted: Art and Innovation in High Jewellery, published by Phaidon in October 2020.  She has been on a mission for the last decade to dismantle boundaries between art forms so that jewellery is considered equal to fine art.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), the world's leading sustainability standard setting organisation for the jewellery and watch industry, today appointed Melanie Grant as its new executive director.
  • A celebrated thinker, writer and curator, Ms. Grant brings more than 20 years of experience in the watch and jewellery industry's biggest and most influential outlets.
  • David Bouffard, Chairman of the Board of the RJC said, "On behalf of the board, staff and all our members, I am proud to welcome Melanie as our new executive director.
  • Melanie Grant, RJC Executive Director, is available starting today for interview requests.

WISeKey, Italpreziosi and Kaufmann & Partners announced at Davos that PreciousMetalVerse.com will Commercialize Authenticated and Verified Sustainable Trusted Gold NFTs

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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The Trusted NFT Gold Tokens Represent Ownership Over Physical Gold Bars that are Stored in a Vault in Both Switzerland and Italy.

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  • The Trusted NFT Gold Tokens Represent Ownership Over Physical Gold Bars that are Stored in a Vault in Both Switzerland and Italy.
  • Among the products we find gold bars and coins for individuals, ideal for those looking to invest in gold.
  • The TrustedNFT Gold tokens represent ownership over physical gold bars that are stored in vaults in Switzerland and Italy.
  • The Gold NFT approach is to implement via a smart contract that enables users to trade NFTs for gold.

FURA Gems Appoints Mazars SA and Initiates the Process for Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) Registration

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Jan. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FURA Gems announced today it had initiated the certification process with the RJC, demonstrating its commitment to responsible business practices. The project will be headed by Mazars Switzerland, which will accompany FURA Gems and all its operating mining locations in Colombia for emeralds, Mozambique for rubies, and Australia for sapphire through the process of RJC preparation. FURA has already registered its Australian location with RJC, and FURA will now look to expand the certification for the group and all its operating sites. With Mazar's support, FURA will target to complete the certification process on or before December 31, 2023, for all its operating locations.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Jan. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FURA Gems announced today it had initiated the certification process with the RJC, demonstrating its commitment to responsible business practices.
  • FURA has already registered its Australian location with RJC, and FURA will now look to expand the certification for the group and all its operating sites.
  • With Mazar's support, FURA will target to complete the certification process on or before December 31, 2023, for all its operating locations.
  • Franck Paucod, Partner at Mazars, explains, "We are thrilled to accompany FURA Gems through the demanding process of RJC COP Certification.

RJC Engineers Appoints New Principals and Associates

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Monday, January 9, 2023
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RJC Engineers (RJC), a leading consulting engineering firm, announces the appointment of three Principals and fourteen Associates.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RJC Engineers (RJC), a leading consulting engineering firm, announces the appointment of three Principals and fourteen Associates.
  • “We are pleased to recognize these individuals not only for the contribution they have made to RJC, but for the benefit they bring to our clients, industry, and communities.
  • Each individual is professional, collaborative, and dedicated to engineering excellence,” shares Jeff Rabinovitch, Chair of RJC Engineers’ Board of Directors.
  • “We are fortunate and proud to welcome them as Principals and Associates in the firm.

Brandee Dallow to Join Grandview Klein Diamonds as Chief Communications & Sustainability Officer

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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NEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Grandview Klein Diamonds (GKD), once part of the Julius Klein Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brandee Dallow as Chief Communications & Sustainability Officer, effective January 3, 2023. Dallow spent over 11 years at Julius Klein in the early onset of her career and is returning to the company as it looks towards the future/further growth and expansion.

Key Points: 
  • Dallow spent 11 years at the Julius Klein Group and is returning after nearly a decade to lead the company in its marketing, public relations, b2b communications and sustainable development programs
    NEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Grandview Klein Diamonds (GKD), once part of the Julius Klein Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brandee Dallow as Chief Communications & Sustainability Officer, effective January 3, 2023.
  • Partnerships, support, maintaining a high level of trust, and collaboration are all critical parts of our shared philosophy."
  • After her initial tenure at Julius Klein, Brandee went on to lead Rio Tinto Diamonds' North America Diamonds Sales & Marketing office, enhancing the company's 'Diamonds with a Story' umbrella marketing campaign and working with Rio Tinto Select Diamantaires.
  • Grandview Klein Diamonds maintains an extraordinary level of inventory of the finest quality diamonds specializing in sizes from 2 carats up to and including 50 carats plus.

BIRKS JOINS THE RESPONSIBLE JEWELLERY COUNCIL

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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MONTREAL, Nov. 29, 2022 /CNW/ - Birks, one of Canada's premier wedding and fine jewellery brands, is proud to announce that they have officially become a member of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC).

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  • MONTREAL, Nov. 29, 2022 /CNW/ - Birks, one of Canada's premier wedding and fine jewellery brands, is proud to announce that they have officially become a member of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC).
  • Birks' membership demonstrates their dedication to sustainability and the importance of upholding responsible business practices.
  • "As a leader in the Canadian jewellery industry, it is of paramount importance to us to be a part of the Responsible Jewellery Council."
  • Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) is the leading standards organisation of the global jewellery and watch industry.

LUXURY FASHION HOUSE BALMAIN LAUNCHES FINE JEWELLERY COLLECTION AT MAISON BIRKS

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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MONTREAL, Nov. 16, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - Balmain, the luxury fashion house, founded by Pierre Balmain in 1945, has launched a fine jewellery collection designed by Creative Director Olivier Rousteing.

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  • MONTREAL, Nov. 16, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - Balmain, the luxury fashion house, founded by Pierre Balmain in 1945, has launched a fine jewellery collection designed by Creative Director Olivier Rousteing.
  • Maison Birks will also be the first retailer in Canada to house the collections in-store.
  • Maison Birks, owned by Birks Group Inc.,established in 1879, is a leading Canadian retailer and designer of fine jewellery, timepieces and gifts.
  • Birks Group operates 23 Maison Birks stores across Canada, including flagship locations in Calgary, Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver.