JEWELERS OF AMERICA

Holiday Gift Giving Made Easy with Wish Lists

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Jewelry wish lists provide a simple way for everyone to receive the gifts they want and enable shopping to be done from virtually anywhere.

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  • Jewelry wish lists provide a simple way for everyone to receive the gifts they want and enable shopping to be done from virtually anywhere.
  • They have curated a holiday Wish Book and simple to use wish list forms so everyone can share their own "My Jewelry Wish List" and make this the season to shine.
  • Wish lists are essential for a lot of reasons this holiday season.
  • "To avoid the pitfalls of frantic, last-minute gift giving, wish lists make it easy for your loved ones to find the perfect gift and to shop from the safety of their own homes if desired," says American Gem Society President & CEO Katherine Bodoh.

Jewelers of America Launches "Make Mom Shine" Sweepstakes

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Wednesday, April 22, 2020

NEW YORK, April 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for fine jewelry businesses, has launched the "Make Mom Shine" sweepstakes on Instagram in honor of Mother's Day.

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  • NEW YORK, April 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for fine jewelry businesses, has launched the "Make Mom Shine" sweepstakes on Instagram in honor of Mother's Day.
  • The 'Make Mom Shine' sweepstakes gives entrants the opportunity to win a piece of jewelry for themselves or to gift to a special mom in their life.
  • Each entrant must follow Jewelers of America on Instagram, tag a friend in the giveaway post comments, and use #MakeMomShine.
  • Jewelers of America's "Make Mom Shine" Sweepstakes runs through May 9, 2020 at 5:00PM EDT.

Jewelers of America Announces 2020 GEM Awards Winners

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Thursday, January 23, 2020

NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace, held the 18th annual GEM Awards on Friday, January 10, 2020, at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace, held the 18th annual GEM Awards on Friday, January 10, 2020, at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York.
  • The other nominees in the Jewelry Design category were Ana Khouriand Carlo Traglio.The award was presented by 2019 GEM Award for Jewelry Design winner Fernando Jorge.
  • The GEM Award for Media Excellence was awarded to Rachel Garrahan, presented by 2019 GEM Award winner Will Kahn.
  • Sponsors of the 2020 GEM Awards included: Cornerstone Sponsors CHANEL and Synchrony; Premier Sponsor Signet Jewelers; Patron Sponsors Chow Tai Fook North America, David Yurman, DeBeers Group; Benefactor Sponsors COUTURE, HODINKEE, JCK Events, Lightbox and Movado Group Inc.
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Jewelers of America Announces Winners of Design Competition

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Wednesday, May 1, 2019

NEW YORK, May 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace, has announced the winners of its 29th annual CASE Awards, a national jewelry design competition.

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  • NEW YORK, May 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace, has announced the winners of its 29th annual CASE Awards, a national jewelry design competition.
  • "CASE Awards shines a spotlight on the talented jewelers in Jewelers of America member retail stores across the country.
  • All the winning jewelers are members of Jewelers of America.
  • Jewelers of America-member jewelers are among the most reputable jewelers in the United States, backed by an annual commitment to Jewelers of America's Code of Professional Practices.

Jewelers of America Announces 2019 GEM Awards Winners

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Thursday, January 17, 2019

NEW YORK, Jan.17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace, held the 17th annual GEM Awards on Friday, January 11, 2019, at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan.17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace, held the 17th annual GEM Awards on Friday, January 11, 2019, at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York.
  • Stewart Wicht, received the GEM Award for Lifetime Achievement and Tiffany & Co. received the GEM Award for Marketing & Communications.
  • The award was presented by 2018 GEM Award for Jewelry Design winner Irene Neuwirth.
  • 2018 GEM Award winner Marion Fasel of The Aventurine, presented the award.

DCA's Terry Chandler Honored with the AGS Triple Zero Award

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Monday, July 23, 2018

"The term, 'Triple Zero,' signifies the highest grade a diamond can receive in the American Gem Society grading system.

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  • "The term, 'Triple Zero,' signifies the highest grade a diamond can receive in the American Gem Society grading system.
  • The American Gem Society established the award to recognize jewelry professionals for their valuable contributions to our industry," says Katherine Bodoh, CEO of the AGS and AGS Laboratories.
  • During the dinner, Chandler and David A. Bouffard, Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Signet Jewelers Ltd., were both honored with the Triple Zero Award, while Stephen Lussier, Chief Executive Officer, Forevermark received the Lifetime Achievement Award.
  • "DCA has supported AGS for nearly two decades because they stand in the doorway to protect and promote the integrity and ethics of our industry," says DCA President & CEO, Terry Chandler.

Jewelry to Shine This Mother's Day

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Tuesday, May 8, 2018

According to the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics' 2018 Mother's Day Spending Survey, 34% of shoppers plan to purchase jewelry this Mother's Day.

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  • According to the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics' 2018 Mother's Day Spending Survey, 34% of shoppers plan to purchase jewelry this Mother's Day.
  • "In an era of throw-away fashion, jewelry continues to be a top gift for Mother's Day because jewelry is meaningful and will serve as a reminder of love and appreciation for years to come."
  • Jewelry gifts become an instant family heirloom as fine jewelry is designed to last a lifetime and when taken care of, it can be passed on from generation to generation.
  • For more information on jewelry, gift ideas, shopping tips or to find a jewelry store near you, visit Jewelers of America's website www.jewelers.org .