(RALEIGH, N.C.) - The North Carolina Jewelers Association (NCJA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jane Kirk as Executive Director, effective immediately. The Board’s action comes with the fullest confidence that Kirk will be an excellent steward of NCJA’s goals and an advocate for North Carolina jewelers.
Belair Time Corporation has announced the appointment of long-time watch industry veteran Chuck Goedtke to Southeastern Regional Sales Manager. Chuck will be covering Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi and Kentucky for Belair.
International award recognizes Excellence in Gemology
(CARLSBAD, Calif.) - Al Gilbertson, GIA project manager of cut research, is the recipient of the 2017 Antonio C. Bonanno Award for Excellence in Gemology given by the Accredited Gemologists Association (AGA). The award, presented to those who have made significant contributions to the field of gemology, encourages ongoing research, education and public outreach. Gilbertson was honored during the gala dinner at AGA’s conference in Tucson, AZ, on Feb. 1.
Powerhouse fashion brand ELLE Time & Jewelry, which joined the Plumb Club in 2016, is pleased to announce that sister brands STEELX & REIGN by PAJ will be making their Plumb Club debut at JCK Las Vegas this June. “Adding STEELX & REIGN to our Plumb Club presence benefits everyone. Our US & Canadian teams are excited and proud to offer a full range of fashion jewelry to a complete range of buyers,” says Alisa Bunger, US National Sales Manager.
Noble Group brings greater service, products, pricing for independent jewelers
(CEDAR GROVE, N.J.) - Noble Display and Packaging has announced the completion of its merger with J. Grant & Co., a display and packaging company known for designing and manufacturing Ice Grip displays, modular Breakaway Trays, Pop the Question ring boxes and many other products that make the retail jeweler’s job easier.
(LONDON) - The Responsible Jewelry Council (RJC) has announced that RDI Diamonds, Inc. has achieved Certification against the 2013 Code of Practices (COP) at its trading office in New York.
Ulrich continues as Chair
(NEW YORK) - Jewelers for Children (JFC) is pleased to welcome 14 new industry leaders to it’s board of directors. The new directors assumed their roles following election by the board.
