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Industry News From AJDC; Diamond Empowerment Fund; A3DM; Richline; MJSA; More March 12, 2014 (0 comments)
AJDC Announces 25-Year Retrospective Catalog
New York, NY—The American Jewelry Design Council is announces the publication of the catalog for Variations on a Theme: 25 Years of Design from the AJDC, the companion to the exhibition that was on view at the Forbes Galleries fron last fall through Feb. 22.
The catalog (left) is a compilation of more than 40 designers and more than 160 pieces of jewelry. It sells for $24.99 plus shipping. For information or to purchase one, click here.
Tiffany & Co. Premier Patron Sponsor of DEF’s “Diamonds In The Sky” Las Vegas Gala
New York, NY—Tiffany & Co. has announced it will support the Diamond Empowerment Fund (D.E.F.) as a Premier Patron Sponsor of the “Diamonds In The Sky” Las Vegas Gala Event, May 29 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Diamonds In The Sky will bring together a unique mix of the international diamond jewelry industry, government officials from diamond producing nations, and celebrities from fashion and entertainment. The proceeds will benefit D.E.F.’s ‘Diamonds Do Good’ mission of supporting higher education initiatives and corporate social responsibility efforts in diamond communities.
An existing D.E.F. Empowerment Circle Partner, an integral aspect of Tiffany’s mission has always been its commitment to sustainability and corporate social responsibility. “Doing good is not an afterthought, it’s part of Tiffany’s DNA and it is through support of organizations like Diamond Empowerment Fund that we are able to impact society and contribute to the sustainability of the communities where we source these precious gems,” said Tiffany & Co. executive vice president and COO James Fernandez.
Added Phyllis Bergman, president of D.E.F.’s board of directors, “We are thrilled to welcome such a well respected company such as Tiffany & Co. as a sponsor of Diamonds in the Sky. We encourage other industry leaders to consider supporting this important event that celebrates the good that diamonds do.”
For more information on sponsorship opportunities at Diamonds in the Sky Las Vegas, please contact Executive Director Nancy Orem Lyman at n.lyman@diamondempowerment.org.
Cooksongold Announces Strategic Alliance With A3dm Technologies For 3d Printing Of Precious Metals
Birmingham, England—Cooksongold, worldwide supplier for precious metals in the jewelry and watch industries, has announced a strategic alliance with A3DM Technologies of Portland, OR, a consultancy firm with deep roots in 3D printing technologies. The new alliance debuted at this year’s MJSA Expo New York earlier this week.
The use of 3D printing, also referred to as additive manufacturing, is rapidly growing in a diverse number of markets. Additive manufacturing methods, once reserved for prototypes and patterns, are now widely applied to final part production. Steven Adler, president of A3DM, says, “With reliable and consistent precious metal powders available from Cooksongold we are at the advent of a new era in providing direct digital manufacture of 3D precious metal products.”
Cooksongold, in partnership with EOS, the worldwide market leader in Additive Manufacturing equipment for powdered metals, is currently launching the new M 080 DMLS machine and its associated precious metal powders. Adler calls it a turn-key solution for direct printing of precious metals for designers to produce luxury products unconstrained by conventional production techniques.”
Richline Again Sponsors Gold Conference
New York, NY—Richline Group is proud to be the leadership sponsor for Initiatives in Art and Culture’s fourth annual international gold conference. The event, set for April 11-12 at CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Avenue, examines the impact of this coveted precious metal on the world of jewelry. Join several industry leaders from the world of design, manufacturing, and media for sessions and panels that examine an array of essential topics including:
- Designing For and Marketing to Millennials
- Fashion Trend Forecasting for 2015
- Personalization and Naming of Gold
- Fair Trade Gold Best Practices
- Social Media and Gold
- Due Diligence for Dodd-Frank
Click here for the full list of speakers and the complete agenda for the event.
As part of our sponsorship, Richline is offering discounted tickets for $175 (a 50% savings), using the promo code “richline”. Click here to register or call (646) 485–1952.
Israeli Diamonds To Have Key Presence At New Freiburg Show
Ramat Gan, Israel—The Israeli diamond industry will serve as one of the main pillars of Jewellery & Gem Fair Europe, a new trade show run by UBM and set for April 1-4 in Freiburg, Germany. The show is planned to overlap with BaselWorld, just over the border in Switzerland.
The Israel Diamond Pavilion, organized by the Israel Diamond Institute Group of Companies (IDI), will be located at a prime location at the entrance to the show in Hall 1 – 3 in Messe Freiburg. There will be 30 Israeli companies exhibiting in the pavilion and an additional five companies in other locations at the show.
The pavilion will feature the new “Find Your Diamond” system, which enables buyers to search the inventory of all the Israeli exhibitors in the show, to find the exact diamonds they are seeking. The proprietary system, developed by IDI especially for trade shows, has proved extremely beneficial to both buyers and exhibitors.
IDI Managing Director Eli Avidar praised UBM for initiating the new show, as it can offer Israeli diamond companies an alternative to BaselWorld, which Avidar believes over the years has become a less appropriate venue for diamantaires.
Andrea Boldi Named New President Of Arezzo Fair Organization
Arezzo, Italy—Andrea Boldi has been named the new president of Arezzo Fiere e Congressi Spa. The trade fair and conference complex boasts a schedule of 20 events, four of which are jewelry-specific: OROAREZZO International Gold, Silver and Jewelry Exhibition; Bi-Jewel Fashion Jewelry and Bijoux Trade Show; Cash & Carry, targeted exclusively at wholesalers, and “GOLD IN ITALY,” the only national exhibition dedicated entirely to jewelry made in Italy.
The next edition of OROAREZZO will be held April 5-8, with approximately 500 exhibitors representing all Italian gold and jewelry districts, and buyers originating from over 80 countries.
The 46-year-old Boldi, is owner of Nemesi, based in Arezzo, and is the president of Goldsmiths in the Confartigianato Arezzo trade association. The exhibition center’s board of directors includes Michele Colangelo, vice president, Zelinda Ceccarelli, Mauro Pallini, Alessia Gualdani, Elio Vitali, and Giulio Arrigucci.