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Industry News: Legendary Gem Photographer Tino Hammid Dies; AGS Dinner Tickets Available; More July 15, 2015 (0 comments)
In Memoriam: Tino Hammid, Renowned Gem And Jewelry Photographer
Los Angeles, CA—Tino Hammid, 63, one of the jewelry industry’s leading photographers whose work has graced publications ranging from Gems & Gemology to Christie’s auction catalogs and many trade publications, succumbed to colon cancer on July 11.
Hammid (left) began his career at GIA, where he worked as a staff photographer from 1980 to 1982. He then embarked on a 25-year association with Modern Jeweler magazine, where his photography was central to the monthly Gem Profile column written by journalist David Federman. Almost every industry trade publication has featured his work at one time or another, whether directly or through GIA, Christie’s, or other clients.
As news of his death spread through the industry, Hammid’s Facebook page filled with tributes, and colleagues and clients praised his humility and integrity as well as his work in a tribute that appeared online in JCK on Monday.
Hammid is survived by his wife, Petra, and three children: Evelyn, 23, and twins Antonia and Tobias, six.
Two images that exemplify Tino Hammid's reputation as one of the world's leading gem and jewelry photographers.
AJA Hosts First Kids’ Design Contest
Little Rock, AR—The Arkansas Jewelry Association wants to instill the love of fine jewelry early. The group launched its first Student Jewelry Contest this year, and received 80 entries by the April 30 deadline. After narrowing down to some highly talented young finalists with a potential future as jewelry designers, members of the trade are invited to click the links following to vote for the winners—two in each category—for grades three through eight and nine through 12.
The student who gets the most votes will have his or her piece made into jewelry.
One of the entries in the Grades 3-8 category.
Limited Tickets Still Available For AGS Circle Of Distinction Dinner
Las Vegas, NV—A limited number of tickets to the American Gem Society’s 16th annual Circle of Distinction Dinner are still available. The event will be held July 28 at the Plaza Hotel in New York City, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The Society will recognize three well-known leaders in the jewelry industry:
- John Green, CGA, president and CEO of Connecticut-based Lux Bond & Green, will receive the Society’s Lifetime Achievement award, given to individuals that have made significant contributions to the industry throughout their career.
- Georgie Gleim, CG, of Palo Alto, CA-based Gleim the Jeweler, and Yancy Weinrich, senior vice president of JCK Shows, will receive the Triple Zero Award, presented to members of the industry for their accomplishments and contributions.
To celebrate the honorees and the Circle of Distinction, AGS has created a special video reel. Click here to view it. For information and tickets, contact Lauren Ruggeroli. (866) 805-6500 x1005, or email lruggeroli@ags.org.
Separately, AGS and AGS Laboratories have appointed Luxury Brand Group (LBG) as its public relations and brand development agency to build continued brand awareness with key consumer and trade targets.
Jewelry And Watches Overtake Handbags As Most-Counterfeited Item
Miami, FL—Thanks to sharp-eyed customs officials here, $6 million worth of counterfeit Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry won’t be finding its way into consumer jewelry boxes.
According to a report in JCK, the haul consisted of 720 pieces bearing a false Van Cleef copyright. It also says that as of last year, jewelry and watches overtook handbags and wallets to earn the dubious distinction of the number-one most counterfeited item. Most of the fakes are made in China, followed by Hong Kong.
Have A Job Opening? Online Seminar Teaches How To Use LinkedIn To Find Outstanding Candidates
Brentwood, TN—Social media presents a vast advantage for hiring managers looking for the most qualified job candidates, and the business networking site LinkedIn is one of the most powerful.
An online seminar July 28 will help both managers and HR leaders learn how to use LinkedIn to its fullest advantage. The hands-on, 60-minute tactical look will teach how to leverage all the online tools at your disposal to find and land that super new employee: .
- The top five sites to become familiar with when sourcing job candidates online, and why LinkedIn can be a powerful weapon when it comes to sourcing the right candidates for your organization
- A tour of LinkedIn – what it does well, what it doesn’t do well, and what’s changed since the last time you used it
- Is a premium LinkedIn account worth the additional fees?
- Techniques for proper job posting on LinkedIn
- What candidates can tell about your searches, and how to avoid tipping your hand on your LinkedIn activities
- How to use LinkedIn to help you create a better, more effective HR marketing plan
- Searching the site thoroughly, from both an internal and external perspective.
- Tips and tools to augment your results and develop more robust candidate profiles and contact information.
For more information and to register, click here or call (800) 7-ASK-BLR (1-800-727-5257) and mention webinar code S5847A
Bank Signs On As Industry Summit Sponsor
New York, NY—ABN AMRO Bank N.V. has signed on as a sponsor of the Jewelry Industry Summit scheduled for March 10-13, 2016. The Summit will address sustainability and responsible sourcing. The summit will be held in New York immediately prior to the JA/NY March 2016 Show. Location is to be determined, but Summit attendees will also gain entry to the trade show (at the Jacob Javits Convention Center) with their registration.
Also announced this week is the completion of the Summit crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo.com. The campaign raised $11,735. Those funds include donations and a number of early registrations for the summit.
The Jewelry Industry Summit will be an interactive and facilitated discussion in a “workshop” environment designed to drive open discussions on sustainability and responsible sourcing. The goal is to create awareness of supply chain challenges and consider tools to take actions to mutually benefit the jewelry industry and create business opportunities and new sources of value for suppliers and the consumer. Participants have the opportunity to shape the outcome of the discussions and will include members of the diamond, colored gem, and precious metal industries, trade associations, financial institutions, as well as those in the international communities.
Registration for the summit is available here.
The planning committee members for the Jewelry Industry Summit are: Ann Arnold, BIG – Buyers Intelligence Group; Lita Asscher, Royal Asscher; Anna Bario, Bario Neal; Robert Bentley, Robert Bentley Company; Mihir Bhansali, Firestar Diamond Inc.; Edward Boehm, Rare Source; David Bouffard, Signet Jewelers Ltd.; Eric Braunwart, Columbia Gem House, Inc.; Lisa Bridge, Ben Bridge Jeweler; Bruce Bridges, Bridges Tsavorite; Brandee Dallow, Rio Tinto Diamonds; Bill Farmer, Farmer’s Jewelry; Jeffrey Fischer, Fischer Diamonds, Inc.; Rebecca Foerster, Leo Schachter Diamonds, LLC; Karen Goracke, Borsheim’s; Stewart Grice, Hoover and Strong; Mark Hanna, Richline; Hayley Henning, True North Gems; and Steve Hodgkins, Rolex USA.