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Industry News: NCDIA Director Steps Down: D.E.F. Announces Diamonds Do Good Awards Gala; More November 11, 2015 (0 comments)
NCDIA’s Executive Director Steps Down
New York, NY—Gino Di Geso is stepping down as executive director of the Natural Color Diamond Association later this month, after nearly a decade of service to the association. Di Geso, who is leaving for a new position, began his career with NCDIA in February 2006. The growth of the association is a testament to his devotion, hard work and creativeness, say members. He fostered an inclusive atmosphere full of events and opportunities for members, while making everyone feel comfortable.
“I've personally seen him grow from a young assistant to a devoted executive director running a multinational not-for-profit,” said NCDIA president Jordan Fine.
"It has been an absolute pleasure being part of the NCDIA team over the last eight years. Words cannot express my gratitude for all of the support and professional advice that was given to me by all the members, affiliates and sponsors. I look forward to NCDIA's continued growth in years to come and fully support its educational and membership initiatives," Di Geso said.
The board has begun a search for a new executive director. Interested prospects should send their resume and cover letter to info@ncdia.com, attention Jordan Fine, president.
Diamond Empowerment Fund To Host ‘Diamonds Do Good Awards’ Gala In Las Vegas
New York, NY— The Diamond Empowerment Fund announces the Diamonds Do Good Awards Gala to be held in Las Vegas on June 2, 2016, the eve of the opening of the JCK Show. The event will honor industry leaders and companies that have made an outstanding contribution to improve the quality of life of people in diamond communities throughout the world.
This bigger, bolder, and broadened event will celebrate and highlight inspirational stories and the people who have made a positive difference in their communities, both locally and globally. Award categories will represent a broad cross section of the industry, as well as companies, trendsetters and influencers.
The Diamonds Do Good Awards Gala will encompass the GOOD Awards previously held in January in New York City. Says D.E.F. co-founder Dr. Benjamin Chavis, “this global event will epitomize and salute the achievements of the many individuals who have helped transform our world into a better place by doing good.
NAJA Announces Tucson Conference Schedule
Rego Park, NY—The National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA) announces its 45th Annual Winter ACE It Education Conference to be held in Tucson, AZ, from January 31 - February 1, 2016.
Daily programs are:
January 30, 2016 (pre-conference workshop): Pearls: Natural, Cultured, and Everything In Between - Eric Fritz, FGA
Sunday, January 31, 2016:
- The Lost Art of Gem Identification - Geoffrey Dominy, FGA
- Everything You Wanted to Know About Sex, OOPS! I mean The Kimberley Process, But Were Afraid to Ask! - Patricia Syvrud, GIA GG
- Modern Jewelry Design - Jeffrey Appling, GIA GG
- Record Size Russian Synthetic Diamonds–Screening and Identification - Branko Deljanin, GG
- Diamonds and Jewelry in Times of Crisis - George Spyromilios, CDG
Monday, February 1, 2016:
- Sherlocking the Rock - Kate Pleatman, GIA GG
- Turquoise: A Problematic Stone To Appraise - Vincent Rundhaug, GIA GG
- The Colorful World of Brazilian Gemstones - Denise Nelson, GIA GG
- Deconstructing the Crystal- Clay Zava
Click here for the conference brochure or contact Gail Brett Levine, GG, Executive Director, National Association of Jewelry Appraisers, (718) 896-1536, naja.appraisers@netzero.net, www.NAJAappraisers.com.