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Open-Mic Luncheon Highlight |
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Last week on Wednesday, June 29 we had our summer open-mic luncheon.
It was attended by DTLA Area Director Christopher Antonelli from Council Member Kevin de Leon Council District 14.
As our relationship with LAPD strengthens, the next step is to do the same with our city council.
The City Council ultimately creates the policies that LAPD will follow so having a strong bond with both will allow DCWC to bring attention to our community.
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Field Trip to GIA Laboratory |
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Young Diamantaires/ Next Generation Jewelers member and Diamond Club Member Christopher Zoetll organized a GIA Field Trip and invited Diamond Club Members on Tuesday, June 14, 2022.
Members received a personal GIA tour by GIA Vice-President Phil Yantzer.
Here are some facts you might not know about the GIA:
- GIA grades approximately 4,000 stones per day in Carlsbad, and 2,000 worldwide. In total 4.5M per year worldwide.
- Carlsbad is the second-largest laboratory and the first largest lab is in Mumbai.
- Every stone gets cleaned at least twice.
- There is a Master Stone set for fancy colors.
- 70-80% of diamonds graded are under one carat.
- 250 graders work in the Carlsbad lab, with 1,100 employees total there.
- All reports will be digital by 2025 (like in Lab-Grown now).
- GIA does not think they will need to grade LGD in the future, due to the standardized .quality, and a sharp drop in prices.
- Your stone can be checked via any lab around the world, it all depends upon how full that lab is.
- They take serious security measures and everything is randomized among floors to not breach a client’s identity.
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Highlights From the Vegas Shows |
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DCWC President and WFDB Vice-President, Moshe Salem speaks on how the industry has evolved post Covid. |
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As exhibitor(s):
JCK:
“It was an overall positive and smooth experience for Golden Stone and its staff during this year's JCK show. JCK support team and supplier Freeman were friendly and readily available to address our concerns and needs. Upon arriving at our booth, signages were already up and display cases delivered. We did not encounter any issues during setup and during the show itself. Among areas that can be improved are:
1. Redesign of the booths to maximize space usage and visibility of display showcases Using thicker vertical support poles instead of wide vertical panels will be better as these will not block the showcase.
2. Further, to allow us more time to set up our booth, JCK should allow shipping companies to deliver our boxes 2 days prior to set up and not only on the last day of setting up or the day before show opening.
3. All exhibitors should have free access to the internet through strategically located Wifi hotspots as cellphone signal is spotty during the show because of the sheer volume of people.
4. As the show is primarily for Jewelry vendors and the purpose is to market higher valued jewelry items, Jewelry vendors should be given priority in terms of booth placement in main walkways or aisles over companies that sell jewelry boxes and displays as visitors will still find them even if their booths are positioned at the back.
As the show itself was very well promoted, we had a significant visitor turn-out, generated good sales, and obtained new business leads. In addition, the Emperia App is very convenient for recording visitor contact information. Kudos to the JCK organizers."
- Rohan Tak of Golden Stone
Antique show:
“The show was good and busy the first two days after the other shows started it slowed down and picked up at the end of the last day of the show.
A lot of buyers looking for good deals and Shopping for their clients' needs.”
-Nicholas Aboufadel of USA Trading.
“The show was busy. I even got four new clients. It felt more people were educated about the jewelry. Most people wanted to do cash and carry style. This year's show can’t be compared to the last year as last year it was at Wynn and Wynn has a lot to offer from different types of food to a nice location to stay. I’m looking forward to exhibiting at Wynn again next year.”
-Lon Stein of A.D.I.
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Young Diamataires/ Next Generation Jewelers were invited to a private discussion with Martin Rapaport in his suite to discuss the future of our industry |
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Young Diamataires/ Next Generation Jewelers in discussion with
Martin Rapaport.
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GET Diamonds and Lucy Platform hosted dinner for Young Diamantaires/ Next Generation Jewelers |
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As attendee(s):
“I attended AGTA and Antique show. For AGTA, At the beginning and middle of the show, it was very quiet but the last two days were very busy. If you had the ‘right’ goods, it was a great show but if you don’t, it wasn’t much business for you. This time it wasn’t a matter of the price but rather of finding the supply. A lot of gemstones that come from international or at mines were not easily available. Due to many factors, there is a scarcity of gemstones. The antique show had a good turnout and there was a market for those pieces.” - M. Hussain Rezayee of Rare Gems & Minerals.
Generally, it was a great show. From the foot traffic to talking to other exhibitors and attendees, everyone was happy! You also noticed a lot more international attendance compared to 2021. And the events organized for the Young Diamantaires included a cocktail reception with Martin Rapaport, the Natural Diamond Council, and a party at TAO nightclub.
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Vegas Shows From the Eyes of a WFDB Influencer |
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Let me begin by congratulating the team at JCK, The Couture Show, Las Vegas Antique Jewelry and Watch Show, American Gem Trade Association for putting up a wonderful show in the city that never sleeps, Las Vegas, USA.
It was overwhelming to meet everyone, after four years, at the event in person after having been hit by the global pandemic of COVI 19.
Exhibitions like these are a wonderful opportunity to rekindle connections and learn from each other about industry insights and global trends.
JCK 2022: held at The Venetian, Las Vegas offered the most exclusive networking and business opportunities. Magnificent designers...
AGTA Spectrum: At the JCK, a section with top-quality gemstones from various countries is curated here. It’s a one-stop destination...
Couture: held at the luxurious Wynn Las Vegas had the most exclusive and prominent designer fine jewelry brands from across the globe like Bayco, Takat, etc. What’s intriguing...
The Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch Show: Nearly 400 exhibitors graced the floor uncovering elegant signed pieces from famous names including Cartier, Tiffany & Co, Van Cleef & Arpels, Harry Winston, Patek Philippe, etc. Antique jewelry has always drawn...
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Vegas Jewelry Recap: Editors Weigh In
After three years of pandemic upset, the Las Vegas jewelry trade shows made their return to their typical late-spring timing in 2022. Fresh off their trips to Sin City, National Jeweler's editors sat down for a round table discussion on the state ...
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How to Protect Your Jewelry Business - By JMI
Power Outages: How to Protect Your Jewelry Business When the Power Goes Out There are many reasons the power could go out at your jewelry business that don't involve crime. High winds from a storm, a traffic accident, a planned outage or simply...
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