Actually Authentic
EBay is collaborating with the GIA to expand its “Authenticity Guarantee” service to include fine jewelry from high-end brands like Bulgari, Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier. EBay has authenticated more than 2 million items since introducing Authenticity Guarantee in 2020, and the program is expected to surpass 5 million items over the next two years. ebay.com/authenticjewelry
Origin Opportunity
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is adding a new service, GIA Source Verify. Still in development, it will verify where natural diamonds were mined and laboratory-grown diamonds produced by leveraging existing processes based on third-party verified documents, including Kimberley Process certificates and invoices from entities in the supply chain. gia.edu
E-Learning Excellence
The International Gemological Institute (IGI) has launched on-demand IGI eLearning Courses, which provide fundamental gemological education while emphasizing key information of interest to buyers and retailers. Learners who pass all courses will receive an IGI Certificate of Completion. igi.org
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High Tech Tenders
Get-Diamonds, the world’s largest B2B online platform for listing polished diamonds, is launching innovative online tenders for polished diamonds. For the first time, suppliers of all sizes will have the opportunity to buy and sell diamonds through targeted sales events. get-diamonds.com
Remember Forever
The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has announced the launch of its new global advertising campaign with the sentiment: “To Treasure, Now and Forever,” featuring the freshly appointed NDC Global Ambassador, actress Lily James. The campaign features diamond jewelry styles from independent designers, brands, and NDC’s official retail partners. naturaldiamonds.com
Ready to Relocate? Wilkerson Makes Your Move Seamless
When Brockhaus Jewelry decided to leave their longtime West Main Street storefront for a standalone building elsewhere in Norman, Oklahoma, owners John Brockhaus and Brad Shipman faced a familiar challenge: how to efficiently reduce inventory before the big move. Their solution? Partnering with liquidation specialists Wilkerson for a second time.
"We'd already experienced Wilkerson's professionalism during a previous sale," Shipman recalls. "But their approach to our relocation event truly impressed us. They strategically prioritized our existing pieces while tactfully introducing complementary merchandise as inventory levels decreased." The carefully orchestrated sale didn't just meet targets—it shattered them.
Asked if they'd endorse Wilkerson to industry colleagues planning similar transitions—whether relocating, retiring, or refreshing their space—both partners were emphatic in their approval. "The entire process was remarkably straightforward," Shipman notes. "Wilkerson delivered a well-structured program, paired us with a knowledgeable advisor, and managed every detail flawlessly from concept to completion."
