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Liquid Diamonds Has Launched a New B2B Sourcing Platform For Natural Diamonds

Plus, MJSA has announced a new trade show coming this fall.

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June 2, 2024

INSTORE Staff Instore June 2024 Issue

Liquid Diamonds Has Launched a New B2B Sourcing Platform For Natural Diamonds

NASDAQ FOR DIAMONDS

Liquid Diamonds, a new business-to-business diamond sourcing platform, has launched a new B2B sourcing platform for natural diamonds. Thanks to Liquid Diamonds’ patented reverse auction system, its platform allows wholesale diamond buyers and retail jewelers to compare diamond prices, seamlessly purchase diamonds, and instantly liquidate inventory when necessary. liquid.diamonds

NEW SHOW ALERT!

Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America (MJSA) has announced a new trade show coming this fall! The MJSA Showcase: Equipment, Technologies, & Supplies Show will run Sept. 29-30 at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick, RI, and will offer a wide range of technologies and supplies. mjsa.org

SPECTACULAR SCHOLARSHIPS

Instappraise, the jewelry appraisal software solutions provider, is collaborating with the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA) to offer scholarships for aspiring and established jewelry appraisers (one for NAJA members only and one for non-members). Deadline is June 15. instappraise.com, najaappraisers.com

POPULAR POD

Rough Cut, one of the jewelry industry’s most popular and longest running podcasts, has relaunched for season 3. Noted journalists Amy Elliott and Emili Vesilind have joined as hosts, so expect more in-depth storytelling and longform reportage in the coming episodes. roughcut.show

GEM GUIDELINES

The American Gemstone Trade Association (AGTA) has made a ruling on synthetic gems at their shows: They’re officially forbidden. Starting at AGTA GemFair Tucson 2025, no exhibitor may display loose gemstones or jewelry featuring nonnatural gemstones (ones that are manmade, synthetic, or lab-grown) at any AGTA show. agta.org

Related Topics: AGTA Featured Instappraise Liquid Diamonds MJSA Rough Cut

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