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Premier Peers, African School Campaign and More Service News for May

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Premier Peers, African School Campaign and More Service News for May

Premier Peers

Emerald Expositions’ new PREMIER Show, which will launch in Las Vegas this May, is already making its mark by fostering meet-ups across the country for participating designers. The goal is to not only have a great trade show, but also to help foster a sense of community. premiershow.com

African School Campaign

Gem Legacy, a nonprofit supporting gem mining communities, seeks $50,000 for the Arusha Gem Cutting School in Tanzania. Funds will be used to replace 30-year-old machines with new American-made Facetron machines, giving students the opportunity to learn the skills they need to find jobs. gemlegacy.org

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Future Perfect

When the time comes, will you be ready for retirement? The Edge Retail Academy’s Retirement Readiness Program is the perfect playbook for jewelry industry professionals who want to make sure they’re on track for the future. edgeretailacademy.com

Desert Select

The Select Jewelry Show has announced the launch of a Tucson show to take place on Feb. 2-3, 2020 at the Westin la Paloma Resort. The two-day event will host qualified buyers in an elegant yet fun and relaxed atmosphere. selectjewelryshow.com

Gems On Track

The Swiss Gemmological Institute (SSEF) has launched GemTrack, a new service that links cut stones to the rough stones of their origins. GemTrack uses expert crystallographic, structural, chemical and microscopic analyses to allow for detailed and potentially unique characterization and fingerprinting of rough stones. ssef.ch/gemtrack

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This Third-Generation Jeweler Was Ready for Retirement. He Called Wilkerson

Retirement is never easy, especially when it means the end to a business that was founded in 1884. But for Laura and Sam Sipe, it was time to put their own needs first. They decided to close J.C. Sipe Jewelers, one of Indianapolis’ most trusted names in fine jewelry, and call Wilkerson. “Laura and I decided the conditions were right,” says Sam. Wilkerson handled every detail in their going-out-of-business sale, from marketing to manning the sales floor. “The main goal was to sell our existing inventory that’s all paid for and turn that into cash for our retirement,” says Sam. “It’s been very, very productive.” Would they recommend Wilkerson to other jewelers who want to enjoy their golden years? Absolutely! “Call Wilkerson,” says Laura. “They can help you achieve your goals so you’ll be able to move into retirement comfortably.”

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