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