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Trade Show Updates and More Service News

Plus a new kids-focused initiative by Gem Legacy.

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6 years ago

August 17, 2020

INSTORE Staff Instore August 2020 Issue

Bathroom Benefits

Nonprofit Gem Legacy has announced a new kids-focused initiative that aims to provide proper sanitization, air filtration, and plumbing for 10 new toilets at the Sanawari Primary School in Tanzania. Gem Legacy is dedicated to supporting education, vocational training, and local economies in East African gemstone mining communities. gemlegacy.org

Only Natural Diamonds

The Diamond Producers Association is now the Natural Diamond Council (NDC), an industry authority dedicated to promoting desirability of natural diamonds and supporting the integrity of the diamond jewelry industry. The NDC launch includes a digital platform called Only Natural Diamonds for both consumers and retailers. naturaldiamonds.com

Clean Body, Clean Earth

Recent months have seen a huge increase in masks, gloves, and other limited use PPE items that can’t be recycled through the usual methods. TerraCycle’s Zero Waste Box program will safely process and recycle your discarded PPE. terracycle.com

#BaltShow

The Baltimore Art, Antique, and Jewelry Show has announced new dates for 2020. The event will be returning to its traditional home at the Baltimore Convention Center Nov. 12-15. baltimoresummershow.com

Autumn in Atlanta

The Atlanta Jewelry Show has announced that there will be a 2020 fall show at the Cobb Galleria Centre on Oct. 24-25. The event will be preceded by a pre-show conference on Oct. 23. atlantajewelryshow.com

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