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Friday, June 18, 2010

Next Generation Photo Blog

I really liked the photo blog. Many thanks to Phil Coomes for sharing the info.

Useful link:
http://julia-photoma.blogspot.com

Burma Gem Sales Statistics

Many thanks to Palagems for the special report. www.palagems.com

Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines 2010

The Euro-Gem theme this year: De la pierre brute au bijou (From rough stone to jewel). Don't miss. www.euromineral.fr

The Rug Market

Kelly Crow's opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal about world's top rug collection was educational and insightful. They are unique work of art.

Age + Color + Condition + Weave + Imagery = Quality grade criterias

Useful links:
www.christies.com
www.textilemuseum.org

National Design Awards 2010

The Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum has announced the winners of the 2010 National Design Awards. The awards are the closest thing the country has to a Nobel Prize in design. Check this years winners. www.nationaldesignawards.org

Education Of A Wandering Man

It's a true masterpiece. www.louislamour.com

Quick Reference Guide For Gold And Silver

The Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) has published a Quick Reference Guide for manufacturers and sellers of jewelry made from combinations of gold and silver. The new publication supplements JVC’s Essential Guide to the U.S. Trade in Advertising Gold and Silver Jewelry (The Essential Guide). Check it out. www.jvclegal.org

Thursday, June 17, 2010

ICA Congress 2011

The 2011 ICA Congress will be held in Brazil on April 30 - May 4, 2011. The congress will be hosted by IBGM-Brazilian Gems & Jewellery Trade Association. The theme for the 2011 ICA Congress is Ethical Mining & Fair Trade: Certification challenges from Mine to Market. www.gemstone.org