The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is better known for its educational opportunities. However, they also have a lot of open positions right now listed under the employment section of its web ...
I just discovered what might be a great resource for anyone in need of a job in the jewelry or watch industry or anyone who needs to post about a job as well. It's a web site called JewelryandWatc...
Social networks are popping up all over the place these days. So, far I've joined a few, but honestly, I have yet to really immerse myself in any of them because, (a) I don't have the time, an...
Judith Ripka is a well-known designer of fine jewelry, winning many prestigious awards such as the DeBeers' Award for Diamond Design. Recently, she spoke at the Women's Jewelry Association'...
If you are thinking about a career in the jewelry industry or want to expand on your existing jewelry career, then the Jewelers of America web site might be a good place to consider.
Along with cert...
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by tammy on December 4, 2006
It took only one jewelry party for jewelry designer Cheri Larson to realize she was meant to make jewelry as a business. It took a little later for her to realize she should turn her business model of...
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by tammy on September 29, 2006
Next month is another chance to visit one of the career fairs held by Gemological Institute of America (GIA). This one is scheduled for October 27th in Carlsbad, California.
GIA is a leader in jewel...
Because I write extensively about jewelry and making jewelry - it's pretty much my writing niche - I get a lot of questions via email about how to get into the jewelry business.
Some readers are...
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Italy is well-known for its skilled jewelry artisans as well as its fashion forward thinking, so this seems to be the perfect fit for those lucky enough to attend the 4th International Gemological Sym...
Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has a July job fair coming up both in New York and California.
From a company press release: The largest Career Fair in the $120+ billion worldwide gem and jew...
If you've always thought it might be interesting to have your own jewelry business, then companies like Lia Sophia might be an option to consider for you. Sort of set up along the same lines as ot...
Jewelry students looking to get a little more cash for tuition may be interested in this scholarship offered by the MJSA Education Foundation. The deadline is approaching fast though:
The MJSA Educat...
Here is some good news to report about the Atlanta Jewelry show. Looks like it was a success. This is good to hear because I know many shop owners travel a good distance to shows like this to stock u...
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by tammy on February 2, 2006
I've posted a number of times about the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). Looks like they are trying to boost their class rosters:
From Diamonds.net: "Gemological Institute of America...
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by tammy on January 18, 2006
Another SAHM finds her niche with beads. Seems like there are a lot of stories like this these days, but this one is a little different. Instead of concentrating on just selling her finished beaded j...
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by tammy on January 13, 2006
I often receive emails from people who'd like to design jewelry some day, on a large scale. If you are interested in seriously studying jewelry design, then I suggest looking around at some serio...
A " BIG" thank you to andrea from Guyot Brothers for sending me a copy of Women's Wear Daily, along with a sampling of some fun jewelry charms. I got onto the WWD web site and discovere...
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by tammy on December 30, 2005
The time may be right to open up your own jewelry web store. According to a press release from comScore.com, luxury goods, including jewelry, were way up this past year:
" Retail Jewelry and Lu...
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by tammy on December 29, 2005
Las Vegas is known for its night life and the motto " whatever happens in Vegas stays in Vegas." But, for jewelry lovers and those in the jewelry business, there's a lot more glitter in...
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by tammy on December 22, 2005
Here's another jewelry success story for you. This time it's about a busy mother who decided to concentrate on what she knew best: making children happy. Per a company press release:
" I...
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by tammy on December 10, 2005
As some one who makes jewelry and has taught (jewelry-making and English), this kind of story from Penn State Live warms my heart:
" Penn State art and art education students recently shared th...
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by tammy on December 8, 2005
I love when I write about something and then " bam!" see it again on the Internet. Not too long ago I was touting the virtues of taking web-based class from the Gemology Institute of Americ...
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by tammy on November 28, 2005
If you've been wondering how to break into the jewelry industry but haven't been able to find any schools in your area, then the Internet is probably your best bet. While there are numerous s...
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by tammy on October 18, 2005
If you live in the New York City area and have been thinking about a career in the world of jewelry design, then you may want to take advantage of a special presentation by Jewelry industry consultan...
With a little help from a friend, okay, a lot of help from a major television network like HGTV, jewelry artist, Keren Peled, is launching her new on line jewelry shop: www.kerenpeled.com - You can c...
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