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President Message
As a new year begins, the industry is enveloped in the first two months by the many international trade shows around the globe including Tucson, Vincenza, Sri Lanka, Tokyo, Munich, Bangkok and Hong Kong.
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CEO Message
During the course of each year, we typically find ourselves and our activities influenced by annual events. Religious holidays, New Year celebrations, national holidays and such. They have been engrained into our DNA and all, or most, have traditions associated with them.
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Monday
January 29th, 2024
9:00 am - 01:30 pm
Tucson Marriott
University Park
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Wednesday
January 31st, 2024
7:00 pm - 11pm
Tucson Marriott
University Park
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ICA Gemwomen
Member Breakfast
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Thursday
February 1st, 2024
8:00 am - 9:30 am
The Leo Kent Hotel
Old Pueblo Room
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Good luck to all our members exhibiting in Tucson
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There is no better way for you to elevate your profile for the coming Tucson Gem Shows than to become a sponsor of the premier ICA events of the year!
- ICA Gemstone Industry & Laboratory Conference - GILC
Both events will attract hundreds of our members doing business in Tucson and a sponsorship is an ideal way to put yourself in front of the crowd. The opportunities are listed for you below.
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InColor Magazine, Issue 50, Winter 2024
Don’t miss this incredible issue of InColor Magazine! Features include: Turquoise Treasures; Amazing Ammolite; Auction Updates; Gems Keep Giving Update and much more!
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Meet Peach Fuzz 13-1023, the Pantone Color of the Year 2024 | |
PANTONE 13-1023 Peach Fuzz is a velvety gentle peach whose all-embracing spirit enriches heart, mind, and body. Subtly sensual, PANTONE 13-1023 Peach Fuzz is a heartfelt peach hue bringing a feeling of kindness and tenderness, communicating a message of caring and sharing, community and collaboration. A warm and cozy shade highlighting our desire for togetherness with others or for enjoying a moment of stillness and the feeling of sanctuary this creates, PANTONE 13-1023 Peach Fuzz presents a fresh approach to a new softness.
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ICA and AV Globale to Launch ICA GemBureau Middle East | |
· ICA GemBureau Middle East to provide broad range of resources to ICA members
· ICA and AV Globale sign agreement to set up dedicated Dubai-based facility
The International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) announced that it has signed an agreement with AV Globale, a Dubai-based ICA member, to establish the ICA GemBureau Middle East, a Dubai-based dedicated facility designed to meet the needs of ICA members and trade representatives, including those based in the Middle East and overseas.
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ICA has worked very closely with The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) and other industry organisations to develop strategies to continuously improve the manner in which gemstones are traded. For this purpose, we have developed this Ethical Member Accreditation portal for our membership. | | |
ICA Member Benefit: ICA Social Media | |
As part of your ICA Member Benefits, you can be featured on all ICA social media accounts. We’ll feature your company and images/videos in an #ICAMemberShowcase! Reach over 30,000 followers, including our new profile on #Threads. Tag @ICAGemstone or email info@gemstone.org! Don’t miss out on this FREE ICA Member benefit! Stay tuned for information on the ICAxGJX campaign coming soon!
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The ICA's Initiative for Colored Gemstone Artisanal Miners | | | |
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Enhanced grading reports for jade, one of the priciest gemstones, have been launched by GIA.
It says its new Jade Report provides greater depth and clarity and includes the type of jade (A, B or C) as well as the species – nephrite or jadeite.
The commonly-used trade term “Fei Cui” will be listed in the comments section when appropriate with the explanatory note stating that “Fei Cui” refers to jadeite, omphacite, and kosmochlor.
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World-Renowned Gem Carver Tom Munsteiner Dies at 54
The gemstone cutter is remembered for his contributions to the lapidary community and his hearty laugh.
Award-winning fourth-generation gem cutter Tom Munsteiner died unexpectedly at his home in Stipshausen, Germany, on Dec. 28, the family announced in a statement circulated Wednesday.
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GJEPC Honors IGI CEO Tehmasp Printer for Transformative Leadership in Gem & Jewellery Industry
In his humble acknowledgment, he recognizes the council's efforts in shaping the Indian gems and jewelry sector at the global stage.
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ICA Members: In the News! | | |
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ICA Member, David Nassi, 100% Natural, Ltd. talks about Vietnamese Spinel to JCK Magazine
Gem Dealer David Nassi on the Enduring Appeal of Vietnamese Spinels - JCK (jckonline.com)
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Turned to Stone: Niveet Nagpal
In this series, we asked gem lovers if they were to die and could come back as a gem, which one would it be and why? (jewelryconnoisseur.net)
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Vivian Carranza
VCE Gems LLC
United States
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Amit Bhansali
KHR Jewels Inc
United States
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Stefan Rohleder
Fortune Opals
Australia
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Timothy Denning
Bonas DMCC
United Arab Emirates
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Stephen Combe
Oz Boulder Opal
Australia
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Chathula Kiripitige
The Gem Monarchy
Australia
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Stephen Combe
Oz Boulder Opal
Australia
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The International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA), a non-profit organization, is the only worldwide body specifically created to benefit the global colored gemstone industry. ICA was founded in 1984 and is now comprised of 500+ gem industry leaders from mine to market, including miners, gem cutters, suppliers, retailers, trade associations, gemological laboratories, academia, museums, and more, from 47 countries who are devoted to advancing and promoting the knowledge and appreciation of colored gemstones. | | | | |
