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The Canadian Jewellers Association (CJA) is pleased to announce the release of its updated Canadian Gemstone Guidelines for 2023. These guidelines serve as a valuable resource for all players in the Canadian jewellery industry, providing them with the latest information on gemstones and their use in jewellery with a focus on standardized nomenclature and consistent …
JVC’s Crime Prevention Program: What lies ahead for 2023 Looking Ahead Jewellers Vigilance Canada (JVC) has launched the new and improved JVC website to make the information and resources provided in the Crime Prevention Program (CPP) easier to access while updating the content. We also have added a blog that we will use to expose’ all …
What does the future hold for the Canadian Diamond Market? According to the most recent data from Natural Resources Canada (NRCAN), Canada was the world’s third largest producer of rough diamonds by value (12.5% of world production), and the third largest producer by volume (13.5% of world production) in 2019 – producing 18.6 million carats …
At the recent 2022 Canadian Jewellers Association Annual General Meeting on October 24, Jewellers Vigilance Canada (JVC) awarded the Peel Regional Police Robbery Unit with the JVC-Jewelers Mutual Group Law Enforcement Award of Merit. The JVC-Jewelers Mutual Group Law Enforcement Award of Merit is awarded to a police service that has gone above and beyond …
Our Annual General Meeting, held in October at Toronto’s downtown Hilton, was an exciting, lively event punctuated by personal connections, informative and significant discussions, shared stories and achievements, and familiar faces. The occasion also saw a new CJA Board of Directors voted and accepted by the members. The CJA is pleased to announce the appointment …
It is an honour and a privilege to serve as Chair of the CJA Board for the 2023 – 2025 term. Having been a Director of the Association since 2017, I have seen several changes and it will be no surprise for you to know that more, positive change is on the way! Our wonderfully …
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TORONTO,ON (October 11, 2022) — The Canadian Gemmological Association (CGA) announced today the winners of the 2022 Canadian Emerging Artist Design Competition. Jewellery students and new graduates from across Canada were invited to submit their creations for a chance to win cash prizes and exposure to top Canadian jewellery businesses. “I want to congratulate our …
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