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Friday, March 8, 2019 New York, NY Day-at-a-Glance

9:30 – 10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Registration Recruiting 1E Hall Foyer 1E20 and 1E21

10:00 – 10:10 a.m. Kathryn Kimmel 11:45 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Welcome GIA Career Coaching Sign up from 9:30 – 10:00 a.m. 1E18-1E19 Amanda Gizzi 1E08 and 12:00 – 1:45 p.m. in 1E07 Director of PR and Events Appointments are limited! Jewelers of America

10:10 – 11:30 a.m. Moderator: Susan M. Jacques President and Job Success in Chief Executive Officer Today’s Market GIA 1E18-1E19 Panelists: Caryl Capeci President Hearts On Fire Lisa Bridge President and Chief Executive Officer Ben Bridge Jeweler Lisa Nikfarjam President Lisa Nik Inc. Daniel Wisner Assistant Technical Designer Alexis Bittar The Gemological Institute of America® (GIA) wishes to thank Timothy B. Matthews everyone who helped make GIA Jewelry Career Fair possible: President and Chief Executive Officer Our speakers, coaches, recruiters and staff. We also thank our Jewelry Television (JTV) generous sponsor, JA New York, for providing the venue space. GIA Jewelry Career Fair is only successful because of your generosity and support! Program and participants subject to change.

Sponsored by JA New York Hosted By @GIAnews #JewelryJobs Recruiter Info: Job Opportunities: Recruiter Info: Job Opportunities: Ada • Sales Manager Brilliant Earth • Staff Gemologist • Operations Manager • Customer Experience Jason Payne Kim Garcia • Operations Intern Assistant New York, NY San Francisco, CA • Customer Experience T 650 416 7576 T 415 226 7811 Manager E [email protected] E [email protected] • Operations Assistant adadiamonds.com brilliantearth.com • Operations Manager Ada Diamonds is a bespoke fine jeweler proudly working Founded in 2005, Brilliant Earth is the global leader in exclusively with lab diamonds. Our core focus is luxury ethically-sourced fine jewelry. Our mission is to make bridal. We are a rapidly growing startup opening our first jewelry as beautiful as it can be. We are passionate New York location at 56th and 5th Ave. We are seeking about cultivating a more transparent, sustainable, and talented, driven, and entrepreneurial candidates to build compassionate jewelry industry. the future of fine jewelry. Christian Dior Couture • Sales Associate, Fine Almod Diamonds/Diamonds • Retail Sales Jewelry and • Managerial Hannah Mix (Multiple Locations) International • Jewelry Design/Factory New York, NY • Training Manager, Fine Michael Villani T 212 262 0438 Jewelry and Timepieces New York, NY E [email protected] (New York) T 646 378 6609 dior.com/carrieres/?country=en_us • Manager, Fine Jewelry and E [email protected] Christian Dior was a visionary. Beginning with his first Watches (New York) diamondsinternational.com collection in 1947 he rewrote the rules of modern elegance and imposed his style on the entire world. Concerned Diamonds International is the largest loose diamonds and fine with restoring a unique savoir faire, Christian Dior jewelry retailer in the Caribbean, Mexico, and Alaska, with stated: “True Luxury requires genuine materials and approximately 130 locations. the craftman’s sincerity.” Beneficial Estate Buyers • Sales Representative • Various Positions • Buyer Dalumi Corporation Hillary Kuhn Gadi Cohen Philadelphia, PA New York, NY T 800 518 1137 T 212 644 9030 E [email protected] E [email protected] beneficialestatebuyers.com dalumi.com We specialize in estate jewelry trunk shows and buying events A leading player in the global and jewelry with retailers across the country. industry, the Dalumi Group has earned a reputation as one of the diamond world’s most trusted names. Established Beyond 4Cs • Jewelry Designer with in 1960 by Asher Dalumi, and run today by the second IT Skills generation, Dalumi Group is an international company with a Paul Gian • Journalist with Gemological worldwide distribution operation. Deerfi, FL Background T 659 644 2607 David S. Diamonds Inc. • Sales Associate E [email protected] Ambrose Kwok beyond4cs.com New York, NY We are a consumer advocate to the jewelry and diamond retail T 212 921 8029 industry. Beyond 4Cs is looking to grow our offerings and content to reach a more diverse audience. E [email protected] davidsdiamonds.com Botani Husko Diamonds • Gemologist A fine diamond jewelry company serving international • Appraiser private clientele for over 30 years. We specialize in designing Ana Paula Nascimento • Polisher and manufacturing the world’s highest optical quality and New York, NY • Cutter light performing diamonds. T 646 242 1434 • Sales Experts E [email protected] David Yurman • Various Positions botanihuskodiamonds.com Abby Zurschmit Botani Husko Diamonds is a New York City based boutique New York, NY diamond holdings corporation and retailer of fine jewelry. With T 646 264 7820 a focus on ethical mining solutions and socially responsible practices, the company’s core proprietary holdings lie within E [email protected] and around the Coromandel region of Brazil. davidyurman.com David Yurman is a timeless model of inspiration, innovation, Brevani • Creative Director and consummate craftsmanship as America’s foremost • E-Commerce Product luxury jewelry and timepiece brand. Allison Peck Coordinator New York, NY T 212 682 4788 E [email protected] brevani.com Brevani is a second generation fine jewelry manufacturer with over 30 years experience based in the heart of New York City. Providing fine jewelry to retail jewelers throughout the United States as well as online retailers with worldwide drop-shipping capabilities.

2 2019 GIA Jewelry Career Fair Recruiting 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 1E20 and 1E21

Recruiter Info: Job Opportunities: Recruiter Info: Job Opportunities: Diamond Expressions • Assistant Production Manager Eugene Biro • Clerical Office • Jewelry Designer • Diamond Sales Prashant Mehta New York, NY • Salesperson • Diamond Inventory Control New York, NY T 212 997 0146 • Jewelry Buyer Assistant T 212 671 1133 E [email protected] • Jewelry Production E [email protected] eugenebiro.com Expediting Assistant diaexpressions.com Eugene Biro Corp. is a recognized leader in the world of DiaExpressions is a wholesaler and a full-scale custom diamonds as a diamond cutting house, wholesaler, and jewelry design house based in New York, and currently works comprehensive jewelry manufacturer. Our mission is to with independent jewelers in 35 states. DiaExpressions ensure complete customer satisfaction and support with our specializes in customization, to bring uniqueness to every expertise, high quality, consistency, timely shipments, and piece of jewelry. DiaExpressions' custom jewelry items personalized professional customer service. are all proudly manufactured in the USA by collaborating with the best CAD designers in New York to deliver Faerber NY • Front Desk Assistant cutting-edge finished pieces. and Receptionist Max Faerber Diamonds Direct Inc. • Sales New York, NY • Order Processing T 917 309 1206 Kimberly Berry • Management E [email protected] Charlotte, NC • Jewelers faerber-collection.com T 704 532 9041 • Shipping/Receiving The Faerber Family are fourth generation jewellers E [email protected] • Front Desk/Receptionist specializing in exceptional , diamonds, and antique diamondsdirect.com . Faerber’s reputation is built on the purchase of Diamonds Direct Inc. has a rich history in diamonds with over historical pieces and stones. 50 years’ experience in all aspects of the industry. We offer the highest standard of quality, excellence, value, selection, GIA New York and education in the jewelry industry to our customers. Sonia Chaves • Diamond Grader Associate (Evening Shift) • Sales Representative New York, NY Divine LLC • Staff Gemologist • Customer Service T 760 603 4040 Rachel Alford • Gemological Lab Assistant, Representative E [email protected] New York, NY Support Services (Evening • Accounting GIA.edu/gia-career T 212 764 6080 Shift) GIA’s mission is to ensure the public trust in gems and jewelry • Security Officer E [email protected] by upholding the highest standards of integrity, academics, divineandco.com science, and professionalism through education, research, • Lab Assistant, Transport Based in New York City. Divine LLC designs and manufactures laboratory services and instrument development. • Postdoctoral Research unique and beautiful engagement rings and jewelry Fellowship sold in retail stores throughout the United States. • Facilities Assistant • Research Internship Program Earth Treasures Jewelers • Sales • Marketing Helane Rosenberg For a full list of positions, visit the • Appraiser Eatontown, NJ GIA table or GIA.edu/gia-career T 908 415 6718 • Gemologist/Technician E [email protected] Gübelin Gem Lab Ltd. • Sales Representative shopearthtreasures.com Ana Boshkovich-Fattal Since 1974, Earth Treasures has built an impeccable New York, NY reputation by offering jewelry of uncompromising quality, T 212 956 0428 selection and value. We are specialists in custom design as E [email protected] well as diamond and remounts. Voted Monmouth County's #1 Fine Jeweler for 20 consecutive years. gubelin.com/en/gemmology Gübelin Gem Labs operates one of the world’s most respected Emrusa Ltd. • Sales gemological laboratories as a completely independent subsidiary. In its laboratories in Lucerne, Hong Kong and New Rajkumar Dhadda York, the Gübelin Gem Lab provides analyses of diamonds, New York, NY colored gemstones and , and is particularly known for T 212 997 1767 its expertise in colored gems. E [email protected] Hamilton Jewelers • Sales Associate We are an exporter and importer of • Service Associate jewelry and precious stones. Alan Dowler • Bench Jeweler Princeton, NJ • Re-Stringer Enchanted Diamonds • Sales Executive T 609 683 4200 • Operations Director • Machine Engraver Joshua Niamehr E [email protected] New York, NY hamiltonjewelers.com T 212 729 1485 We are a 107-year old, 4th generation, E [email protected] family-owned luxury jeweler. enchanteddiamonds.com We are a bespoke online engagement and fine diamond company.

GIA.edu/career-fair 3 Recruiter Info: Job Opportunities: Recruiter Info: Job Opportunities: HamptonHeart LLC • Part-Time Jeweler Katherine Jetter Ltd. • Sales and Designer • Administrative Assistant Terry Taylor • Web Creator Alexandra Tillson East Hampton, NY New York, NY T 203 606 1210 T 917 734 0504 E [email protected] E [email protected] hamptonheart.com katherinejetter.com We are a newly-established fine jewelry company for Katherine Jetter Ltd. recasts the , embellishing these busy professional women. Enjoy mixing and matching lustrous stones with diamonds and precious gems that white chains bezeled with gems in , showcase the brilliant prismatic fire of Australia’s national , , and rings. gemstone. Combining her eye for artistry and meticulous craftsmanship, Jetter’s geometric shapes lend a modern edge Helzberg Diamonds • Store Manager to her remarkable collection. • Assistant Manager Susan Stull • Sales - Internal • Fine Jewelry Sales Associates KGK Group North Kansas City, MO • Sales - External • Bench Jeweler Miquel Torrente T 816 627 1334 • Stock Controllers New York, NY E [email protected] • Administration jobs.helzberg.com T 917 724 5095 E [email protected] Helzberg Diamonds is a family of jewelry stores from the heartland of America that has touched the hearts of millions. kgkgroup.com After a century of service, the Helzberg name has come to The KGK Group's unique vertically integrated business is stand for quality, knowledge, and trust. spread from mines-to-retail, marking their presence across the pipeline of the gem and jewelry industry and translating International Gemological Institute • Diamond Graders it into a value chain offering considerable competitive • Gemologist advantages. Active in Asia, the Americas, Europe, Africa, (IGI) and Australia with a 12,000-member team. Mark Reyes L. Priori Jewelry • Bench Jeweler New York, NY • Sales Consultant T 212 847 3335 Lauren Priori E [email protected] Philadelphia, PA igiworldwide.com T 856 889 1976 Around the world, IGI certificates bring confidence when E [email protected] buying or selling diamonds, gemstones, and jewelry. Total lpriorijewelry.com commitment to understanding consumer concerns has L. Priori Jewelry is a by-appointment jeweler in Philadelphia motivated IGI to develop a comprehensive analysis and clear specializing in custom engagement rings and heirloom documentation for consumers. redesign. We are a small but mighty team, focusing on a premier client experience. JAGi (Jewelry Appraisals & • Full-Time Gemologists Gemological Institute) • Part-Time Gemologists Lauren B Jewelry • Sales Associate Jim Littman Aric Behar San Diego, CA New York, NY T 760 419 9292 T 212 840 7078 E [email protected] E [email protected] JAGiLab.com laurenbjewelry.com JAGI provides gemological appraisals to the pawn industry. Lauren B is seeking a very driven, detail oriented sales candidate to assist customers in the engagement ring • Show Host Apprentice design process; from sourcing and selecting center Jewelry Television (JTV) diamonds to overseeing production of the design details • Director of Gemstone along with delivery of the finished product and all payments Jennifer Noggle Advancement and Education Knoxville, TN associated with the sale. • Merchandising Assistant T 865 692 6174 • Merchandising Financial L.J. West • Assistant Inventory Controller E [email protected] • Sales Planner Scott West jtv.com • Designer • E-Commerce Auction Site New York, NY JTV is a television and internet home shopping network, Manager focusing exclusively on the sale of fine jewelry and T 212 997 0940 • Summer Internships gemstones. JTV’s television programming is broadcast in E [email protected] over 80 million homes nationwide. ljwestdiamonds.com Additional positions listed on JTV.com/Careers L.J. West Diamonds Inc. is a natural color diamonds and diamond jewelry wholesaler. Specializing in the rarest colors, including pink, red, and blue diamonds. L.J. West has an unmatched inventory to sell and create one-of-a-kind jewelry.

4 2019 GIA Jewelry Career Fair Recruiting 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 1E20 and 1E21

Recruiter Info: Job Opportunities: Recruiter Info: Job Opportunities: London Jewelers • Diamond Jewelry Sales Oscar Heyman • Craftsman (Bench Jeweler) Professionals Dorthy Mills Eadie • Corporate Trainer Lewis Heyman Glen Cove, NY New York, NY T 516 583 5195 T 212 593 0400 E [email protected] E [email protected] londonjewelers.com oscarheyman.com London Jewelers is family-owned and operated for more than Since 1912, Oscar Heyman has been creating magnificent 90 years and four generations. We offer the finest selection of jewelry with the finest gemstones sourced from around the diamonds, designer jewelry, and fine timepieces. Our newest world at their atelier in New York City. Every piece of jewelry is store is located in the Oculus at Westfield World Trade Center signed and numbered, assuring the artistry and quality Oscar in Manhattan, and our flagship store is at the Americana Heyman has delivered for over 100 years. Manhasset on Long Island. Paul Morelli Jewelry • Bench Jewelers Martin Flyer LLC • Inside Sales • Diamond Setters • Outside Sales John Winkler Angela Guenther • Expediters • Digital Marketing Philadelphia, PA New York, NY • Sales Associates • Web Development T 215 922 7392 T 1 800 223 0330 • CAD Design E [email protected] E [email protected] paulmorelli.com martinflyer.com Paul Morelli Jewelry is an American jewelry design Founded in 1945, Martin Flyer is renowned for its classic company founded and headquartered in Philadelphia. At diamond jewelry, and has grown since its inception to become Paul Morelli, you'll find a dynamic, highly passionate team one of the most recognized bridal designers in America. For working in an entrepreneurial atmosphere. Results oriented more than 70 years, Martin Flyer has stood by the motto, “The and team-focused, we strive for best practices and utilize Quality You Expect, The Personal Service You Deserve.” top of the line processes to develop and deliver superior products and customer service. McTeigue • Various R2Net Inc. - James Allen • Quality Control Walter Engelbert • Photography Tammy Goeckel New York, NY • Fulfillment T 212 840 2420 New York, NY E walter@mcteigue T 212 719 9733 mcteigue.com E [email protected] Curators of the finest estate jewelry and diamonds. jamesallen.com We are an online retailer dealing with diamonds, natural Metal Kinetics • Bench Jeweler colored diamonds, and gemstones. Solitaire rings to intricate • Stone Setter pave settings to sleek modern designs. Mark Bronson New York, NY Rare • Gemologist Advisors T 631 371 1061 (Rockstars) Ajay Anand • Social Media Manager E [email protected] New York City, NY • PR and Outreach metalkinetics.com T 917 744 8067 Contract fabrication of jewelry for very high-end retail clients. E [email protected] We execute CAD, 3D printing, assembly, setting, and finishing. Primarily and gold, some alternative materials. rarecarat.com We are an AI-powered diamond marketplace. Nanasi Enterprises, Inc. • Sales Representatives • CAD Specialists • Gemologist Marc Nanasi Rawat Gems LLC • Diamond Specialist • Sales Hackensack, NJ Kailash Rawat • Jewelry Designers • Inventory Management T 201 488 5858 New York, NY • Diamond Setters E [email protected] T 212 765 6505 neigroup.com • Production Assistant E [email protected] Nanasi Enterprises, Inc. (NEI) is a family owned group of rawatgems.com jewelry and gem companies based in New Jersey. NEI is Rawat Gems LLC deals in fine precious stones and exclusive, proud to provide the jewelry market with loose diamonds high end estate jewelry. We also manufacture fine jewelry. and a wide breadth of finished jewelry, manufactured in our factory here in the United States. Richline Group Inc. • Sales Support • Merchandise Associates • Content Writer/Marketing Human Resources Representative Nuha Jewelers • Merchandisers • Sales New York, NY • Digital Graphic Designer Christopher Sarraf T 212 886 6104 • Copywriter Plainview, NY E [email protected] T 516 476 7070 richlinegroup.com/corporate-profile • CRM Retention Marketing E [email protected] Associate Richline Group Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of • Marketplaces Coordinator nuhajewelers.com Berkshire Hathaway Inc. since 2007, is the USA’s foremost At Nuha Jewelers, our family has been serving Long Island jewelry manufacturer, distributor, and marketer. We for the last 30 years. We have a strong passion to curate market and distribute to retailers at thousands of jewelry the finest jewelry, specializing in fashion jewelry and outlets across all key, worldwide distribution channels, diamonds. All of our products are designed to perfection. national retail jewelers, guild jewelers, department We believe that fine jewelry is the perfect symbol to mark stores, televisionelectronic shopping networks, mass life’s major milestones. merchants and wholesalers.

GIA.edu/career-fair 5 Recruiter Info: Job Opportunities: Recruiter Info: Job Opportunities: Saks Fifth Avenue • Brand Ambassador Tiffany & Co. • Diamond Grader • Brand Manager • Quality Inspector Kiara Fuller Maura Bermingham • Specialist • Quality Intern Rosedale, NY Pelham, NY • Style Advisor • Sales Professional T 646 574 7671 T 914 740 2550 • Jewelry Operation Specialist • All Positions E [email protected] E [email protected] careersatsaks.com tiffanycareers.com Our team is on the cutting-edge of high-end fashion and we’re Tiffany & Co. is an American worldwide luxury jewelry and proud innovators in the retail landscape, always enhancing specialty retailer headquartered in New York City. the customer experience in delightful ways. As a company with a rich history, we’ve changed the luxury retail game and Verma Group NY/Designs By Kamni • Diamond Consultant now we are opening a Jewelry Vault in our flagship store. • Public Relations Kamni Verma • Office Administration Signet Jewelers Ltd. • Jewelry Consultant New York, NY • Sales Associate • Project Manager Adrian Fletcher T 516 216 0015 • Bench Jewelers Akron, OH E [email protected] • Apprentice Jewelers T 419 320 4893 designsbykamni.com E [email protected] We are a luxury private jewelry group dealing with custom and estate pieces. signetjewelers.com Signet Jewelers Limited is the world's largest retailer of Vielle Jewelers LLC • Bench Jeweler diamond jewelry and the largest specialty jewelry retailer • CAD Designer in the United States, United Kingdom and Canada. Signet Steve Block • Quality Assurance Specialist operates over 3,500 stores primarily under the name brands New York, NY of Kay Jewelers, Zales, Jared The Galleria Of Jewelry, T 212 730 2602 H.Samuel, Ernest Jones, Peoples, and Piercing Pagoda. Signet also operates JamesAllen.com. E [email protected] viellejewelers.com SVS Fine Jewelry • Gemologist Fine jewelry manufacturers to the finest retail jewelers, and • Fine Jewelry Sales diamond and gemstone dealers in New York City. Morgan Saatchi • Bench Jeweler Oceanside, NY • Accredited Jewelry Client • CAD/CAM Operator Worthy T 516 766 2614 Specialist E [email protected] Mitchell Fein • Jewelry Inside Sales svsfinejewelry.com New York, NY Representative T 914 441 8286 SVS Fine Jewelry takes pride in a large selection of the • Antique/Vintage Jewelry finest quality jewelry offered at the best possible values. At E [email protected] Sales Specialist SVS, you will find the latest styles of jewelry from designers worthy.com such as Forevermark, Verragio, Simon G, Pandora, John Worthy is the world’s premier marketplace for selling Hardy, Gabriel & Co, ALOR, Sylvie Collection, Movado Watch, pre-owned luxury goods at true worth. We are a four-year Philip Stein Watches, and more. old start-up experiencing explosive growth by disrupting a traditional industry through cutting edge technology. The Diamond Feed • Administrative Assistant • Manager • Gemologist/Buyer Nisan Abaev WPDiamonds.com • Inside Sales New York, NY Andrew Brown • Outside Sales T 646 236 4397 New York, NY E [email protected] T 646 758 0290 thediamondfeed.com E [email protected] We are a polished diamond and jewelry distribution firm. wpdiamonds.com With offices in New York, Birmingham, London (UK) and Hong The Rapaport Group • Diamond Processor Kong, WPDiamonds.com is a leading global buyer of consumer • Sales Account Executive owned diamond jewelry, branded jewelry and watches. Michelle Ickowics • Junior Account Manager New York, NY T 212 354 9100 E [email protected] diamonds.net The Rapaport Group is an international network of companies providing added value services that support the development of fair, transparent, efficient, and competitive diamond and jewelry markets. The RealReal • Fine Jewelry and Watches Copywriter Michael Reiner • Fine Jewelry and Watches San Francisco, CA Senior Specialist London – April 5, 2019 T 201 275 2839 • Associate Valuation Manager E [email protected] • Fine Jewelry and Watches therealreal.com Valuation Manager Carlsbad – October 11, 2019 The RealReal is the leader in authenticated luxury • Fine Jewelry and Watches consignment. We offer the largest selection of pre-owned Technician and authenticated luxury items including men’s and women’s luxury fashion, fine jewelry, watches and fine art. • Watch Specialist careerfair.GIA.edu • Watch Valuation Managers

6 2019 GIA Jewelry Career Fair Career Coaching 11:45 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 1E08

Career Coaching is your chance to have a 15-minute mentoring session with an industry leader who will answer your questions, help sharpen your focus, and offer career suggestions based on your experience, training and personality. Choose an area of interest and we’ll match you with the right coach on a first-come, first-serve basis. Coaches are subject to change.

Appointment Career Information Design Networking for Business Terry Chandler Lisa Nikfarjam Cindy Chandler Scheduling: President/CEO President Consultant in E107 Diamond Council of America Lisa Nik, Inc. Diamond Council of America Regina Ciarleglio Deirdre Featherstone 9:30 – 10:00 a.m. and Director of Membership Designer Online Sales 12:00 – 1:45 p.m. Jewelers of America Featherstone Fine Jewelry Timothy B. Matthews Cecelia Echeverri President/CEO Appraising Jewelry Television Communications and Marketing Diamonds Gail Brett Levine Coordinator Ronnie Vanderlinden Executive Director ICA President Retail National Association of Jewelry Diamex Inc. Brad Walker Appraisers Career Insights from a Courtney Carter Sales Manager Shreve, Crump & Low David Rotenberg New Professional Director of Operations President Daniel Wisner Niru NY Nina Dennis David Craig Jewelers Assistant Technical Designer Salon Director Manufacturing Kwiat Auction Alexis Bittar Sheahan Stephen Karen Janowski Karen Sampieri Colored Stones President Sales President Danielle Barber Sheahan Stephen Tiffany & Co. KS Sampieri Creative Director Marketing and PR Business Start Up and Suna Bros., Inc. Entrepreneurship Doug Hucker Peggy Jo Donahue CEO Owner Howard Hauben AGTA Donahue Communications CEO Michelle Orman Centurion Shows and H2 Events President Barry S. Block Last Word Communications The Jewelry Judge

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