From left, Mark Turner, a representative from the Lexington Chamber of Commerce, St. John & Myers Diamonds and Fine Jewelry co-owner Louis Scholz, and store associate Mikah Tribbey share lunch ordered from a local restaurant. Scholz and his wife launched a program designed to encourage other business owners to order from local restaurants.
Swarovski’s official launch into fine jewelry and the rising average spend on engagement rings were two of the top stories on National Jeweler last week.
Jewelers for Children has guaranteed entries for the 2015 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, which allows for participants to select to raise funds for the charity.
Preston, who has organized educational programs in the jewelry industry for 30 years through Charlotte Preston Catalysts, said she is closing due to a cancer diagnosis.
The weeklong program at Creative Side Jewelry Academy is geared toward metalsmiths between the ages of 10 and 16 who want to learn jewelry-making skills.
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