Works by 35 new jewelry artists will be part of the upcoming Buyers Market of American Craft, being held Feb.15-18, in Philadelphia. An exclusive preview of jewelry exhibitors is scheduled Feb.14 at 5 p.m. Both events will take place at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

Johannesburg, South Africa—To further its global expansion plans, the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) will officially open GIA South Africa, its new laboratory in Johannesburg, on Feb. 21.

New York—The Indo Argyle Diamond Council's exclusive viewing show (EVS) has been scheduled for March 12-13 in New York City.

New York—The Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) will present two free seminars at the upcoming JA New York Winter Show, one focusing on anti-money laundering, and the other on compliance in regards to colored-gemstone sales.

Akron, Ohio—Sterling Jewelers has appointed Judy Fisher to the position of director of merchandising, mall divisions, diamond fashion and ring.

Stevens, Pa.—More than two-thirds of luxury consumers say where goods are manufactured is important, a Unity Marketing survey shows, meaning that moving operations to another country to cut costs may damage a brand in the long run.

Johannesburg, South Africa—To further its global expansion plans, the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) will officially open GIA South Africa, its new laboratory in Johannesburg, on Feb. 21.

London—Jewelry designer Stephen Webster will mark his foray into the women's silver jewelry market with Christina Aguilera at the helm.

New York—Jewelry hits the beach big-time in the 2008 edition of Sports Illustrated's famous "Swimsuit" issue, with Lana Jewelry and Michael Spirito of Exhibitionist as two of the featured designers.