The American Watch Association on Sept. 23 elected Ronald Wolfgang, to a fourth term as its chairman. Wolfgang is an executive advisor to Jaeger-LeCoultre North America.

Jaeger-LeCoultre North America had a change in presidents this summer. The new president is Gina Misrach, effective July 1.

New York—Due to an expanded clientele in Los Angeles and on the West Coast, Antiquorum has opened a Los Angeles office.

Miami Beach, Fla.—Centurion Jewelry by Invitation Only and the American Watch Guild have released the speaker and session lineup for the International Watch Conference at Centurion South Beach.

New York—The Diamond Manufacturers and Importers Association of America (DMIA) is sponsoring a seminar on memos, consignments and other industry hot topics on Oct. 27 in New York City.

Washington, D.C.—A long-expected U.S. ban on gemstones from Myanmar took effect on Monday, 60 days from the date that President Bush signed the Tom Lantos Block Burmese JADE Act of 2008 into law.

Washington, D.C.—The American Watch Association (AWA) has elected Jaeger-LeCoultre President Ronald Wolfgang to a fourth term as chairman.

Stevens, Pa.—Unity Marketing is planning a new in-depth study of consumers' latest jewelry-buying habits, and the company is looking to the industry to lend a hand.

Warwick, R.I.—Due to inclement weather last weekend, the Jewelers Board of Trade (JBT) is unable to receive phone calls to its main number, (401) 467-0055, and is offering an alternate line, (401) 919-5655.

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which had improved moderately in August, posted a slight gain in September. The Index now stands at 59.8 (1985=100), up from 58.5 in August. The Present Situation Index decreased to 58.8 from 65 last month. The Expectations Index, however, increased to 60.5 from 54.1 in August.