March 2, 2023

Consumers and jewelers should be on the lookout for unexpected packages with low-quality jewelry accompanied by a counterfeit Gemological Institute of America (GIA) report. GIA has received more than 50 calls from California, Texas, and across the country in the last three months from consumers who received low-quality jewelry that they did not order, some of which were accompanied by a counterfeit GIA diamond grading report. While it is not clear why the items were sent, it could be what is called a “brushing scam,” where scammers exploit people’s personal information to create false online reviews to boost their sales.

Each year at Conclave, the education mix includes featured speakers who are dynamic thought leaders and innovative experts. Conclave 2023’s lineup of featured speakers comprises subject matter experts known for delivering practical solutions that produce results. Terry Sjodin 12 Most Common Sales Presentation Mistakes and How To Avoid Them Monday, May 1 / 2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Track: Sales How do you sell, persuade, or move people to action? A vital element in creating influence in today’s market is your ability to build and deliver a thought-provoking presentation. From elevator speeches to one-on-one meetings, and even formal