JVC Education and Seminars“Safe & Compliant Jewelry Shipping – International Trade Simplified” Sponsored by Brink's Global Services USA, Inc and UPS Topics Include: - Importer of Record
- Entry of Goods in the United States
- Classification of Goods upon Import
- U.S. General System of Preferences (GSP)
- Import Duty on Precious Metals and Precious Stones
- Liquidation Process
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- Cabochons
- Import and Export of Rough Diamonds
- Jadeite & Rubies
- Export Licenses
- Import and Export Bans and Sanctions
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JA/NY Show, Monday, July 26, 2010, 8:30 – 10:00 AM, Javits Convention Center Meeting Room 1D05-06. JVC Presents at 47th Street BID & Reed Exhibitions seminar for manufacturers and exporting. Thursday July 29, 2010, DDC Cafe - 11 west 47th St.- 10th Floor.
Video, Slide and PDF formatsNEW - AGTA GemFair PresentationsJVC’s All-Star Federal Regulators Jewelry Town Hall Meeting February 2010 AGTA GemFair and JA/NY Show Presentations If you missed JVC’s All Star Federal regulators jewelry town hall meeting at the AGTA GemFair in Tucson, or “USA PATRIOT Act Compliance – Is Your AML Program Ready for IRS Review?” at the JA/NY Winter Show, here’s your chance to learn about the latest laws pertaining to: deceptive trade practices, advertising, importing rubies, selling irradiated gemstones, exporting rough diamonds, anti-money laundering compliance, and more. View JVC's Seminars BSA/AML for the Dealers in Precious Metals, Precious Stones and Jewels (AGTA & JA/NY Show) Cecilia Gardner, JVC Government representatives: Taking the Conflict out of Conflict Diamonds (AGTA) Brad Brooks-Rubin, US State Department FTC and the Jewelry Industry (AGTA & JA/NY Show) Julie Vanderslice FinCEN The JADE Act (AGTA) Rebecca Lucas, US Customs
Exempt Distribution of Irradiated Gemstones (AGTA) Lisa Dimmick , NRC Kimberley Process Certificates - Statistical Reporting Requirements (AGTA) Kelly S. Phou, US Census Bureau, Foreign Trade Div.02/2009 AGTA GemFair Presentations Cecelia Gardner's Presentation on Regulations On The Importation Of Rubies and Jadeite 07/2008 –JA/NY Summer Show - AGL Presentation Color Gemstone Sales Seminar
03/2008 JA/NY Winter Show –AGL Presentation Color Gemstone Sales 03/2008 Kimberley Process Training US Census Bureau Presentation Department of Homeland Security Presentation
02/2008 AGTA GemFair Presentations- NRC FTC Presentation
Rough Diamond Traders Training
Recent Seminars:April 21, 2010- Wednesday JVC presents “Legal Compliance is NOT Optional” seminar to members of the New York City’s 47th Street Business Improvement District (BID), and the surrounding area, Diamond Dealer’s Café, 580 5th Ave. 10th Floor, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. FREE CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST This seminar is FREE to attend but registration is required. To register, send an email and include, name, company, address, phone number, & e-mail to: info@diamondistict.org or call Natalia at 212.302.5739.
AGS Conclave – BostonApril 23, 2010 - Friday 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM JVC will be in the AGS Speaker Topic Room, North Star – 7th Flr. Westin
April 24, 2010 – Saturday 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Panel of Experts: Important Topics of Compliance Ethics and Risk Management. Cecilia Gardner, JVC’s president, CEO and general counsel.
Instore Show – Chicago April 25, 2010 – Sunday 2:15 PM – 3:00 PM Peer-to-Peer Experience SU-21-Good Business – Avoid Legal Risk; Understand What You Need to do to Prevent Identity Theft and Money Laundering. Instore attendees will receive JVC’s presentation on ZIP drive. One ZIP drive will include JVC’s presentation and a $250 gift card complements of GE Money. Suzan Flamm, JVC’s assistant general counsel and Regina Leadem, Vice President Sales, GE Money.
JVC Las Vegas JVC participated on FOUR education panels.
June 3, 2010 – Thursday JVC is participating on two panel discussions JCK –Session 212. Gemstone Treatment Update 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM, Titian 2204, Venetian.
Speaker(s): Doug Hucker, AGTA; Jay Lell, J.R. Dunn Jewelers; Cecilia Gardner, JVC; Shane McClure, GIA Moderator(s): Gary Roskin Do you have questions on color treated gemstones? Hear from the leading industry experts on the history, current trends and future outlooks on gemstone treatments. You will leave this session with better knowledge and the current updates to explain to consumers and help you close the sale.
GENERAL SESSION: “Diamond Dialogue – the Kimberley Process and Consumer Confidence” – 12: 30 PM – 1:45 PM, Titian 2201, Venetian. Challenges to the implementation and credibility of the KP fill the trade and international press. This session, presented by the DIC and WDC, will provide an interactive platform to discuss and question current KP leaders from the three sectors in the KP – government, industry and civil society. Is the KP an effective tool to end trade in conflict diamonds? Can trade members rely on its efforts? What new initiatives are being undertaken by the KP to ensure consumer confidence in the diamond trade? Panelists include Brad Brooks-Rubin, US State Department; Noora Jamsheer of the UN Panel of Experts on Cote D’Ivoire; Eli Izhakoff, President of the WDC; Matt Runci, President, JA and Chairman of the Board, Responsible Jewellery Council; Cecilia L. Gardner, JVC and WDC; John Hall, Rio Tinto. Moderated by Dorothee Gizenga, Director, Diamond Development Initiative. Light lunch provided. JCK seminars are free to attend.
For details for both seminars, please click here.
AGA – Accredited Gemologists AssociationJune 4, 2010 - Friday Composite Rubies AGA Workshop & Mixer, 2:00 PM Suzan Flamm, JVC's Assistant General Counsel. RED ALERT! Composite Rubies - AGA Workshop & Mixer, 2:00 PM Join renowned gemologist Christopher Smith, President of American Gemological Laboratories (AGL), Assistant General Counsel for the JVC Suzan Flamm, and Accredited Gemologists Association members for this low-tech, hands-on workshop. Learn to confidently identify composite rubies and avoid risk to your reputation. For details, click here. Rapaport Fair Trade ConferenceJune 6, 2010 - Sunday JCK Las Vegas Watch and Jewelry Show - 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM. Cecilia Gardner, JVC’s president, CEO and general counsel, will weigh-in on three main topics: the situation in Zimbabwe, fair trade gold certification, and the status of fair trade efforts within the industry.
Watch this page for more exciting new Legal Compliance Seminars!For more information, call (212) 997-2002 or e-mail Cecilia Gardner at clgjvc@aol.com.
Additional JVC Education Seminars include: "Anti-Money Laundering Compliance for Jewelers" "The Art of the Deal" - Your Contractual Obligations When Selling Or Buying "Five Easy Ways to Get Sued" - Legal Liabilities of Retail Jewelers "Appraisal Liabilities" - Standing Behind Your Jewelry Appraisals "Selling Compliantly" - Best Advertising Practices
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