GIA’s (Gemological Institute of America) Jewelry Career Fair is expected to see a panel of industry leaders and new professionals making their mark in gems and jewelry. Susan Jacques, chair of the GIA Board of Governors, will moderate a panel discussion “Job Success in Today’s Market” featuring GIA graduates and industry leaders. Alan Bronstein of Aurora Gems; David Gardner of David Gardner's Jewelers and president of the American Gem Society; Daria de Koning of Daria de Koning, fine jewelry; are amongst some of the speakers who will discuss their careers in the jewelry business and offer practical advice for those starting a new or second career in the industry.

The Fair will also be an opportunity for aspiring jewelry professionals – including those in retail, design and manufacturing, to meet with job recruiters and interact on one-on-one basis wth volunteer career-coaches. The Fair is slated on July 29 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York and is free for job seekers and open to the public.