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24 Karat Club Names Excellence Honorees
Sep 11, 2019 8:05 AM
By Rapaport News
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RAPAPORT... The 24 Karat Club of Southern California will recognize three industry members for
their work in the trade at its 2019 annual gala, it said Monday.
Terry Chandler, CEO of the Diamond Council of America (DCA),
will receive the group’s Lifetime Achievement Award on October 12 for his years of work on
behalf of the diamond industry. He was instrumental in gaining reaccreditation
for the DCA from the Distance Education Accrediting Commission, and broadening
DCA’s membership from 70 to nearly 300.
Chandler also created the Jewelry
Career Initiative, which teaches diamond and colored-gemstone courses in high
schools throughout the US, and worked with the board to bring DCA in as an
affiliate of Jewelers of America (JA).
“The Lifetime Achievement Award was created to recognize an
individual who has made significant contributions to the jewelry industry
throughout their career,” said Silvia Raz, president of the 24 Karat Club. “[Chandler]
is a gifted professional with a proven dedication to this industry, truly
worthy of this honor and recognition.”
The group will also present Excellence in Service accolades
to Bill Jones and Ruben Bindra. Jones is an award-winning jewelry designer and
CEO of jewelry retailer Sissy’s Log Cabin. Bindra, owner of gemstone import
business B & B Fine Gems, is currently serving his third term as president
of the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA), and is the only person to be elected to
the position three times.
“Bill and Ruben have both made a tremendous impact on our
industry, and exemplify a high standard of professionalism, business ethic, and
a commitment to excellence, true to the 24 Karat Club’s mission,” Raz added.
Clarification: This article has been updated to reflect that the honors are being awarded by the 24 Karat Club of Southern California, rather than just the 24 Karat Club as originally stipulated.
Image: Terry Chandler. (24 Karat Club of Southern California)
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24 karat club, AGTA, American Gem Trade Association, B & B Fine Gems, Bill Jones, DCA, Diamond Council of America, Distance Education Accrediting Commission, Excellence Honorees, Excellence in Service, ja, Jewelers of America, Jewelry Career Initiative, Rapaport News, Ruben Bindra, Silvia Raz, Sissy’s Log Cabin, Terry Chandler
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