August Newsletter .................................................................................................................. Page 4 Market Trends ......................................................................................................................... Page 5 Edge Retail Academy .......................................................................................................... Page 6 The Edge .................................................................................................................................... Page 7 Podium ........................................................................................................................................ Page 8 Legend Jewelry ..................................................................................................................... Page 9 JD & CO ...................................................................................................................................... Page 10 Box Brokers .............................................................................................................................. Page 11 Smiling Rocks .......................................................................................................................... Page 12 Evocateur ................................................................................................................................... Page 13 Guild & Facet ........................................................................................................................... Page 14 Lafonn ........................................................................................................................................ Page 15 Jewelry Innovations.............................................................................................................. Page 16 Mercury Ring ........................................................................................................................... Page 17 Quality Gold ........................................................................................................................... Page 18 Rembrandt Charms ........................................................................................................... Page 19 Sterling Reputation ........................................................................................................... Page 20 United Precious Metals Refining ................................................................................. Page 21 Metal Marketplace International ................................................................................ Page 22 Concepts Marketing & Jewelry ................................................................................... Page 23 RJO Rock Tour ...................................................................................................................... Page 24 Philadelphia 2023 ................................................................................................................. Page 26
The latest RJO news and announcements
THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING!
IMPORTANT DATES
August 7th - 11th
GIA Diamond
Grading Lab Course
Jewelers Mutual Facility (Neenah, WI)
August 10th
Payments due in the RJO Office
August 12th
Final payment due for the Rock Tour Idar-Oberstein Trip
WHAT IS COMING UP NEXT?
Take a look at all the upcoming events scheduled for this Fall.
RJO European Rock Tour
OCTOBER 5TH-18TH
2023 Next Gen Experience
OCTOBER 7TH - 9TH
Registrations Due by September 1st
Fall Scholarship Applications
ACCEPTED THROUGH SEPTEMBER 15TH
RJO Leadership Applications NEXT GEN ADVISORY BOARD
ACCEPTED THROUGH OCTOBER 13TH
FOUNDATION BOARD ACCEPTED THROUGH OCTOBER 6TH
2024 Winter Buying Show
Palm Springs, CA
JANUARY 26TH - 29TH
ManyofusjustreturnedfromPhiladelphiafollowingawildlysuccessful 2023SummerBuyingShow. Toallthosewhojoinedus,thankyou!Ifyou stayedbehind,wehopeyouwillconsiderjoiningusinPalmSprings, CaliforniainJanuary!
Aftertheshow,it'stimeforbacktoschoolandbacktobusiness.Itwon'tbe longbeforewebeginswitchinggearstopromotefortheholidays.Whatare yourgoalsforthelasthalfoftheyear?Whatareyoudoingnowtoprepare fortheholidayhustle? Howwillyoubepracticingself-careinpreparation fortheholidayseason?
ThoseofyoureturningfromPhiladelphia,ifyoudidnotreturnyour purchasevouchers,pleasegetthoseturnedintoLindaassoonaspossible. Theycanbemailed,emailed(linda@rjomembers.com)orfaxed(641-7929251)totheRJOoffice.Asareminder,onlysalesfromtheshowcanbe includedonthesesheets
Lastbutnotleast,besureyouarefollowingalongwithallthelatestRJO newsandinformationthroughoutthemonth.Youcanfindthisimportant informationinyouremailandonourRJOExclusiveFacebookpage
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR RECENT SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
The RJO Foundation recently awarded nearly $10,000 in scholarships to RJO members. This scholarship season wouldn't be possible without all of the generous RJO members who support the RJO Foundation, through donations, fundraising campaigns, and the 100+ Club. Thank you!
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AUGUST 2023
Newsletter
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JOIN US IN EUROPE THIS FALL!
ANNOUNCING our 2nd RJO Rock Tour Itinerary for 2023!
Due to our 1st buying tour of Idar-Oberstein SELLING OUT we are opening up this alternate schedule for retail members wishing to join the European buying experience!
Now Booking
First Trip Dates:
Idar-Oberstein October 5th-8th
Antwerp- October 8th-13th
London- October 13th-15th
Trip Filled!
Second Itinerary Dates:
Antwerp- October 8th-13th
London- October 13th-15th
Idar-Oberstein- October 15th-18th
Antwerp, Belgium
OCTOBER 8TH - 13TH
Meet up with the RJO Rock Tour in Antwerp, Belgium for five days in the dazzling Diamond District. You will tour the Diamond District, meet up with RJO Vendor Partners, and network with other retailers on the trip See the sites and sounds of Antwerp and find those perfect pieces for your customers!
London, England
OCTOBER 13TH - 15TH
After Antwerp you are invited to travel with the RJO crew via train from Antwerp to London via Brussels Once there, RJO retailers can tour the city on their own and meet up with the group in the evenings. RJO travelers who visited Idar-Oberstein before Antwerp will depart from London to the United States
Idar-Oberstein, Germany
OCTOBER 15TH - 18TH
Those who are not headed home, will head for Idar-Oberstein, Germany to meet with the Rolf H. Mueller team. Christian and Baerbel will delight your eyes with their outstanding color offerings This unique buying opportunity will bring all the beauty and enchantment from Idar-Oberstein, Germany, for you to look, loupe and feel in person. This crew will participate in coloredstone education, a personalized buying experience as well as excursions and festivities that immerse you in the German culture. Please see reverse for Idar-Oberstein package pricing.
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Sunday, Oct. 15th
Travel from London to Germany
RHM will transfer guests from Frankfurt to Idar
Welcome Reception Group Dinner hosted by RHM
About the Trip
Monday, Oct. 16th
RHM Tour and Education
Gem Cutting Demo
Afternoon excursions
Dinner provided at a historical restaurant
RJO is proud to be bringing back an important stop on our 2023 Rock Tour: Idar- Oberstein
After traveling to Antwerp and London with the rest of the RJO team, this group of travelers will arrive in Frankfurt on Sunday, October 15th and the Rolf Mueller team will provide top-notch education and personalized shopping experiences on Monday, October 16th and Tuesday, October 17th before departing for the states on Wednesday, October 18th Christian and Baerbel will delight your eyes with their outstanding color offerings. This unique buying opportunity will bring all the beauty and enchantment from Idar-Oberstein, Germany, for you to look, loupe and feel in person
Tuesday, Oct. 17th
Gemstone Buying Event
Photo Opportunity with special guest
Afternoon Excursion to Herrstein
Hunsrück BBQ party event
Included in the Trip
Accommodations (While in Idar-Oberstein Only)
Hotel accommodations and fees
Dinner on all days
Daytime food and drinks (excludes liquor)
Transportation (While in Idar-Oberstein Only)
Local transportation costs
Bus travel between Frankfurt to Idar-Oberstein
Bus travel back to Frankfurt
Education & Excursions (While in Idar-Oberstein Only)
Colored Gemstone Education Seminar
All event fees, including entrance fees
Hunsrück BBQ party event
Package Pricing
Single Package Price: $1,000
Additional traveler: $800
(Double Occupancy) (Single Occupancy)
Early Bird Pricing discounts
$800 if deposit paid by April 28th, 2023
$900 if deposit paid by July 31st, 2023
$250 non-refundable deposit required
Early Bird Pricing discounts
$600 if deposit paid by April 28th, 2023
$750 if deposit paid by July 31st, 2023
$250 non-refundable deposit required/traveler
Final payment no later than Aug 11th
Contact Jodi at the RJO Office with questions or to sign up for the trip!
641 841 1438
jodi@rjomembers.com
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