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July Newsletter .................................................................................................................. Page 4 Market Trends ................................................................................................................... Page 5 Edge Retail Academy ..................................................................................................... Page 6 The Edge ............................................................................................................................... Page 7 LALI Jewels .......................................................................................................................... Page 8 Bering Time ......................................................................................................................... Page 9 IZI Creations ........................................................................................................................ Page 10 Concepts Marketing & Jewelry .................................................................................. Page 11 Metal Marketplace International .............................................................................. Page 12 Authentic Gem Imports .................................................................................................. Page 13 Gem Wave ............................................................................................................................ Page 14 .Quality Gold ........................................................................................................................ Page 15 Rembrandt Charms ......................................................................................................... Page 16 Oro Alexander ...................................................................................................................... Page 17 Smiling Rocks ...................................................................................................................... Page 18 United Precious Metal Refining ................................................................................. Page 19 Sterling Reputation .......................................................................................................... Page 20 Star Gems ............................................................................................................................ Page 21 Samuel Spil Co. ................................................................................................................... Page 22 Michou ..................................................................................................................................... Page 23 SMI Diamonds .................................................................................................................... Page 24 Lafonn ....................................................................................................................................... Page 25 Rolf Muller ............................................................................................................................... Page 26 Mercury Ring ....................................................................................................................... Page 27 Kelly Waters ........................................................................................................................ Page 28 Evocateur ............................................................................................................................... Page 29 RJO Rock Tour .................................................................................................................... Page 30 Philadelphia 2023 .............................................................................................................. Page 32
BRING ON PHILADELPHIA!
By the time you are reading this newsletter, we will be just a few weeks away from the 2023 Summer Buying Show We have some fun things in store for this show and we can't wait to see our RJO family in Philadelphia
The Summer Buying Show is just the start of our busy Summer After the show, we will begin finalizing plans for the RJO Rock Tour- RJO's European Buying Experience We will also begin promoting the RJO Next Gen Experience, so watch your emails for more information on that
Summer is ramping up and so are our calendars Be sure you are checking your email and watching RJOExclusive on Facebook to make sure you don't miss any RJO-related announcements!
Have a safe and happy Fourth of July!
ON THE ROAD AGAIN...
JOIN US FOR THE RJO 2023 ROCK TOUR
RockTour RockTour 2023 2023
The 2023 RJO Rock Tour is booking into the alternate itinerary for this year ' s trip. If interested in joining RJO on the 2023 Rock Tour, please contact Jodi at the RJO office Contact Jodi
WHAT IF I HAVE CHANGES TO MY REGISTRATION?
Registration for the Summer Buying Show closed Monday, June 26th This gives us time to get final attendance counts into the hotel so we can accurately secure food and beverage, and make sure all of you have a place to sit at RJO Show events and activities We understand changes are necessary, so if you happen to need to make a change, here is what to do.
If you need to make changes to your registration such as modifying the attendees from your store, adding a guest badge, or if you are no longer able to attend the Summer Buying Show, please forward your original registration confirmation email to kristi@rjomembers com and identify the changes you have from the registration. If you can't find that confirmation email, then email Kristi your changes so she can update counts in our system. When you let us know these changes ahead of time, it helps us to keep our expenses down by ensuring we only order what we need. The added bonus is you can save yourself some time in the check-in line in Philadelphia. If you do have to cancel your registration, don't forget to cancel your hotel rooms as well
Second Itinerary Dates:
Antwerp- October 8th-13th
London- October 13th-15th
Idar-Oberstein- October 15th-18th
CONGRATULATIONS LEIBRANDT JEWELRY!
Congratulations to Leibrandt Jewelry in Cameron, Missouri on 150 years in the retail jewelry business
To read more about Leibrandt Jewelry, check out this month's issue of In the Loupe
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If your store is celebrating a milestone this year, please remember to send information (and a photo) to Sabrina@rjomembers.com so we can share the news with the RJO Family!
DATES July
4th of JulyRJO Office Closed
6th RJO Room Block Closes
10th Payments due in the RJO Office
- 31st 2023 Summer Show
July 4th
July
July
July 28th
for
more information! jodi@rjomembers com 641.841.1438
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Phone: 800-247-1774 | E-mail: rjo@rjomembers com | Website: www rjomembers com | Facebook: RJOExclusive
IMPORTANT
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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PHILADELPHIA
The city's motto is Philadelphia maneto, which means “let brotherly love endure.”
Philadelphia's nicknames include Philly, The City of Brotherly Love, The Birthplace of America, The City that Loves You Back, The City of Neighborhoods, The Quaker City, and The Cradle of Liberty
Philly boasts more than 2,000 outdoor murals in the city have earned it the reputation of Mural Capital of the U.S.
The Philadelphia Naval Yard was the first naval shipyard in the U.S. It started somewhat unofficially in 1776 and became an official U.S. Navy shipyard in 1801.
The building that is now the Loews Philadelphia Hotel and 12th and Market Streets was the first international-style skyscraper and the country's first completely air-conditioned building.
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, founded in 1855, was the first hospital in the country devoted exclusively to kids.
