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Inside Track November 2020 Edition Feel the fall vibes and immerse yourself in these amazing specials from our RJO Vendors

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In This Issue...

Market Trends...................................................................................................................................................................................Page 4 Edge Retail Academy...................................................................................................................................................................…Page 6 The Edge...............................................................................................................................................................................................Page 7 November Newsletter....................................................................................................................................................................Page 8 Scholarship Recipients................................................................................................................................................................Page 10 Jewelry Innovations...................................……..............................................................................................................................Page 11 Quality Gold.......................................................................................................................................................................................Page 12 Kelly Waters......................................................................................................................................................................................Page 13 Thinkspace..................................................……..........…....................................................................................................................Page 14 Samuel B..................................................……..........……..........….........................................................................................................Page 15 Color Merchants/ Brevani...........……......……..........…................................................................................................................Page 16 ASHI.............................……..........……................….................................................................................................................................Page 17 Sterling Reputation.............................................................................................................................……..........…........................Page 18 Evocateur...........................................................................................................................................................................................Page 19 Asher Jewelry..................................................................................................................................................................................Page 20 GN Diamond.......................................................................................................................................................................................Page 21 MK Jewelry.......................................................................................................................................................................................Page 22 United Precious Metals................................................................................................................................................................Page 23 M. Hakimi...........................................................................................................................................................................................Page 24 United Color Gems..........................................................................................................................................................................Page 25 LJ Independant................................................................................................................................................................................Page 26 Universal Watch Repair................................................................................................................................................................Page 27 Gemco..................................................................................................................................................................................................Page 28 Midas Chain.......................................................................................................................................................................................Page 29 Shah Lux.............................................................................................................................................................................................Page 30 Mercury Ring....................................................................................................................................................................................Page 31 Chic Pistachio...................................................................................................................................................................................Page 32 Berco....................................................................................................................................................................................................Page 33 JD & Co A Trung Do Goldsmith Company...........................................................................................................................Page 34 Arkk Jewelry....................................................................................................................................................................................Page 35 Concepts Earrings & Jewelry Promotions.........................................................................................................................Page 36 Keith Jack..........................................................................................................................................................................................Page 37 Arcticmark Canadian Diamonds..............................................................................................................................................Page 38 Montage Jewelry Care.................................................................................................................................................................Page 39 Podium................................................................................................................................................................................................Page 40 Connoisseurs Products.................................................................................................................................................................Page 41 Earstuds USA...................................................................................................................................................................................Page 42 Nice Diamonds.................................................................................................................................................................................Page 43 Wilkerson...........................................................................................................................................................................................Page 44 Seiko Watch of America..............................................................................................................................................................Page 45 Lafonn.................................................................................................................................................................................................Page 46 ODI/Tache.........................................................................................................................................................................................Page 47

NOVEMBER 2020

Newsletter The latest RJO news and announcements

IMPORTANT DATES November 3rdElection Day

After a year like 2020, we may feel we have to dig a little deeper to find something to be thankful for this holiday season. However, it doesn't take

November 5th-9th RJO Foundation Art Auction November 10th Payments due in the RJO office

long to realize that's not the case. 2020 has brought what we are truly thankful for to the forefront - our families, our health, our livelihood.

While 2020 has tested our patience, grit and tenacity, we have powered through, shown resilience and are truly stronger for our efforts.

While all of us at RJO Headquarters are taking time to be thankful, we are also in the middle of the hustle and bustle that happens at the end of every

November 11th Veterans Day

year. We are planning our next Virtual Buying Show to help facilitate buying between our retailers and vendors. We learned so much from our

November 26th Happy Thanksgiving!

RJO office closed November 27th RJO office closed

Grateful, Thankful, Blessed

first show, and plan to make some changes to make it even better for both retailers and vendors.

The RJO Foundation just awarded their Fall Scholarships to nine recipients. To date we have given out over $49,000 in scholarships to RJO members. We have some fun fundraising opportunities that will benefit this great foundation and help support the mission of creating affordable continuing education for RJO members. Our RJO apparel is back, as well as an exciting opportunity to get your hands on some one-of-a-kind artwork by one of our very own RJO members.

Finally, we are most thankful for all of you. Thank you for your continued commitment to this organization. We hope each of you have found many blessings to count this holiday season and send wishes for a prosperous fourth quarter.

"Gratitude turns what we have into enough."

-Aesop

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RJO Foundation Premier Art Auction NOVEMBER 5-9, 2020 Former RJO Foundation President, Mike Doland, has donated this stunning and incredibly intricate gallery of his original artwork in support of the RJO Foundation. His hope...these beautiful pieces will hang on the store and office walls of his fellow RJO peers all across the nation.

Proceeds from this auction will go towards Spring 2021 Scholarship recipients as well as towards building the Foundation endowment for future sustainability.

The RJO Foundation sincerely thanks Mike for this amazing contribution! We are excited to share his talents with the organization. The online art auction will run November 5th9th. You can create an account and view the entire collection of auction items by visiting:

https://www.32auctions.com/RJOFoundationArtAuction Don't miss your chance at one of these one of a kind pieces!

RJO Foundation announces Scholarship Recipients The RJO Foundation has announced nine fall scholarship recipients.

2020 Fall Scholarship Recipients Christine Graichen - Malloves Jewelers Alexander Malyszko - Your Private Jewelers Rebecca Sampson - Hobbs Jewelers

The RJO Foundation supports the advancement of the

Julie Gouldener - Nelson Coleman Jewelers

jewelry industry by providing scholarship and grants to

Celia Simon - T. Simon Jewelers

RJO retail owners, vendor owners and their employees.

Elizabeth Chamberland - Georgetown Jewelers

Our vision is to ensure continued growth of the industry

Amanda Stuben - J. Thomas Jewelers

by mobilizing the giving power of our organization to

Sierra Dubbled- Haywood's Westlake

support continued learning and development of our member and vendor partners. The RJO Foundation awards financial scholarships two times per year, so far contributing over $49,000 to nearly 90 RJO members since its inception.

Aaron Jones - Tammy's Jewelry

WELCOME TO THE SAY HELLO TO THE RJO FOUNDATION FALL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

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