Jewelers Circular Keystone articles from August 2004

Jewelers Circular Keystone archives from August 2004

Tiffany sues eBay.(Up Front)
August 1, 2004... A giant among traditional retailers has launched a lawsuit against a king of the new. Tiffany is suing eBay, claiming the auction site profits from the widespread sale of counterfeit Tiffany products. The company did a test buy of some...

Sightholder lawsuit charges unfair loss of sight.(Up Front)(Industry Overview)
August 1, 2004... Former sightholder W.B. David has launched a blistering lawsuit against its one-time supplier De Beers, seeking $100 million in damages stemming from its loss of sightholder status last year. Also sued were all 84 De Beers sightholders, all the...

Wolf Designs settles trademark infringement suit.(Up Front)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Wolf Designs, London, has settled its dispute with Mele Manufacturing Co. said Wolf Designs' president, Simon P. Wolf. Wolf sued Mele for infringing on its U.S. trademark. A statement from Wolf, which has its U.S. headquarters in Malibu,...

More personnel changes at Friedman's.(Up Front)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Friedman's Inc. president and COO Doug Anderson has resigned from the Savannah, Ga.-based company to pursue other interests, the company said in a statement. Recently appointed CEO Sam Cusano will assume the role of president. In addition,...

The Diamond Promotion Service.(Up Front)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... The Diamond Promotion Service announced the winners of its 2004 diamond right-hand ring design competition at special ceremonies during The JCK Show ~ Las Vegas. Winners and guests mingled at the V Bar in the Venetian Hotel, shown below. The...

Rio show a success.(Up Front)
August 1, 2004... The recent Las Vegas Antique Jewelry and Watch Show--held June 3-6 at the Rio Suite Hotel and Casino--was a great success, with attendance numbers up 8% from last year. A total of 4,000 antique and estate jewelry buyers shopped the show,...

JFC names new executive director.(Up Front)(Jewelers For Children)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Jewelers For Children (JFC), the U.S. jewelry industry's recognized charity, formerly known as the Jewelers Charity Fund for Children, has appointed Laurie A. Hudson as executive director, effective Sept. 1, 2004. Hudson, the founder and former...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
August 1, 2004... In the "JA Product Preview" in the July issue (p. 140), Guertin Brothers' solitaires should have been identified as "Ariana," not "Adriana." JCK regrets the error. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

'... But he who steals my good name steals all'.(Counterpoint)
August 1, 2004... This month's cover story (p. 62) addresses a topic central to running a successful retail jewelry business--ethics. Webster defines ethics as "the study of standards of conduct and moral judgment and the system of morals of a particular person,...

Robert Wan: 'Tahitian Pearl Auctions show upward trend'.(Gem Notes)
August 1, 2004... The 18th Robert Wan/Tahiti Perles Auction, held May 16-18 in Kobe, Japan, took advantage of the turnout among pearl dealers exhibiting at the eighth annual Reed Expo International Jewellery Kobe Show, May 13-15. Robert Wan, CEO of Tahiti...

Pauly in Vegas.(Gem Notes)
August 1, 2004... Hans-Ulrich Pauly, one of Idar-Oberstein's most renowned carvers, exhibited at The JCK Show ~ Las Vegas this year for the first time. Pauly worked with his father, Erwin, a carving legend in Idar, from 1972 to 1985, carving portraits of the...

EGL International aims to strengthen ties.(Gem Notes)
August 1, 2004... According to Guy Margel, president of the European Gemological Laboratories (EGL), EGL and its affiliates in eight countries--England, Belgium, France, Republic of South Africa, Israel, Turkey, India, and Korea--agreed at a recent conference in...

Still time to see Munsteiner.(Gem Notes)(Bernd Munsteiner)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Renowned gem carver Bernd Munsteiner, best known as the creator of the fantasy cut, is exhibiting his works at Rheinisches Landesmuseum, Trier, Germany, through Oct. 24. Titled "Bernd Munsteiner, Reflexionen in Stein," the exhibition features...

New pearl grading procedures in The Guide.(Gem Notes)
August 1, 2004... Richard Drucker, president of Gemworld International and publisher of the grading and pricing book The Guide, says their latest pearl grading system has been adapted to correspond with the greater variety and changing quality of pearls in the...

Getting rid of the 'trade' name.(Gem Notes)(GIA's Gem Trade Laboratory)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... GIA's Gem Trade Laboratory is now the GIA Gem Laboratory, but according to Amy Toosley, GIA's public relations coordinator, reports, letterhead, invoices, and other documents reflecting the name change won't be updated until "sometime in 2005."...

'Dear AGTA GTC valued client ...'.(Gem Notes)(American Gem Trade Association)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... The AGTA's GTC Laboratory is raising lab fees. That's no surprise--the lab has spearheaded much of the enhancement research on beryllium and heat-treated sapphires for the past three years, and becoming a leading gem identification laboratory...

Gem pricing update from The Guide.(Gem Notes)
August 1, 2004... Market in brief: July 1, 2004... The colored stone market remains active on the heels of a successful JCK Show ~ Las Vegas, and dealers are reporting fairly good sales during the usually quiet summer months. The strongest demand continues to...

Jacob Banda reelected at DDC.(Diamond Notes)(Diamond Dealers Club)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Diamond Dealers Club president Jacob Banda has won a third vote of confidence from his bourse. A political neophyte who won his first election by just four votes, Banda won handily in his second election and this time ran unopposed. Bourse...

GIA debuts 'Diamond Sure'.(Diamond Notes)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... "Diamond Sure," the De Beers-developed device that sniffs out HPHT-annealed and synthetic stones, has hit the market--and it's giving some a case of sticker shock. The device sells for $12,500. A companion device--"Diamond View," which...

EGLs (well, most of them) agree to standardize.(Diamond Notes)(European Gemological Laboratory )(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... The European Gemological Laboratory (EGL) recently sent out a release notifying the trade that eight of its affiliates agreed at a meeting to standardize their procedures. But there was one problem: The release didn't spell out which EGLs...

Lazare Kaplan promotes Lane to head of American sales.(Diamond Notes)(Kevin Lane)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Lazare Kaplan has appointed Kevin Lane managing director for North American sales. Previously, Lane served as Kaplan's director of customer relations and product development. Prior to that he was vice president of the retail division for...

De Beers honored for AIDS work.(Diamond Notes)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... De Beers and partner companies Namdeb and Debswana recently received international recognition in support of their programs for HIV/AIDS. The companies received an International Chamber of Commerce World Business Award in Support of Millennium...

Diamond Controller moves up at Ministry of Trade.(Diamond Notes)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Uri Sheintal, the Israeli Diamond Controller, has been named senior deputy director general of the Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Labor, Israel's second-highest ministry position. He will continue in his position as diamond controller and...

Argyle's fate could affect small-diamond industry.(Diamond Notes)(diamond mine owned by Rio Tinto Ltd., India)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... The Argyle mine may close by 2008, and some think the small-diamond industry will suffer as a result. Argyle is the main supplier to--and arguably the creator of--the Indian diamond industry. But without the mine's steady supply of small...

Prix Golay highlights versatile designs, interesting materials.(Fashion Facets)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... One of the most anticipated jewelry design awards of the year, the Prix Golay, reveals designers who have an eye for contemporary design in clean silhouettes and who embrace the industry's newfound love of nontraditional materials and...

Flip flops go for the gold.(Fashion Facets)(Alpargatas Footwear)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... It's a partnership that is odd for the industry as a whole, and anything but odd for fashion-savvy jewelry house H. Stern. The venerable Brazilian jeweler has teamed with Brazilian footwear company Alpargatas to create rubber and 18k gold...

Fashion today: women redefine career wear.(Fashion Facets)
August 1, 2004... Twenty years ago, a "career" woman had a closet filled with power suits--with padded shoulders and double-breasted styling that aimed to place women in the same fashion category as men. Today, research shows that professional women wear a...

PGI dresses up charity event.(Fashion Facets)(Platinum Guild International)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Platinum Guild International USA added the finishing touches to this year's "Smile Collection 2004 Couture Event" in New York. For the event, held at New York's Whitney Museum of Art, PGI-USA manufacturers Stephen Russell, Kwiat, and Gumuchian...

More diamonds on reality TV.(Fashion Facets)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Bridal designer Simon G. Jewelry arranged for some prominent exposure in the reality TV realm by providing a platinum and diamond engagement ring for Lifetime Television's Instant Wedding. The 2.08-ct. t.w. ring was worn by the bride in this...

Cartier celebrates Santos's 100th; honors modern-day pioneers.(Watch World)
August 1, 2004... It was a party a century in the making. Cartier Inc. celebrated the 100th anniversary of its iconic Santos watch--the very first Cartier wristwatch and the first-ever pilot's watch--with a May 25 starstudded benefit gala at The New York...

Talent and excitement weren't the only things on display on the American Idol TV show earlier this year.(Watch World)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Talent and excitement weren't the only things on display on the American Idol TV show earlier this year. Pictured at the grand finale (from left) are host Ryan Seacrest, winner Fantasia Barrino, and runner-up Diana DeGarmo, all wearing ICE-Tek...

Movado Group recently sponsored the world premiere of famed ballet dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov's photographs--a collection of images from his travel, dance, and family moments.(Watch World)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Movado Group recently sponsored the world premiere of famed ballet dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov's photographs--a collection of images from his travel, dance, and family moments. Pictured is Baryshnikov showing his work to actress Elizabeth...

Preventing grab-and-run losses.(Business Report)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... According to the Jewelers' Security Alliance, there were more than 60 grab-and-run crimes against retail jewelers in the United States in the first quarter of 2004, with losses ranging from $10,000 to $100,000. The JSA's May 27 bulletin offered...

Finding your best staffers.(Business Report)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
August 1, 2004... JCK asked its Retail Panelists where they found their best employees: Recommendation 59.4% Newspaper advertising 21.7% Former customer 20.8% Hired away from another jeweler 10.9% GIA ...

Did you know ...?(Business Report)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... In 2003, Connecticut had the highest per capita income (total personal income divided by total resident population) at $43,173. The four states trailing Connecticut were New Jersey, $40,427; Massachusetts, $39,815; Maryland, $37,331; and New...

The 2003 jewelry industry fact sheet.(Business Report)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... * Jewelry-only stores accounted for $27.1 billion in sales in 2003. Source: U.S. Census Bureau's Monthly Retail Sales for 2003 * There were 24,888 jewelry-only companies in operation by the end of 2003. Source: The Jewelers Board...

Cranky clients: a guide to the disgruntled customer.(Strategies for Selling)
August 1, 2004... No matter how hard you try or how much you do to satisfy customers, there will always be a few who just are not happy. They may not be happy with the product, the service, or you... or they might be having a rotten day and you happen to be the...

Diopside.(Jewel of the Month.)
August 1, 2004... A gem with the rich, saturated color of the diopside pictured on the opposite page might be expected to be a birthstone (or at least an alternate birthstone), yet most gemstone information pages don't even mention diopside. Nonetheless, it's a...

Doing unto others: an exclusive JCK survey finds opinion in the industry divided over whether codes of ethics can curb misconduct. That's not surprising, given the lack of agreement on which practices are ethical and which aren't.(Jewelers Circular Keystone)(Editorial)
August 1, 2004... Enron. Tyco. WorldCom. Adelphia. The names of these once-respected companies now have become synonymous with treachery and deceit. Highly publicized misdeeds at such corporations have fueled media speculation that dishonesty has become an...

All hands on Deco: look for the fall fashion season to be awash in Art Deco designs.(Brief Article)(Editorial)
August 1, 2004... If there's one era that maintains its status as perennially cool, it's Art Deco. Consider New Yorkers' ongoing love affair with the Chrysler Building and the lure of South Beach, Miami, for tourists everywhere. There are, however, certain times...

China rocks! If you want to see the future of the diamond industry, look to the east.
August 1, 2004... In the diamond industry, there are consumer centers and cutting centers, and usually not much overlap between the two. But China is increasingly a double threat: a potentially gargantuan consumer market that also is becoming a major player in...

Kimberley confusion: a JCK survey shows a surprising number of jewelers not on board with industry rules regarding conflict diamonds.
August 1, 2004... A year after the launch of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme, much of the industry still is not fulfilling the requirements. That's the conclusion of a JCK Retail Panel survey that asked jewelers whether they require their...

Finding good salespeople: many jewelers depend on walk-ins and referrals to find good salespeople. But 'people shopping' is more effective, say jewelry job recruiters.
August 1, 2004... Good help is hard to find, according to the majority of independent jewelers polled nationally by JCK in April. Three out of four say that's it tougher now to find good employees, especially salespeople, than just five years ago. ...

Keeping good salespeople: jewelers can take some specific steps to help keep top performers happy on the job.
August 1, 2004... Good help is not only hard to find but also hard to keep. Most jewelers (54%) polled in a new JCK national survey say they've lost good salespeople in recent years, often for reasons over which the jeweler has no control, such as health or...

The power of one: the JCK Financial Benchmark Survey is designed to be the most powerful and comprehensive profile ever developed for the retail jewelry industry. More than just a collection of interesting data, it is a complete management tool to measure and improve the performance of your business.
August 1, 2004... The JCK Show--Las Vegas is s lot like the city itself: bigger than life, a cross between fantasy and reality. But there's something that's always "gnawed" at me about Las Vegas. Over the years, when I ask friends and associates my stock...

If you can't stand the heat, get out of the gem business: Part III.
August 1, 2004... Ever since the clandestine introduction of HPHT and light-element beryllium lattice diffusion, gem identification labs have maintained a constant state of red alert and an intense level of scientific investigation. The question is: Can the labs...

All in the family: for nearly half a century, the Leading Jewelers Guild cooperative has helped independent family jewelers achieve success using its patented method of selling diamond jewelry, its buying power, and its business model.
August 1, 2004... It may be one of the best-kept secrets in the jewelry industry. But now the venerable Leading Jewelers Guild (LJG), which describes itself as "a family of family jewelers," says it is poised to let the industry know of its success. "We're...

Jersey stores: once competitors, a trio of jewelers from New Jersey now share customers--and history.
August 1, 2004... In the late 1880s, two Swiss brothers--Alphonse and Leon de la Reussille, both trained watchmakers--opened jewelry stores in New Jersey. Forty years later, Alphonse sold his business, Reussille's Jewelry in Freehold, N.J., to the Ballew family,...

Speidel marks 100th anniversary: the world's most famous watchband company has responded successfully to a century's worth of challenges.(Editorial)
August 1, 2004... Speidel Inc., the world's leading distributor of watchbands, is marking its centennial as a U.S. company this year by expanding its international presence and trade advertising, adding a new product category, upgrading its Web site, and...

Moissanite at the bench: Part 1; Bench jeweler's guide to working with moissanite.
August 1, 2004... This bench jeweler's guide, which is divided into two parts, covers working with jewelry featuring Charles & Colvard created moissanite (hereafter referred to as "moissanite"). Part 1 covers moissanite identification for bench jewelers as well...

Bench source: be your best at the bench; Taking the mystery out of casting stones in place.
August 1, 2004... With the right information, it is possible to increase profits by casting stones in place. You can increase productivity by reducing stone-setting time at the bench, bringing your product to the customer faster. Wax design. The first--and...

Jewelry.(What's New)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2004... Platinum ring with a 1.36-ct. emerald-cut center diamond and 2.05 cts. t.w. half-moon step-cut side diamonds. Suggested retail price is $18,705. H'ratch, New York; (877) HRATCH2. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The theme of this brooch is East...

Bench & lab.(What's New)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Vibrograf U.S.A. Corp. has introduced the Elma Ringmeter ring size measuring instrument, a digital device that measures exact ring size with no discomfort to the customer. Vibrograf U.S.A. Corp., Floral Park, New York; (516) 437-8700. ...

Packaging & display.(What's New)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Kassoy has teamed up with Dazor to bring The Diamond Light LED Collection to the jewelry industry. Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) are able to reproduce most of the exceptional qualities of natural sunlight. Dazor's new lamps produce pure white...

Academy Silver begins construction program.(Supplier News)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Academy Silver, a precious metals supplier that is a division of APM, is building a new facility at 1257 North Highway 491 in Gallup, N.M., one mile north of I-40 Exit 26. The new building will provide a home base for Academy Silver's...

Jewelbutton opens branch.(Supplier News)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Jewelbutton Inc., manufacturers of the ejoque Collection of fine jewelry, has established a New York branch office at 2 W. 47th St., #704, New York, NY 10036. Contact the company at (212) 827-0080 or log on to www.ejoque.com.

Colibri Group to purchase Princess Pride.(Supplier News)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... The Colibri Group signed a letter of intent to purchase the operating assets of Princess Pride Creations/Donald Bruce Co. Gary Solomon, currently president and owner of Princess Pride, will remain president of the Princess Pride Division and...

New diamond division.(Supplier News)(Jarai & Scheer)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Jarai & Scheer, New York City, purveyors since 1926 of round and fancy-shaped diamonds, announced a new diamond division offering "Magnificently Matched Pairs." Jarai & Scheer guarantees overnight delivery. For more information and quotes,...

Ostbye sales reps volunteer for 'Habitat'.(Supplier News)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... During their recent national sales meeting in Minneapolis, members of the Ostbye & Anderson sales team volunteered for a day at Habitat for Humanity. The nonprofit, nondenominational housing organization builds simple, decent, affordable houses...

'Pearls' on view in Canada.(Exhibits)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... The exhibit "Pearls: A Natural History" will make its sole stop in Canada this fall. Organized by The American Museum of Natural History, New York, in collaboration with The Field Museum, Chicago, the exhibit will open at the Royal Ontario...

A Seaman Schepps retrospective.(Exhibits)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... The Museum of Arts and Design in New York will present "Seaman Schepps: A Century of New York Jewelry Design 1904-2004," a retrospective exhibition that traces the development of one of America's most innovative 20th-century jewelry firms....

London's calling.(Exhibits)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... London's 22nd annual Goldsmiths' Fair will run from Monday, Oct. 4, to Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004, in its usual setting, the impressive Goldmiths' Hall. A new exhibitor to the Fair is jewelry designer Shaun Leane, who has designed jewelry for...

Colored-diamond expert is first NCDIA speaker.(People)
August 1, 2004... Noted colored-diamond expert and collector Alan Bronstein, president of New York-based Aurora Gems, was the keynote speaker at the first public event held by the new Natural Color Diamond Association (NCDIA). The breakfast seminar, held June 7...

Mary Mendola.(Appointments)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Rembrandt Charms announced the appointment of Mary Mendola as customer service manager. Mendola's responsibility will include overseeing the day-to-day activities of RQC's customer service call center. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Michelle Peranteau.(Appointments)(Platinum Guild International USA)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Platinum Guild International USA (PGI-USA) has appointed Michelle Peranteau as marketing communications manager. Peranteau will be responsible for the development and execution of PGI-USA's communications programs as well as the development of...

Kassoy.(Appointments)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Kassoy announced the appointments of Fred Figueroa and David Kleinman to its sales staff at Kassoy's Showroom, 28 W. 47th St. Figueroa, formerly with Rubin and Son, recently had been manager of the GIA Bookstore in New York City and brings an...

Wright & Lato Inc.(Appointments)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Greg L. Clapper, president of Wright & Lato Inc. announced the appointments of Fred Racioppi to vice president-general manager and John Capriglione to vice president, operations. Both were previously employed by Krementz Co. and have been...

Robert E. Bouchard.(Appointments)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Robert E. Bouchard has joined Gannon & Scott as a regional manager. A graduate of Providence College, he is a member of the New England Chapter of the International Precious Metals Institute and the Providence Jewelers Club.

Florian Weingartner.(Appointments)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Florian Weingartner has been named director of marketing and communications for business division II, consumer goods fairs, at Messe Munchen GmbH. He will be responsible for overall marketing and communications strategies as well as for...

Seventh grader wins 'Why Mom Deserves a Diamond' contest.(People)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... In honor of Mother's Day, a 14k gold Mother's Crown diamond and garnet necklace was presented by Michael Watson to Brielle Saracini, a seventh grader from Yardley, Pa., to give to her mother. Brielle's 27-word essay was selected from more...

Coan named first Elsa Peretti Professor at FIT.(People)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Michael Coan has been appointed the first Elsa Peretti Professor in Jewelry at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York. The professorship is the first endowed professorship in the history of the college and was established in...

Obituary: Raphael Abramov, founder of Techline and Mirabelle.(People)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
August 1, 2004... Raphael Abramov of Beverly Hills, Calif., founder of RJM Jewelry, Techline Jewelry Corporation, and Mirabelle 18k, died April 10, 2004. He is survived by his wife, Rachel, and two sons, Jack and Monty Abramov. Abramov started his jewelry...

New IDI Israel Diamond Internet portal launched.(Net News)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... The Israel Diamond Institute has launched a new business-to-business Internet portal at www.diamondil.co.il. The highlight of the portal is a powerful search engine that enables users to locate diamantaires by types of goods offered. Upon...

Polygon celebrates 20 years of service.(Net News)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Polygon celebrated its 20th anniversary in May 2004. Suppliers have been using the network since 1984 to buy and sell diamonds, colored stones, watches, and estate jewelry. The trading activity that takes place on Polygon is estimated to be...

Beaudry scholarship earns 'League of Honor' status.(Education News)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Michael Beaudry, president of Michael Beaudry Inc., has contributed $164,450 to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) to establish a scholarship program for students wishing to pursue the Graduate Jeweler Gemologist (G.J.G.) diploma. ...

Hugh Bell contributes to GIA Endowment Fund.(Education News)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Hugh Bell, president of Rio Grande, an American supplier of jewelry industry tools and equipment, wants to help "passionate people" join the gem and jewelry industry. To that end, he has contributed $150,000 to establish an endowed scholarship...

GIA relocates NYC Education Center.(Education News)(Gemological Institute of America)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) recently relocated its New York Education Center to Madison Avenue and now offers classes in gemology, jewelry design, and related subjects at the new location. The new Education Center, with...

NAJA conference in Philadelphia.(Education News)(National Association of Jewelry Appraisers)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... The National Association of Jewelry Appraisers has announced that its 22nd Annual Mid-Year Conference will be held in Philadelphia, Pa., Aug. 7-10, 2004. Conference topics will include: * Saturday, Aug. 7-"It's About Time -- It's All About...

AJA presents awards.(Associations)(Armenian Jewellers Association)
August 1, 2004... During the BaselWorld 2004 Watch and Jewelry Show, the Armenian Jewellers Association (AJA) held its annual meeting and dinner, attended by about 100 members and their guests. Guest speaker Pierre Gurdjian, director of McKinsey & Co, Brussels,...

WJA and self defense.(Associations)(Women's Jewelers Association)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... The divas of the Women's Jewelers Association (WJA) Pennsylvania Chapter listened to some commonsense talk and learned a few lifesaving moves during a "Women and Self-Defense" seminar held in May at the Superfit Offices in King of Prussia, Pa....

SNAG donations.(Associations)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... The Society of North American Goldsmiths (SNAG) donated its paper archives to the Archives of American Art of the Smithsonian Institution. The papers record the history of SNAG from its beginning in 1968-69 and document the activities of...

Shows and events.(Calendar)
August 1, 2004... UNITED STATES August 4-8 -- American Craft Council Show San Francisco, San Francisco, Calif. (800) 883-6100, fax (845) 883-6100. 6-8 -- Buyers Market of American Craft, Philadelphia, Pa. (410) 889-2933, fax (410) 889-1320. ...

August.
August 1, 2004... It's easy to spot the Leo in a crowd: Lions love to be on center stage playing to an adoring audience, and they thrive on applause and appreciation. They'll spend hours tweaking the details to get just the right look. Vain Lions like to adorn...

Of Shakespeare, bridges, and mirrors.(Editor's Page)(Editorial)
August 1, 2004... "This above all: to thine own self be true. And it must follow as the night to the day, thou canst not then be false to any man." The words of William Shakespeare, spoken by Polonius to his son Laertes in Hamlet, have never been more...