Jewelers Circular Keystone articles from February 2005

Jewelers Circular Keystone archives from February 2005

Calendar.(Calendar)
February 1, 2005... U.S. SHOWS AND EVENTS FEBRUARY 1-6 27th Annual Tucson Gem & Jewelry Show, Tucson, Ariz (520) 792-9431, fax (520) 882-2836. 2-7 2005 AGTA GemFair Tucson, Tucson, Ariz. (800) 972-1162, fax (214) 742-7334. 2-7 GJX Gem & Jewelry...

Awarded at the JCK Show ~ Phoenix 2005--the JCK Industry Fund grants ensure continual growth.(Show Buzz)(Jewelers Circular Keystone)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2005... While the fine jewelry industry rises to new heights through the development of strategic partnerships and technological advancements, education, quality assurance, and integrity still remain at the forefront of the industry. [ILLUSTRATION...

Holiday 2004: strong for luxury jewelers, moderate for middle and mass.(SPOTLIGHT)
February 1, 2005... High-end jewelers polled by JCK reported slight to significant increases in holiday sales for 2004, while sales gains for midlevel and mass-market stores were more modest overall--and a few declines were noted by jewelers in regions hard hit by...

Wealth facts.(SPOTLIGHT)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Some 7.7 million people worldwide hold more than $1 million each in financial-asset wealth. Globally, the total wealth of high-net-worth individuals--those with assets of at least $1 million, excluding real estate--was $28.8 trillion in...

Schlepping in style: JCK's tips for a wrinkle-free trip.(SPOTLIGHT)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... While security is the first concern for jewelry industry travelers, it's also nice to look good when you arrive. These tips--culled from veteran industry road warriors--can't guarantee that your travel schedule will stay wrinkle-free, but at...

Fold, roll, or layer?(SPOTLIGHT)(clothing)
February 1, 2005... Each method of packing has its fans who swear it's the only way to go, but done correctly, all will leave your clothes relatively wrinkle-free. Always pack your suitcase full enough to keep clothes from shifting, but not so full that you have...

Tsunami mostly avoids industry, but trade still rallies to help.(SPOTLIGHT)
February 1, 2005... Initial reports indicate that December's 9.0 earthquake and the resulting tsunamis which devastated 11 Southeast Asian nations had little impact on that region's gem, diamond, and jewelry industries--though longer-lasting effects couldn't be...

Who is this mystery man?(SPOTLIGHT)
February 1, 2005... This jeweler makes beautiful jewelry and drapes it over some of Hollywood's hottest stars, including Madonna and Jennifer Lopez. He calls Hollywood, Calif., home, and recently launched a wholesale jewelry line so jewelers nationwide could share...

Attorneys general sue Friedman's over insurance.(SPOTLIGHT)
February 1, 2005... Beleaguered Friedman's Jewelers has yet more legal troubles--this time, from three state attorneys general who are suing the firm for misleading credit practices. Attorneys general from Tennessee, Texas, and Florida all allege that the...

Overheard.(SPOTLIGHT)(quote from Leslie Croker Snyder)
February 1, 2005... "Your industry has to accept that not only is Big Brother watching you now, but it will be watching you even more carefully." --former Judge Leslie Croker Snyder, possible future candidate for Manhattan District Attorney, at the Jewelers...

Dealers receive jail for role in 'conflict' trade.(SPOTLIGHT)(Lebanese dealers Samih Ossaily and Aziz Nassour)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... An Antwerp court sent eight people to jail recently in the first known criminal conviction for dealing conflict diamonds, Reuters reported. Samih Ossaily and Aziz Nassour, two Lebanese dealers often linked with the "conflict" trade,...

Newspaper raises claims of 'doggie-doo diamonds'.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... The Weekly World News, a publication known for its, shall we say, imaginative reporting, recently had a gemological scoop of sorts on its hands: It claims that a company is making diamonds from "dog poop." As there are now several...

Diamond retrieved from subway.(help of detectives to a couple)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... The acquisition of a beloved, pricey jewel can be exciting and romantic; the loss of one, devastating. Lena and Daniel Breed experienced both events in one December weekend. Lena, a 30-year-old design artist, and Daniel, a 33-year-old...

Whitehall gets Sears exec as new CEO.(NEWSWIRE)(Chief Executive Officers)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Whitehall Gets Sears Exec as New CEO. Lucinda "Cindy" M. Baier has joined Whitehall Jewelers as president and COO. She will report to Hugh Patinkin, chairman and CEO. Baier joins Whitehall from Sears, Roebuck and Co., Where she had been a...

Hudson new head of Jewelry.com.(NEWSWIRE)(Laurie Hudson appointed)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Hudson New Head of Jewelry.com Laurie Hudson, former Platinum Guild International USA president, has been named president of the Internet company Jewelry.com, owned by manufacturer Andin International. Hudson said her primary role at...

Richemont COO resigns.(NEWSWIRE)
February 1, 2005... Richemont COO Resigns. Yannick Lakhnati, COO of Richemont, has resigned and will leave the group on May 31, 2005. The Swiss-listed luxury goods group said that Lakhnati is leaving for personal reasons and will return to South Africa. No...

GIA to hold Gemological Research Conference in 2006.(NEWSWIRE)(Gemological Institute of America)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... GIA to Hold Gemological Research Conference in 2006. The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) invites gemologists, international experts, scientists from a variety of disciplines, students, and the general public to participate in or attend...

Tiffany a sightholder? DTC status may have motivated sale of mine stock.(SPOTLIGHT)(De Beers Diamond Trading Company, Aber Diamond Corp.)
February 1, 2005... Tiffany's desire to be a De Beers Diamond Trading Company sightholder spelled the end of its groundbreaking deal with Canada's Aber Diamond Corp., Aber executives told JCK. De Beers recently announced that a company cannot attain...

Still the king: Botswana deal will keep De Beers on top.(DIAMONDS)(Botswana Diamondfields, De Beers Group S.A.)
February 1, 2005... De Beers is again in the driver's seat in Botswana, the world's largest diamond producer--which means the company will likely be the dominant force in the diamond industry for years to come. De Beers and Botswana's government just inked a...

Jeweler didn't switch diamond.(DIAMONDS)(forecasts and trends)
February 1, 2005... In a case that demonstrates the dangers of informal "courtesy appraising," a Pennsylvania jeweler recently was found not guilty of switching a diamond. According to John Anthony Jr., owner of John Anthony Jewelers in Bala Cynwyd, Pa., the...

Rama Manufacturing Co. merges with EMA Diamonds.(DIAMONDS)
February 1, 2005... Diamond and fine-jewelry supplier Rama Manufacturing is merging with the U.S. operations of EMA Diamonds, a company based in Tel Aviv that is a Diamond Trading Company sightholder. The two companies' U.S. operations will now be called...

'Banda-aid' controversy raises hackles at DDC.(DIAMONDS)(Diamond Dealers Club)
February 1, 2005... Diamond Dealers Club president Jacob Banda is at the center of a political storm after receiving a bonus for his work organizing the 2004 World Diamond Congress in New York. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Banda was awarded $50,000 by the...

Venice sparkles with stones.(DIAMONDS)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Venice, the city where modern diamond-cutting techniques were developed, hosted the premiere of the Diamond Trading Company event titled "Diamonds: Nature's Miracle." Pictured with Stephen Lussier, worldwide marketing director for the Diamond...

De Beers agrees to buy less from Russia.(DIAMONDS)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... De Beers' Botswana deal may be keeping it on top (see story on page 40), but its overall share of the market likely will shrink again in coming years, as the company has agreed to buy fewer stones from Russia so the European Commission can...

Tanzanian update: gemstone advisory board created.(GEMS)
February 1, 2005... The Tanzanian government has added a gemstone advisory board made up of both government and industry representatives, reports Tuckman International's Abe Suleman, a colored stones wholesaler and the ICA's ambassador to Tanzania. The board will...

Ivory: what is and isn't legal to buy and sell.(GEMS)
February 1, 2005... "If more people understood the misleading laws, these 'facts' would not be reported," says Bobby Mann, noted ivory specialist and past president of the International Ivory Society, Temple Hills, Md. The laws and "facts" he refers to stem from...

Melting vs. dissolving: a question of flux.(GEMS)
February 1, 2005... A recent article by sapphire expert and geologist Richard Hughes of Pala International, Fallbrook, Calif., notes that in the heating of sapphires and rubies, flux is used to melt the sides of the fissures, which then helps heal the two sides...

Ogden to head Gem-A.(GEMS)(Jack Ogden appointed)
February 1, 2005... Renowned gemologist and jewelry historian Jack Ogden, FGA, was appointed chief executive of Gem-A, the Gemmological Association and Gem Testing Laboratory of Great Britain, on Nov. 1,2004. Based at Gem-A's Hatton Garden headquarters, Ogden is...

Manning House Show focuses on jade.(GEMS)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... The Second Annual Manning House Show, to be held at the historic Manning House mansion, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 4-7, is a collection of artists and lectures. This juried show represents a selection of the best in gem and jewelry arts, sculpture,...

Robert Wan celebrates 30th anniversary of Tahiti Perles.(GEMS)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Robert Wan, the world's largest producer of Tahitian cultured pearls, celebrated the 30th anniversary of Tahiti Perles on Oct. 8, 2004, along with 800 international guests. The evening was highlighted by an ultra-modern fashion show presenting...

Fabric trends.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Most jewelers know by now that keeping abreast of fashion and fine jewelry trends is vital to their business and buying plans, but many neglect the even more forward-looking trends that can be gleaned from new fabric releases. Fabric...

Historic Gems.(RUMOR MILL)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Historic Gems. Shinde Jewels, by Reema Keswani, is a new book about Ambaji Venkateshwara Shinde, famed designer for Harry Winston for nearly four decades, until his retirement in 2000. The book chronicles Shinde's career with sketches and...

Revitalizing a Classic.(RUMOR MILL)(Stanislas de Quercize )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Revitalizing a Classic. Cartier CEO Stanislas de Quercize continues his drive to marry the jewelry house to the fashion industry. His latest coup was placement of the jewels on Zac Posen's runway for the spring collections. No surprise: The...

Piaget Party Animals.(RUMOR MILL)
February 1, 2005... Piaget Party Animals. First there was the bash in Manhattan, uniting the history of Piaget with the history of great Vogue fashion photography. Next? The Art Basel party in Miami Beach. The historic jewelry house (like Cartier, above) looks...

Armed for Armani.(RUMOR MILL)(jeweler to debut in january)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Armed for Armani. Yet another fashion designer is mining for success in the fine jewelry market. Giorgio Armani planned to launch, in January, a new collection of fine jewelry, featuring gold, pearls, diamonds, and colored stones. The line will...

More Masstige.(RUMOR MILL)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... More Masstige. In other fashion designer news, while some are looking to fine jewelry to grow their brand and business, others are looking to the clamoring masses. Marc Bouwer is the latest to try his hand at fashion for the many. The M by Marc...

A Legend Grows.(RUMOR MILL)(Graff opens a new store)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... A Legend Grows. Legendary diamond house Graff opened a new store in Chicago in December. This third U.S. Graff store, joining New York and Palm Beach, is housed in a 7,500-square-foot, four-story town-house on tony East Oak Street. Look for...

Sailors, brides, and White Hot charms.(FASHION)(jewelry targeted for sailors)
February 1, 2005... Rembrandt Charms introduced 14k white gold charms, and the resulting "White Hot!" ad campaign last fall. Gumuchian Fils, long known for its luxury designer creations, launched a new bridal collection, featuring 85 hand-finished engagement and...

Atlanta Jewelry Show hosts student designers.(FASHION)(Public Notice)
February 1, 2005... Together with the Southern Jewelry Travelers Association (SJTA), the Savannah College of Art and Design will host the second annual Student Design Competition during the Atlanta Jewelry Show, Feb. 26-28. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Themed...

Y not?(RED CARPET)
February 1, 2005... It's either a collective flashback to the early '90s, or the Y necklace is coming back. From legendary divas to teen superstars, the style was a favorite among the stars during the holiday season. What's new now? Size. The new versions have...

Color me celeb?(RED CARPET)
February 1, 2005... After battling for a place on the stars for quite some time, color is finally getting its share of red carpet time. Celebrities are increasingly mixing and matching the vibrant hues of fashion with the endless palette of gemstone colors. While...

Brand sold again: Dickson group buys Bertolucci.(WATCHES)(Dickson Concepts (International) Ltd.)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... A According to Swiss media reports, the Swiss luxury watch brand Bertolucci has been purchased by Dickson Concepts International Limited, a Hong Kong firm specializing in luxury products. Dickson has been a distributor of Bertolucci in Asia....

Movado names new brand president.(WATCHES)
February 1, 2005... Movado Group Inc. in November named Thomas van der Kallen as president of Ebel worldwide, responsible for global sales and marketing of the luxury watch brand. He had been president of the luxury brand Piaget North America since 2002. Van...

Watches on the red carpet.(WATCHES)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Actor and watch collector Leonardo DiCaprio displayed his Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Septantieme on the red carpet at the December premiere in Los Angeles of his new movie The Aviator. Valued at $58,000, the limited-edition (500) mechanical watch...

Antiquorum USA ends year with 70 percent sales gain.(WATCHES)
February 1, 2005... Antiquorum USA, a leading auction house for timepieces, boasted a 70 percent increase in turnover in 2004 compared with figures for 2003, reaching $16,960,348 in total annual sales. Part of that came from a competitive Dec. 1 sale of "Important...

Swatch will provide parts.(WATCHES)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... A decision by the Swatch Group to stop selling key mechanical watch parts to other Swiss companies has been overturned by the Swiss Competition Commission. It ruled in November that the plan of Swatch's ETA subsidiary to make ebauches...

Watch of the year.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Chopard's LUC 4R Quattro Regulateur was named "2004 Watch of the Year" by judges from the European watch magazines Montres Passion and Uhrenwelt. The award was presented during a ceremony held in November in Lausanne, Switzerland. Chopard is...

TAG-Heuer taps Sharpova.(WATCHES)
February 1, 2005... Wimbledon 2004 tennis champion Maria Sharapova, 17, one of the world's top-ranking tennis players, has become the youngest brand ambassador for Swiss luxury sports watch TAG Heuer. Adding Russian-born Sharapova (pictured here with TAG Heuer...

Universal is new Xemex distributor.(Universal Watch Company)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Xemex timepieces, the unique and stylish Swiss watches designed by internationally acclaimed Swiss graphic designer Ruedi Kulling, have a new U.S. distributor. Universal Watch Company, which also distributes Boccia Titanium watches and...

Breitling USA has 'best year ever'.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Breitling USA "had its best year ever" in 2004, says Marie Bodman, president of the U.S. office of the popular Swiss luxury brand best known for its precision aeronautic watches. Business was up 38 percent over 2004 figures. "We're harvesting...

Movado honored.(Movado Group Inc. )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... The Movado Group recently was honored by The Arts & Business Council, the oldest U.S. arts and business partnership association, with its coveted Corporate Leadership Award. It cited Movado and its president and chief executive officer Efraim...

The who, what, where, how much, and why of jewelry shopping.(BUSINESS)
February 1, 2005... Two years after the launch of its last major jewelry report on the U.S. market, Unity Marketing, Stevens, Pa., unveils another. The new research offers more depth and insight into consumers buying fine jewelry. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Everybody's a jeweler now! What if one of your customers had a 'jewelry party' and invited your other customers?(retailer's forum)(Column)
February 1, 2005... Forget the Internet for a moment. And the TV jewelers. Everybody else is a jeweler now, too! I can't remember my father or grandfather feeling threatened by anyone making his or her own jewelry in the basement. In fact, my great-grandfather...

Venetti: commited to retailer support.(Best of USA)
February 1, 2005... Venetti has developed an all-encompassing sales support program for retail jewelers. "The key to Venetti's strategy", states Venetti President Herzl Lary, "is to determine the merchandising needs of retail jewelers and then give it to them in a...

Political correctness gone wild.(counterpoint)
February 1, 2005... A number of incidents that occurred this past Christmas season drew a generally negative reaction. The first was the decision by Target to ban Salvation Army collectors from the front of Target stores. The second was the decision by Federated...

Cutting-edge design at AGTA: the Spectrum Awards once again showcase the most innovative colored gemstone jewelry designs.(Cover Story)
February 1, 2005... This past October, in Dallas, Texas, marked the 21st annual installment of the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) Spectrum Awards. The competition recognizes original jewelry and lapidary arts that possess stellar innovation and design set...

Purple adds the royal touch to fashion.(purple passions)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... From the runways to the jewel cases, color is in, and purple is the color of choice. This royal favorite--from pale violet to deep plum--complements the general love of all things luxe. The soft warmth of the color allows it to take on last...

Argyle is still in the pink, but maybe not for long.
February 1, 2005... Maybe it's simply a fashion comment--call it "the J. Lo effect." Or it could be savvy investors eager to get their hands on the goods before the Argyle open-pit mine closes in 2007 or 2008. Whatever the reason, "the 2004 Argyle Pink Diamond...

The call out of Africa: in the near future, your diamond cutters may not be in Antwerp and Israel, but Johannesburg and Angola. Here's why.
February 1, 2005... The most memorable moment at the recent Antwerp Diamond Conference came from the formidable Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, South Africa's minister of mines. Clad in blue African robes, she forcefully argued for bringing more cutting to Africa, and...

Can the diamond industry's reputation survive in this era of treatments, synthetics, and skeptical NGOs? A conference in Antwerp was determined to find out.(the confidence game)(Antwerp Diamond Conference)(non governmental organization)
February 1, 2005... Jeff Fischer, the newly elected president of the International Diamond Manufacturers Association, says that today in the diamond industry, "while we're louping our diamonds, the consumer is louping us." This sense of being continually...

The country that diamonds built: Botswana is a case study of the benefits of diamond mining.
February 1, 2005... When the news about conflict diamonds first broke, it was hard to look past the horrors in Sierra Leone and think that diamonds could be a force for positive change elsewhere in Africa. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] But diamonds do, in fact,...

Unique challenges of first generation jewelers: first generation jewelers need to overcome many obstacles that second- and third-generation jewelers take for granted.(starting from scratch)
February 1, 2005... Opening a new jewelry store is always challenging. But for entrepreneurs with little or no experience in the industry--and without a family history in the business--the endeavor is especially difficult. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Besides...

'Pro-business' Congress may consider a national sales tax: the new U.S. Congress--the most 'pro-business' in years--isn't a green light for all business-friendly legislation, say experts.(good news / bad news)
February 1, 2005... The new 109th Congress brings good news and bad news for small businesses, including retail jewelers, say savvy Washington veterans. The good news: This is the most pro-business Congress in years, promising more sympathy and quicker action on...

Luxury jewelers reflect on their in-store boutiques.(shops in shops)
February 1, 2005... Shops in shops--carefully planned designer boutiques located within bustling stores--typically feature impressive brands (such as Cartier), a wide selection of a designer's work, lots of back stock, and a major commitment from the storeowner....

Natural-color tanzanite.(jewel of the month)
February 1, 2005... Probably 99.99 percent of tanzanite (blue zoisite) is heated to get the gemstone's characteristic saturated purple-blue color. In fact, most dealers will tell you it's not tanzanite until it's heated to create that color. But though rare, there...

Hemant and Sanjay Phophaliya.(GEM ARTIST'S CORNER)
February 1, 2005... The project: Cut matching tanzanite cabochon pairs With the competition in high-quality cutting becoming tougher these days, it's hard to take home a win, place, or show in the AGTA Spectrum Cutting Edge Awards. But Hemant and Sanjay...

Crimes against traveling jewelry salesmen mean fewer vendors on the road.(End of the Road)
February 1, 2005... "The first time I was robbed, there were eight guys," says Joe Carullo, co-owner of KC Designs, New York, and president of the Prime Jewelry Group Show. "One guy pushes me back... they slash your tires so you can't chase them, they smash your...

A jewelry store management system can help you keep track of the enormous amount of information needed to make your operation hum.(BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY)
February 1, 2005... In today's retail environment, information is king. The ability to organize, access, and use large amounts of unrelated data is vital to survival, and business management software systems provide that ability. "It's critical, regardless of...

Top qualities sell for holiday.(gem pricing update)
February 1, 2005... MARKET IN BRIEF: Jan. 5, 2005... Dealer assessments of holiday sales are mixed. This year the top end of the market was active with good demand for fine quality gems. Demand for unenhanced ruby and sapphire was strong. However, sales of the...

Top 10 new year's resolutions for owners and sales managers.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Here are my top 10 resolutions for store owners and sales managers. I hope that you enjoy them and make them your own! 1 I will set goals and constantly work to improve the productivity of my staff. 2 I will strive to give my people...

Jewelry: colored stones.(WHAT'S/NEW)
February 1, 2005... Aaura Twisted link 14k yellow gold necklace with parquet-faceted amethyst, citrine, and lemon quartz stones. Retail price is $2,545. Aaura, Chicago; (800) 645-4445, www.aaura.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Alan Friedman 18k...

Maxam Magnata Inc.(COLORED STONE PREVIEW: ADVERTORIAL)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2005... P.O. Box 85460 Tucson, AZ 85754 USA Tel: 520-622-1964 Fax: 520-622-5709 E-mail: gems@wholesalegems.com Web Site: www.wholesalegems.com Ocean Facets[TM] are top-faceted cabochons with the sparkling color play of...

Precious Designs Inc.(COLORED STONE PREVIEW: ADVERTORIAL)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2005... 6908 Matthews Mint Hill Rd., Suite 320 Charlotte, NC 28227 Tel: 800-826-8555 Fax: 704-573-1289 E-mail: info@preciousdesignsinc.com Web Site: www.preciousdesignsinc.com Mystic Fire Topaz, Twilight Topaz, and Pink Topaz...

Livingstone Jewelry Inc.(COLORED STONE PREVIEW: ADVERTORIAL)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2005... 631 S. Olive St., Ste. 200 Los Angeles, CA 90014 Tel: 213-683-1040 Fax: 213-683-0422 E-mail: terry@livingstonejewelry.com Web Site: www.livingstonejewelry.com Semiprecious stones with diamond accents: 2-ct peridot...

Super Bell Jewelry.(COLORED STONE PREVIEW: ADVERTORIAL)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2005... 611 West 6th St., #2200 Los Angeles, CA 91010 Tel: 213-362-2773 Fax: 213-612-4404 E-mail: Jose@sbjonline.com Web Site: www.jewelryclubhouse.com Ball-shaped lariats in 14k white gold, accented with diamonds, amethyst,...

Idaho Opal.(COLORED STONE PREVIEW: ADVERTORIAL)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2005... Idaho Opal & Gem Corp P.O. Box 4881 Pocatello, ID 83205 Tel: 800-635-9800 Fax: 208-233-0120 E-mail: parlegems@parlegems.com Web Site: www.parlegems.com 14k yellow gold ring in amethyst with diamond accents from...

IC Diamond, an affiliate of Intercolor.(COLORED STONE PREVIEW: ADVERTORIAL)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2005... 48 W. 48th St., #800 New York, NY 10036 Tel: 800-245-4367 Fax: 212-764-0333 E-mail: icdiamondinc@hotmail.com Line bracelets featuring princess-cut diamonds, rubies, and sapphires. From 3 to 7 cts., depending on style....

Color Merchants Inc.(COLORED STONE PREVIEW: ADVERTORIAL)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2005... 6 East 45th St. New York, NY 10017 Tel: 212-682-4788 Fax: 212-682-1306 E-mail: sales@colormerchants.com Web Site: www.colormerchants.com 14k semiprecious trillion with diamond accent collection. [ILLUSTRATION...

Nelson Jewellery Arts Co. Ltd.(COLORED STONE PREVIEW: ADVERTORIAL)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2005... 2/F Guardfoce Centre 3 Hok Yuen Street Hung Hom, Kowloon Hong Kong Tel: 852-23622288, ext. 268 E-mail: pancy.cheung@nelson-jewellery.com Web Site: www.nelson-jewellery.com "Esme" collection: Necklace, bracelet, and...

Coast Diamond.(COLORED STONE PREVIEW: ADVERTORIAL)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2005... 510 W. 6th Street, Suite 701 Los Angeles, CA 90014 Tel: 213-627-2655 Fax: 213-627-2083 E-mail: info@coastdiamond.com Web Site: www.coastdiamond.com A dramatic sapphire and diamond ring from the "Gem Colour"...

Meyers USA.(COLORED STONE PREVIEW: ADVERTORIAL)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2005... MEYERSUSA Inc. 3830 Valley Center Drive, Suite 705-603 pmb San Diego, CA 92130 Tel: 866-4-MEYERS Fax: 858-792-1732 E-mail: azalea@meyersusa.com Web Site: www.meyersusa.com This watch, Chrono Mouna Summer,...

Overnight Mountings.(COLORED STONE PREVIEW: ADVERTORIAL)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2005... 21-21 44th Dr. Long Island City, NY 11101 Tel: 718-472-1212 Fax: 718-784-2200 E-mail: ovnight@aol.com Web Site: www.overnightmountings.com This fashion forward 12 X 10 emerald--cut ring offers a unique variation of...

M. Geller.(COLORED STONE PREVIEW: ADVERTORIAL)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2005... M. Geller, Ltd. 29 E. Madison, Suite 1805 Chicago, IL, 60602 Tel: 312-984-1041 Fax: 312-984-0172 E-mail: jgerber@mgellerdiamonds.com Web Site: www.mgellergiamonds.com Exclamation Rings: 18k white gold, with a...

Watches.(new launches)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Jaeger-LeCoultre's discreet and elegant Master Ultra Thin timepiece, part of its new women's Master Control Diadem Collection, has a stainless-steel case with sapphire crystal caseback, fitted with an 18k...