Jewelers Circular Keystone articles from January 2005

Jewelers Circular Keystone archives from January 2005

From the publisher.
January 1, 2005... Six months ago, I was given the unenviable task of telling the staff of JCK that the magazine was relocating to New York City. The move was a strategic corporate decision, not a reflection of the magazine's success or the staff's...

Calendar.(Calendar)
January 1, 2005... U.S. SHOWS AND EVENTS JANUARY 3-4 International Watch & Jewelry Guild Members Only, Miami Beach, Fla. (713) 783-8188, fax (713) 783-8443. 11-12 G & LW Gem Trade Show, Ashville, N.C. (601) 879-8832, fax (601) 8979-3282. 14-16...

The JCK Show--Phoenix 2005 proves that variety is the spice of life.(JCK Show Buzz)
January 1, 2005... With accessories as the hottest and fastest growing segments in the fashion industry The JCK Show--Phoenix 2005 is chock full of collections from some of the most sought after brands. Whether you're sourcing exquisite one-of-a-kind jewelry...

From mass to class: Timex buys high-end Versace S.A.(SPOTLIGHT)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... The Timex Group has purchased Versace S.A., the high-end Swiss watchmaking subsidiary of the upscale Italian fashion house by the same name. The purchase gives Timex--the most widely sold watch in America--"entrance into the luxury...

OverHeard.(SPOTLIGHT)
January 1, 2005... "Diamond polishers tell us they don't make any money at all, but since they live in large houses and fly around on private jets, let's assume they make some money at it..." --Robert Gannicott, CEO Aber Resources, speaking at the Rapaport...

Rising gold will affect jewelry prices, marketing.(SPOTLIGHT)
January 1, 2005... Jewelers are bracing for higher gold jewelry wholesale costs this year following the recent rise in the price of gold--costs they'll have to pass on to customers. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Though analysts say rising retail prices have...

Fortunoff purchased by investment company; expansion and IPO eyed.(SPOTLIGHT)
January 1, 2005... Fortunoff, the famed furniture and jewelry retailer, is selling a majority stake to two private investors, Trimaran Capital Partners and Kier Group. News accounts, quoting unnamed sources, put the sale at $250 million. A release stressed...

What am I?(SPOTLIGHT)
January 1, 2005... Be the first person to correctly guess the name of the featured gemstone and win $50 worth of digital artwork from the online JCK Research & Stock Art Store. E-mail your response to senior editor Jennifer Heebner. jheebner@reedbusiness.com. ...

Battle brewing in European Union over De Beers policy.(SPOTLIGHT)
January 1, 2005... Yet another battle is brewing over De Beers' "Supplier of Choice" policy, as Antwerp diamond dealers and manufacturers are petitioning the European Union to have it declared illegal. When the Competition Authority of the European Commission...

Platinum demand for jewelry falls in 2004.(NEWSWIRE)
January 1, 2005... Purchases of platinum for jewelry manufacturing are forecast to fall by 10 percent in 2004 to 2.20 million ounces, the lowest level of demand for seven years, according to a report from Johnson Matthey. The London-based company says demand...

Ogden named Gem-A's chief executive.(Jack Ogden is Gem-A's new chief executive )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Gemologist and jewelry historian Jack Ogden has been named chief executive of Gem-A, the Gemmological Association and Gem Testing Laboratory of Great Britain. He replaces Terry Davidson, who retired. Ogden is responsible for all Gem-A...

JA names new vice president.(David N. Lafleur )(Jewelers of America)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Jewelers of America has named David N. Lafleur its new vice president. Lafleur, whose appointment became effective Nov. 29, succeeds David L. Rocha, who resigned his position in October to become executive director of Jewelers For Children. ...

Van der Kallen named president of Ebel.(Movado Group Inc. appoints Thomas van der Kallen )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Movado Group Inc. has appointed Thomas van der Kallen president of Ebel, responsible for worldwide sales and marketing of the global luxury watch brand, effective in January. He reports to president and CEO Efraim Grinberg.

Industry volunteers take a hike ... for AIDS.(SPOTLIGHT)
January 1, 2005... Sally Morrison admits she had no idea what she was getting into when she agreed to run Trek Asia, a week-long hike along the Great Wall of China to raise money for AMFAR, the American Foundation for AIDS Research. "I had three glasses of...

A gem of a book.(Rocks, Pebbles, and Stones: Confessions of a Private Jeweler)(Book Review)
January 1, 2005... Rocks, Pebbles, and Stones: Confessions of a Private Jeweler is a collection of heartwarming essays by Fred Feldmesser, a jeweler and philanthropist turned author. Feldmesser is the son of a gem merchant. With childhood memories centered on...

Diamond Conference report: Experts see 'rocky road' ahead for industry.(DIAMONDS)
January 1, 2005... The diamond industry might have some rocky times ahead of it, speakers agreed at the recent Rapaport International Diamond Conference, held in October at New York's Waldorf-Astoria. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

'Cultured diamonds' designation ruled illegal in Germany.(DIAMONDS)
January 1, 2005... A German court has ruled the term "cultured diamonds" misleading, and has restrained the German distributor of Gemesis Diamonds from using it to describe synthetic diamonds. The ruling, which ordered the company to use the terms...

A lapidary for 40 years: Henry Hunt inducted into Hall of Fame.(GEMS)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Henry Hunt, pioneering lapidary and gem carver, will be inducted into the Gem Artists of North America (GANA) Hall of Fame on Feb. 4. Hunt was chosen to be the first inductee into the Hall to honor his widespread influence on the evolution of...

Gaetano Cavalieri: Reintroduction of CIBJO's organization and purpose.(GEMS)(Confederation International de la Bijouterie)
January 1, 2005... CIBJO, the French acronym for the Confederation International de la Bijouterie, Joaillerie, Orfevrierie des Diamantes, Perles et Pierres, also known simply as the World Jewelry Confederation, is 78 years old, which makes it the oldest...

EGL USA publishes retailer guide to lab-created diamonds.(GEMS)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... The Research Department of EGL USA has published a comprehensive trade booklet titled Laboratory Created Diamonds: Guide to Growth Technology and Identification of HPHT & CVD Diamonds. The 39-page booklet includes four-color illustrations and...

Zimbabwe gem mines in trouble.(GEMS)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... According to a Sept. 14 BBC report, the state-run Herald newspaper quoted Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe as saying that the state did not yet have "absolute ownership" of the country's natural resources. But that may not be true for very...

AA & GO thanks trade press.(GEMS)(American Assay & Gemological Office )
January 1, 2005... The American Assay & Gemological Office hosted a reception for the trade press at its New York laboratory in October. The reception offered CEO John Politi a chance to thank the press for their support and introduce Donna Beaton, its newly...

Golconda sates Moscow's growing hunger for fashion.(FASHION)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Several prominent jewelry brands are heading to Moscow as part of a new line of boutiques by the Russian masterminds who developed the Golconda boutiques. John Hardy, Orlandini, and Di Modolo will be among the first brands introduced through...

Elle Jewelry receives Dallas Fashion Award.(FASHION)
January 1, 2005... Elle Jewelry, which is manufactured and distributed by Prime Art and Jewel Inc. under license from Hachette Filipacchi Press, received Dallas's top fashion honors last fall. Felix Chen, of Prime Art and Jewel, received the Jewelry Award for...

Rock 'n' roll royalty.(RUMOR MILL)
January 1, 2005... ROCK 'N' ROLL ROYALTY. Garrard's new collection, Yorick, departs from the jewelry house's storied and stodgy roots as the British crown jeweler. The youthful, lower-priced line is expected to be available for wholesale this spring.

Bringing the bling to you.(RUMOR MILL)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... BRINGING THE BLING TO YOU. What better venue to capture the attention of sophisticated consumers than a fine-art fair? While venues like the Palm Beach Fine Art & Antique Fair have long attracted a small group of both jewelry designers and...

Fashionable fads with conscience.(RUMOR MILL)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... FASHIONABLE FADS WITH CONSCIENCE. Seen that hunk of yellow rubber everyone's wearing around their wrists these days? The $1 bracelet, produced by Nike, is known as the "Live Strong" bracelet and benefits the Lance Armstrong Foundation for...

Thrifty brides = jewelry sales?(RUMOR MILL)
January 1, 2005... THRIFTY BRIDES = JEWELRY SALES? J. Crew's recent launch of $200-to-$500 bridal gowns may be good news for jewelers who remind brides that a gown is for one day, but jewels last a lifetime.

Debut review: Baby Phat.(FASHION)(Kimora Lee Simmons)
January 1, 2005... Months after a much-hyped announcement in early 2004 that jewelry industry giant Fabrikant would be teaming with urban fashion guru Kimora Lee Simmons, the resulting collection hit the stores to a much quieter fanfare in November. The Baby Phat...

Damiani's rarest on display to celebrate anniversary.(FASHION)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Damiani hosted a special event in November at its newest Spanish boutique in Barcelona, located on the Catalan capital's prestigious Avenida Diagonal. The famed Italian jeweler presented "1924-2004--Eighty Years of Italian Emotional Jewellery,"...

Layer it on! Who's wearing what.(RED CARPET)
January 1, 2005... From country to rock 'n' roll to hip hop, the idea of "more is more" is transcending musical genres. Celebrities--both male and female--at the American Music Awards and Country Music Awards chose either layers of pendants and chains,...

Geneva accord: Franck Muller owners end yearlong feud.(Watch industry)(Franck Muller S.A.)
January 1, 2005... The co-owners of popular Swiss luxury watch brand Franck Muller announced in October an agreement ending their yearlong feud. The reconciliation enables the company to proceed with plans for its initial public offering of stock (IPO) and expand...

Final Time Museum sale tops $18 million.(WATCHES)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Sotheby's three-day October sale of "Masterpieces From the Time Museum, Part IV" tallied $18.2 million, far exceeding presale estimates of $8 to $11 million. It was one of the most important timepiece auctions in recent years. Collectors...

'Smart watch' launched.(WATCHES)
January 1, 2005... Nicholas Hayek Jr., chief executive officer of the Swatch Group, and Bill Gates, chairman and chief software architect of Microsoft, are shown wearing the Swatch "Paparazzi" watch at the timepiece's October launch. The colorful "smart watch"...

Sofisti leaves Swatch.(Swatch Group loses Michele Sofisti)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Michele Sofisti, president for four years of Swatch Worldwide, the signature watch brand of the Swatch Group, left that post at the end of 2004 to start his own consulting firm. He was the fourth member of the Swatch Group's executive...

SIHH moves to larger quarters.(WATCHES)(Salon International de la haute Horlogerie)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... The annual international Swiss luxury watch show, the Salon International de la haute Horlogerie (SIHH), held in Geneva, will move to larger quarters starting in 2005 (April 4-11). It will move from Hall 7 at Geneva's Palexpo convention center...

Marking time.(WATCHES)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... The Swatch Group's upscale Omega brand marked its return as official timekeeper of the Olympic Games by unveiling in October a special digital clock (pictured) in Beijing's Tiananmen Square. The clock counts down time remaining until Aug. 8,...

Wolf design to distribute Louis Erard Swiss watches.(Watch industry)
January 1, 2005... Wolf Designs, a leading manufacturer and supplier of jewelry boxes, watch display cases, and watch winders, is expanding into the fine-watch business: This month Wolf will begin distributing Swiss-made Louis Erard watches in North America to...

IWC, Mercedes form partnership.(WATCHES)(carmaker)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Swiss luxury watchmaker IWC and German luxury carmaker Mercedes have formed a long-term partnership, effective Oct. 1, 2004. The first product will be "a joint watch project" in the near future, says IWC, and other joint projects and...

Offshore production up: change afoot for U.S. jewelry manufacturers.(BUSINESS)
January 1, 2005... The number of U.S. jewelry manufacturers has declined 25% over the past 10 years, according to Jewelers Board of Trade statistics. "These numbers are simply a reflection of the impact of consolidation at the retail level and increased...

Sales tips from the pros.(BUSINESS)
January 1, 2005... Some of the best jewelry salespeople in the country congregated in central Florida recently to sell old inventory at the premiere of the Prestige Jewelers Vault Inventory Liquidation show. Held for three days in Orlando, Fla., in mid October...

Sapphire and ruby remain popular.(gem pricing update)
January 1, 2005... MARKET IN BRIEF: Dec. 1, 2004... Dealers report shortages in the well-made S[I.sub.1] or better 2-ct.-plus rounds of the collection colors. Prices continue to firm ahead of the final two weeks of the season. Princess cuts, cushions, and...

How are we doing?(counterpoint)(Jewelry Sales)
January 1, 2005... It's January again, and time once more to begin the review process of seeing how your store performed over the past year. The year-end numbers should be complete or nearly so, and though January is still a pretty good month for jewelry sales...

Millennials get married: the bridal jewelry category will grow and change greatly over the next 15 years. Here's what you need to know about the boom.(2005 BRIDAL MARKET)(Cover Story)
January 1, 2005... A new breed of young adults is emerging on the demographic front, less rebellious than their parents, tradition-bound though adding their own unique spin, and changing the old way of buying diamond engagement rings: * A 20-something woman...

A look at the latest bridal jewelry creations.(BRIDAL BOUNTY)
January 1, 2005... Superfit Superfit wedding bands are available in 14k, 18k, and platinum in all widths and sizes. Retail prices start at $350. Superfit Inc., King of Prussia, Pa.; (800) 765-7111, www.superfitonline.com. Photo by John Romeo ...

Pining for pins: the brooch is back and likely to stay.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... One fashion buyer recently characterized this season's demand for luxe accessories--especially brooches--as "absurd." And, indeed, it isn't often that an accessory goes from frumpy to fundamental in a mere month, but that's exactly what...

Serious times for the diamond industry: Bagpipes, lawyers, NGOs, and a plate full of 'life or death' issues--it was all part of the recent World Diamond Congress in New York City.
January 1, 2005... No one doubted there was a lot to talk about at the recent World Diamond Congress in New York. It was a meeting set against the most notable "family feud" in years, with the head of one diamond club suing De Beers against the wishes of...

After the mines: A diamond is forever, but a diamond mine isn't. By focusing on sustainability, De Beers is promoting economic growth in southern Africa.(SPECIAL REPORT)
January 1, 2005... Schuylkill County, Pa., stands as a testament to life in a mining community without a mine. Formerly eastern Pennsylvania's thriving capital of anthracite coal country and the setting for many of novelist John O'Hara's stories of greed and...

Winning the battle against internal theft: Employee theft is the biggest cause of retail shrinkage--here's how to deter it.
January 1, 2005... A jewelry store manager notices diamonds in a ring have been replaced with CZs. A vendor demands payment for memo merchandise a jeweler says he never received. A necklace is missing, and no one on staff knows why. A store owner learns an...

Timex at 150: '... and keeps on ticking'; America's most widely sold watch is marking its 150th anniversary with plans to expand its U.S. business.(Interview)
January 1, 2005... Timex Corp., which has the best-selling watch brand in the United States, plans to actively enhance its business here in this decade, according to a JCK interview with president and CEO Jose ("Joe") Santana. Those plans include acquisition of...

AGTA's Spectrum Awards competition: what to watch for 2005's hottest and sexiest trends.(American Gem Trade Association)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Last October, the AGTA hosted the 21st annual Spectrum Awards competition. The competition was created to inspire excellence in design and lapidary arts. The AGTA Spectrum Awards competition, which includes the Cutting Edge Awards,...

Gemstone enhancement disclosure.
January 1, 2005... Enhancement in gemstones is certainly not a new subject with our members or our customers, but given new developments in our industry and the introduction of new materials in the marketplace it is important that we renew our commitment to the...

Break even, Part II: Know thy costs ... and manage the 'creepers'.
January 1, 2005... How will my landlord's proposed rent increase impact my net profit? Can I afford to hire that new salesperson? What do I need to do in sales in order to hit my target profit? How much do I need to increase my prices in order to cover any new...

Rock crystal quartz: Rock crystal quartz has been admired since gems were discovered thousands of years ago.(jewel of the month)
January 1, 2005... Diamonds may claim ownership of the nickname "ice," but rock crystal is actually named for that frozen substance. Pliny the Elder called it krystallos--Greek for "ice." It's an appropriate name: Rock crystal quartz does look a lot like ice. But...

Good show: Te show that boasts 'the world's finest colors' was in the pink, orange, and green as attendance was up, sales were up, and the dealers were happy.(intergem 2004)
January 1, 2005... The 20th edition of Intergem, Idar-Oberstein's colored gemstone show, held in October 2004, reflected renewed interest in the subject, with show attendance up dramatically over 2003 figures. The boost in foot traffic not only translated into...

4 tips for fun on the job: every job is better when it's fun, and in the field of sales, having fun is practically a requirement. Here are some tips for having fun on the job.(strategies for selling)
January 1, 2005... 1. THE RIGHT ATTITUDE Convey the message that your store is fun, and the buying experience in it enjoyable. The last time I went to my local video store, it was bright and active, with music playing and everyone smiling. Three...

Turkish Association of Jewelry.(Jewelry industry)
January 1, 2005... In July of 2003, the Turkish jewelry manufacturing industry banded together to create the Turkish Association of Jewelry (T. A. J.) and in doing so put in place one of the final pieces it needs to make Turkey the world leader in fine jewelry...

Turkey: smart partnering.
January 1, 2005... "Extremely positive." That's the way that Murat K. Akman, head of the Istanbul office of the World Gold Council, described the outlook of the Turkish jewelry industry. It's easy to see why he and his colleagues in Turkey feel that way: Just...

Special events.(American Gem Trade Association )(Calendar)
January 1, 2005... TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1 AGTA COYOTE CLASSIC CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT GET INTO THE SWING FOR THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 9:00 a.m. tee time, shotgun start. Dell Urich Golf Course, Randolph...

Special exhibits.(Calendar)
January 1, 2005... AGTA CELEBRATES THE SPECTRUM AWARDS February 2-6, 2005 in the Grand Ballroom [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Hailed as North America's premier colored gemstone jewelry design competition, the AGTA Spectrum Awards is renowned for its...

Free seminars.(Jewelry industry)(Calendar)
January 1, 2005... AGTA GemFair Tucson has a long-standing tradition of delivering seminars focusing on topics that are relevant, immediately useful and on target. Choose from more than 30 seminars geared toward a wide range of interests and needs. ...

Live demonstrations.(jewelry industry)(Calendar)
January 1, 2005... AJM's At the Bench Live Demonstrations will be held in the Tucson Convention Center Arena, near the MJSA Pavilion. Learn the best practices and latest techniques during these sessions. Demonstrations will be held throughout the week and are...

Fee-based seminars.(jewelry industry)
January 1, 2005... Additionally, the AGTA offers fee-based educational seminars presented by the GIA. For more information, or to register for these GIA fee-based sessions, please call the GIA at 800-421-7250 ext. 4001, outside North America, call 760-603-4001,...

Exhibitors.(Jewelry industry)(Directory)
January 1, 2005... A 4 G's Trading Corp. 327 2 W. 46th St., Suite 405 New York, NY 10036-4502 212-398-9085; Fax: 212-398-9354 A & A Jewelry Tools & Findings 1717 319 W. 6th St. Los Angeles, CA...

Daily calendar.(Calendar)
January 1, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 2005 8am-4pm Coconino Room GIA Gem Identification Extension Class, Day 1 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2005 8am-4pm Coconino Room GIA Gem...

SPB: 1-888-SPB-Gems.(Jewelry industry)(S.P.B.Gems Inc)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... In the jewelry industry, quality and craftsmanship improve with each generation. At S.P.B. Gems, we know this from experience. 17 generations of experience! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Our company has been the source of the finest quality...

New product preview.(2005 WINTER SHOW PREVIEW)
January 1, 2005... An insider's look at a few of the fabulous new products to be presented at this year's winter jewelry shows. Ranging from the versatility of silver to the opulence of platinum, these designs foretell an exciting show season for buyers and...

Ritmo Mvndo Watches: Ocean's Twelve.(WATCHES)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... BEVERLY HILLS-BASED Ritmo Mvndo Watches, the official watch of the recently released film Ocean's 12, has created a collection of movie-inspired Europeanstyle Swiss-made stainless-steel watches ($400 retail, including the one pictured here)....

Chopard's L.U.C. Pro one diver's watch.(WATCHES)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... CHOPARD'S L.U.C. PRO ONE watch is the first diver's watch equipped with a Chopard L.U.C. movement (caliber 4.96). The stainless-steel case--"with a streamlined profile reminiscent of a submarine fuselage," says the company--is water resistant...

Zenith: Chronomaster XXT.(WATCHES)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... THE AUTOMATIC ZENITH Chronomaster XXT Open comes with several dial variations, in rose gold or stainless steel, on a stainless-steel bracelet with a triple folding clasp. It has a power reserve of more than 50 hours, and its high-speed (36,000...

Jaeger-LeCoultre: Aston-Martin.(COLLECTOR'S CORNER)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... SWISS LUXURY BRAND Jaeger-LeCoultre, partnering with the Aston-Martin car brand, will produce a collection of Aston-Martin watches through 2007. The first, pictured here and launching in April in the United States, is a special-edition men's...

Kassoy.(CATALOGS)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... KASSOY HAS announced the release of two new catalogs. It has combined its smaller "Gemological & Testing Equipment" and "Bench Tools & Supplies" catalogs into one book, grouping items into sections. To request a catalog or for more information...

Adwar Casting Company.(CATALOGS)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... ADWAR CASTING COMPANY HAS published its latest catalog, "Collection #18," featuring fancy engagements, right-hand rings, chandeliers, wedding bands, engagement rings, three-stone rings, circle pendants, initial charms, and pendants including...

W.A.C. Lighting.(PACKAGING & DISPLAY)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... W.A.C. LIGHTING HAS INTRODUCED THE Interconnect Undercabinet Low Voltage Xenon Lighting System. Fixtures are modular and designed for end-to-end connection without additional wiring. Xenon Light Bars are generally dimmable with standard...

Amerlux Lighting Solutions.(PACKAGING & DISPLAY)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... AMERLUX LIGHTING SOLUTIONS HAS INTRODUCED a comprehensive line of new downlights, which feature specially designed optics, using T4, T6 and ED17 ceramic metal halide lamps and a variety of apertures designed to maximize the light output and...

AGS Recertifies Stuller Exec.(SUPPLIER NEWS)(American Gem Society)(J.P. Walrond, executive at Stuller Inc.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... J.P. Walrond, business vice president of bridal jewelry for Stuller Inc., an American Gem Society Registered Supplier, has successfully completed the AGS annual re-certification examination. The mandatory examinations were developed to...

Mirabelle moves to Hollywood.(SUPPLIER NEWS)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Mirabelle, the creator of the Original Diamond Handbag Collection, has moved to Hollywood's, Sunset Strip, home to the movie and entertainment industry for nearly a century. Mirabelle formerly was located in downtown Los Angeles. Brothers...

Pacific Northern receives sears awards.(SUPPLIER NEWS)(Sears Partner in Progress for 2003)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Pacific Northern Inc., which produces custom jewelry display and designs, was named a Sears Partner in Progress for 2003 and Procurement Supplier of the Year 2003. The awards are presented annually to suppliers that provide Sears, Roebuck...

Tivol becomes Kansas City's exclusive Bulgari retailer.(RETAILER NEWS)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... The Kansas City, Mo.-based Tivol jewelry firm, along with Bulgari, hosted the Kansas City Symphony's Major Benefactor Party on Sept. 1 at Tivol on the Country Club Plaza. Attendees were among the first in Kansas City to view the Bulgari...

Wolf Designs opens new showroom, executive offices in Hong Kong.(RETAILER NEWS)
January 1, 2005... Wolf Designs, a Southern California and UK-based designer-manufacturer and category leader of upscale personal accessories and giftware, has opened a new showroom and offices in Hong Kong, announced Simon P. Wolf V, president. The new...

Two retailers join JA 100.(Jewelers of America)(Kranich's, Samuel Gordon Jewelers)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Jewelers of America (JA) has officially inducted two of its retail members into the JA 100 Club. The club acknowledges JA members who have been in continuous operation for at least a century and who have served their communities with "high...

Hansa in DPS campaign.(Hansa USA, Diamond Promotion Service)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Hansa USA has been selected to have one of its design collection styles, Diamond in Lotus, included in the 2005 Diamond Promotion Service national advertising campaign. The collection is one of 16 styles that will appear in the $40 million...

Charles & Colvard teams with JC Penney.(Suppliers Brief)(Jewelry Industry)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... JC Penney has joined with Charles & Colvard Ltd. and its manufacturing partner, Reeves Park, to bring created moissanite to American consumers. The Fine Jewelry Store at JC Penney is the only national retailer offering it to customers. The...

Suppliers on the grow.(Cybel Trading Corp. has doubled the size of its office)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... In celebration of its 25th anniversary, Cybel Trading Corp. has doubled the size of its offices at 18 E. 40th St., New York, NY 10017; (212) 752-6600. The firm specializes in pearls and pearl jewelry. Jewelsource, a diamond jewelry...