Jewelers Circular Keystone articles from January 2006

Jewelers Circular Keystone archives from January 2006

We won!(from the publisher)
January 1, 2006... One year ago, on this page, we introduced the new staff of JCK, a collection of veterans and new faces, brought together when the magazine relocated to New York City. This team set out to redesign and rethink the suite of publications and...

Calendar.(Calendar)
January 1, 2006... U.S. SHOWS AND EVENTS JANUARY 3-4 International Watch & Jewelry Guild Inc., Miami Beach, Fla., (713) 783-8188, fax (713) 783-8443. 13-15 International Gem and Jewelry Show, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; (301) 294-1640, fax (301)...

Hear from the CEO of De Beers LV USA & learn who will receive grants from The JCK Industry Fund at The JCK NYC Invitational 2006.(JCK Show Buzz)(Chief Executive Officers)
January 1, 2006... With invitations already in the mail to the industry's major retailers and high-volume buyers, the inaugural JCK NYC Invitational event taking place at the Hilton Hotel from March 5-7, 2006, will kick off in grand style. An impressive roster of...

Lab scandal forces changes; GIA shakeup: Ralph Destino takes over.(Gemological Institute of America)
January 1, 2006... The Gemological Institute of America has appointed Ralph Destino as chairman of the venerable industry educational group. Destino formerly served as chairman of GIA's board of governors and, before that, of Cartier. The move comes in the wake...

PATRIOT Act rules begin this month.(REMINDER)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... The PATRIOT Act's new rules for the jewelry industry, which will require many industry members to establish anti-money-laundering programs, begin this month. According to the rules, all affected companies should have anti-money-laundering...

Bench Jewelers contest issues call for entries.(SPOTLIGHT)
January 1, 2006... The second annual Bench Jewelers Passion Award Design Competition, held in conjunction with the Bench Jewelers Conference & Expo, has issued a call for entries. The competition is open to active professional bench jewelry artists and designers....

NORTH / SOUTH / EAST / WEST: what are your business goals for 2006?(SPOTLIGHT)
January 1, 2006... "We've moved from a mall location into a beautiful old free-standing historic building, which we're building out and doubling the size of. We'll also be doubling staff, expanding our watch inventory, and getting more into fashion jewelry,...

Jeweler believes in functionality as well as adornment: get to know ... LeeAnn Herreid.(SPOTLIGHT)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... LeeAnn Herreid is known for jewelry that, quite literally, works. Herreid, the owner of a company called Individual Icons in Warren, R.I., takes her inspiration from tools. Her designs include Phillips-head cufflinks, compass rings,...

Corrections.(Correction Notice)
January 1, 2006... The proper contact information for this bracelet, featured in "Hidden-Message Treasures," JCK, November 2005, p. 52, is Lyn Dorf, Hallandale, Fla.; (954) 456-3303; www.lyndorf.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In the JCK Diamond Reference...

Clarification.(Correction Notice)
January 1, 2006... The diamond ring from Kobelli by Baguette World shown in "High-End Hub on EBay Spotlights Luxury Jewels," JCK, November 2005, p. 64, was intended for illustrative purposes only Kobelli by Baguette World does not sell its jewelry through eBay....

Calls deal 'innovative, new, and sustainable': De Beers unveils black empowerment plan.(DIAMONDS)
January 1, 2006... Under pressure from the South African government, De Beers has sold 26 percent of its South African division, De Beers Consolidated Mines, to a black empowerment group, Ponahalo Investment Holdings. Ponahalo, a new company meant to benefit...

Says diamonds 'catching on' at discounter; GMA asks: buy your diamond at Tiffany or Costco?(DIAMONDS)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... With downscale Costco now selling high-end jewelry, Good Morning America Weekend Edition recently asked: Should viewers buy a diamond there? And how does it compare with shopping at the most famous upscale name for diamonds, Tiffany? ...

Charles Bornstein, former HRD head.(Diamond High Council)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
January 1, 2006... Charles Bornstein, former chairman of Antwerp's Diamond High Council (HRD), died recently at age 68. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Bornstein began in the diamond business at age 20. Later he founded Bornstein N.V. and became a De Beers...

IDMA: don't say 'cultured,' say 'synthetic'.(DIAMONDS)(International Diamond Manufacturers Association)
January 1, 2006... In a sign that the nomenclature wars are heating up, the International Diamond Manufacturers Association passed a resolution condemning the word "cultured" to describe lab-grown gems and insisting they be described as "synthetic." "The...

Pearl terminology generates controversy: nuclear deterrence.
January 1, 2006... Marc Freeman, of Freeman Gem and Pearl Co. in Los Angeles, believes the term "nucleated"--as in "mantle-tissue-nucleated"--when used to describe Chinese freshwater cultured pearls is a misnomer. First, some background: In creating...

Gem Hunter hunts for retail partners.(GEMS)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Gary Bowersox, known in Afghanistan and Pakistan as the American Gem Hunter because of his daring expeditions to those countries (last year's trek included carrying the explorer's flag for the Smithsonian Institution) has a new kind of...

Sundance changes dogs to 'D's.(GEMS)(Sundance Diamonds' high-pressure, high-temperature processing operation)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Sundance Diamonds, a high-pressure, high-temperature processing operation in Utah, has announced a breakthrough in processing regular brown type I diamonds into fancy colors. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] According to Jim Littman, director of...

ICA gem mine tour goes to Colombia.(GEMS)(International Color Gemstone Association)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... International Color Gemstone Association recently sponsored a tour to Colombia for a group of retailers, wholesalers, and reporters. They visited the country's emerald mines and met with Colombian officials. The itinerary included downtown...

For you new at GTC.(GEMS)(American Gem Trade Association's Gem Testing Center Associate Program)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... To drum up more participation from outside the American Gem Trade Association membership, AGTA's Gem Testing Center laboratory is offering a new incentive program for non-AGTA member clients. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The AGTA GTC...

Group finds inspiration in simple materials: Brazilian designers explore their craft roots.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... The two-year-old Colors of Brazil, a group of 16 Brazil-based jewelry designers, recently embarked on its second annual project to foster learning and creativity and promote jewelry as an art form. This year's undertaking was dubbed "Joias do...

Collection incorporates wildcat whiskers: jewelry for a purr-pose.(FASHION)
January 1, 2006... Award-winning jewelry designer Marie Scarpa, best known for her intricate, hand-woven pieces, has a new "pet project." A consummate cat lover, she's created a limited-edition collection of fine-jewelry pieces that incorporate the naturally shed...

Grill master.(FASHION)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Worn by hip-hop musicians and athletes for several years now, custom grills have gained increased attention since this past September, when The Peoples Champ, an album by rapper and grill champion Paul Wall, quickly climbed the music charts....

Who wore what.(celebrity jewelry)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... When the Emmys were over and the Oscar season wasn't quite ready to begin, celebrities filled their days with fashion weeks, parties, and premieres so as to not miss out on a single red-carpet moment. [1] Reese Witherspoon in Chanel...

Expectations high for 2006: luxury watches post good results in 2005.(markets)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... The year 2006 should be a good one for luxury watches if 2005 is any measure, according to reports of many luxury watch brands and suppliers. Here are a few: * In the first half of 2005, the French Hermes Group saw watchmaking sales rise 7...

'No Limits' for champion pizza tosser.(WATCHES)(Giorgio Giovne at Sector Watches' new brand introduction)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... World-renowned champion acrobatic pizza tosser Giorgio Giovne performed during an exclusive reception hosted by Sector Watches in October at Saks Fifth Avenue's New York City flagship store to celebrate the Swiss sport watch brand's "No Limits"...

Edges out rolex for top spot: Luxury Institute says Jaeger-LeCoultre is 'most prestigious' watch.(WATCHES)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Jaeger-LeCoultre, owned by the Richemont luxury group, is "the most prestigious luxury brand in America," according to wealthy consumers surveyed by the Luxury Institute, an independent research organization based in New York that focuses on...

'Only watch' auction raises amazing amount.(WATCHES)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Prince Albert II of Monaco [left] and Osvaldo Patrizzi, chairman of Antiquorum, the watch auction house, headlined the Only Watch 05 charity auction of 34 unique wristwatches during the Monaco Yacht Show in September. The event raised...

Alleged Monroe gift to JFK sells for $120,000.(WATCHES)(Marilyn Monroe 's watch gifted to John F. Kennedy)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... A gold Rolex watch reported to be a gift from actress Marilyn Monroe to U.S. President John F. Kennedy was auctioned for $120,000 in October, said Reuters. Alexander Autographs, the Connecticut auction house, said an American collector outbid a...

Honoring a film star.(WATCHES)(Cuervo y Sobrinos, Andy Garcia)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Film star Andy Garcia [right] recently was honored by Cuervo y Sobrinos, the Swiss-made luxury watch with a Cuban heritage, with its Latino Internacional Award. Presenting it in Miami was Marzio Villa, co-owner of the brand. The prize...

It's Timex and nothing else for Bush.(George W. Bush's watch)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Ever wonder if President George Bush wears a watch? An Argentine newspaper reporter who interviewed him recently did and asked, reported the Associated Press. "Si, Timex," Bush said, holding out his wrist to show the watch, which has his middle...

Falling on the sword.(Gemological Institute of America terminates employees taking bribes)(chief executive officer Tom Yonelunas resigns)
January 1, 2006... The Japanese have an interesting custom: When a scandal or an embarrassingly serious situation occurs, the senior executive in the government or business atones for the transgression by "falling on his sword." In other words, he accepts...

It's all about the bride: retailers who ignore women shopping for engagement rings are making a big mistake. For the groom-to-be it may represent two months' salary, but for the bride-to-be it's a symbol of self-expression as well as a lifelong emotional commitment.
January 1, 2006... Diamantaires sometimes joke that without romance, there's no need for diamonds. An important corollary to consider is that without women, there's no need for bridal jewelry. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] That's a significant message for...

Bridal beauties: from engagement rings to wedding bands to eternity rings and more, jewelry designers are celebrating weddings and marriage with innovative and spectacular jewelry.(wedding jewelry)(Buyers Guide)
January 1, 2006... Claude Thibaudeau Montreal [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Montreal; Quebec (877) 397-9411 www.claudethibaudeau.com Platinum, 1.00 ct. cz+ 0.86 cts. t.w. Suggested retail: $5,995. Photo: Photographos Bharat & Co. ...

BSH Diamond Corporation.(BRIDAL PREVIEW)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2006... 510 W. Sixth Street, Suite 1001 Los Angeles, CA 90014 Tel: 213-622-4313 Fax: 213-622-5958 E-mail: bshdiamond@sbcglobal.net Web Site: www.bshdiamond.com These rings are just a few of the elegant styling we offer. We...

Diana Classic.(BRIDAL PREVIEW)
January 1, 2006... 154 W. 14th Street New York, NY 10011 Tel: 800-223-4262 Fax: 800-332-9344 Web site: www.diana.com Beautiful, modern, yet timeless engagement rings, wedding bands and anniversary rings all lovingly hand crafted in...

GelinAbaci.(BRIDAL PREVIEW)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2006... 614 South Glendora Ave. Glendora, CA 91740 Tel: 800-545-8545 Fax: 626-914-7829 E-mail: abe@gelinabaci.com Web site: www.gelinabaci.com Diamond tension design with 0.65 cts. t.w. Available in 14k, 18k and platinum....

Stuller, Inc.(BRIDAL PREVIEW)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2006... 302 Rue Louis XIV, P.O. Box 87777 Lafayette, LA 70598-7777 Tel: 800-877-7777 Fax: 800-444-4741 E-mail: info@stuller.com Web site: www.stuller.com Retro-influenced 1/3 cts. t.w. diamond semi-set 14k white gold...

Crescendo.(BRIDAL PREVIEW)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2006... 55 Gervais Drive Toronto, Ontario M3C1Z2 Tel: 416-441-1010 Fax: 416-441-6188 E-mail: contact@siffari.com Web site: www.siffari.com Diamond engagement rings, 14k gold. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Prisma Express.(BRIDAL PREVIEW)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2006... 550 S. Hill Street, Suite 1389 Los Angeles, CA 90013 Tel: 213-627-0240 Fax: 213-489-3661 E-mail: sales@prisma-express.com Web site: www.prisma-express.com Platinum split shank with a total/carat weight of 0.50 ct....

Shah Diamonds.(BRIDAL PREVIEW)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2006... 590 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10036 Tel: 212-88-9393 Fax: 212-888-0055 E-mail: dinesh@shahdiamonds.com Web site: www.shahdiamonds.com 14k white gold engagement ring, 1 ct. t.w. with a nice array of diamonds flowing...

Nelson USA Inc.(BRIDAL PREVIEW)
January 1, 2006... 631 South Olive Street, Suite 300 Los Angeles, CA 90014 Tel: 213-489-3323 Fax: 213-489-1832 E-mail: nelson@nelsonus.com Web site: www.nelsonus.com Inspired by the elegant beauty of a Calla lily each diamond is...

Super Bell Jewelry.(BRIDAL PREVIEW)
January 1, 2006... 611 West 6th Street, Suite 2288 Los Angeles, CA 90017 Toll Free: 800-884-3888 Fax: 213-612-4404 Email: info@sbjewelry.com Web site: www.jewelryclubhouse.com (Ring on right) D203DWR4W-M: Bridal semimounting with...

Byard F. Brogan, Inc.(BRIDAL PREVIEW)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2006... 124 S. Keswick Avenue Glenside, PA 19038 Tel: 215-885-3550 Fax: 215-885-1366 E-mail: byard@bfbrogan.com Web site: www.bfbrogan.com Hand engraved platinum channel mounting and matching wedding ring. Mounting has 6-...

Primax.(BRIDAL PREVIEW)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2006... P.O. Box 288 Belfast, NE 04915 Toll free 800-460-6009 Fax: 800-260-2610 E-mail: info@hotdiamondsusa.com Web site: www.hotdiamondsusa.com Moments is a unique collection of sterling silver jewelry with diamonds and...

Le Vian Corporation.(BRIDAL PREVIEW)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2006... 235 Great Neck Road Great Neck, NY 11021 Tel: 516-466-7200 Fax: 516-466-7201 E-mail: eddie@levian.com Web site: www.levian.com Le Vian's Eternity Ring in 14k white gold featuring 216 diamonds totaling 3 carats....

House of Baguettes.(BRIDAL PREVIEW)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2006... 580 Fifth Avenue, Mezz. B New York, NY 10036 Tel: 212-840-0042 Fax: 212-840-0228 Unique, impeccable expertly set diamonds in platinum and 18k white, yellow and rose gold. Price upon request. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Single Stone.(BRIDAL PREVIEW)
January 1, 2006... 625 S. Hill Street, Suite 122 Los Angeles, CA 90014 Tel: 213-892-0772 Fax: 213-892-0947 E-mail: corina@singlestone.com Web Site: www.singlestone.com A trio of platinum rings from our hand-crafted "Vintage Collection"...

Rahaminov Diamonds Inc.(BRIDAL PREVIEW)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2006... 550 S. Hill Street #1015 Los Angeles, CA 90013 Tel: 800-742-8864 Fax: 213-622-6113 Web site: www.rahaminovdiamonds.com 4.00 carat Asscher cut diamonds set in platinum. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

LID presents Diavante.(BRIDAL PREVIEW)
January 1, 2006... 20 West 47th Street, 4th Floor New York, NY 10036 Tel: 212-980-7500 Fax: 212-980-9846 This 18k white gold ensemble includes pendants and rings with handset princess cut stones in cubed prongs, perfect for the bride or bride's...

Raynor Designs.(BRIDAL PREVIEW)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2006... 151 W. 46th Street, 8th Floor New York, NY 10036 Tel: 212-921-2890 Fax: 212-768-8856 Email: timi@raynordesigns.com Web site: www.raynordesigns.com The U shape design of these rings enables the buyer to see the...

Epoque.(BRIDAL PREVIEW)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2006... 207 Canal Street New York, NY 10013 Tel: 888-855-8000 Fax: 212-965-1096 Bullet-shaped diamonds create unique semimounts in 14k, 18k, or platinum. Suggested retail: From $2,100. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Hearts on Fire.(BRIDAL PREVIEW)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2006... 9 Crescent Street Winthrop, MA 02152 Tel: 617-912-5300 Fax: 617-523-4814 Representing the ultimate symbol for commitment, the Distinction Bridal Ring is available in platinum and holds a range of diamond sizes. Please call...

Hope U.S.A.(BRIDAL PREVIEW)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2006... 22 West 48th Street Suite 1201 New York, NY 10036 Tel: 212-221-8999 Fax: 212-221-4333 E-mail: info@hopeusacorp.com Web site: www.hopeusacorp.com Hope Square Cut--our original, patented square cuts with Hearts &...

Independent Gemological Laboratories.(BRIDAL PREVIEW)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2006... 21 West 38th Street New York, NY 10018 Tel: 212-382-0008 Fax: 212-382-0009 E-mail: ldoupe@dia-lab.com Web Site: www.dia-lab.com Independent Gemological Laboratories helps you to build a strong brand name. The added...

Analysis: GIA under the loupe; The GIA lab calls its reports a "hallmark of integrity." So how did the lab wind up in its own, very serious, ethics scandal?
January 1, 2006... Many years back a sightholder had a diamond of more than 10.00 cts. that received a grade of F from the Gemological Institute of America's laboratory. The sightholder thought it deserved an E. After several resubmissions, it finally received...

Cyberspace cowboys + web surfer girls: research on the online shopping habits of men and women could ... help retailers build Web sites that appeal to both genders.
January 1, 2006... Back when Internet retailing was in its infancy--say, seven years ago--there were firmly held beliefs about the way men and women use the medium and which gender represented the dominant player. New research has turned many of those beliefs...

One in a million: the 2005 Argyle Pink Diamond Tender.
January 1, 2006... Every year, the Argyle Mine in Australia unearths a group of rare fancy saturated pink diamonds, which Argyle sells at its annual Pink Diamond Tender. These stones, unlike the light Barbie-doll-pink South African stones, are rich raspberries...

Valenza plays it safe with ... proven designs: the shock of the new was in short supply at this year's Valenza Gioielli, but diligent buyers could still find a handful of prizes among the old standbys.
January 1, 2006... Valenza, deservedly famous as the capital of handmade, gem-set jewelry, continues to be the epicenter of Italy's most elegant and beautifully made pieces. However, the recent edition of Valenza Gioielli was populated chiefly with moderately...

Hong Kong's bold stroke: as China flexes its economic muscle, the jewelry industry looks to nearby Hong Kong to capitalize on the country's growing affluence.
January 1, 2006... Everybody wants a piece of the emerging Chinese marketplace. At least it seemed that way to anyone jostling among the throngs of people attending the Hong Kong Jewellery & Watch Fair, held Sept. 21-25. More than 40,000 visitors attended...

A cut above the best: Intergem is known among connoisseurs as a place to find the best of the best in gemstone cutting and carving. If you missed it in 2005, here's a look at what was there.
January 1, 2006... Intergem, which takes place in Idar-Oberstein, Germany, every year, is a gem among gem shows. Although it's small enough to be held in an indoor tennis facility, the show is huge in terms of quality. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Oldest Swiss watchmaker's 21st-century goal: make U.S. No. 1; The venerable Swiss brand Vacheron Constantin wants to become the leading luxury watch in America.
January 1, 2006... Vacheron Constantin, the world's oldest continuing watch-maker, has plans to make America its top sales market, add younger clients, and boost affluent consumers' awareness of it. The Swiss luxury brand marked its 250th anniversary in 2005 with...

'Things that sparkle': for Barbara Hight-Randall, training experience laid the foundation for retail success.(a conversation with president of Hight & Randall Ltd.)(Interview)
January 1, 2006... Barbara Hight-Randall, president and co-owner of Hight & Randall Ltd. Personal Jeweler in Rochester, Minn., has always had a passion for jewelry. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] But unlike most jewelers, her passion did not develop while...

City of Goldsmiths: the 23rd annual Goldsmiths' Fair drew big crowds to London's Goldsmiths' Hall where visitors discovered unusual, original, and exceptional designs.
January 1, 2006... Despite an unsettling summer and a shaky economy, London's 2005 Goldsmiths' Fair enjoyed a successful run, as sales rose 4 percent from the previous year's figures. The work of 90 jewelers and silversmiths was on display for viewing by the...

Turkish delights: a new world of jewelry; It's looking like a billion-dollar year for Turkish jewelry exports. And if new sales and production initiatives meet with the success that everyone expects, that number will be seen in a few years as an important steppingstone to the greater goal of becoming the largest gold jewelry exporter in the world.
January 1, 2006... To reach that target, the industry has recently taken several significant steps to increase both its production and its profile. Already, some of these have borne fruit as seen by the gains in exports in the last 12 months. "Since 2001,"...

25th anniversary AGTA GemFair[TM] Tucson celebrate 25 color-filled years with AGTA.(American Gem Trade Association' jewelry tradeshow plans)
January 1, 2006... For 25 years, the industry has counted on the one and only tradeshow for color, AGTA GemFair Tucson. GemFair provides an unequaled opportunity for buyers to find the best selection and new color trends that will help sales soar. You can only...

General information.(American Gem Trade Associations' GemFair tradeshow management analysis)
January 1, 2006... IT'S ALL HERE UNDER ONE ROOF Meet the people that mean the most to your business--the world's top suppliers. Because the AGTA is an association dedicated to maintaining the highest ethical standards among its members and within the...

Special events.
January 1, 2006... NEW DATE! MONDAY, JANUARY 30, 2006 AGTA'S ANNUAL COYOTE CLASSIC CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 9:00 a.m. tee time, shotgun start. Dell Urich Golf Course, Randolph Park, Tucson, AZ Join the AGTA at the AGTA...

Special exhibits.(American Gem Trade Association's GemFair show management; Spectrum Awards )
January 1, 2006... AGTA CELEBRATES THE SPECTRUM AWARDS [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] February 1-5, 2006 in the Grand Ballroom Hailed as North America's premier colored gemstone jewelry design...

Free seminars.(Calendar)
January 1, 2006... 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. Our exciting...

Fee-based seminars.
January 1, 2006... The AGTA offers fee-based educational seminars presented by the American Gem Society (AGS) and the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). AGS FEE-BASED SEMINARS For more information, or to register for these AGS fee-based sessions,...

AJM's At the Bench Live Demonstrations.(Calendar)
January 1, 2006... 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...

Exhibitor profiles.(jewelry companies)(Directory)
January 1, 2006... 4 G's Trading Corp. 327 2 W. 46th St., Ste. 405 New York, NY 10036-4502 212-398-9085, 877-998-9085 Fax: 212-398-9354 A A & A Jewelry Tools & Findings 717 319 W. 6th St Los Angeles, CA 90014-1703 ...

2006 AGTA GemFair Tucson daily calendar.(American Gem Trade Association, trade show)(Calendar)
January 1, 2006... MONDAY, JANUARY 30 9am Dell Urich AGTA Coyote Golf Course Classic Golf Tournament 8am-4pm ...

SPB.(S.P.B. Gems services)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2006... 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...

I, jewel; Valenza: Italy's hidden jewel; Like a shimmering diamond secreted on the inside of a ring's shank or the romantic inscription at the back of a locket, the charming town of Valenza is a hidden jewel known only to connoisseurs of the finest jewelry.(Advertisement)
January 1, 2006... Located in the provincial capital of Alessandria in Italy's scenic Piemonte region, Valenza is about a two-hour drive from the bustling fashion center of Milan. When driving through the scenic foothills leading up to the charming town, one gets...

Zoppini Firenze.(services)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2006... Zoppini's Corporate headquarters, located in the charming and magical city of Florence, Italy, has grown to satisfy the demand for beautifully crafted Zoppini products. Just think about the newly born but already big family of one-brand shops,...

Crisis planning, Part 1: when disaster strikes; Prudent planning by jewelers can prevent serious woes in the event of calamity.
January 1, 2006... "Fewer than 1 percent of all independent jewelers have a written crisis and continuity plan," estimates John Kennedy, president of Jewelers' Security Alliance. "Yet, recent vivid examples--like hurricanes Katrina and Wilma or 9/11--demonstrate...

Online diamond dealers drive retail.(gem pricing)
January 1, 2006... MARKET IN BRIEF: Dec. 2, 2005... The diamond market is the most volatile sector of the jewelry trade. Availability of high-color and -clarity 3.00 ct. to 5.00 ct. stones remains tight. Wholesale prices in this category have climbed much higher...

5 criteria of training.(salespeople training, sales management)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... There is so much new information to learn, it sometimes seems impossible to keep up. Nevertheless, business owners, managers, and assistant managers must provide new information and teach it in a way that enables people to learn it, retain it,...

What is 'marketing' (and are you doing it right)?(The Retail Advantage)
January 1, 2006... Most people associate the word "marketing" with advertising. That's like saying Harry Potter is "just a magician." Harry Potter is also a wizard, a book-selling phenomenon, a merchandising force, an advocate for literacy, and a role model for...

Jewelry.(WHAT'S NEW)
January 1, 2006... Manak Jewels From the new Manak Couture Collection, this fish pin has champagne and yellow-green diamonds and multicolor tourmalines in 18k gold. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Manak Jewels www.manakjewels.com Abacus Jewelers ...

IWC N.A. (International Watch Co.).(COLLECTOR'S CORNER)
January 1, 2006... The Swiss luxury brand's F.A. Jones watch honors American founder Florentine Aristo Jones [inset], an innovative watchmaker from Boston who began the company in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, in 1868. The watch's 43 mm dial replicates the design...

British Masters LLC.(COLLECTOR'S CORNER)
January 1, 2006... Arnold & Son's 45 mm True North Perpetual is the first watch to indicate true solar time in any given place and true geographic north. Using an exclusive Jaquet movement (with gears of elastic toothing) with seven-day power reserve, it has a...

Bulova Corp.(COLLECTOR'S CORNER)
January 1, 2006... This elegant model, limited to 125, each numbered and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, commemorates Wittnauer's 125 years of watchmaking--Swiss immigrant Albert Wittnauer started it in 1880 in New York City. The Swiss-made...