Jewelers Circular Keystone articles from June 2005

Jewelers Circular Keystone archives from June 2005

Calendar.(Calendar)
June 1, 2005... U.S. SHOWS AND EVENTS JUNE 3-5 G & LW Gem Trade Show, Las Vegas; (601) 879-8832, fax (601) 879-3282. 3-7 The JCK Show ~ Las Vegas 2005, Las Vegas; (800) 257-3626 or (203) 840-5684, fax (203) 840-5830. 3-7 Luxury Swiss Watch...

2005 Diamonds by JCK event redefining industry standards.(JCK Show Buzz)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2005... The first of its kind, Diamonds by JCK launched last September and has quickly become a must-attend event for the who's who of the illustrious loose diamond and gemstone marketplace. Taking place October 9-11, 2005, at Pier 94 in New York, the...

BaselWorld posts strong results.(SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2005... BaselWorld 2005, the globe's largest watch and jewelry trade show (March 31-April 3) ended with strong sales results (de-spite the weak dollar) and a big sigh of relief from its operators at completion of a $668 million multiyear makeover of...

University claims 'better, faster' synthetic diamonds.(SPOTLIGHT)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... The University of Alabama at Birmingham claims it has a new method for growing synthetic diamonds "100 to 200 times" faster than conventional methods. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The new method uses microwave plasma technology, says Dr....

Birks and Mayor's to merge.(SPOTLIGHT)(Henry Birks Jewelers)(Mayor's Jewelers Inc.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Toronto's Henry Birks Jewelers is formally merging with its subsidiary Mayor's Jewelers to form a new chain. Birks will take Mayor's place on the American Stock Exchange, trading under the symbol BMJ. Each outstanding share of Mayor's...

Victorinox buys rival Wenger, rescues Swiss icon.(SPOTLIGHT)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... The two makers of the world-famous red multifunction Swiss pocketknives (with the iconic Swiss flag) and watches have merged. Victorinox AG has bought its smaller rival Wenger SA, the two companies announced April 26. Both Wenger and...

Friedman's gets new president, and good news from court.(SPOTLIGHT)(Pamela J. Romano)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Friedman's, currently in Chapter 11, has appointed Pamela J. Romano its president and chief operating officer. She will report to chief executive officer Sam Cusano. Romano has over 25 years of retail jewelry experience. Most recently, she...

Retailers inspired, Yantzer honored: 'good is the enemy of great'.(American Gem Society Conclave)(Peter Yantzer)
June 1, 2005... Building a retail brand takes leadership, strong first impressions, outstanding customer service, and a willingness to take risks, keynote speaker Michael Fortino told the opening luncheon of the American Gem Society Conclave in Hollywood,...

Yantzer wins Shipley Award.(AGS CONCLAVE)(Peter Yantzer)(American Gem Society Laboratory)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Also at Conclave, Peter Yantzer, executive director of the AGS Laboratory, was awarded the Robert M. Shipley Award, the American Gem Society's top honor. It recognizes outstanding service, advancement of the Society's ideals, or furtherance of...

Richemont.(appointment of Stanislas de Quercize)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Richemont, the Swiss luxury goods group, has appointed Stanislas de Quercize as president and chief executive officer of the luxury-jewelry retailer Van Cleef & Arpels. He will assume his new role in September. De Quercize has been president...

Lazare Kaplan International.(appointment of Debbie Hiss)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Lazare Kaplan International has appointed Debbie Hiss as director of training in the United States. Hiss has 28 years of experience in the fine-jewelry industry. For the past four years, she held the position of regional director/trade...

The Gemesis Corp.(appointment of Charles A. Meyer)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... The Gemesis Corp., manufacturer of "cultured" (laboratory grown) stones, has hired Charles A. Meyer as vice president of sales. He will lead Gemesis's New York sales and marketing office. Meyer was previously vice president for sales at Lazare...

Israel Diamond Exchange.(PEOPLE IN THE NEWS)
June 1, 2005... Avi Paz was elected president of the Israel Diamond Exchange on Thursday. He replaces Shmuel Schnitzer, who served three consecutive terms as IDE president. Schnitzer, who was elected honorary life president this week at the bourse's annual...

MarketDirect Business Communications.(appointment of Sheryl Katz)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Sheryl Katz has joined the staff of MarketDirect Business Communications, the group that handles communications for many of the world's diamond and jewelry associations. Katz, formerly a reporter in the Israeli office of Rapaport Diamond...

Design Piracy to be topic of June conference.(SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2005... Design Piracy: Protecting Your Product is the focus of a special one-day executive-level conference slated to be held June 14 at the Harvard Club in New York City. The conference is a legal and business primer for retail and manufacturing...

Colored diamonds coming on strong, group says.(SPOTLIGHT)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Colored diamonds have a higher profile in the media and fashion world, the Natural Color Diamond Association announced during a press reception at the BaselWorld Watch and Jewelry Fair. Managing director Sam Merksamer highlighted the...

DPS claims campaign 'a success': get ready for a 'broader' right-hand ring campaign.(DIAMONDS)
June 1, 2005... The DTC has revamped its right-hand-ring campaign--with ads that have a softer tone and, possibly, a broader range of designs than its initial launch. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When the campaign kicked off in...

Synthetic-promoting group holds NY auction: Diamonds for Humanity wants to work with trade; Group's founder says some early backers got 'carried away.'.(DIAMONDS)
June 1, 2005... The controversial company known as Diamonds for Humanity is upping its profile. It ran an ad in the April Harper's Bazaar and held a Harper's-sponsored auction of pieces at Avery Fisher Hall in New York in April. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

De Beers levies new fee on sightholders.(DIAMONDS)
June 1, 2005... In the latest--typically controversial--addition to Supplier of Choice, De Beers will tack on a fee to every sight for what it calls "value-added services" (VAS). The fee depends on the size of the company but will range from 1.6 percent to 1.8...

GIA releases book on synthetic diamonds.(DIAMONDS)(Gemological Institute of America)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... The Gemological Institute of America has compiled its 30 years of synthetic-diamond research into a book, Gems & Gemology in Review: Synthetic Diamonds. The publication is the first in a projected series. The 300-page book, which features...

Gershburg plans mass-market lab.(DIAMONDS)(Mark Gershburg starts Gemological Science International)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Mark Gershburg, the former head of EGL USA, has left that company to start a "21st-century" lab that will target chain stores and mass marketers. Joining Gershburg at his new venture, Gemological Science International, is Deborah Azar, who...

Brian Wilson, Beach Boys genius, sports hearts on fire pin.(DIAMONDS)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Brian Wilson, legendary mastermind of the Beach Boys and now an acclaimed solo artist, wore a piece from Hearts On Fire's Couture collection during the MusiCares Gala that honored him as Man of the Year. Wilson won a Grammy for Best Rock...

Are CFWCPs 'activated,' or 'nucleated'? The issue of tissue.(GEMS [Chinese fresh-water cultured pearls])
June 1, 2005... Marc Freeman says his round metallicluster 10 mm and 11 mm Chinese freshwater cultured pearls are 100 percent nacre. There's no nucleus. And he challenges the gem-identification laboratories that call Chinese cultured freshwaters "tissue...

Sighting the first tanzanite sightholders.(TanzaniteOne)
June 1, 2005... For the first time ever, tanzanite (blue zoisite), found only in the Merelani Hills of Tanzania, has been offered to sightholders in a De Beers-like manner. The sight took place April 16, through TanzaniteOne, the mining company that owns the...

Phenom Ron Wilson on phenomenal phenomena.(Ron Wilson)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Ron Wilson, jeweler-gemologist in Texas, has spotted a trend in the jewelry and gemstone business that he's not happy about. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "It seems that the words 'phenomenon' and 'phenomenal' have been mixed up," says...

Scarratt back to Bangkok.(Ken Scarratt)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... As reported in JCK's March issue, Ken Scarratt, former director for the American Gem Trade Association's Gem Testing Center in New York, is back in Thailand as director for the Gemological Institute of America's Bangkok research laboratory....

Gem-A recognizes practical skills.(GEMS)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... A Gemology Practical Certificate will now be issued to all students who pass the practical section of the Gemmological Association and Gem Testing Laboratory of Great Britain's Diploma exam. This new proof of high-level practical gemological...

Pictorial invoicing.(Octogon Systems uses pictorial invoice/memo system)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Octogon Systems, Basel, Switzerland, is introducing the first pictorial invoice/memo system. Computer software lets retailers create invoices and memos showing images of inclusions, aiding identification of their diamonds and color gems. ...

Italian inspiration.(A SUPPLEMENT TO JCK)
June 1, 2005... Inspiration, like love, occurs in its own time, usually when one least expects it. Or, as Jack London once observed: "You can't wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club." How then, do Italian jewelry designers--surely among...

Italian innovation.(A SUPPLEMENT TO JCK)
June 1, 2005... The term innovation is practically synonymous with Italian jewelry design--creations that epitomize style and taste--the type of jewels that top the Want Lists of fashionable women around the globe. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Taking...

Meets inspiration, meets innovation.(A SUPPLEMENT TO JCK)
June 1, 2005... M + M SCOGNAMIGLIO [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 'CHARMS' COLLECTION BY M+M SCOGNAMIGLIO Colorful handcarved cameos in 14kt gold 212 765 8145 www.italycameo.us STEFAN HAFNER THE "CORSET" COLLECTION BY STEFAN HAFNER ...

Vivienne Westwood debuts 'Hardcore': 'High Priestess of Punk' goes precious.(FASHION)
June 1, 2005... Vivienne Westwood, the English fashion designer known as the High Priestess of Punk, has expanded her talents into precious metals and diamonds. The collection debuted in Basel with a gala party held in a tent on the fairgrounds. ...

IJDG selects new members.(International Jewelry Design Guild)(Jewelbutton)(Tagliamonte Vicenza)( Dana & David)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... The International Jewelry Design Guild has named five new members to its group of independent jewelry designers. Stacy Blackshaw, associate executive director of the Guild, announced the induction of Jewelbutton, Tagliamonte Vicenza, Dana &...

World gold council pumps up glam factor.(IN BRIEF)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys will be featured in the World Gold Council's four-page consumer advertising campaign entitled Gold Expressions, while Jewel will perform for U.S. retailers at the June 2 launch event of Gold Expressions: The...

AJDC names new design winner.(American Jewelry Design Council)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Patricia Madeja, the American Jewelry Design Council's New Talent winner for 2005, will be awarded a booth in the New Designer area of the JA New York show and an original sculpted trophy by an AJDC member, launching her entree into the...

Color her world.(colored gems to replace diamonds)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Some jewelers may balk at the idea of color for bridal but brides today don't. While the idea of a white wedding is still the majority view, the trend toward color--in everything from gowns to jewelry--is one of the strongest in the bridal...

Le Vian design contest.(FASHION)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... At its annual fashion show in Las Vegas, Le Vian will unveil the winners of its first Le Vian for Children design contest, which benefits the Jewelers For Children charity. The winning designs, chosen in New York in March, have been...

Something old ...(old jewelry is the trend)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Celebrities craved vintage fashions as spring premieres rolled into New York and California. From deco-inspired coral and onyx to light, airy Edwardian influences, the idea of something old is the fashion statement of the moment. Tribeca...

The trend of turquoise.(RED CARPET)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Those who declared it "over" a year ago were wrong. When celebrities don turquoise, summer must be nearly here. Along with enough seasonal appeal to silence a million fashion editors, turquoise has another thing going for it--Ralph Lauren's...

Speidel objects to 'China products': Speidel drops Hirsch, adds Di-Modell; Hirsch names Roma as U.S. distributor.(WATCHES)
June 1, 2005... Two of the world's major watchband suppliers--Speidel and Hirsch--have ended their years-long U.S. distribution agreement. Speidel Inc., headquartered in East Providence, R.I., is the leading North American supplier of watchbands, with more...

A watch 130 years in the making.(WATCHES)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Bulova is marking its 130th anniversary of "timekeeping excellence" and celebrating the growth of its Bulova International division with the limited-edition 18k rose gold Bulova Ambassador, which debuted at the 2005 BaselWorld in April....

Franck Muller Group acquires majority control of Rodolphe watches.(Rodolphe Cattin)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... The Franck Muller Swiss luxury watch group has acquired majority control of the luxury watch and jewelry companies of well-known Swiss watch designer Rodolphe Cattin. A company announcement March 22 said it has "slightly above 50 percent" of...

Watchmaker still stylish at 100.(Leon Hatot)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Luxury jewelry- and watchmaker Leon Hatot celebrated its 100-year anniversary in March with a celebration at Christie's in Paris. The high-end brand, owned and distributed by the Swatch Group, marked the anniversary with a new collection called...

Swatch posts 2004 results.(WATCHES)
June 1, 2005... The 2004 sales of the Swatch Group rose 4.7 percent to $3.49 billion, at current exchange rates, says its annual report, released in March. Double-digit sales in upscale and luxury watches helped propel that gain, said the Group. Watches,...

Steven Cohen, formerly president of the Movado Group's Canadian division, was named president of Ebel Americas in March.(NEWSWIRE)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Steven Cohen, formerly president of the Movado Group's Canadian division, was named president of Ebel Americas in March. He replaces Randi Shinske, who resigned earlier this year as president of the luxury-watch brand's U.S. operations. He will...

Swatch Group.(NEWSWIRE)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Swatch Group chairman Nicolas G. Hayek was made an honorary citizen of Biel, Switzerland, the company's headquarters, in February. Hayek was cited for his role in helping rescue the Swiss watch industry in the 1980s (after the quartz-module...

Two-way communication is key to success: profile of an employee review.(BUSINESS)
June 1, 2005... Many small-business owners know that annual employee reviews are frequently awkward tasks. But the owner of a San Diego-based business recently handled one with relative ease and effectiveness--meaning, the jeweler got positive performance from...

Thinking outside the (jewelry) box.(King Furs & Fine Jewelry)(exploring jewelry business in coats)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... In Memphis, Tenn., jewelry stores are like gas stations--"there's one on every corner"--according to Steve Ballin, partner, King Furs & Fine Jewelry. So when this purveyor of luxurious coats diversified into fine jewelry 13 years ago, it...

Annual growth across four Retail Sectors*.(BUSINESS)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Internet Merchants 39% Mass Merchants (including General Merchandise) 10.2% Apparel Stores (including Accessories and Footwear) 7.6% Department Stores -9.2% ...

Fine print.(consumer behavior reports)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Nearly 80 percent of consumers comfortably shop and make purchases at stores, online, and through catalogs, using retail formats interchangeably. A year ago, however, a little more than 57.3 percent of consumers satisfied shopping needs across...

I read it in a magazine!(magazine readers pay more)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Consumers who view magazine ads are willing to pay more than 5 percent extra with retailers that best meet their needs. Source: "Retail Demand 2005: Emerging Consumer Desires in the Retail Sector," from Adjoined Research. [ILLUSTRATION...

On the road again.(counterpoint)
June 1, 2005... During the course of the past few months I've been on the road traveling to different parts of the country where I have interviewed retail jewelers for a consulting assignment. It has been an interesting experience because, frankly, it's been a...

The PowerHouse of Taylor: take two celebrities, add one powerhouse management company and two brothers with deep roots in the jewelry industry, and the result is a plan to push jewelry branding to a new level.(Cover Story)
June 1, 2005... At first glance, Kathy Ireland and Elizabeth Taylor seem to be an unlikely pair. Ireland, a former swimsuit model, has built her name into a billion-dollar brand that popularizes her as a friend to working mothers and everyday women. Taylor,...

What direction for diamonds? In a time of sometimes-disorienting change, industry sages speculate about what lies ahead for the diamond industry.
June 1, 2005... Recently, Maurice Tempelsman of Lazare Kaplan was asked about the future of De Beers. His answer was to the point: "I don't know, and I don't think De Beers does either." Substitute the "diamond industry" for "De Beers," and Tempelsman...

A ring by any name (sells just as sweet).(diamonds)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Call it a right-hand ring. Call it a cocktail ring. Call it a fashion statement extraordinaire. She can wear it on her left-hand ring finger, her right-hand middle finger or, heck, even her thumb. The Diamond Information Center's...

Diamond guys: men's diamond watches are hot and getting hotter.(MEN'S DIAMOND WATCHES)
June 1, 2005... diamonds may not be a guy's best friend, but they certainly add elegance and status to his watch, as more men and watch retailers are learning. Indeed, one of the hottest niches in today's U.S. watch market is men's diamond watches--from...

Glamming up the guys: watchmakers have responded to a surge in demand for diamond watches for men.(MEN'S DIAMOND WATCHES)
June 1, 2005... This stainless-steel Bulova Marine Star watch features 11 diamond hour markers on a mother-of-pearl dial, with a rotating bezel, screwback case, and fold-over buckle. Water resistant to 100 meters. Suggested retail: $350. Bulova Corp., New...

Kraiko Diamonds.(DIAMOND PREVIEW)
June 1, 2005... 550 South Hill Street, Suite 1220 Los Angeles, CA 90013 Tel: 800-678-8281 Fax: 805-969-0046 E-Mail: kiki@theshandgroup.com Web Site:www.kraiko.com Kraiko Diamonds introduces the NEW Promise Collection featuring...

Diana Classic.(DIAMOND PREVIEW)
June 1, 2005... 154 W. 14th St. New York, NY 10011 Phone: 212-807-2120 Fax: 212-645-9182 Web site: www.diana.com Diana Classic: platinum diamond anniversary ring. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

DanHov.(DIAMOND PREVIEW)
June 1, 2005... 635 S. Olive St. Los Angeles, CA 90014 Tel: 213-627-0454 Fax: 213-627-1987 E-mail: info@danhov.com Web site: www.danhov.com Platinum/22k handmade bridal set from the Tubetto Collection by DanHov features white and...

Natalie K.(DIAMOND PREVIEW)
June 1, 2005... 631 S. Olive St. #400 Los Angeles, CA 90014 Tel: 800-688-6101 Fax: 213-629-5587 E-mail: Linda@mkdandj.com Web site: www.nataliek.com 26 BR--0.36 ct. t.w. 2 PS--0.30 ct. t.w. Retail Price = $3,795.00 ...

Christopher Designs.(DIAMOND PREVIEW)
June 1, 2005... 42 West 48th St. New York, NY 10036 Tel: 212-382-1013 Fax: 212-768-8978 E-mail: info@christopherdesigns.com Web site: www.christopherdesigns.com The Crisscut[R] Diamond Collection featuring emerald, baguette and the...

Flame Collection[TM].(DIAMOND PREVIEW)
June 1, 2005... 6001 Montrose Road, Suite 507 Rockville, MD 20852 Tel: 800-922-3426 Fax: 301-816-2996 E-mail: gill@diamondexplorer.com The Flame[TM] Collection is unlike any other--exquisitely shaped and faceted. With its elongated...

GelinAbaci.(DIAMOND PREVIEW)
June 1, 2005... 614 South Glendora Ave. Glendora, CA 91740 Tel: 626-914-7899 Fax: 626-914-7829 E-mail: abe@gelinabaci.com Web site: www.gelinabaci.com GelinAbaci Tension Setting in white and yellow gold combination with 1.06 ct....

Kathy Ireland Jewelry exclusively for House of Taylor Jewelry.(DIAMOND PREVIEW)
June 1, 2005... 9200 Sunset Blvd. Suite 425 West Hollywood, CA 90069 Tel: 310-860-2660 Fax: 310-860-2661 E-mail: info@hotj.com Web site: www.hotj.com Kathy Ireland Jewelry will debut fashion and bridal collections inspired by the...

Camelot Bridal.(DIAMOND PREVIEW)
June 1, 2005... 2389 Vauxhall Rd. Union, NJ 07083 Tel: 908-686-0513 Fax: 908-687-8314 E-mail: mharris@tesslerweiss.com Web site: www.camelotbridal.com Manufactured in 14k white and rose gold, this is a true two piece diamond band....

Benjamin & Co.(DIAMOND PREVIEW)
June 1, 2005... 550 South Hill St., Suite 875 Los Angeles, CA 90013 Tel: 213-622-0260 Fax: 213-622-4746 E-mail: benjaminCo@sbcglobal.net Web site: www.benjamincompany.com 14k white gold, prong-set/milgrain bezel-look diamond tennis...

Harry Kotlar & Co.(DIAMOND PREVIEW)
June 1, 2005... 607 S. Hill Street, Ste 710 Los Angeles, CA 90014 Tel: 213-626-0428/800-675-0479 Fax: 213-626-6425 Web site: www.harrykotlar.com Platinum 3 stone ring set with Kotlar Cushion[R] Diamonds. Ring shank is adorned with...

Hoover & Strong.(DIAMOND PREVIEW)
June 1, 2005... 10700 Trade Road Richmond, VA 23236 Tel: 800-759-9997 Fax: 800 616-9997 E-mail: info@hooverandstrong.com Web site: www.hooverandstrong.com Set your diamonds perfect every time with our Tru-Seat[R] peg settings in our...

Luminar Creations Inc.(DIAMOND PREVIEW)
June 1, 2005... 420 N. Moss Street Burbank, CA 91502 Tel: 800-843-8222/818-843-0010 Fax: 818-843-0020 E-mail: information@luminar.com Web site: www.luminar.com Luminar's "Duo Diamond"[TM] ring. Part of a collection of new...

Ice Link.(DIAMOND PREVIEW)
June 1, 2005... 610 S. Broadway, 10th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90014 Tel: 213-688-8815 Fax: 213-892-9937 E-mail: info@icelinkwatch.com Web site: www.icelinkwatch.com Ice Link Watch Lion Blinged Out. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Bulova.(DIAMOND PREVIEW)
June 1, 2005... One Bulova Ave. Woodside, NY 11377 Tel: 800-A-BULOVA Fax: 718-204-3546 Web site: www.bulova.com Adding sophisticated sparkle to sports watch styling, this elegantly tailored design from Bulova's Marine Star Collection...

American Star.(DIAMOND PREVIEW)
June 1, 2005... 45 West 45th Street, Room 201 New York, NY 10036 Tel: 212-354-0983 Fax: 212-354-0986 American Star's 14k gold right hand ring with rounds and marquise diamonds. Available in different total weights. Starring at 1/2 ct. and...

Golden Dragon Jewelry Corp.(DIAMOND PREVIEW)
June 1, 2005... 650 S. Hill St. Suite # 810 Los Angeles, CA 90014 Tel: 213-627-1938 Fax: 213-627-0928 E-mail: gd@gdjade.com Web site: www.gdjade.com 18k white gold ring. Round diamonds run up the split shanks leading to the yellow...

Eugene Biro.(DIAMOND PREVIEW)
June 1, 2005... 37 West 47th Street New York, NY 10036 Tel: 212-997-0146 Fax: 212-764-4506 Email: info@eugenebiro.com Web site: www.eugenebiro.com Eugene Biro is excited to have been selected to appear in the DPS 'A Diamond is...

K.C. Jewelry.(DIAMOND PREVIEW)
June 1, 2005... 550 S. Hill Street Suite # 825 Los Angeles, CA 90013 Tel: 213-627-7107 Fax: 213-627-7102 E-mail: karleencreation@aol.com Web site: technocombykc.com Canary blue and pink diamond jewelry at its best. Techno.com...

Hot Diamonds.(DIAMOND PREVIEW)
June 1, 2005... P.O. Box 288 Belfast, Maine 04915 Tel: 800-460-6009 Fax: 800-260-2610 E-mail: info@hotdiamondsusa.com Web site: www.hotdiamondsusa.com This new collection from Hot Diamonds, called Simply Sparkle, offers sterling...

Yehuda Diamond Co.(DIAMOND PREVIEW)
June 1, 2005... 580 Fifth Ave., #521 New York, NY 10036 Tel: 212-221-5985 Fax: 212-221-5986 E-mail: dror@yehuda.com Web site: www.yehuda.com 3-stone ring, 14k yellow and white, .60 ct. t.w. FG color, VS clarity at $500 keystone. .75...

Dangler Studios.(DIAMOND PREVIEW)
June 1, 2005... 1695 10th St., Suite 200 Sarasota, FL 34236 Tel: 888-DANGLER Fax: 941-957-4948 E-mail: paul@danglerstudios.com Web site: www.danglerstudios.com The Three Stone Diamond Marriage Symbol says I Forever Do like nothing...

Kristall.(DIAMOND PREVIEW)
June 1, 2005... 611 West Sixth Street, Suite 1800 Los Angeles, CA 90017 Tel: 213-624-4000 Fax: 213-624-1450 E-mail: chad@kristallinc.com Web site: www.kristalldiamonds.com With timeless elegance and simplicity, the Kristall Bridal...

La Reina Collection.(DIAMOND PREVIEW)
June 1, 2005... 550 South Hill St., Suite 1276 Los Angeles, CA 90013 Tel: 213-623-8482 Fax: 213-623-0980 E-mail: info@lareinacollection.com Web site: www.lareinacollection.com The Ocean Breeze--where a brilliant 1 1/2 ct. GIA diamond...

Prisma Express.(DIAMOND PREVIEW)
June 1, 2005... 550 S. Hill St. #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 hand-engraved wedding set 2.5 ct., platinum engagement ring...

Marquesa Inc.(DIAMOND PREVIEW)
June 1, 2005... 6710 Valjean Ave. Van Nuys, CA 91406 Tel: 800-423-4849 Fax: 818-989-3918 E-mail: sales@marquesainc.com Web site: www.marquesainc.com Be mesmerized with the simple yet glamorous COCKTAIL COLLECTION.... 18k genuine...

Venetti.(DIAMOND PREVIEW)
June 1, 2005... 606 S. Hill St. #903 Los Angeles, CA 90014 Tel: 213-622-1234 Fax: 213-683-0540 Venetti showcases this brilliant semimount bridal ring featuring six princess-cut diamonds meticulously channel-set in the extra-heavy mounting...