Jewelers Circular Keystone articles from March 2005

Jewelers Circular Keystone archives from March 2005

Calendar.(Calendar)
March 1, 2005... U.S. SHOWS AND EVENTS MARCH 6-8 MJSA Expo New York, New York; (401) 274-3840, fax (401) 274-0265. 14 New Jersey Jewelers Association Annual Convention, Woodbridge, N.J.; (609) 693-7776. 14-15 International Watch & Jewelry...

The pinnacle of convenience--three shows, one roof--JCK takes the industry by storm.(JCK Show Buzz)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... What can be said about a show that delivers your customers right to your doorstep with minimal effort, time, and aggravation on your part? Perfect comes to mind. Strategic allocation of time and finances, often the make it or break it factor...

Lenders forced action: Friedman's declares Chapter 11.(SPOTLIGHT)
March 1, 2005... As expected, troubled Savannah, Ga.-based retailer Friedman's, the nation's third-largest jewelry chain, went into Chapter 11 after the company missed its holiday sales targets and main lenders curtailed its funding. Friedman's said the...

De Beers: we're not coming to America.(SPOTLIGHT)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... De Beers may have settled its indictment with the Justice Department, but don't expect to see Nicky Oppenheimer on 47th Street just yet. Managing director Gary Ralfe says a flurry of lawsuits is preventing it from setting up shop here. ...

Study: consumers shop globally, buy locally.(SPOTLIGHT)
March 1, 2005... Just because your customers are researching products on the Web doesn't mean they'll buy there. A new study says that while more consumers are using the Internet for research, they still tend to buy at local retailers. The 2005 U.S....

eBay, Amazon tout Christmas sales.(SPOTLIGHT)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... eBay and Amazon--two of the biggest names in the online retailing world--both say they did well with jewelry sales this holiday. Amazon.com, which sold jewelry for the first time last year, is "thrilled with the customer response to the...

'Inside' track.(SPOTLIGHT)
March 1, 2005... Enjoying the Jewelry Information Center's third annual Gem Awards are (from left) Sybil and David Yurman of David Yurman; and Deborah Norville, anchor for the syndicated news program Inside Edition. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

RJO serves up Texas style in San Antonio.(SPOTLIGHT)(Retail Jewelers Organization)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... The Retail Jewelers Organization held what vendors called a respectable but unspectacular show recently in San Antonio. Overall show attendance was 192 stores, about the same as in previous years. Allen Lipscher of Global Diamonds in...

Blizzard of 2005 wallops JA show.(SPOTLIGHT)(Jewelers of America)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... The blizzard of 2005 delivered a "big hit" to the JA New York Winter Show (Jan. 23-25), causing a 30 percent drop in attendance, show director Drew Lawsky told JCK. The storm blanketed New York City and much of the Northeast from late Jan....

Nightingale-Conant's AdvantEdge.(EDITOR'S PICKS: PERIODICALS)
March 1, 2005... If you want some helpful business tips from some smart folks with sunny dispositions, consider subscribing to this little-known periodical. Nightingale-Conant's AdvantEdge magazine is published by the makers of motivational CDs and books,...

Corrections.(Correction Notice)
March 1, 2005... In "Bridal Bounty" in the January issue, JCK incorrectly stated King of Prussia, Pa.-based Superfit Inc.'s Web site. It is www.superfitinc.com. In addition, the Web site for Ostbye & Anderson was misstated. It is www.ostbye.com. In...

NRF: luxury sector will thrive.(NEWSWIRE)(National Retail Federation)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... The National Retail Federation says the luxury sector will "thrive" this year because high-income families are less affected by current economic problems like slow income growth and higher energy prices. The weak dollar is also spurring luxury...

Zale Corp. appoints new presidents.(NEWSWIRE)
March 1, 2005... Paul G. Leonard has been named president of Zales Jewelers. He will report to Mary L. Forte, president and CEO of parent company Zale Corp. Leonard joins Zales Jewelers from the company's Piercing Pagoda brand, where he has been president since...

Leighton pleads guilty to tax charges.(NEWSWIRE)(Fred Leighton Ltd)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... New York retailer Fred Leighton Ltd. pled guilty for failing to collect sales taxes on jewelry purchases by creating false shipping documents to make it appear as if the purchases were being shipped to customers out of state, The New York Times...

JVC launches Compliance Check for Web.(NEWSWIRE)(Jewelers Vigilance Committee)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Jewelers Vigilance Committee has launched a new program, Web Site Compliance Check, which evaluates JVC members' Web sites for legal compliance. JVC says the feature will help members produce online advertising and marketing campaigns that are...

Additional requirements to come: De Beers announces price hike.(DIAMONDS)
March 1, 2005... De Beers announced a 3 percent price increase at its January sight, and sightholders said it will mostly affect bigger and better-quality stones. Prices could jump as much as 5 percent on the highest-quality and most sought-after rough,...

JCK the only show in town.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... The fine jewelry industry is built on relationships. Connections. Knowing where to go for what you need to grow your business. Making contacts and friends while making mutually beneficial transactions. More than any other event, The JCK...

Pavilions.
March 1, 2005... Special destinations, from intimate to expansive, with their own special approaches to fine jewelry, complement the Main Exhibit Floor at The JCK Show--Las Vegas 2005. Shop them for ideas as well as inventory: they're a great way to make the...

Education.(Calendar)
March 1, 2005... Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that speakers are subject to change without notice. AGTA GEM DAY Thursday, June 2 Latest Developments in Gem Mining 9:00-10:00 AM Edward Boehm, JOEB Enterprises...

JCK events and education at a glance.
March 1, 2005... Date Time Program / Event Location Thursday 7:30 AM Jewelers for Children The Silverstone June 2 Annual Desert Golf Tournament Golf Club 9:00 AM- Latest Developments in...

Networking.(Calendar)
March 1, 2005... For fun, for contacts, for charity--JCK-Las Vegas 2005 offers an unbeatable range of activities and events that are an integral part of the Show experience. Jewelers For Children Annual Desert Golf Tournament Thursday, June 2 7:30 AM...

Sands expo and Convention Center and the Venetian Hotel.(Illustration)
March 1, 2005... June 3-7 Sands Expo and Convention Center and The Venetian Hotel HOTEL SGL/DBL 1. Aladdin $ 125/125 3667 Las Vegas Boulevard...

South African minister calls for 'new pipeline'.(DIAMONDS.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... The current diamond pipeline needs to be reconstructed to include more production from African diamond producers, a South African official told Antwerp Facets Magazine. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] South Africa's minister of mines and...

Chinese deputy prime minister visits Israeli Exchange.(Israeli Diamond Exchange)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Tang Jiaxuan, right, the deputy prime minister of China, visited the Israeli Diamond Exchange recently and met with IDE president Shmuel Schnitzer, left. Tang is the highest-ranking Chinese official to visit Israel in many years. Schnitzer...

Labs continue grading controversial stones.(DIAMONDS.)
March 1, 2005... Responding to criticism from the leading diamond associations, the gemological labs say their policies on grading synthetics and HPHT-treated stones are in the industry's interest. The two major associations, meeting recently at the World...

Rep. Wolf on prowl for diamonds-terrorism link.(DIAMONDS.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... The FBI will open an office in West Africa to investigate the links between Sierra Leone conflict diamonds and terrorism, because of an appropriation inserted by Rep. Frank Wolf, R-Va. Wolf has long been outspoken on the conflict-diamond...

Will add West Coast office: American Gem Trade Association's Gemological Testing Center lab hires three gemological all-stars.(GEMS.)
March 1, 2005... The American Gem Trade Association's Gemological Testing Center laboratory has hired three internationally acclaimed gemologists: Dr. Lore Kiefert, formerly of the Swiss Gemmological Institute laboratory; Richard W. Hughes, noted sapphire...

Gemological Institute of America accepts Gemewizard.(GEMS.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... After several months of review by its interdepartmental technical team and recent classroom testing by students, the Gemological Institute of America reports excellent progress with its assessment of the GIA color-reference software created by...

Rodman, Bronstein, and the Aurora Butterfly of peace.(GEMS)
March 1, 2005... Alan Bronstein, fancy-color diamond expert with Aurora Gems Inc., New York, and Harry Rodman, a former refiner on 47th Street who became Bronstein's business partner, then mentor, then father-in-law, recently paid a visit to the Smithsonian...

How to identify natural color in tanzanite.(GEMS)
March 1, 2005... As noted in last month's Jewel of the Month (see "Natural-Color Tanzanite," JCK, February 2005, p. 122), natural-color tanzanite can be identified using a standard dichroscope or a Polaroid plate. Tanzanite is a doubly refractive gem, a mineral...

Design on tour: there's no masking the allure of pearls.(FASHION)(pearl mask designed by Karim Rashid )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Forget strands and studs. Designer Karim Rashid has a whole new take on pearls: a face-obscuring mask. The mask was created by Rashid and Golay as part of the company's Pearl Evolution project, which challenges designers to think beyond...

Mikimoto outshines pigskin at Tournament of Roses.(FASHION)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Mikimoto was selected by the Tournament of Roses to design, execute, and supply the crown for the Rose Queen and tiaras for the six Rose Princesses for the next five years. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Rose Queen's crown was designed by...

Revere offers Jewelry History class.(FASHION)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... For the first time in its 25-year history, the Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts will offer a class on Jewelry History. This class will be taught by Christie Romero, a well-known jewelry historian, gemologist, lecturer, instructor, and collector....

The Canary Sings.(RUMOR MILL)
March 1, 2005... The Canary Sings. There's reportedly a canary sitting on the hand of supermodel Heidi Klum. Klum, Victoria's Secret sweetie and Mouawad jewelry collection collaborator, has been seen sporting a "major rock" according to tabloids. The rock...

Fred, Madge, and Guy.(RUMOR MILL)
March 1, 2005... Fred, Madge, and Guy. The renewal of vows to mark the four-year wedding anniversary of Madonna and hubby Guy Ritchie may have been reported as "low-key," but there was nothing understated about the accompanying jewelry. Ritchie reportedly...

Nine of Diamonds.(RUMOR MILL)
March 1, 2005... Nine of Diamonds. In yet more celebrity news, Jude Law broke a million hearts on Christmas Day, when he proposed to girlfriend Sienna Miller. Though--shockingly, in the endless who's-wearing-what race--no jeweler immediately issued a press...

IJO selects Unger for ad campaign.(FASHION)(Independent Jewelers Organization)(Alisa Unger)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Alisa Unger was selected by the Independent Jewelers Organization to represent the retail members for its national branding campaign. Her rose gold and diamond ring was featured in People magazine in December. "I'm very excited I was selected...

Launch pad.(FASHION)(Anthony Nak Fine Jewelry launches a line of men's jewelry )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Anthony Nak Fine Jewelry, favorite of press, celebs, and fashion insiders, has launched a line of men's jewelry that incorporates the company's signature gold draping with leather and hand-cut gemstones. Tough yet sexy, the collection consists...

Goldman takes design sense wholesale.(FASHION)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Fragments' president, Janet Goldman, New York, is aiming to share her skill as a trendsetting and fashion-savvy jewelry retailer with her peers. She not only opened a Madison Avenue boutique to market higher-end fine fashion jewelry pieces to...

Earrings: the long and short of it.(RED CARPET)
March 1, 2005... Sexy Swingers The romantic (and largely traditional) gowns on the Golden Globes' red carpet didn't require celebrities and their stylists to use much brain power in choosing the accompanying jewels. The swingy drop silhouette seems to be...

It was the best of jewels; it was the worst of jewels.(RED CARPET)
March 1, 2005... And the award for the best use of jewelry on the red carpet goes to... Every awards show has its best and worst, its dos and its don'ts. Here's our Best and Worst lists, from a bejeweled point of view, of course. Worst [1] Angelica...

'Housewives Desperate' for originality.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Oh, how we long for the good old days. The days when Sarah Jessica used her style for good, rather than for Gap. The era when the red carpets signaled an opportunity for SJP and fellow jewelry-loving Sex and the City co-stars to strut their...

Who wore what: a guide to celebrities and their Golden Globes jewels.(RED CARPET)
March 1, 2005... Claire Danes in 16-ct. diamond earrings with briolette drops set in platinum, a 9-ct. cushion-cut amethyst ring with diamond side stones set in platinum, and a 4-ct. pink and white diamond flex band set in platinum by Harry Winston. ...

Brand had record year in 2004: TAG Heuer makes 'bold' expansion in women's watches.(WATCHES)
March 1, 2005... TAG Heuer, a leading Swiss luxury sports watch, is broadening its brand positioning into the "untapped potential" of the U.S. women's upscale watch market, says Daniel LaLonde, TAG Heuer North America president and chief executive officer. It...

Hublot names new U.S. boss.(WATCHES)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Hublot, the innovative Swiss luxury watch brand, has new top executives for its U.S. and worldwide operations. They were announced in January by Jean-Claude Biver, chief executive officer of Hublot S.A, in Nyon, Switzerland. Fabrizio...

Watch aids land-mine benefit.(WATCHES)(Giantto)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Giantto, a Los Angeles-based, Swiss-made watch brand, created a limited edition of 1,500 [inset] for the recent fourth annual "Adopt-A-Minefield" gala held in Los Angeles. The event, attended by many celebrities, raised more than $1.3 million...

Mille Miglia watches on display.(WATCHES)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... An exhibition featuring the entire Mille Miglia watch collection of Chopard, from 1988 to 2004, was recently held at the Tourneau Time Machine watch store in New York City. Chopard creates a version of the sport watch yearly to celebrate the...

Focus: a closer look at brands and companies.(WATCHES)
March 1, 2005... Three high-fashion Italian timepieces are being introduced into the U.S. market by DOMUSHora Inc., Miami. Two of them--Officina Del Tempo and Buti--are already offered to top U.S. jewelers and fine department stores. The third--Momo...

Swatch Group.(NEWSWIRE)
March 1, 2005... The third generation of the Hayek family has entered the top management level of the Swatch Group, the world's largest watchmaker. Marc Hayek joined its executive group management board, effective Jan. 1. He is the grandson of Nicholas Hayek,...

Fossil.(NEWSWIRE)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Fossil launched three more "smart watches" at the 2004 Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas in January--the Wrist PDA, a world first that uses the Palm OS operating system and has 8 MB of memory ($249), plus two new cutting-edge styles for its...

Omega.(NEWSWIRE)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Swiss watchmaker Omega will open its first boutique in the United States on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, Calif., which has the best "cachet" of any prestigious address in America, says president Robert Emmons. The new 2,800-sq.-ft. split-level...

Survey of 1,500 brides reveals changes in attitude: new rules of engagement.
March 1, 2005... A recently released study from The Knot shows new engagement etiquette is emerging. Its highly trafficked wedding site, www.theknot.com, surveyed 1,500 brides to discover the essentials of a perfect proposal. The results reveal that some...

Good ideas: store owner's book club.(BUSINESS.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... He's no Oprah, but he does have his own book club. Consider the following recommended reading from John Michaels, the owner of Michaels Jewelers in Waterbury, Conn., who holds special meetings for company execs where each one has reading...

North-south-east-west: JCK queries retailers nationwide on a variety of topics.
March 1, 2005... JON PARKE, G.G., JK Jewelers, St. George, Utah What new jewelry did you invest in last year? Two watch lines--Swiss Star and Fossil--because I never carried watches before. How's it selling? They're working out as well as I thought...

Chatham sounds off on created gems.(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2005... Rob Bates's recent piece on the cultured diamond (see "'Cultured Diamonds' Designation Ruled Illegal in Germany," JCK, January 2005, p. 38) points to Apollo Diamond as "the other company manufacturing synthetics," ignoring our leading position...

Venetti: commited to retailer support.(Best of USA.)
March 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...

'Welcome to the '90s, Mr. Banks'.(counterpoint.)(Column)
March 1, 2005... Over the Christmas season our daughter, Sheila, became engaged. She joined our son, Kevin, who proposed to his fiancee a few weeks prior, and thus we began our first foray into the world of wedding preparations. We were immediately immersed in...

Swiss treats.(BaselWorld watch fair)(Buyers Guide)
March 1, 2005... Broadway theaters and Paris catwalks aren't the only stages for glittering premieres. Innovative, stylish timepieces that set trends in fashion, micro-technology, and horology debut annually at the international spring watch trade shows in...

Watch marketing that works: watches can be a profit center for a jeweler, as these examples show.
March 1, 2005... Most jewelers sell watches, but a new JCK national survey finds only one in three actively markets or promotes them. Why? Reasons cited include competition from other watch retailers, the Internet, and mass marketers. One Missouri jeweler even...

2005 product preview: a look at some of the watches and styles catching the eyes of U.S. consumers.(WATCH SHOWCASE)(Buyers Guide)
March 1, 2005... Alfex's Big Line Big Date chronograph combines understatement with a dynamic sporty look. The large Swiss-made stainless-steel timepiece by German designer Georg Plum uses Ronda's new quartz movement that displays all chrono information on a...

Jewels for any body: if you think body jewelry is a newfangled fad or a fleeting trend ... think again.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... If you think a belly button ring is "weird," it's time to brush up on pop culture. While belly-baring fashions are headed out in fashion capitals like New York, word on the street is that skin is still in. From toe rings to belly chains, from...

Can these three words 'I forever do' change the anniversary? The new DTC ad campaign--its most unusual, audacious, and potentially most profitable yet--aims to reinvent the anniversary.(Diamond Trading Company )
March 1, 2005... It has long frustrated the Diamond Trading Company (De Beers' marketing arm) that, while the road to a wedding begins with a diamond engagement ring, attempts to link diamonds to wedding anniversaries have had mixed success. The DTC...

Spring 2005: 5 trends to watch; Gemstone jewelry is the season's undisputed trend, with opaque varieties the clear favorite for those who want something new.
March 1, 2005... From Italy, halfway around the world to Arizona, jewelry designers and manufacturers are thinking globally on at least one trend: color. For those worried about finding something "new" to sate the ever-increasing hunger for unique product,...

Kazanjian Foundation launches Jewels for Charity.(JEWELER'S NOTEBOOK)
March 1, 2005... The Kazanjian Foundation, the charitable arm of noted Beverly Hills jeweler Kazanjian Bros., last year launched a program to allow individuals to donate high-value fine jewelry to the charity of their choice at fair market value. Titled Jewels...

Blue chalcedony.(jewel of the month)
March 1, 2005... "I think the idea of purple and lavender chalcedony being lumped with blue chalcedony dates from the yo-yo who coined the term 'Holly Blue,'" says gem cutter--gemologist Will Johnson, owner of Premier Gem Design in Ellensburg, Wash. Ellensburg...

Restorative jewelry plating: a smart service option for retailers.(bench source)
March 1, 2005... A young woman leaves her local jewelry store filled with joy, her husband by her side. A warm, romantic scene to be sure--but this time, it's not quite what it seems. As the woman stops to open the box yet again, she stares, not at a gift, but...

Fine, extra-fine strong in Tucson.(gem pricing update)
March 1, 2005... MARKET IN BRIEF: Feb. 10, 2005... AGTA's 2005 Tucson GemFair excited high-end colored-stone jewelry dealers. Demand was equally distributed and buying was concentrated at fine and extra-fine qualities. Extra-fine-quality natural pink...

Top 10 customer-service standards.
March 1, 2005... This month I want to highlight the top 10 customer-service standards. These are called standards because they're non-negotiable. They must be adhered to without any reservation or limitation. The goal, every time we serve a customer, is to...

Jewelry.(WHAT'S NEW)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Leslie's [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This bracelet made up of alternating solid yellow and white gold links retails for $400. Leslie's, Greenwich, Conn.; (800) 221-2628 IJO Master Jeweler [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Alisa...

Catalogs.(WHAT'S NEW)(Super Bell Jewelry)(Alex Velvet Inc.)
March 1, 2005... Super Bell Jewelry has released its latest catalog, which includes rings, earrings, pendants, chains, and more. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Super Bell Jewelry, Los Angeles; (800) 884-3888 or (213) 362-2773 Alex Velvet Inc., Los Angeles,...

Dupuy to head Stuller marketing division.(SUPPLIER NEWS)(Harold Dupuy)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Harold Dupuy, G.G., has been named the new executive vice president of merchandising and marketing for Stuller Inc., Lafayette, La. Dupuy succeeds Ray B. Stroup Jr., who retired at the end of 2004. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Dupuy joined...

Gravograph-New Hermes.(SUPPLIER NEWS)(engraving machines)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Gravograph-New Hermes has introduced two new models in its GravoTech line of engraving machines. The M40 and M40G models have an engraving area of 12 inches X 8 1/4 inches and are designed to be versatile and easy to use. Features include...

Richa Creations launches marketing campaign.(SUPPLIER NEWS)
March 1, 2005... Richa Creations, Colorado Springs, Colo., a high-end international jewelry manufacturer and wholesaler, has announced the rollout of an aggressive new national marketing campaign, "The Richa Marketing Advantage." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Rembrandt introduces white gold charms with new campaign.(SUPPLIER BRIEFS)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Rembrandt Charms, Buffalo, N.Y., is now available in 14k white gold. According to Chris Lux, founder, Rembrandt Charms, the move was sparked by "numerous requests from customers." Rembrandt will launch its "White Hot!" campaign to the consumer...

Berco introduces monthly merchandising consumer campaigns.(SUPPLIER BRIEFS)
March 1, 2005... The Berco Company, Chicago, Ill., has a new monthly merchandising program that offers a series of monthly marketing materials including banners, ad slicks, and in-case tent cards. Each campaign supports a selection of jewelry specifically...

Wally Anderson Manufacturing Jewelers acquired.(SUPPLIER BRIEFS)
March 1, 2005... Wally Anderson Manufacturing Jewelers, Eugene, Ore., has been acquired by Associate Jewelers Inc., Portland, Ore. Wally Anderson Manufacturing Jewelers is a pendant manufacturer and owns two exclusive ring lines, the Heirloom and Wildlife...

Silver donates $100,000 to GIA.(PEOPLE)(Gemological Institute of America)(Stephen H. Silver)(jewelry collector)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Estate-jewelry collector Stephen H. Silver, G.G., and his wife, Eileen, have contributed $100,000 to the Gemological Institute of America to support the Institute's museum and education programs. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The majority of...

Former jewelry industry professional opens B & B.(PEOPLE)(bed-and-breakfast inn)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... After a 30-year career in the fine jewelry industry, award-winning jewelry designer Melanie Boudar, general manager, Steven Lee Designs, Hawaii, and 20-year-veteran diamond/gem buyer and production manager, Kabana Inc., Albuquerque, N.M., has...

Rotenberg appointed to hospital advisory board.(PEOPLE)(David Craig Rotenberg)(St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... David Craig Rotenberg, president of David Craig Jewelers in Langhorne, Pa., has been appointed to the advisory board of St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne. Rotenberg also has served in fund-raising positions with his local synagogue,...

The American Assay & Gemological Office.(appointments)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... The American Assay & Gemological Office announced two appointments: Donna DeLucia to director of sales, and Donna Beaton to manager of gemological laboratory services/senior gemologist. DeLucia, who has 15 years of industry sales experience, is...

Cartier.(appointments)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Cartier has announced the appointment of Sharon Thomson to serve as director of the company's Chicago boutique, where she will be responsible for daily operations. Prior to joining Cartier, Thomson was president of C.D. Peacock, a fine jeweler...

H & H Jewels.(appointments)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Angiolina Marotto has joined the retail sales team at H & H Jewels, Coconut Grove, Fla. Marotto has been in the retail business for more than a decade and spent the last nine years selling high-end jewelry, timepieces, and luxury goods.

Color Story.(appointments)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Amiel Welsblum has joined Color Story as creative director, responsible for the marketing and advertising departments. Weisblum, who graduated summa cum laude from the Fashion Institute of Technology, will be in charge of branding and...

Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America.(appointments)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Teresa Shannon has joined the staff of Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America in the combined positions of membership development manager and director of the MJSA Jewelry Academy. In the former role, she will be responsible for...