Jewelers Circular Keystone articles from March 2006

Jewelers Circular Keystone archives from March 2006

Customer service.(from the publisher)
March 1, 2006... We just completed our semiannual ad sales team off-site meeting. Beyond the fun of hosting our far-flung team in New York and the celebration of a successful 2005 with a terrific party for the entire staff, we also got some great business done....

Calendar.(Calendar)
March 1, 2006... U.S. SHOWS AND EVENTS MARCH 3-5 The International Gem & Jewelry Show, Denver; (301) 294-1640, fax (301) 294-0034, info@intergem.net, www.ijo.com. 4-8 Independent Jewelers Organization, Tampa, Fla.; (203) 846-4215, fax (203)...

Come celebrate the 15th anniversary of The JCK Show ~ Las Vegas 2006 with a dynamic keynote presentation by the legendary Joan Rivers and exciting new features.(JCK Show Buzz)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2006... Mark your calendars and start making your plans to attend The JCK Show ~ Las Vegas 2006, the most comprehensive and convenient jewelry showcase in the country, all under one roof. During this world-class event taking place over its new 2006...

Online retailers celebrate happy holidays.(SPOTLIGHT)
March 1, 2006... Final figures were still being tallied at press time, but it's apparent that the 2005 holiday season was a good one for online retailers. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Retail and luxury-goods sites enjoyed a 39 percent growth rate, yielding...

Sterling makes changes at the top.(Sterling Jewelers Inc.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... Sterling Jewelers, the second-largest U.S. retail jeweler, has reshuffled its top management: Mark Light has been appointed chief executive officer. Light retains his current responsibilities as president and has also been appointed to...

Holiday: Mixed month for majors.(SPOTLIGHT)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... The majors generally did well this holiday, although there were some exceptions. Zale and Finlay both posted slight gains, but they were below expectations. The big winners seem to be Sterling and upmarket chains like Tiffany and Mayors: *...

FinCEN: don't sweat PATRIOT Act.(SPOTLIGHT)(Financial Crimes Enforcement Network)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... The industry should not fear the new anti-money-laundering rules in the PATRIOT Act, Joshua Kaptur, a regulatory policy specialist with the Treasury Department's FinCEN (Financial Crimes Enforcement Network) division, told the Jewelers...

Whitehall agrees to buyout offer.(Whitehall Jewellers Inc.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... The seesaw battle to control troubled Whitehall Jewellers may be over. In early February, the company announced that it had reached an agreement with Prentice Capital Management and Holtzman Opportunity Fund to acquire the 389-store chain....

FBI forms jewelry task force.(SPOLIGHT)
March 1, 2006... The FBI has formed a Gate Cutters Task Force, specifically targeting an organized criminal ring that has burglarized more than 55 mall retail jewelry stores since April 2003. The task force, composed of federal, state, and local law...

Jewelers mutual helps jewelers: Rebound from disaster.(A special advertising supplement to JCK)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2006... Robberies, fires, hurricanes, burglaries, storms and other catastrophies--they can happen to anyone. That's why it is so critical for jewelers to have a proactive insurance company that can help them identify the risks, minimize the impact of...

Birks & Mayors acquires Jose Hess.(NEWSWIRE)
March 1, 2006... Birks & Mayors has purchased the exclusive rights to Jose Hess's brand name, designs, and worldwide distribution. Hess will act as a consultant and design jewelry under the Jose Hess and Birks brands as well as advise the company on the product...

Former editor Donahue goes to JA.(NEWSWIRE)
March 1, 2006... Peggy Jo Donahue, former editor-in-chief of Professional Jeweler and JCK, has joined Jewelers of America as its new director of public affairs. Donahue will act as chief spokesperson for JA and the Jewelry Information Center on issues of...

JSA announces new chairman.(NEWSWIRE)(Jewelers' Security Alliance.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... David Cornstein has been elected the new chairman of the board of the Jewelers' Security Alliance, the organization announced at its annual luncheon. He replaces Walter Fischer, who retired as chairman. Cornstein, the chairman emeritus of...

Barkley to head Georg Jensen retail operations.(NEWSWIRE)
March 1, 2006... Georg Jensen has appointed Larry Barkley, former national retail director of Bulgari, to head its retail operations. Barkley will oversee Georg Jensen boutiques in Manhattan; Greenwich, Conn.; Short Hills, N.J.; and Las Vegas. He'll also lead...

Digico acquires 'Leading Jewelers'.(NEWSWIRE)
March 1, 2006... Digico Holdings has acquired Leading Jewelers of the World, an organization of leading upscale jewelers conceived and formerly run by ex-DTC sightholder W.B. David. Digico is a DTC sightholder. Jack Gredinger remains executive director of the...

Color Diamond Association now nonprofit.(NEWSWIRE)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... The Natural Color Diamond Association, founded in 2003 to promote the colored-diamond category, is now a nonprofit entity with an office in Manhattan and a full-time marketing coordinator. New officers and a board of directors will be announced...

Former Kenneth Cole president to head David Yurman.(NEWSWIRE)
March 1, 2006... Paul Blum, former president of Kenneth Cole, has been appointed chief executive officer of David Yurman Inc. David Yurman will continue as designer/chairman and Sybil Yurman remains president and chief marketing officer.

JVC hires new assistant general counsel.(NEWSWIRE)
March 1, 2006... The Jewelers Vigilance Committee has named Rebecca Halperin as its new assistant general counsel. Halperin will supervise legal cases brought by the JVC, conduct seminars and education sessions, and advise industry members on legal compliance...

Harold Howland, former MJSA executive, dies.(Manufacturing Jewelers and Silversmiths of America)(Obituary)(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... Harold C. Howland Jr., 64, deputy executive director of the Manufacturing Jewelers and Silversmiths (now Suppliers) of America, died recently of a heart attack. Howland joined MJSA in 1968 and was a key figure in the group's expansion during...

Clarification.(Correction Notice)
March 1, 2006... Bonni G. Davis, V.P., secretary, and general counsel for Finlay Enterprises, asked that the article "Merger Will Shrink Finlay by Over 25 Percent," JCK, November 2005, p. 34 "be amended in two respects for the sake of clarity: First, while it...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
March 1, 2006... In the story titled "Hong Kong's Bold Stroke" (JCK, January 2006, p. 104), two figures cited for the Hong Kong Jewellery & Watch Show were incorrect. The fair attracted 1,995 exhibitors, not 3,000 as listed in the story. The show hopes to...

DTC introduces 'Journey' concept: Bigger than three-stone?(DIAMONDS)(Diamond Trading Company's new collection)
March 1, 2006... De Beers' Diamond Trading Company recently unveiled its newest product concept, called Journey, with heady predictions that it could prove even bigger than its block-buster, "past, present, and future" three-stone jewelry. Journey pieces...

GIA scandal not known to consumers, survey finds.(DIAMONDS)(MVI Marketing Ltd.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... Despite its recent exposure in major newspapers and on cable news channels, the money-for-grades scandal at the GIA lab has not penetrated the public consciousness, according to recent research by the Jewelry Consumer Opinion Council, a market...

Meeus resigns from HRD.(DIAMONDS)(Peter Meeus, Hoge Raad voor Diamant)(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... Peter Meeus, managing director of Antwerp's Hoge Raad voor Diamant--known in English as the Diamond High Council--has resigned from the promotional group, an apparent victim of Antwerp's internal politics as the Belgian industry searches for a...

Argyle: Small-diamond supply will continue, but prices will rise.(DIAMONDS)(Argyle Diamond Mines Proprietary Ltd.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... Australia's Argyle Mine's decision to remain open and begin underground mining will be "very positive" for the industry, says Jean-Marc Lieberherr, general manager of marketing for Rio Tinto Diamonds, which owns the mine. [ILLUSTRATION...

Once upon a tomb.(GEMS)(jewelry exhibit of Tutankhamun, Pharaoh of Egypt)
March 1, 2006... The last time the boy king of Egypt, Tutankhamun, showed off his jewelry collection in the United States was 1977. Well, he's back, in a new exhibit called "Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs," but he's traveling light. ...

Genuine aussie can'ardlies.(GEMS)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... A find of gem-quality, genuinely small (can'ardly see 'em), natural-color sapphires, estimated at 14 million carats, has been discovered on a 75,000-acre private estate near Ellerston, New South Wales, Australia, 250 km northwest of Sydney. ...

Crevoshay in Smithsonian.(GEMS)(Paula Crevoshay)(Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... Jewelry designer Paula Crevoshay has donated her George Pendant to the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History. It was accepted into the National Gem Collection during a ceremony attended by Crevoshay, museum director Cristian Samper,...

Signity debuts TCF topaz.(GEMS)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... Signity, Swarovski's natural gemstone division, has introduced Passion Topaz, a colorless topaz with heat-applied colored coating. Signity uses a new patented enhancement process called thermal color fusion to produce it. According to Signity,...

The Colombian peso syndrome.(prices go up for emeralds)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... Just as the North American emerald market was finally regaining consumer confidence, the price of Colombian emeralds has gone up. But price gouging isn't the reason. In fact, by some calculations, U.S. retailers should be paying at least 45...

The rising cost of Colombian emeralds.(GEMS)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... Prices in the chart were averaged from the per-carat price range for 1.00 to 2.00 ct. sizes as reported in The Guide. These prices are based on emeralds containing a moderate degree of enhancement. Emeralds with a slight degree of enhancement...

Jeweler honors 10 Richmond women: Schwarzschild celebrates style.(FASHION)(Schwarzschild Jewelers Inc.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... Hollywood style makers get more than enough attention, so one Richmond, Va., jeweler decided to turn the spotlight on fashion plates in its own backyard. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Schwarzschild Jewelers, a leader in recognizing the...

A JEWEL of a project helps reduce HIV risk.(FASHION)(Jewelry Education for Women Empowering Their Lives)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... Johns Hopkins professor of epidemiology Susan Sherman recently developed a study that uses jewelry making to help educate and improve the lives of individuals at risk for HIV. JEWEL, Jewelry Education for Women Empowering Their Lives, pays...

Elton John chooses Chopard as ring bearer.(FASHION)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... Thanks to his White Tie & Tiara bash in London and his post-Oscar party in Los Angeles, Sir Elton John has earned A-list status in American and European celebrity and society circles. And thanks to an enduring partnership with the entertainer...

Brazilian jewelry bares its soul.(FASHION)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... Adding to the recent buzz about Brazilian fashion and design, the Gemological Institute of America has put together a new exhibit called "Soul of Brazil," its first international effort, to highlight both traditional and modern Brazilian...

Accolades.(FASHION)(Nadezda Zudina student of Gemological Institute of America's won a Student Choice Award)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... Nadezda Zudina of Moscow, a student enrolled in the Gemological Institute of America's Jewelry Design program, has won a Student Choice Award for her Egyptian-style art-deco necklace design. A rendering of the piece reveals geometric patterns...

From red carpet to reality.(RED CARPET)(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... As celebrities develop and drive fashion trends, jewelers must not only understand these styles but also interpret them for real-life budgets. Here, JCK shows how one continuing trend--linear diamond earrings--can be interpreted for real-world...

Two programs should be finished by year's end: new watch technician training is AWCI's 'future'.(WATCHES)(American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute)
March 1, 2006... The American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute is developing two programs to train entry-level "watch technicians" for jewelry and watch stores in elemental watch knowledge, JCK has learned. Eventually, it hopes these will counter some of the...

China's market.(Baume and Mercier starts operation)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... Swiss luxury watch brand Baume & Mercier celebrated its formal entry into China's market with an evening gala in November at a Shanghai hotel overlooking the Huangpu River. More than 1,000 guests attended, including many top Asian celebrities....

Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA.(partners with Baume and Mercier)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... Baume & Mercier recently celebrated its partnership with Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA--which promotes sport as a tool for change--at an event at Freedman Jewelers, Huntington, N.Y. It was co-sponsored by GQ magazine and Freedman and...

Bertolucci USA.(appoints )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... Michael Goldstein was recently named the new president of Bertolucci USA, by Mark Marek, president of the Fifth Avenue Luxury Group, the U.S. distributor of Bertolucci. Goldstein began his career with Seiko Time Corp. and went on to work for...

Omega buys JFK inauguration watch for $350,000.(WATCHES)(Omega Watch Corp.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... The watch President John F. Kennedy wore when he was inaugurated has been auctioned for $350,000. After a fierce bidding war, Swiss watch company Omega was top bidder in Guernsey's Dec. 15 auction, "John F. Kennedy: The Robert L. White...

Golfing with tiger.(WATCHES )(TAG Heuer International S.A. and Nike Inc. sponsor "Tee It Up With Tiger Woods" event)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... The recent "Tee It Up With Tiger Woods" event, at the Lake Las Vegas Resort in Henderson, Nev., sponsored by TAG Heuer and Nike shoes, gave retailers the opportunity to play a couple of holes of golf and participate in a clinic with golf...

Celebrating an Olympics anniversary.(WATCHES)(Omega Watch Corp.recently launched the Omega 1932 to mark 22nd participation in the Olympic Games)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... To mark its 22nd participation in the Olympic Games, Omega recently launched the Omega 1932, a limited-edition (300 worldwide) gold commemorative pocket watch, plus an ad campaign spotlighting the importance of timing in international sports...

Grading reports: a new opportunity.(counterpoint)(importance and use of grading reports)
March 1, 2006... The long-term effects of the GIA-grading-report scandal remain to be experienced. Many in the trade are waiting for the other shoe to drop. So far, we've seen the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal give the story prominent coverage. The...

GIA's problems.(Gemological Institute of America)
March 1, 2006... By the time this article is published, all kinds of things may have happened, or not, with the investigations at GIA concerning its lab operations. It would make little sense to speculate on where it might all go, other than to state that the...

Major upgrade: why the big chains decided that just saying "50 percent off" won't cut it anymore.(Cover story)
March 1, 2006... Visit the Kay Jewelers Web site, and you'll see something nontraditional for a mall-based mass-market jewelry chain. Sure, there's a box touting an "inventory clearance," but there's also a prominent banner boasting that every Kay store now...

The dark side of consolidation: mergers and alliances can provide benefits and advantages to volume retailers, but a bad fit can spell disaster.
March 1, 2006... Consolidation is a key issue driving the volume-jewelry business today--on both the retail and manufacturing sides. Megamergers, Supplier of Choice partnerships, store nameplate conversions, and new strategic alliances have dominated industry...

Kay Jewelers goes Gotham: Kay Jewelers' most successful urban project to date is its midtown Manhattan store, which adds bold elements to the jeweler's traditional scheme.
March 1, 2006... Kay Jewelers, a retail chain located primarily in suburban malls and shopping centers, has embarked on a plan to move into urban areas. It's most ambitious project to date is its store in midtown Manhattan. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The...

From timepiece to fashion accessory: jewelers and watchmakers can't afford to overlook the growing power of the woman self-purchaser, says a panel of top watch company executives.(WOMEN & WATCHES)
March 1, 2006... One of the most vigorous segments of the U.S. watch business is the multibillion-dollar women's watch market, spurred by the growing buying power of the woman self-purchaser. JCK recently brought together top executives of leading watch brands...

The mobile marketplace: advancements in the mobile marketplace and new ways to communicate online are turning the merchandising model upside down. One key to attracting customers who can purchase products from almost anywhere is to gain their trust by participating in the online conversation.
March 1, 2006... The Internet is becoming a more mobile and more personalized technology, as well as a social phenomenon. As people continue to familiarize themselves with the Internet, and companies keep making portable devices that allow them to use the...

Brazil's bold steps: jewelry designers from Brazil want to compete in international markets, but cultural differences affecting style, consumer demand, and quality could delay the long-awaited Brazilian breakout.(H. Stern Jewelers Inc. longing for the international limelight)
March 1, 2006... H. Stern is the biggest jewelry brand in Brazil and the best-known Brazilian jeweler throughout the world. That status isn't surprising--Stern has dozens of stores scattered around the globe, and its jewelry adorns Hollywood stars. But...

Pranda Jewelry Group.(JCK NYC INVITATIONAL PREVIEW: ADVERTORIAL)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2006... One Wholesale Way Cranston, RI 02920 Tel: 401-490-5100 Fax: 401-490-5106 Email: sales@prandana.com Web site: www.pranda.com Sterling silver bracelet--Crystaline N.A.; 18k gold citrine ring Tirisi Collection...

Valerio 888.(JCK NYC INVITATIONAL PREVIEW: ADVERTORIAL)
March 1, 2006... 35 West 36th Street, 3rd Floor New York, NY 10018 Tel: 212-631-8090 Fax: 212-631-0199 Email: general@valerio888.com Web site: www.valerio888.com Caribbean Amber--waves of the ocean and rays of the sun in the exciting...

I.B. Goodman Co.(JCK NYC INVITATIONAL PREVIEW: ADVERTORIAL)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2006... 120 East Third Street Newport, KY 41071 Tel: 859-261-2086 Fax: 859-261-2179 Web site: www.ibgoodman.com Men's bracelets made of jewelry grade stainless steel and carbon fiber with a baked enamel finish to insure lasting...

Imperial--Deltah Inc.(JCK NYC INVITATIONAL PREVIEW: ADVERTORIAL)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2006... 795 Waterman Avenue East Providence, RI 02914 Email: info@pearls.com Web site: www.pearls.com Tel: 401-434-0814 Fax: 401-434-0814 Multi gems of amethyst, citrine, garnet, topaz and tourmaline with 8-8.5 millimeter...

House of Baguettes.(JCK NYC INVITATIONAL PREVIEW: ADVERTORIAL)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2006... 580 Fifth Ave., Mezz-B New York, NY 10036 Tel: 212-840-0042 Fax: 212-840-0228 Web site: www.houseofbaguette.com Unique, impeccable, expertly set diamonds in platinum and 18k white, yellow and rose gold. Price upon...

ArtCarved.(JCK NYC INVITATIONAL PREVIEW: ADVERTORIAL)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2006... 154 West 14th Street New York, NY 10011 Tel: 212-924-6767 Fax: 800-531-9169 Web site: www.artcarvedbridal.com First introduced in 1850, ArtCarved developed the original carved wedding ring and continues to provide...

Ande Jewelry & Mineral Company.(JCK NYC INVITATIONAL PREVIEW: ADVERTORIAL)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2006... 510 West 6th Street, Suite 728 Los Angeles, CA 90014 Tel: 213-239-6767 Fax: 213-239-6768 Email: sales@andegem.com Web site: www.andegem.com Multi-million carats of blue Topaz in stock--sky Swiss and London blue. In...

Independent Gemological Laboratories.(JCK NYC INVITATIONAL PREVIEW: ADVERTORIAL)(Advertisement)
March 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...

Marathon Company.(JCK NYC INVITATIONAL PREVIEW: ADVERTORIAL)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2006... 90 O'Neil Boulevard Attleboro, MA 02703 Tel: 1-800-451-1515 Email: mail@marathon-co.com Web site: www.marathon-co.com Sterling silver "Mom" locket with genuine Mother of Pearl center. Also available in white or yellow...

Idaho Opal & Gem.(JCK NYC INVITATIONAL PREVIEW: ADVERTORIAL)
March 1, 2006... P.O. Box 4881 Pocatello, ID 83205 Tel: 208-233-4059 Fax: 208-233-0120 Introducing Amour by Parle This delicate heart-shaped pendant in 14k white gold is set with .56 cts graduated pink & blue sapphire. The endless...

Arch Crown, Inc.(JCK NYC INVITATIONAL PREVIEW: ADVERTORIAL)
March 1, 2006... 177 Main Street West Orange, NJ 07052 Tel: 973-731-6300 Toll Free: 800-526-8353 Fax: 973-731-2228 Email: orders@archcrown.com Web site: www.archcrown.com Print and scan your own tags with or without bar coding....

Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company.(JCK NYC INVITATIONAL PREVIEW: ADVERTORIAL)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2006... 24 Jewelers Park Drive Neenah, WI 54956 Tel: 920-725-4326 Fax: 920-725-9401 Email: yourinsuranceexpert@jminsure.com Web site: www.jewelersmutual.com Jewelers Mutual's free online security course is for those who...

International Gemological Institute (I.G.I.).(Advertisement)
March 1, 2006... 589 Fifth Ave New York, NY 10017 Tel: 212-753-7100 Fax: 212-644-8378 E-mail: info@igi-usa.com Web site: www.igiworldwide.com I.G.I.'s Ideal-Cut Grade Reports represent exceptional quality and integrity, a standard of...

Meeting expectations: don't let bad, boring meetings waste your time and ruin your day.(MANAGEMENT SKILLS)
March 1, 2006... Meetings are often the bane of business. They consume time and money--a two-hour meeting with eight sales associates equals two person-days--and frequently produce scant results. Worst of all, they're often boring. Following are some tips to...

13 questions to equip your marketing toolbox.(the retail advantage)
March 1, 2006... Over the past 20 years, the growth of jewelry sales has trailed that of other luxury goods. To reverse that trend, the industry needs to utilize more of the other competitive luxury marketers' "best practices" marketing tools and use them with...

How bad negotiating can kill your brand.(leveraging your people)
March 1, 2006... What kills margins, turns your products into commodities, transforms your customers into price-obsessed "bottom feeders," and leaves them dissatisfied even though you've sold them your finest jewelry at the lowest possible price? ...

E-mail campaigns: 8 ways to reach customers without annoying them.(untangling the web)
March 1, 2006... I've received a monthly e-mail newsletter from my chiropractor for nearly two years. The first one was so impersonal and poorly formatted that I never opened one again. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Still, it keeps coming--every month. No one...

Color change vs. alexandrite-like.(ask the gemologist)
March 1, 2006... We've seen some gem materials at gem shows and on home-shopping TV that change color in different lighting, which are sometimes called "alexandrite-like" and other times "color change." What's the difference? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Gem pricing update.(Precious stones prices )(Illustration)
March 1, 2006... MARKET IN BRIEF: Feb. 3, 2006... Retailers report improved consumer interest in a range of colored stones. Garnets, especially green and orange varieties, are in demand. Green tourmaline is also selling well. Jewelers report that consumers are...

Jewelry.
March 1, 2006... Syna Inc. Fluted bead necklace is made of citrine, smoky quartz, and 18k yellow gold hourglass rondelles. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Syna Inc. New York (212) 750-6111 Asch/Grossbardt The Spiny Oyster collection...

Audemars Piguet North America.(COLLECTOR'S CORNER)
March 1, 2006... The Royal Oak Offshore Pride of Russia represents the next generation of timepieces in the Swiss luxury watchmaker's catalog of collectible watches. The watch, which has chronograph and date functions, is available in 18k white gold (50) and...

Jaeger-LeCoultre.
March 1, 2006... Jaeger-LeCoultre's sleek, slim line for women features 24 full-cut diamonds (0.51 cts., WS., F-G color) in its case connectors, a crown set with a sapphire cabochon, and the brand's decorated Swiss quartz movement Available in stainless steel...

Fossil.(COLLECTOR'S CORNER)
March 1, 2006... Frank Gehry with Fossil women's collection features sporty but chic cases and includes a titanium-finished stainless-steel model with expansion-band bracelet [pictured]. The numbers and hands replicate architect Frank Gehry's handwriting....

Catalogs.(WHAT'S NEW)
March 1, 2006... R-Findings Volume 10 of the master catalog is 428 pages divided into five sections ring mountings; platinum and 18k; findings; gemstones; and metals, batteries, and related supplies. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] R-Findings (800)...

GIA School of Business launches Bachelor's program.(EDUCATION NEWS)(Gemological Institute of America)(GIA School of Business)(Bachelor of Business Administration degree)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... The Gemological Institute of America will begin granting college-level degrees through the GIA School of Business in September. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] GIA is now accepting applications for the Bachelor of Business Administration...

From ancient to hi-tech at Revere's Masters Symposium.
March 1, 2006... The Revere Academy's ninth annual Masters Symposium will host a series of workshops April 1-April 23. The Academy will offer two- and five-day hands-on workshops at all levels. Each year the Revere Academy invites world-class master...

JCK donates rare books to GIA.(EDUCATION NEWS)(Gemological Institute of America)(Al Gilbertson)(Hedda Schupak)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... The Gemological Institute of America's research associate Al Gilbertson recently searched through JCK magazine's library of gemological books on diamond cutting and realized that the valuable publications were inadequately stored. JCK...

LJG makes gift to JFC in memory of Steve Stone.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)(Leading Jewelers Guild)(Steven W. Stone)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... Members of Leading Jewelers Guild made a group contribution totaling $6,000 to Jewelers for Children, in memory of Steve Stone, chief executive officer of Stone's Jewelers, Milwaukee, who was killed in a plane crash July 20, 2005. Executive...

JA publishes annual cost of Doing Business Survey.
March 1, 2006... Jewelers of America has released the 2005 edition of its annual Cost of Doing Business Survey, featuring financial data on JA member stores compiled from 2004. It has been published electronically and is available on CD or via e-mail. The...

AJDC elects Revere as president.(American Jewelry Design Council elects Alan Revere )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... The board of directors of the American Jewelry Design Council has elected Alan Revere as its next president. He will succeed Ron Hartgrove of Houston. Also elected to office were Pascal Lacroix as vice president, Mark Schneider as...

IADC goes global.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)(Indo Argyle Diamond Council)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... The Indo Argyle Diamond Council has expanded to include services for retail jewelers worldwide. In addition, the organization is now promoting all jewelry categories, not just diamonds, in order to have a more diversified membership of Indian...

JBT announces collections help.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)(Jewelers Board of Trade)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... The Jewelers Board of Trade no longer requires members to directly notify debtors of a claim placed with JBT, via a notice-for-payment form. Instead, a claim-submission form will be sent to JBT, which will directly inform the debtor that the...