Jewelers Circular Keystone articles from May 2004

Jewelers Circular Keystone archives from May 2004

Associations aim to stop ban on generic diamond ads.(Up Front)
May 1, 2004... Two major U.S. jewelry associations have filed amicus (friend of the court) briefs asking a federal judge not to ban De Beers' U.S. advertising after the company defaulted in an antitrust suit. Jewelers of America and the Jewelers Vigilance...

DiNicola to retire as Zale chairman.(Up Front; Robert J. DiNicola )
May 1, 2004... Zale Corp., North America's largest fine-jewelry retailer, announced March 9 that Robert J. DiNicola will retire as chairman of its board of directors on July 31, the end of the company's fiscal year. Though he's leaving the board at the same...

Jeweler shoots would-be robber.(Up Front)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Gilbert Dorland, owner of Western Jewelry and Coin in West Seattle, shot a would-be robber in the chest on Feb. 20 after two armed men, masked by bandanas, rushed into his store. Dorland, 42, keeps six guns in his store, including a Smith &...

JSA warns of 'case cutter' gang.(Up Front)(Jewelers Security Alliance)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... A small gang has committed a series of "case cuttings" in jewelry stores since March 2003, says a Jewelers Security Alliance alert. Citing "numerous instances," JSA says the suspects distract sales associates, quickly cut the silicone seal on...

NGO: industry flunked pop quiz.(Up Front)(Global Witness )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... There is widespread ignorance of the Kimberley Process and the conflict diamond issue among salespeople and the industry, the nongovernmental organization Global Witness says in a report that was scheduled to be released at the March World...

Faberge collection to tour Russia.(Up Front)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The Associated Press has reported that the Faberge collection formerly owned by Forbes magazine will begin a tour of Russia in May. Debuting at the Kremlin in Moscow on May 18, 2004, the collection is expected to travel to the State Hermitage...

JCK, BRS announce Profit Mastery initiative.(Up Front)
May 1, 2004... JCK magazine and Business Resource Services (BRS), Seattle, have announced a new joint venture to help jewelers improve the profitability of their businesses. In addition to an industrywide benchmarking study, the project will include the...

Faberge family business returns to Russia after 86 years.(Up Front)
May 1, 2004... The family business of renowned imperial Russian court jeweler Carl Faberge has returned home after almost a century. Sarah Faberge, Carl's great-granddaughter and an internationally known designer, on March 18 officially opened the family's...

DPS, JCK announce design competition.(Diamond Promotion Service)(Jewelers' Circular-Keystone (Periodical))(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The Diamond Promotion Service, in partnership with JCK magazine, has announced a competition to challenge U.S. diamond manufacturers and designers to create new designs of diamond right-hand rings. The purpose of the competition is to generate...

Samuels' reorganization approved by Court.(Up Front)(Samuels Jewelers)
May 1, 2004... The bankruptcy reorganization plan of Samuels Jewelers, the eighthlargest U.S. retail jewelry chain, has been approved by U.S. Bankruptcy Court, which confirmed it at a March 30 hearing. The company filed in 2003 for reorganization under...

Holocaust diamonds.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2004... In talking about terrorism, conflict diamonds, et al., how is it that no one mentions, let alone even bothers to talk about, Holocaust diamonds and other precious stones that are in the marketplace these days? Where did all those diamonds,...

GMROI.(Counterpoint)(gross margin return on investment)
May 1, 2004... My first experience in the jewelry industry was a raucous ArtCarved sales conference under the guise of checking out the conference center for a Lenox China sales meeting. (Lenox had purchased ArtCarved a year or two earlier.) It was a wild...

The Hanni hat trick.(Gem Notes)(Dr. Henry H. Hanni, Swiss Gemmological Institute, Antonio C. Bonanno Award for Excellence in Gemology)
May 1, 2004... Dr. Henry H. Hanni, director of the Swiss Gemmological Institute (SSEF) in Basel, Switzerland, has performed the gemological equivalent of a hat trick this month: He's a three-time newsmaker, having developed a quick beryllium diffusion...

Jolliff retires, Levine takes charge.(Gem Notes)(James V. Jolliff, Gail Brett Levine)
May 1, 2004... On Friday, Feb. 6, 2004, at the Annual Tucson Conference, James V. Jolliff announced that, after 12 years as executive director of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA), he was stepping down from that leadership role as of March...

AGA corundum conference set for Vegas.(Gem Notes)(Accredited Gemologists Association)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The Accredited Gemologists Association (AGA) will host a half-day conference titled "Corundum: An Expert Look At Treatments, Identification Techniques, and Disclosure" on June 4 in Las Vegas, from 1:30-4:30 p.m. The conference will combine...

ICA documentary series releases first DVD.(Gem Notes)(International Colored Gemstone Association, In Pursuit of Precious Gemstones, Digital Video Disc)
May 1, 2004... The International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA), in cooperation with French gemologist and author Patrick Voillot, has released the first of four three-hour documentaries, In Pursuit of Precious Gemstones. According to ICA, the series is a...

Gem pricing update from The Guide.(Gem Notes)(Illustration)
May 1, 2004... Market in brief: April 1, 2004... The colored-stone industry is enjoying healthy demand for natural gemstones. Dealers report that yellow and pink sapphires and pink and red spinels continue to sell very well in the fine and extra-fine...

Media reports on synthetic diamond story.(Diamond Notes)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Synthetic diamonds continue to attract media attention. On and around Valentine's Day, there were stories in the Washington Post, the Orlando Sentinel, and the Indianapolis Star on synthetic diamonds. The Post story also was syndicated to...

Weindling, two Indian companies merge.(Diamond Notes)(Weindling International, M. Suresh, AS Export)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Indian companies continue to link up with U.S. companies to get access to the American market. In the latest example, Weindling International has joined with India's M. Suresh, a DTC sightholder, and AS Export, an Indian jewelry...

NGO calls for boycott of Iman and De Beers.(Diamond Notes)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Survival International, the London-based group concerned with the rights of tribal peoples, has called for a boycott of De Beers and Iman, the Somali-born model who serves as the public face of the De Beers retail chain. Survival opposes...

'Mega-rough' appears in far-off solar system.(Diamond Notes)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... They are calling it the "Mother of All Diamonds"--a whopping piece of rough weighing in at 10 billion trillion trillion (no, that's not a typo) carats. But it's highly unlikely that this particular piece of rough will end up as a center...

New head of HRD.(Diamond Notes; Jacky Rot )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The Antwerp-based diamond industry group HRD (the Diamond High Council) has selected Jacky Rot as its new president. Rot replaces Charles Bornstein, who resigned recently after four years of service. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Rot first...

Congo leader visits Antwerp.(Diamond Notes)(Joseph Kabila)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Joseph Kabila, the president of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), once at the center of the debate over "conflict diamonds," recently visited the Diamond High Council in Antwerp to observe the Kimberley Process in action. Antwerp...

Netanyahu visits Diamond Bourse.(Diamond Notes)(Benjamin Netanyahu)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Israel's former prime minister and current finance minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently addressed the Israel Diamond Exchange, noting that "the contribution of the diamond industry to Israel's economy has been enormous." Shmuel Schnitzer,...

'And the award goes to ...'.(Fashion Facets)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The Lord of the Rings was the film of the year when it came to those little golden statues, but drop earrings ruled the red carpet. Hollywood--from the Hills to the hotels--glittered with jewels not only on Oscar night but also the entire...

Talking in style.(Fashion Facets)(Kathrine Baumann's KBBH Phone Collection (Swarovski crystal-adorned cell phone line))
May 1, 2004... Hollywood has a new high-tech accessory from designer Kathrine Baumann Beverly Hills. Going beyond her well-known minaudiere line, Baumann tickled the style bone of every L.A. starlet when she introduced her own Swarovski crystal-adorned cell...

Cartier exhibit slated for Houston.(Fashion Facets)(The Art of Cartier Collection )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... A major exhibition from The Art of Cartier Collection will take place at The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, from Oct. 31, 2004, through March 27, 2005. The exhibit, titled "Cartier design viewed by Ettore Sottsass," includes diadems, brooches,...

Kwiat kicks off Oscar week with celebrity party.(Fashion Facets)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... A cocktail party held at Kwiat Diamonds' Oscar suite at the Four Seasons Beverly Hills the week before the Academy Awards drew a wide range of Tinseltown celebrities. Guests included everyone from Hollywood's youngest rising stars, Whale...

Carl F. Bucherer watches hit North American market.(Watch World)
May 1, 2004... Carl F. Bucherer, Switzerland's leading watch and jewelry retailer, plans to sell its brand of luxury watches in the United States. It has set up a U.S. office with the intention of beginning distribution here on May 1, 2004. Launch of the Carl...

National Geographic Society has watch line.(Watch World)
May 1, 2004... A new line of watches named for the National Geographic Society is being made and marketed by Egana Goldpfeil, a leader in licensed watches, under an agreement announced March 8 in Washington D.C., where the Society is headquartered. It's the...

Ebel restructures watchmaking operation.(Watch World)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Swiss luxury watchmaker Ebel SA announced in March that it is restructuring its watchmaking operation at La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, "to create a sustainable business structure that projects profitability for the future." The restructuring...

Jewelry-only stores post sales gains.(Business Report)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
May 1, 2004... Preliminary sales reports are in from the U.S. Census Bureau for 2003, and the news is good: Sales at jewelry-only stores were up nearly 7% over 2002 figures. For the five-year period 1999-2003, sales increased a little over 11.5% overall. ...

Shopping intentions of the 'Elite Affluent'.(Business Report)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... When asked about their purchasing intentions for 2004, the "Elite Affluent"--those with a net worth (assets minus liabilities) of $1 million or more--said they planned to splurge on luxury goods, including jewelry. That's according to results...

The next big thing: futurist Edith Weiner highlights trends.(Business Report)(jewelry industry, Women in the Know conference, Women's Jewelry Association)
May 1, 2004... Edith Weiner, a noted futurist, consultant, and president of Weiner, Edrich & Brown, was the keynote speaker at the first Women in the Know conference, which took place Feb. 27 at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. It was...

10 ways to take the work out of Networking.(Business Report)(Women's Jewelry Association, DWC Service Inc)
May 1, 2004... At a recent conference hosted by the Women's Jewelry Association (WJA), Diane Danielson, president of DWC Service Inc., Boston, and co-author of Table Talk: The Savvy Girl's Alternative to Networking, taught the audience a few networking...

The fine art of 'selling right'.(Strategies for Selling)
May 1, 2004... To be successful, a business must establish a customer base that leads to repeat business and referrals. But how do you build a customer base? How do you establish repeat customers? And how do you get those all-important referrals? This month,...

Natural color sapphire: myanmar (formerly Burma), home to pagoda ruins as well as the famous Ananda Temple, is also famous for its natural-color "Burmese blue" sapphires, which exhibit a rich, intense medium dark blue color.(Jewel of the Month)
May 1, 2004... Sapphire is just one of the varietal names for the mineral corundum, an aluminum oxide (A[l.sub.2][O.sub.3]). In its purest state, sapphire is colorless, but when impurities get caught up in the crystal growth, the mineral can take on color. A...

Herbert Stephan KG.(Advertisement)
May 1, 2004... Herbert Stephan KG, located in Frauenberg, Germany, has been supplying machine-cut stones, especially synthetic stones, since 1932, when Herbert Stephan founded the company as a wholesale business in Idar-Oberstein, Germany. The company also...

Despite challenges, gold still glitters: price spikes, trade disputes, and currency fluctuations have added to the price of gold jewelry ... but consumers continue to buy the precious metal.
May 1, 2004... For investors around the world, gold has been one of the shining stars in another uncertain year of investing. On Dec. 1, 2003, gold bullion broke the $400-an-ounce mark in trading for the first time since 1996. The price of gold continued to...

The finishing touch.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... "Plain" yellow gold has gone the way of the mood ring and the rotary telephone, as the taste for stylish finishes and eye-catching surface textures grows into a full-blown trend. From mirror polish to painstaking granulation to soft, satiny...

The right white: as the White Gold Task Force asks, 'What is the best white gold?' a Rhode Island company tries to find an answer.(W.R. Cobb Company , jewelry industry)
May 1, 2004... Consumers may not know the implications of having rhodium-plated jewelry--in fact, they may not even have a clue that their favorite pieces are plated--but retailers and manufacturers have long grappled with the pros and cons of making and...

Color in full bloom: for summer 2004.
May 1, 2004... The winter frost has melted to reveal big, bold colors. This season, lively shades are blossoming, creating a palette that is feminine, passionate and playful. Inspired by the garden, the desert and the beach, these colors are bringing new...

Store branding: a 'private' matter; Branding your store by selling private-label merchandise can provide greater profitability.(jewelry industry)
May 1, 2004... "Just as all politics is local, so, too, all brands--whether restaurants, merchandise, or jewelry stores--are locally driven." So says Virginia Beach, Va., jeweler David Nygaard. Like many jewelers, Nygaard uses "private label"...

Curing the dysfunctional workplace: forget the Presidential election. The dirtiest politics may be going on in your own company. Here's how to keep 'office politics' from taking over your store.
May 1, 2004... Office politics: They are divisive, unpleasant... and in the view of most experts, inevitable. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "There is no gathering of three or more persons that is free of politics," says Susan RoAne, who speaks and writes...

Gross margin: your key profit driver; Anyone who's tough enough and smart enough to run a business in today's economy can successfully wear the financial manager's hat--if they're willing to learn and apply the seven Profit Mastery components.(jewelry industry)
May 1, 2004... In our last article, we took a macro trip through the ratios and the road map to demonstrate the Profit Mastery process. (See "Rx for Survival," JCK, March 2004, p. 76.) This time we'll use the same road map to drive deeper into the gross...

Store for sale: jewelers and succession experts reveal how to conduct a store sale or buyout and offer tips to ease the process.(management of family owned businesses particularly aspects of succession)
May 1, 2004... True story: After having a family grocery business professionally valuated, a semiretired father gave his shares of the business outright to the child who showed the most aptitude for--and interest in--running the store. His other children...

Bad business: meet 10 retailers who went head-to-head with Suppliers from Hell.(JCK Retail Panel)
May 1, 2004... When we asked the JCK Retail Panel for tales of trouble with suppliers, we got back a harvest of horror stories. In fact, 55% of panelists said they'd had a "terrible experience" with a vendor. Asked if they'd ever deal with those suppliers...

Vendors and retailers: can't we all just get along?(jewelry industry)
May 1, 2004... The key to the vendor/retailer relationship, like the key to any relationship, is empathy. The key to empathy is communication, which requires not only speaking up but also listening. The following suggestions are meant to aid both retailers...

Saving the luxury brand: to survive in the new economy, luxury jewelers are turning to aggressive branding strategies.(DJS Advertising & Marketing)
May 1, 2004... Deborah Scarpa believes in the power of the brand. She preaches it with gusto. She sells it with passion. And she backs her words with action. During the past year, when other advertising agencies were either cutting their staffs or...

Buying overseas: the risks and rewards; Buying directly from overseas vendors can help independent jewelers save money and find unique products. But know what you're in for before booking your trip.(Global Partnering: A New JCK Series)(jewelry industry)
May 1, 2004... Globalization of the jewelry industry has opened new doors to the U.S. retail jeweler. For independent jewelers, buying directly from overseas sources can offer big advantages, including price breaks and access to unique merchandise. Some...

Not your father's CIBJO: can CIBJO--traditionally the slowest moving and most bureaucratic of all jewelry organizations--remake itself for the new era?(Confederation Internationale de La Bijouterie, Joaillerie, Orfevrerie, Perles et Pierres (French: International Confederation of Jewelry, Silverware, Diamonds and Stones))
May 1, 2004... The World Jewelry Federation, known as CIBJO, is often called the jewelry industry's United Nations, and many see it as just as ineffective. At a time when worldwide diamond associations have acted with lightning swiftness on issues like...

Day's Jewelers takes on New Hampshire: the new Day's Jewelers store in Manchester proves you can design a beautiful jewelry store in a large space.(Day's Jewelers)
May 1, 2004... Big stores selling everything imaginable are a big part of retailing throughout this country. And it's a very successful model, indeed. But is bigger better for fine-jewelry stores? For one regional chain, Day's Jewelers, bigger has been...

If you can't stand the heat, get out of the gem business; Many gemologists fear that advanced heating technologies are making it difficult, if not impossible, to identify color origin. But most retail customers couldn't care less--yet.
May 1, 2004... Heat treatment has created more salable gems than Mother Nature ever created on her own. But heat treatment can also reduce the value of gemstones. When color origin cannot be determined, prices for many colored gemstones usually sink to the...

Moving jewelry with the Web: the Internet is evolving into a business tool that's enhancing relationships among manufacturers, jewelers, suppliers, and, most importantly, consumers.
May 1, 2004... The Internet isn't dead. Nor will it replace traditional jewelry stores. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Instead, the Internet is evolving into a business tool that's helping to establish better relationships among jewelers, manufacturers,...

Trein's track: for 120 years, this small-town jeweler has given one illinois community a window on the world.
May 1, 2004... While other businesses have come and gone in Dixon, Ill., Trein's Jewelry has stayed put. When the jeweler (originally named Dodge & Kling) first opened in the spring of 1883, various businesses--including a housecleaner, a bank, and a theater,...

A life of luxury.(making a fashion statement with jewelry)
May 1, 2004... TRENDS For jewelers, the most important news is not a fashion trend but a demographic one. Female self-purchasers have become an essential part of the industry's client base. Many of your female customers are seeking to reward themselves...

Jewelry gallery.(trends in jewelry)
May 1, 2004... DIAMONDS In bridal jewelry, the latest trend is micropave--diamond melee that adds snowy sparkle to a traditional ring set, shows off the center stone of the engagement ring and offers a delicate, feminine look. (While classic pave stones...

'Mind-blowing' show in Miami: beautiful jewelry, fabulous antiques, a Vampire Killing Kit ... anything you could wish for and more was available at the 42nd annual Miami Beach Antique Show.(Heritage)(Miami Beach Antique Show )
May 1, 2004... It didn't take long for exhibitors and attendees to see that this year's Miami Beach Antique Show would be a rousing success. Halfway into the first day, exhibitors were already upbeat about sales, and a sense of optimism ran through the show...

The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review: July 1879.(From the JCK Archives)(jewelry designs)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... FROM THE "FOREIGN NOTES" SECTION OF THE JULY 1879 ISSUE OF THE JEWELERS' CIRCULAR AND HOROLOGICAL REVIEW: July 1879 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Little pigs in gold and silver are now extensively worn in Vienna as jewelry. Pins, charms,...

Radio active: radio can be an effective medium to deliver your message, but successful radio advertising requires an understanding of both demographic and lifestyle trends.(Jewelry industry advertising)
May 1, 2004... The goal of advertising is to get the right message to the right person in the right environment. Radio, a medium that reaches more than 93% of adults 18 years of age and older who shopped in a jewelry store in the past four weeks (The Media...

Classically contemporary: curves and angles and exotic straps are among the year's big trends in timepieces.(SIHH luxury watch fair )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... For new watches in 2004, the accent is on classic functions clothed in contemporary designs. New models and collections unveiled in April at BaselWorld 2004 and at the SIHH luxury watch fair in Geneva were stylish, chic, and unexpected--easily...

Las Vegas new product preview.(What's New)(jewelry)
May 1, 2004... 1. Stackable two-tone etemity bands feature channel-set round and princess-cut diamonds. The rings are available in 14k and 18k gold as well as in platinum. Suggested keystone prices start at $2,000. Atomic Design Group, New York; (800)...

Watches.(What's New)(collection and designs)
May 1, 2004... Citizen's Aviara collection of contemporary sports watches for women combines such classic sports watch characteristics as an oversized dial and rotating bezel with a cabochon crown and magnified date crystal. It's water resistant to 100 meters...

Bench & lab.(What's New)(jewelry industry)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... BENCH CATALOG AVAILABLE A new 68-page catalog from Kassoy showcases the latest additions to the company's line of jeweler's bench tools. New items include the Jool Tool Warrior polishing system, new Hermes computerized engraving machines,...

Rising stars--2004.(up and coming jewellers)
May 1, 2004... Matt Bezek has been a jeweler for 16 years but an artist all his life. His artistic career started in a rather unorthodox way with a degree in Dental Laboratory Technology were he learned to create in a functional and aesthetic way. His...

Packaging & display.(What's New)(Varella)(Crest Packaging)(Amerlux Lighting Systems)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... From Crest Packaging's Mardi Gras collection, iridescent paper boxes with removable pads in soft white velour and clever cutout latch tops. Boxes are available in iridescent plum or blueberry. Ten other collections also are available. Crest...

Business service.(What's New)(Diamond Staffing Solutions)(Northland Financial Co.)(DATA2)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... HELPING THE BOTTOM LINE Northland Financial Group is helping businesses with their financial needs by providing equipment leasing. Available equipment includes CAD software/hardware, engraving technology, point-of-sale systems, and...

GIA awards nearly $100,000 in scholarships.(Education News)(Gemological Institute of America)
May 1, 2004... Scholarships valued at nearly $100,000 have been awarded to 31 on-campus and distance education students of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) for the 2004 academic year. Conferred annually on qualified applicants who wish to enroll in...

NCCJ honors industry leader.(Associations)(National Conference for Community and Justice)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The Jewelry and Watch Division of the National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ) held its 53rd Annual Dinner in December 2003 at The Pierre Hotel, New York. During the event, the NCCJ's Humanitarian Award was presented to Phyllis...

MJSA elects three to board of directors.(Associations)(Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America (MJSA) recently elected three top industry executives to its board of directors, including the second MJSA board member to come from a top U.S. retailer. Sue Gove, COO/executive vice president of...

DIVA Las Vegas!(Associations)
May 1, 2004... The Women's Jewelry Association's annual networking party will celebrate the winners of the 2004 DIVA Design Competition in Las Vegas on June 4 from 6:30-8 p.m. at the V Bar in the Venetian Hotel. The cost is $55 for members and $70 for...

WGC and Jewelry.com launch 'Gold Month'.(Associations)(World Gold Council)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Bricks meet clicks this month as the World Gold Council and Jewelry.com, with key support from Aurafin-OroAmerica and Andin International, partner to bring a unique gold jewelry marketing program to consumers across America under the banner...

JSA publishes security manual.(Associations)(Jewelers' Security Alliance)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Jewelers' Security Alliance (JSA) recently announced the publication of the second edition of the JSA Manual of Jewelry Security. The 137-page book, written by JSA president John Kennedy and JSA vice president Robert Frank, contains the...

Jic hosts Gem Awards.(Associations)(The Jewelry Information Center.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The Jewelry Information Center held its second annual Gem Awards gala in January in New York City. The black-tie event honored members of the jewelry industry and consumer press who have gone "above and beyond" in promoting the industry and...

Eurostar acquires interest in Paul Winston.(Supplier News)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Eurostar Diamond Traders, a Diamond Trading Company sightholder, recently acquired an interest in Paul Winston, a jewelry company based in New York City. As a result of the partnership, a new name for the company and its bridal collection has...

Carrol Boyes moves.(Supplier News; now on the 7th floor at 225 Fifth Avenue )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Carrol Boyes Functional Art, manufacturer and importer of cast metalware, stainless, and leather selections in tabletop, gourmet, gifts, and accent furniture, has moved its Manhattan showroom at 225 Fifth Avenue into Gallery 726 on the 7th...

B & N Jewelry grants IJO exclusive Bien brand.(Supplier News)(Independent Jewelers Organization)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... B & N Jewelry has granted the Independent Jewelers Organization an exclusive to the "Bien" brand of bridal jewelry for the U.S. market. Bien is a major bridal brand in England and Europe manufactured by B & N Jewelry in Hatfield, England. B & N...

Aya International opens office.(Supplier News; on Fifth Avenue )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Aya International LLC has opened an office on Fifth Avenue in New York City. Aya Azrielant owns, operates, and designs for Aya International LLC, which is now separated from its former parent company Andin International Inc. Azrielant...

A. Link & Co. merges with Dali Diamond.(Supplier News)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... A. Link & Co. has merged with Dali Diamond of Antwerp, Belgium. Dali Diamond has been a Diamond Trading Company sightholder for more than 35 years and has factories in Belgium, China, and the Ukraine. The new joint partnership will enable A....

GIA Museum shows Chinese jade carvings.(Exhibits)(Gemological Institute of America)
May 1, 2004... A collection of intricate Chinese jade carvings will be showcased in the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Museum in Carlsbad, Calif. May 24-Oct. 31. "Magic, Myths, and Minerals: Chinese Jades from the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery" will be on...

'Eternal Egypt' in Canada.(Exhibits)(Royal British Columbia Museum)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The exhibit "Eternal Egypt: Masterworks of Ancient Art from the British Museum" will open July 10 at the Royal British Columbia Museum in Victoria, BC, Canada. The exhibit--which has been on the road in the United States and Canada since...

JCK Show gears up for Las Vegas 2004.(Trade Shows)(Jewelers Circular Keystone)
May 1, 2004... The JCK Show ~ Las Vegas, Luxury by JCK, and Luxury Swiss Watches by JCK have announced plans for headliner speakers and entertainment. Luxury by JCK, slated for May 31 through June 3 at the Venetian Hotel, moves to a salon format this...

Antique and estate Jewelry at the Rio.(Trade Shows)
May 1, 2004... This year's Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch Show, featuring 279 exhibitors, opens one day prior to The JCK Show ~ Las Vegas. The show will run from June 3-6 at the Rio Pavilion Convention Center inside the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las...

G.L.D.A. show in Las Vegas.(Trade Shows)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The G.L.D.A. will hold its sixth annual Las Vegas Gem & Jewelry Show at the Mirage Casino Hotel, June 1-3, 2004. Featuring more than 500 booths, this wholesale-only delivery show offers loose diamonds, gemstones, jewelry, antique jewelry,...