Jewelers Circular Keystone articles from May 2005

Jewelers Circular Keystone archives from May 2005

Calendar.(Calendar)
May 1, 2005... U.S. SHOWS AND EVENTS MAY 1-4 International Fashion Jewelry & Accessory show. New York; (401) 195-4564, fax (401) 295-4564. 6-8 G & LW Gem Trade Show, Franklin, N.C.; (601) 879-8832, fax (601) 879-3282. 21-24 International...

JCK--three shows, one destination--endless networking.(JCK Show Buzz)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... On the eve of three of the most powerful Shows in the industry, LUXURY by JCK, The JCK Show ~ Las Vegas 2005 and Swiss Watch by JCK, the JCK brand finds itself to be even more indispensable with each passing year. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

But 'industry still dangerous'; Report: jewelry crime hits new low in '04.(SPOTLIGHT)
May 1, 2005... There were only three murders connected with the jewelry business in 2004, the lowest number in over 25 years, according to the new annual report of the Jewelers' Security Alliance. There were 11 in 2003 and 16 in 2002. In addition,...

Baumann takes aim at knockoffs.(SPOTLIGHT)(Kathrine Baumann)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Kathrine Baumann recently issued "a call-to-arms" to the U.S. jewelry industry to join together to fight knockoffs. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Beverly Hills, Calif.-based designer wants a new coalition to protect the intellectual...

Trade hails gemological pioneer, author: Edward J. Gubelin dies at 91.(SPOTLIGHT)(Obituary)
May 1, 2005... Dr. Edward (Eduard) J. Gubelin, a leader in the international gemological movement since the 1930s, died March 14, two days before his birthday, in his sleep at a hospital where he was recuperating from heart surgery, in Lucerne, Switzerland,...

Hugh Patinkin, Whitehall head, dies.(SPOTLIGHT)(Whitehall Jewellers Inc.)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
May 1, 2005... Hugh Patinkin, chairman and chief executive officer of Whitehall Jewellers died suddenly of an apparent heart attack on March 30, 2005, the Chicago-based company said in a statement. He was 54. Whitehall's board of directors named Daniel H....

Questions raised on DTC marketing.(SPOTLIGHT)(Diamond Trading Company )
May 1, 2005... Amid all the changes at De Beers in the last few years, much has remained the same: The company still sells its diamonds to sightholders out of its London-based Diamond Trading Company. The DTC also manages the company's generic marketing...

NCCJ takes boat cruise to eliminate Hate in the Hallways.(SPOTLIGHT)(National Conference for Community and Justice )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... The Greater New York National Conference for Community and Justice and the New Leadership Division of the Jewelry and Watch Industry will host its annual Gala Boat Cruise and Casino Night June 29, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. aboard the Majestic Star. The...

Orgell sues Chopard.(SPOTLIGHT)
May 1, 2005... Beverly Hills, Calif., jeweler David Orgell has sued Chopard USA and its Swiss parent Chopard & Cie, seeking $1.2 million for what it calls "unlawful, unfair, and discriminatory business practices." According to the complaint, in 2002...

Bankruptcy court says Friedman's can close stores.(NEWSWIRE)
May 1, 2005... A bankruptcy court has approved Friedman's request to close 164 stores in 17 states as part of its Chapter 11 reorganization plan, the company announced. It will also sell in excess of $25 million of inventory.

Barbara Lipatapanlop named ICA executive director.(NEWSWIRE)(International Colored Gemstone Association)(appointment of Barbara Lipatapanlop)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Barbara Lipatapanlop was appointed to serve as executive director of the International Colored Gemstone Association as of March 1. From 1999 until February this year, Lipatapanlop previously served as a senior advisor to the Thai Gem and...

Alston named CEO of De Beers LV U.S.(NEWSWIRE)(appointment of Alyce Alston )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Alyce Alston has been named CEO of De Beers LV, the new retail chain that's a joint venture between De Beers and Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton. Alston comes from Fairchild, where she was group publisher of W, W Jewelry, and Vitals magazines.

Duke, Jewelry-Show founder, dies.(NEWSWIRE)(Herbert Arnold Duke)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
May 1, 2005... Herbert Arnold Duke, 84, an amateur gemologist who founded the International Gem & Jewelry Show, died March 6 at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, Md. He had Alzheimer's disease. From mid-1960s to about 1980, Duke owned Treasure of the Pirates, a...

JFC supports tsunami efforts.(NEWSWIRE)(Jewelers For Children)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Jewelers For Children has made a $50,000 donation to Save the Children for relief efforts in Asia after the devastating tsunami. The donation came from the recently established JFC Endowment Fund.

PGI joins platinum task force.(NEWSWIRE)(Platinum Guild International USA)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Platinum Guild International USA is participating in a new Industry Advisory Task Force to analyze the current Federal Trade Commission guides on marking platinum products. The task force was formed in response to increasing industry interest...

Designer Woodhull dies.(NEWSWIRE)(Helen Woodhull)(Obituary)
May 1, 2005... Helen Woodhull, a prominent New York jewelry designer for Tiffany, Cartier, and Georg Jensen, died on Jan. 29 at her home in the West Village in Manhattan, The New York Times reports. For the last 10 years Woodhull was associated exclusively...

A ring fit for a princess--for $36.(SPOTLIGHT)(ASDA Group PLC)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Wal-Mart's British subsidiary is offering a [pounds sterling]19 version ($36.25) of the platinum and diamond engagement ring Prince Charles gave to Camilla Parker Bowles. The original, valued at almost $1 million, is "a timeless classic,"...

JCK launches 'industry leaders' event.(SPOTLIGHT)
May 1, 2005... The JCK Show is launching JCK NYC Invitational, The Show for Industry Leaders, a niche event targeted to executives and buyers from major retail jewelry chains, department stores, large independent jewelers, mass merchants, and TV shopping...

Finlay may acquire Carlyle.(SPOTLIGHT)(Finlay Enterprises )(Carlyle & Co)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Finlay Enterprises announced it is in advanced discussions regarding a possible acquisition of Carlyle & Co, the 32-store chain. Carlyle has annual sales of approximately $80 million, the company said. Finlay is engaged in due diligence...

Corrections.(Correction Notice)
May 1, 2005... In the April 2005 issue of Open to Buy, the name of the 33.19 ct. diamond pictured with the House of Taylor Jewelry (Mirabelle) listing was misspelled. The name of the diamond, owned by Elizabeth Taylor, is the Krupp Diamond. In "Pining...

Basel report: dollar's weakness hits Americans.(SPOTLIGHT)
May 1, 2005... With the dollar continuing to sink against the euro, BaselWorld 2005 was no bargain for American buyers. The European pavilions were conspicuously slower than the generally mobbed buildings for Asian, Indian, Turkish, and other national...

Touted as 'conflict-free': synthetics promoted as 'Diamonds for Humanity'.(DIAMONDS)
May 1, 2005... The diamond industry is up in arms after a group called Diamonds for Humanity promoted synthetic diamonds as conflict free at the recent Academy Awards. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Environmental group Global Green USA, working with Diamonds...

Did Newsweek synthetic story get it wrong?(DIAMONDS)
May 1, 2005... Newsweek International Edition recently made a splash with a big cover story on synthetic diamonds--but some say the magazine got it wrong when it contended certain synthetics were "undetectable." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION...

Is De Beers driving out sightholders?(DIAMONDS)
May 1, 2005... When De Beers unveiled Supplier of Choice in 2000, the title referred to De Beers' strategy for coping with its newly diminished market share. The Supplier of Choice would offer sightholders value-added services so that they'd pick it over its...

Codiam joins up with Tiffany.(NEWSWIRE)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Tiffany is continuing its moves upstream--the famed retailer will invest in a South African factory of DTC sightholder Rand Precision Cut Diamonds Ltd. Tiffany has agreed to buy all polished production that meets its specific quality standards...

New head of marketing and promotion for IDI.(NEWSWIRE)(Israel Diamond Institute)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Ziv Lazar has been appointed deputy managing director of the Israel Diamond Institute, in charge of marketing strategy and business promotion. In addition, Alissa Goren has been promoted to manager of public relations and trade events. ...

Colorado's rhodochrosite mine played out: Sweet Home no more.(GEMS)
May 1, 2005... The Sweet Home Mine, Alma, Colo., is closed for good. Bryan Lees, owner of The Collector's Edge Minerals Inc. in Golden, Colo., and the driving force behind reopening the 132-year-old mine in 1991, made the announcement on Oct. 18, 2004. The...

Before it was tanzanite.(GEMS)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... It's one thing to talk about heated tanzanite and another to actually see the transformation of green/brown zoisite into its purple-blue variety. L. Allen Brown of All That Glitters, Methuen, Mass., is a veteran at heat treatment of tanzanite....

Smithsonian unveils Allure of Pearls exhibit.(GEMS)(Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History)
May 1, 2005... It's called La Peregrina, The Wanderer, The Pilgrim. It is, by all accounts, the largest, finest example of a teardrop-shape natural pearl in the world. And it once was dog food. Now it's on display at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural...

Enhancement brochure now available.(GEMS)
May 1, 2005... Retailers must be hungry for a new enhancement brochure, because they're snapping up the American Gem Trade Association's new one quickly, according to AGTA executive director Doug Hucker. The new consumer brochure, "Gemstone Enhancements:...

Smithsonian scoops up Dyber's dish.(GEMS)
May 1, 2005... Gem cutter Michael M. Dyber presented a Bolivian ametrine to the Smithsonian Institution to be included in its National Gem Collection. Cut in the Dyber style with polished concave bowls ("dishes") and tubes ("luminaires"), the 214.15 ct....

Diamond denims highlight launch: J.Lo brings bling to runway debut.(FASHION)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Jennifer Lopez's Fashion Week debut was the talk of fashion magazines for weeks before and became the talk of the diamond industry for weeks after. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The clothing line, Sweetface by Jennifer Lopez, didn't contain...

Beaudry unveils rare red-diamond design.(FASHION)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Michael Beaudry planned to unveil what he dubbed the world's first three-stone red-diamond ring, with perfectly matched oval brilliant-cut diamonds, at the Basel, Switzerland, fair in April. The stones, all GIA-graded natural fancy...

Carla puts its best toe forward.(FASHION)(Carla Corp.)(toe rings)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Toesies, in partnership with Carla Corp., has put a new spin on toe rings. Once thought a fad or a category better served by costume jewelry, toe rings have continued to gain popularity. As the generation that fell for the style grows older...

ArtCarved goes for stylish sentimentality.(launch pad)(Platinum Guild International )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Few categories induce yawning as easily as family jewelry. The ubiquitous mother's ring has long been a dated, if necessary, design in jewelry stores across the country. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] But as "message" jewelry like charm...

Who wore what.(RED CARPET)
May 1, 2005... With the Golden Globes, Oscars, and Grammys now just memories, the red carpet experienced a lull through early spring. Nonetheless, celebrities did manage to find smaller events at which they satisfied their cravings for bling. [1] Julie...

Seize your Platinum Opportunity: PGI debuts the Platinum Opportunity Kit at the JCK Show~Las Vegas 2005.(Platinum Guild International)
May 1, 2005... In today's brand-driven marketplace, where consumers are clamoring for logos, cachet, and luxury, the idea of "trading up" seems like common sense. If your customers are willing to pay a premium for designer versions of coffee and water,...

The Pt brand.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Recently, platinum got a distinguished overhaul to better represent the brand Image. Now, tastefully presented in blue and white, the Pt mark and brand line-Pure, Rare, Eternal-has a clean and vibrant look that will entice customers, while...

Advertising.
May 1, 2005... Consumers are inundated with platinum images in their favorite magazines, whether fashion, lifestyle, or bridal. Amazingly, PGI's branded advertising currently teaches an extraordinary 87 percent of the entire bridal target market and a...

Public relations.
May 1, 2005... PGI makes sure that the spotlight is focused on platinum and its timeliness in fashion and luxury. Consistent coverage and publicity of platinum jewelry results in oft-seen photos, print coverage, and radio/TV inclusion across the entire...

Education.(sales team)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Knowledge is power, especially in platinum. If your sales associates are able to accurately and enthusiastically articulate platinum's many attributes, it may not only lead to a sale but also a lifetime love of platinum and a loyal customer for...

The overall package.(platinum promotion)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Not just a hodgepodge of platinum tips and facts, the Platinum Opportunity Kit is a template for how to create an in-store experience that will foster platinum growth for years to come. Besides just a way to increase bottom-line profits, the...

Venetti: introduces affordable platinum jewelry.(Best of USA)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Venetti has introduced a new series of platinum bridal rings designed to assist retail jewelers increase sales in the face of today's high platinum prices. "Our new platinum series of bridal rings fits perfectly into our corporate strategy...

Platinum collection.(Directory)
May 1, 2005... Known around the world as the Pure, Rare, and Eternal metal, platinum has become the darling of the most fashionable, and most knowledgeable, customers. Whether worn by a soon-to-be-bride or an A-list superstar, platinum's innate...

New ad campaign to begin this fall: Caplan buys, plans to expand Daniel Mink S.A.(WATCHES)
May 1, 2005... Expect to see and hear more about Daniel Mink luxury time-pieces in the next two years. The Swiss-made watch brand will "go from a relatively publicity-shy company to one that's really going to grow nationally and internationally," says...

Hearst Magazines.(NEWSWIRE)
May 1, 2005... Hearst Magazines, publisher of Esquire, Harper's Bazaar, and Town & Country, will host the new Swiss Watch VIP Welcome Reception, June 2, for the invitation-only JCK Swiss Watch Show (June 3-7) in Las Vegas. The reception, also invitation-only,...

Ebel USA.(NEWSWIRE)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Randi Shinske resigned as president and chief executive officer of the luxury watch brand Ebel USA at the end of February after two years in the post. Her replacement is Steven Cohen, formerly head of Movado's Canadian division. Prior to Ebel,...

Breitling.(NEWSWIRE)(watch industry)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... John Travolta, movie star and pilot, appears this year in a new global ad campaign for Breitling, the Swiss luxury sport and pilot's watch, the first time it's used a celebrity. The ad runs in aviation and national magazines, like Men's Health,...

LVMH.(NEWSWIRE)(LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton S.A.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... The watch and jewelry business of French luxury goods firm LVMH showed "a return to profitability" in 2004, it says. All brands' sales growth outpaced their markets, with business "particularly remarkable" in the United States and Asia....

Watches star at 2005 Oscar events.(WATCHES)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Movie stars weren't the only faces in the spotlight at this year's Oscars events. Some fine timepieces were, too, both at the 77th Motion Picture Academy Awards and at pre-Oscar happenings. Jamie Foxx, Best Actor winner for Ray, wore a $25,000...

'ICE' and Vikings go together.(WATCHES)
May 1, 2005... When the Minnesota Vikings came to Rochester, Minn., for a TV special, Don Kirckof of Rochester Lapidary Jewelers invited the entire team for a "Men's Night" of shopping for watches and jewelry in a relaxed atmosphere. The IceTek watch showcase...

Olympic Champions Launch Torino 2006 countdown.(WATCHES)
May 1, 2005... Fashion photographer Peter Lindbergh in February snapped a special photo of 12 Winter Olympic Games legends to mark the start of Olympics timekeeper Omega's official countdown to the Games in Torino, Italy, in 2006. Shown [from left] are...

Focus: a closer look at the SWI Group.(WATCHES)(Swiss Watch International)(Company Profile)
May 1, 2005... A well-known design name is reentering the U.S. watch market, thanks to SWI Group, an energetic watch supplier targeting retail jewelers that's led by three brothers. How energetic? In the past 18 months, Swiss Watch International has...

Tips from 'women in the know': sound bites of success.(BUSINESS)
May 1, 2005... Forming alliances on the job and treating people like human beings first and employees second were among the career and life skills shared at the second annual Women in the Know conference, hosted by the Women's Jewelry Association. Attendance...

Numbers.(BUSINESS)(jewelry store's sales)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... 4.6% The increase in 2004 sales at jewelry-only stores over the previous year's figures. 1.5% The increase in 2004 fourth-quarter sales at jewelry-only stores compared with sales during the same period the previous year. $28.3B Sales...

5 nonstop networking tips.(BUSINESS)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... The following tips come courtesy of Andrea Nierenberg, founder of the Nierenberg Group, which specializes in business development and management training. Nierenberg recently addressed attendees at the second annual Women in the Know...

6 successful promotions ideas.(BUSINESS)
May 1, 2005... Some of JCK's Retail Panelists recently shared their most successful promotional campaigns, designed to drum up business quickly and effectively. Many of these ideas are utilized in the crucial fourth quarter. 1. Consider...

Passions: maker of rings that fit stays fit.(BUSINESS)(Gena Alulis of Superfit Inc.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... As the CEO of Superfit Inc., King of Prussia, Pa., Gena Alulis's business is to make sure that customers' rings fit their fingers properly and don't twist or turn. But fitness is also important in her personal life, and as the founding...

Overheard.(BUSINESS)
May 1, 2005... "The future is the Internet. Become familiar with it; it's the most important thing you can do right now for your business." --Judd Rottenburg, Long's Jewelers, Boston; keynote speaker, The JCK Show ~ Phoenix 2005

Snapshot of an income statement.(BUSINESS)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Reviewing income statements comes easy for Eric Carstensen since he teaches at the GIA School of Business. During the recent JCK Show ~ Phoenix 2005, the professor quickly summarized the key points of an income statement in a seminar on...

Remembering Dr. Edward J. Gubelin.(reader's forum)
May 1, 2005... Dr. Edward J. Gubelin was one of the world's most respected, honored, and accomplished gemologists, and many articles will be published elucidating his unparalleled professional achievements. My intent here is to provide personal insights into...

A jeweler's view of a national sales tax.(reader's forum)
May 1, 2005... The Fair Tax Act of 2005 (House Resolution 25 and Senate Bill 25) is a national retail sales tax, also called a consumption tax, which would completely abolish the Internal Revenue Service and the entire income tax code and replace them with a...

Diamonds and the Internet.(counterpoint)
May 1, 2005... The sale of diamonds over the Internet is a topic retail jewelers need to address, because it isn't going away. Blue Nile and Amazon have made big splashes in the business media with their assessment of the opportunity that "high-margin"...

Gold softens its approach.(Brief Article)(Cover Story)
May 1, 2005... Many think "bold" when they hear "gold." Jewelry manufacturers and their adoring consumers, however, are defying that association this year by turning out soft and sensual designs in gold that has been spun, woven, or otherwise crafted for a...

Hot & gold: prices are still up, but gold stays strong at retail with cost-conscious fashion product.(GOLD MARKET REPORT)
May 1, 2005... Building on strong holiday buzz and a successful VicenzaOro fair in January, gold seems poised to maintain or even exceed expectations in 2005. As retailers continue to see strong sales of fashion gold, the World Gold Council is keeping up its...

Dirty gold: the next conflict diamonds? How the industry is using the lessons learned from its last skirmish with NGOs to keep the newest one under control.
May 1, 2005... It is not what Fifth Avenue retailers wanted days before Valentine's Day--a 15-foot-tall puppet named "Miss Goldzilla," carrying bags of fake jewelry, striding the streets in front of their stores, warning consumers off "dirty gold." ...

I. Reiss Co., Inc.(GOLD PREVIEW)
May 1, 2005... 45 North Station Plaza Great Neck, NY 11021 Tel: 516-482-7900 Fax: 516-482-2400 Web site: www.ireiss.com Cocoon Collection 18k tri-color silk chain enhanced with diamonds, exclusively by I. Reiss. [ILLUSTRATION...

Haggai.(GOLD PREVIEW)
May 1, 2005... 49 W. 45th St. New York, NY 10036 Tel: 212-730-7299 Fax: 212-730-0288 E-mail: haggai@haggaicollection.com From our prism collection, marble brown enamel with princess cut citrine and diamond ring, by Haggai. ...

H. Weiss Co.(GOLD PREVIEW)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... 579 5th Ave. #840 New York, NY 10017 Tel: 212-355-5622 Fax: 212-355-5429 FAX Web site: www.hweisscompany.com Classic design, endless beauty. 14k solid mesh yellow gold. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Hoover and Strong.(GOLD PREVIEW)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... 10700 Trade Road Richmond, VA 23230 Tel: 800-759-9997 Fax: 800-616-9997 E-mail: info@hooverandstrong.com Web site: hooverandstrong.com Tru-Seat[R] settings eliminate 75% of labor when setting round, princess, oval...

De-Ani, Inc.(GOLD PREVIEW)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... P.O. Box 5001 Monrovia, CA 91017-7101 Tel: 888-343-3264 Fax: 888-353-3264 E-mail: deani@earthlink.net Web site: www.deani.com Beach fun at its finest! Only De-ani, Inc. can recreate 14k gold expressions of summertime...

Ballou.(GOLD PREVIEW)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... 800 Waterman Ave. East Providence, RI 02914 Tel: 401-438-7000 Fax: 401-438-7371 E-mail: carolineballou@ballou.com Web site: www.balloujewelry.com 18k necklace, hand-hammered finish with citrine, amethyst, teal blue...

Camelot Bridal.(GOLD PREVIEW)
May 1, 2005... 2389 Vauxhall Rd. Union, NJ 07083 Tel: 800-535-3501 Fax: 908-687-8314 E-mail: mharris@tesslerweiss.com Web site: www.camelotbridal.com Combining two die-struck pieces of 14k gold, Camelot Bridal has created a...

True Knots.(GOLD PREVIEW)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... 610 S. Broadway, Suite 904 Los Angeles, CA 90014 Tel: 213-689-0945 Fax: 213-689-9580 E-mail: vatche@trueknots.com Web site: www.trueknots.com These handsome men's 8mm die-struck wedding bands are designed for the new...

Istor.(GOLD PREVIEW)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... Baglar Mevkii Mezarlik USTU Cad. No: 14 Firuzkoy/avcilar Isanbul, Turkey 34850 Tel: ++90 212 423 94 00 Fax: ++90 212 423 94 01 E-mail: export@istor.com.tr Web site: www.istor.com.tr Beautiful, delicate tear...

Chad Allison.(GOLD PREVIEW)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... 6900 E. Camelback Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Tel: 480-947-7844 Fax: 480-945-9539 Web site: www.chadallison.com Diamond pave Victorian style dangle earrings with textured border. Available in all white, two-tone rose & White...

Super Bell Jewelry.(GOLD PREVIEW)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... 611 W. 6th St., Suite 2288 Los Angeles, CA 90017 Tel: 800-884-3888 Fax: 213-612-4404 E-mail: info@sbjewelry.com Web site: www.jewelryclubhouse.com Graduated, concentric polished circles dominate this collection...

Aurafin.(GOLD PREVIEW)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... 6701 Nob Hill Rd. Tamarac, FL 33321 Tel: 800-327-1808 Fax: 954-718-3206 Web site: www.aurafin.com Spiralettes by Aurafin add an elegant new "twist" to the traditional earring. Delicate drops of amethyst or pearl accents...

Lee's Gold Import Inc.(GOLD PREVIEW)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... 606 S. Hill St., Suite #401 Los Angeles, CA 90014 Tel: 213-622-9512 Fax: 213-622-9524 E-mail: leesgold@aol.com Web site: www.leesgold.com Elegance and versatility best describe these 14k white and yellow gold...

Croton Watch Co., Inc.(GOLD PREVIEW)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... 195 Anderson Avenue Moonachie, NJ 07074 Tel: 201-939-5100 Fax: 201-939-5222 Web site: www.crotonwatch.com Croton's new 18k Tonneau-shaped Swiss multi-function watch. Complete with 1 ct. of diamonds, sapphire crystal and...

Stuller, Inc.(GOLD PREVIEW)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... P.O. Box 87777 Lafayette, LA 70598 Tel: 800-877-7777 Fax: 1-800-444-4741 E-mail: info@stuller.com Web site: www.stuller.com Four-prong moissanite earrings from Stuller's moissanite finished jewelry collection. Two...

Tanzanite transformed: tanzanite one introduces quality grading, pricing changes, and a sight system; The company that owns the rights to mine the lion's share of tanzanite rough is taking a page from the De Beers playbook.(TANZANITE TRANSFORMATION)
May 1, 2005... Although tanzanite is both rare and popular, its proliferation on TV shopping channels, wide availability in Tucson, and relatively low price per carat seem to contradict the laws of supply and demand. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

A tale of Tucson: if you didn't see it in Tucson this year, you weren't looking.(TUCSON REPORT)
May 1, 2005... Living up to its reputation as the world's largest collection of gem fairs, the 2005 Tucson gem and mineral shows had more of everything, including some unusual gems, along with a few items you should be aware of. AVAILABILITY. There was...

Tucson on $50K a day: now that the Tucson shows are over, it's time to fantasize about what you might have had.(TUCSON REPORT)
May 1, 2005... Of course you've heard of Frommer's travel guidebook, Europe on $20 a Day. That was written in 1984 (the original was Europe on $5 a Day), and with two decades' worth of inflation under the economy's belt, not to mention the declining dollar,...