Jewelers Circular Keystone articles from November 2003

Jewelers Circular Keystone archives from November 2003

Ohio jeweler creates exclusive Breast Cancer Awareness Jewelry.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Harold Jaffe Jewelers, Toledo, Ohio, announces Its 2003 Breast Cancer Awareness jewelry collection, available to consumers at its Toledo location and available to other jewelers around the nation. A portion of the sale of each piece will be...

National Retail Federation predicts joyful holiday for retailers.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... U.S. retail sales for November and December should rise 5.7% over last year's figures, to $217.4 billion. That's the forecast from the National Retail Federation (NRF), which, if accurate, would make this year's holiday showing the best since...

47th Street shocked by dealer's arrest.
November 1, 2003... People on 47th Street were shocked by the arrest of an elderly gem dealer in conjunction with a scheme to sell missiles to terrorists. Yehuda Abraham, 76, of Ambuy Gem Corp., was arrested in August and charged with conspiracy to operate an...

ABC's GMA investigates synthetic diamond testing.(Up front: news trends people)(Good Morning America )
November 1, 2003... During a segment broadcast Sept. 16, ABC TV's Good Morning America visited the International Gemological Institute's New York City diamond lab to see firsthand how laboratory gemologists would test for synthetic diamonds. Consumer correspondent...

Hong Kong returns to Basel show.(Up front: news trend people)
November 1, 2003... It's official. Hong Kong will return to Switzerland's BaselWorld trade show, as reported in July JCK. The Swiss government also has apologized for banning Hong Kong exhibitors this year from the show. Officials of the Swiss and Hong Kong...

New WGC ad campaign launched.(Up front: news trend people)( World Gold Council )
November 1, 2003... The World Gold Council unveiled its fall 2003 advertising campaign Sept. 10 in New York during a special presentation in the secret wine cellar at the 21 Club. Michael Barlerin, World Gold Council managing director for the Americas, said...

Life sentence for jewelry store robber.(Up front: news trends people)
November 1, 2003... A Florida man was convicted of armed robbery and sentenced to life in prison in Hinds County (Mississippi) Circuit Court, The Clarion-Ledger of Jackson, Miss., reported. Omar Jackson, 33, of Opa-Locka, was convicted of the Sept. 18, 2001,...

Correction.(Up front: news trend people)(Correction Notice)
November 1, 2003... The Pearl Showcase in the October issue of JCK (p. 78) incorrectly listed San Marco, Calif., in the address for China Pearl. The company's correct address is 2596 Mission St., San Marino, CA 91108. JCK regrets the error.

Needless alarm.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2003... Mr. Dallahan's claim that the branding of diamonds is bad for the retail jewelry business raises needless alarm. (See "Branding Again," JCK, July 2003, p. 38.) We are in a unique place in our history, facing unique challenges and opportunities,...

Retailing thrives on branding.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2003... In response to the JCK July 2003 Counterpoint "Branding Again" by Frank Dallahan, I agree that jewelers should take control of their diamond business. In fact, the best way for them to embrace a prosperous future is to climb aboard the...

Institutional thievery.
November 1, 2003... A recent conversation with a member of the industry who deals with the "majors" inspired me to write about a critical issue that needs to be addressed: the business of copying designs. The discussion focused on new-product development and how...

Cultured Pearl Association gets new nucleus.(Gem Notes)
November 1, 2003... The newly elected president of the Cultured Pearl Association of America (CPAA), Armand Asher of Albert Asher South Sea Pearl in New York, says his first order of business is to help the organization become more visible. "First and foremost, we...

JA's J Report includes 'Counter Points'.(Gem Notes)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Jewelers of America's bimonthly newsletter, The J Report, now includes a four-page pullout called "Counter Points" that covers the latest gemstone and jewelry news. The July/August 2003 issue covered the new beryllium bulk diffused sapphire,...

AGS honors Crowningshield, Koivula.(Gem Notes)(American Gem Society)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... The American Gem Society (AGS) recently presented its Lifetime Achievement Award to G. Robert Crowningshield, retired vice president of the Gemological Institute of America's (GIA) Gem Laboratory, and the new Richard T. Liddicoat Journalism...

Explaining moissanite's cut.
November 1, 2003... A new booklet, published by Charles & Colvard Ltd., the sole manufacturer and distributor of created moissanite jewels, claims that special cut proportions allow moissanite to exhibit "more brilliance, fire, and luster than any other jewels...

Say what?(Gem Notes)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... The global nature of the gem and jewelry industry provides the opportunity to see many parts of the world and gain friends from different cultures. Global interaction. however, sometimes spawns glitches in communication, Dick Hughes, a...

Market in brief.(Gem notes: gem pricing update from the guide)
November 1, 2003... Market in brief: Oct. 1, 2003... So far, the U.S. embargo against Burmese goods appears to have had little impact on prices or availability of Burmese gemstones. However, we are still in the early days of the embargo, and if it continues for...

Wired cover spotlight synthetics.(Diamond Notes)
November 1, 2003... Wired magazine sent shock waves through the industry with its September cover story on "The New Diamond Age." The story on diamond synthetics covered mostly familiar territory for the industry--but its sensational tone caused some to worry...

Identifying CVD synthetic diamond.(Diamond Notes)
November 1, 2003... The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) reports that four Apollo rough crystals and four Apollo faceted diamonds were submitted to GIA'S Gem Trade Lab (GTL) for identification and research. The European Gemological Laboratory (EGL) and...

MVI: one in four consumers aware of conflict diamonds.(Diamond Notes)(MVI Marketing survey)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Consumer awareness of the conflict-diamond issue has reached an all-time high, says a new survey by MVI Marketing, Paso Robles, Calif. Twenty-six percent of consumers are aware of the term "conflict diamonds" or "blood diamonds," MVI's Jewelry...

Kimberley process goes live at last.(Diamond Notes)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... It's taken three years and was preceded by yet another round of back-and-forth political maneuvering, but the Kimberley Process finally has gone live. Fifty-two countries signed on to the system, which socks to eliminate conflict diamonds...

IDCA honors two at JA show.(Diamond Notes)(Indian Diamond and Colorstone Association honors Patti Light and Basant Johari)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... The Indian Diamond and Colorstone Association (IDCA) held its annual dinner at the Jewelers of America New York show. Patti Light, executive director of the Jewelers Charity Fund for Children, was honored as Doyen of the Year. Top, IDCA...

New head of GIA Gem Instruments.(Diamond Notes)(Gemological Institute of America appoints Akiva Caspi)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... The Gemological Institute of America has appointed Akiva Caspi director of research and product development for GIA Gem Instruments. In his new role, Caspi will manage product engineering and technical services and develop new products for GIA...

DCWC opposes De Beers-Russia contract.(Diamond Notes)(Diamond Club West Coast)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... In a strongly worded letter, the Diamond Club West Coast has asked the European Union not to approve De Beers' new contract with Russia, warning it will have "anticompetitive" effects on the diamond industry. The European Union has been...

Runway jewels.(Fashion Facets)(jewelers donate jewelry for fashion shows)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Jewelers clamored to be among those who dressed the models on New York's runways during Fashion Week in September. Along with the usual suspects--the World Gold Council, for example, went so far as to serve as a co-sponsor of Mark Montano's...

OMAS presents 'Vision' at New Yorker Festival.(Fashion Facets)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... OMAS shared the art of writing during the fourth annual New Yorker Festival in September. Maker of the official writing instrument of the New Yorker Festival and a supporting sponsor, OMAS presented each of the festival's writers, cartoonists,...

A call for new talent.(Fashion Facets)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... The American Jewelry Design Council is accepting applications for its annual Talent Contest. This high-profile competition--which provides the winner with a booth at the summer JA New York show--has successfully launched the careers of many...

Latin star wears pink diamonds by South Florida jeweler.(Fashion Facets)(Soraya wears diamond necklace supplied by Levinson Jewelers)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Levinson Jewelers, Plantation, Fla., recently adorned Latin Grammy Awards presenter and Hispanic Heritage Awards feature performer Soraya with a $5 million, one-of-a-kind pink diamond necklace. The Latin superstar chose to wear pink to...

Fashion interactive.(Fashion Facets)(Tammy Kohl of Takohl)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Everyone's seen the computer programs that allow a woman to see what she'd look like in a variety of different hairstyles. Now jewelry designer Tammy Kohl is taking the same interactive concept into jewelry design. Kohl, owner of Takohl,...

Italian Royals choose Damiani bridal jewels.(Fashion Facets)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Emmanuel Filiberto, Prince of Venice and Piedmont, Heir to the Royal House of Savoy, and his fiancee, French actress Clotilde Courau, chose Damiani rings for their September wedding at the Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels in Rome. The...

Diamonds, football, and the queen of soul.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... As she sang the national anthem at the NFL kickoff, $1 million in VIVID Collection diamonds adorned the hand and ears of Aretha Franklin. The jewels included a 21-ct. radiant-cut diamond ring and waterfall diamond earrings totaling 50 cts.

Swiss watch exports down.(Watch World)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Swiss watch exports fall 6.6% to 4.56 billion Swiss francs (CHF) during the first six months of 2003, says the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry (FH) in a July 28 report. It blamed the drop on "the effect of the war in Iraq, the SARS...

To fight the counterfeiting of watches Luxury Swiss watchmaker Frederique Constant is imprinting timepieces with tiny identification numbers that can be seen only under ultra-fluorescent light.(Watch World)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... To fight the counterfeiting of watches Luxury Swiss watchmaker Frederique Constant is imprinting timepieces with tiny identification numbers that can be seen only under ultra-fluorescent light, The numbers are at 10 o'clock on silver dials on...

Cyma watch buys U.S. distributor.(Watch World)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Cyma, a leading upscale Swiss watch brand, has purchased its U.S. distributor, Hugh Glenn Corp., which now becomes the Swiss company's U.S. branch. Terms of the transaction weren't released. No changes are planned for Hugh Glenn's...

During a summer Longines Watch promotion co sponsored by Esquire magazine, a retired New York City policeman was chosen as the "modern Humphrey Bogart.".(Watch World)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... During a summer Longines Watch promotion co sponsored by Esquire magazine, a retired New York City policeman was chosen as the "modern Humphrey Bogart." (Bogart, who wore a Longines, is featured in the company's "Elegance Is an Attitude" ad...

Siragusa out as president of Maurice Lacroix USA.(Watch World)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Robert Siragusa in late August unexpectedly left his post as president of Maurice Lacroix USA, the U.S. subsidiary of the upscale Swiss watch brand. Siragusa established the brand in the United States in 1994 and built a network of more than...

Adam Scott, winner of the new Deutsche Bank Golf Tournament, held Aug. 29-Sept. 1 in Boston, was presented with the championship trophy and a personalized TAG Heuer automatic Link Caliber 36 chronograph (inset) by Daniel Lalonde, president and chief of TAG Heuer North America.(World Watch)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Adam Scott, winner of the new Deutsche Bank Golf Tournament, held Aug. 29-Sept. 1 in Boston, was presented with the championship trophy and a personalized TAG Heuer automatic Link Caliber 36 chronograph (inset) by Daniel Lalonde, president and...

Hal Sutton, 14-time PGA Tour champion, is the latest sports celebrity to endorse Cyma watches.(World Watch)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Hal Sutton, 14-time PGA Tour champion, is the latest sports celebrity to endorse Cyma watches. The Ryder Cup team captain appears in new ads, now running, casually sporting his new 18k gold Cyma Signature watch. Other sports celebrities who...

Swatch Group first-half sales down.(Watch World)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... The Swatch Group, the world's largest watchmaker, posted a 6.6% drop in total sales to 1.8 billion Swiss francs (US$1.28 billion) for the half year ending June 30. Net income for the Swiss watch conglomerate, based in Bienne, Switzerland, fell...

AWI installs new board members.(Watch World)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... The American Watchmaker-Clockmakers Institute (AWI) elected new members to its board of directors during its 43rd annual meeting, held this year in Florence, Ky. The members include James K. Zimmerman, York, Pa.; James R. Sadilek, Carson City,...

Taramax, which manufactures and distributes the midpriced Swiss-made Fendi timepieces, this fall is launching a "Shop in Shop" concept for the jewelry and watch retailers who are the exclusive outlets for its watches.(Watch World)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Taramax, which manufactures and distributes the midpriced Swiss-made Fendi timepieces, this fall is launching a "Shop in Shop" concept for the jewelry and watch retailers who are the exclusive outlets for its watches. The wall unit features a...

Moonstone (orthoclase feldspar).
November 1, 2003... This month's jewel is displayed in finished jewerly created by award-winning designer Henry Dunay, New York. His mango-green moonstone pendant place 131 cts. of gems horizonatally for a classic yet bold pendant, bezel-set in 18k yellow gold,...

Working harder: jewelers responded to economic conditions by relying more heavily commissions in 2002.(Cover Story)
November 1, 2003... Compensation among jewelers nationwide in 2002 didn't change much from 2001, according to results of JCK's most recent salary survey; but many employees were compelled to work harder for whatever increases they did get. A year ago, of course,...

Baubles for babes: designers and retailers are discovering that jewelry can be symbol of love between parents and children.
November 1, 2003... It is said that there is no greater love than that of a parent for a child. The preciousness of that love, and of children themselves, makes one wonder why jewelry--the symbol of choice for romantic love--has not been more widely recognized as...

Christmas for a lifetime: jewelers share their strategies for turning holiday shoppers into lifelong customers.
November 1, 2003... For consumers, the holidays are a season of giving. For jewelry retailers, it's a season for getting--specifically, getting new customers who, with a little planning and initiative, can be turned into longtime or even lifetime customers. ...

Analysis: fallout from the shakeout: the Diamond Trading Company's slashing of its sightholder list is still reverberating throughout the diamond industry.
November 1, 2003... When De Beers launched its "Strategic Review" in 1999, managing director Gary Ralfe promised there would be "no sacred cows." He wasn't kidding. It's been months since the Diamond Trading Company's dramatic pruning of its sightholder list,...

India rising: India is ready to claim its place as a major player on the international jewelry scene.
November 1, 2003... The goals of India's gem and jewelry industry, as articulated by the country's Gem & Jewelry Export promotion Council (GJEPC), don't lack for boldness. They include transforming India into the "world's largest trading center," becoming a $16...

The color field: colored gemstones of every hue and pearls of every persuasion continue to inspire jewelry designers and boost sales in the volume market.
November 1, 2003... Consumers in the volume jewelry market are still captivated by color. Perennial favorites like the Big Three, amethyst, and blue topaz compete for attention alongside other popular choices like opal, mother-of-pearl, and Mystic Topaz. The warm...

Stock options: Orogemma 2003: there are two 'm's in Orogemma, and this year they stood for 'medallions' and 'mother-of-pearl.'.
November 1, 2003... This year's Orogemma show, held Sept. 6-11 in Vicenza, Italy, was filled with buyers searching for last-minute holiday stock. Geared toward the European market, the goods on offer differed from those seen at earlier shows in the United...

Restringing pearls, Part II.(Bench source: be your best at the bench)
November 1, 2003... In Part I of this series, we outlined the benefits of pearl restringing and discussed how you can start your restringing service. In Part II, we'll show you how to restring pearls using the Tri-Cord Knotter method. (Part III will lead you...

Earnings in 18k gold feature 1.28 cts. t.w. rubies and 3.94 cts. t.w. faceted moonstones.(What's New * Jewelry)
November 1, 2003... Earnings in 18k gold feature 1.28 cts. t.w. rubies and 3.94 cts. t.w. faceted moonstones. Suggested retail price is $4,700. Paula Crevoshay/Mellika Co., Albuquerque, N.M.; (505) 898-2888, www.crevoshay.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Sterling silver charm bracelets and matching key rings are for animal lovers.(What's New * Jewelry)
November 1, 2003... Sterling silver charm bracelets and matching key rings are for animal lovers. Bracelet themes shown (top to bottom): pug, sitting cat, and equestrian. Key rings (from left to right): horse head, sitting cat, and pug. Each five-charm bracelet is...

14k two-tone ring with a 2.51-ct. center sapphire and .67 at. t.w. diamonds.(What's New * Jewelry)
November 1, 2003... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 14k two-tone ring with a 2.51-ct. center sapphire and .67 at. t.w. diamonds. Suggested retail price is $5,000. Van Lachman Styling, Los Angeles; (877) 826-5266 or (213) 624-4958, www.vanlachman.com. [ILLUSTRATION...

The Princess necklace features hand-turned platinum with 4.97 cts. t.w. white diamond beads or 9.35 cts. t.w. black diamond beads.(What's New * Jewelry)
November 1, 2003... The Princess necklace features hand-turned platinum with 4.97 cts. t.w. white diamond beads or 9.35 cts. t.w. black diamond beads. Other met als and gemstones are available. Suggested retail prices are $7,000 for white diamonds and $1,250 for...

Sterling silver bangle bracelets with threaded bead closures are available in all sterling or sterling with 14k gold bead and are triple-keystone priced at $54.(What's New * Jewelry)
November 1, 2003... Sterling silver bangle bracelets with threaded bead closures are available in all sterling or sterling with 14k gold bead and are triple-keystone priced at $54. M.S. Company, Attleboro, Mass.; (508) 222-1700, www.mscompany, net. ...

Watches in Eurochron's new "Atomic Watch Collection" are tuned to daily radio signals from the atomic clock at Fort Collins, Colo., which provides accuracy to within one second in 1 million years.(What's New * Watches)
November 1, 2003... Watches in Eurochron's new "Atomic Watch Collection" are tuned to daily radio signals from the atomic clock at Fort Collins, Colo., which provides accuracy to within one second in 1 million years. Watches have ABS plastic cases and...

The Swiss-made Oxygene collection for women has four models, each with six dial treatments.(What's New * Watches)
November 1, 2003... The Swiss-made Oxygene collection (left) for women has four models, each with six dial treatments. The watches combine a curved rectangular ease with an oval top ring and donned crystal and come with interchangeable Italian silk straps...

"Mod Rectangle" joins the Swiss made Guess Collection.(What's New * Watches)
November 1, 2003... "Mod Rectangle" (right) joins the Swiss made Guess Collection. The mid-sized stainless-steel watch is available with bracelet or croc leather strap in black, pale pink, or pale blue. Roman-numeral dials come in antique white, black, pink, or...

Tempus is a new collection of Swiss-made tonneau-shaped mechanical timepieces that have large stainless-steel cases (42 mm x 53 ram) and come with leather straps in a choice of three colors or on steel bracelets.(What's New * Watches)
November 1, 2003... Tempus (left) is a new collection of Swiss-made tonneau-shaped mechanical timepieces that have large stainless-steel cases (42 mm x 53 ram) and come with leather straps in a choice of three colors or on steel bracelets. Three versions are...

The Oris Swiss-made automatic Artelier Complication, in addition to hours, minutes, and seconds, features displays for weekday, date, second time zone, and moon phase.(What's New * Watches)
November 1, 2003... The Oris Swiss-made automatic Artelier Complication, in addition to hours, minutes, and seconds, features displays for weekday, date, second time zone, and moon phase. The three-phase stainless-steal watch is 40.5 mm in diameter and features a...

Dikra Gem has issued a new brochure.(What's New * Catalogs)
November 1, 2003... Dikra Gem has issued a new brochure. The free, full-color brochure features semiprecious faceted stones and cabochons, drops, tongues, bullets, pearls, drusy, CZ, "designer" SBBTs in decorative materials, and the company's new line of pendants....

Rembrandt Charms has released its new Charm Collection Supplement, offering more than 150 new charm styles.(What's New * Catalogs)
November 1, 2003... Rembrandt Charms has released its new Charm Collection Supplement, offering more than 150 new charm styles. Featured are five themed charm bracelets including American pride, travel and tourism, Christmas, and a charm bracelet celebrating...

Quality Gold's latest catalog, "Gifts For All Occasions," offers more than 8,000 nonjewelry gift items, 1,500 of which can be engraved or embroidered.(What's New * Catalogs)
November 1, 2003... Quality Gold's latest catalog, "Gifts For All Occasions," offers more than 8,000 nonjewelry gift items, 1,500 of which can be engraved or embroidered. Categories include anniversary gifts, awards, baby gifts, Christmas figurines, clocks,...

Fischer and gately to be feted.(People)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Walter Fischer of Rolex Watch U.S.A. Inc. and Edward J. Gately of Fleet Precious Metals will be honored by the American Jewish Committee at a gala event on Nov. 4 in New York City. The two industry leaders will be presented with AJC's...

Bilgore launches new company.(People)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... In May 2003, Jeffrey B. Bilgore ended his tenure at Oscar Heyman & Brothers to establish his own company, Jeffrey Bilgore L.L.C. He had been employed with Oscar Heyman & Brothers for 16 years.

JVC names general counsel.(People)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... The Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) has named Ulla Wolff to the newly created position of assistant general counsel. Wolff will participate in all aspects of JVC's programs, most prominently in JVC's Alternative Dispute Resolution Services....

GIA's Brook Ellis re-elected to DETC.(People)(Distance Education and Training Council )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Brook Ellis has been re-elected as the second vice president of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) Accrediting Commission. Ellis will continue to review information submitted from applying organizations and evaluate them for...

National Metalsmiths name two to Hall of Fame.(People)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Two recipients recently received National Metalsmiths 2003 Hall of Fame awards--John Paul Miller in the Artist category and Heikki Seppa in the Arts Educator division. Miller is a master of precious metal granulation whose work is in the...

Von Scoy Jewelers.(Appointments)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Van Scoy Jewelers recently welcomed Graduate Gemologist Linda Kummerer to the staff. Her responsibilities will include appraisals of customers' fine jewelry as well as new jewelry sales and service. Prior to joining Van Scoy Jewelers, her...

Montblanc North America.(Appointments)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Montblanc North America has appointed Jan-Patrick Schmitz as president and CEO. Schmitz, who has been with the company since 1994, is director of the International Executive Committee and head of global supply chain management at Montblanc's...

Mayor's Jewelers Inc.(Appointments)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Mayors Jewelers Inc. announced the appointment of Diane Oliver as group vice president, marketing, and Holly Brubach as creative director. Oliver held the same position with Birks, the Canadian jewelry chain that assumed control of Mayors in...

Long's Jewelers.(Appointments)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Long's Jewelers has announced the appointment of Jacqueline Grande Raffi as vice president of sales and strategic planning. Raffi joins Long's after a nineyear association with Shreve, Crump & Low, where she most recently held the position of...

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA).(Appointments)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) announced that Christopher P. Smith has joined the GIA Gem Laboratory, New York, as manager of gemological research. Smith's responsibilities will include establishing the focus of the institute's...

Sterling Jewelers Inc.(Appointments)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Brian Curtiss has been named vice president of marketing at Sterling Jewelers Inc. Curtiss will be responsible primarily for building and accelerating the growth of the company's retail jewelry store brands.

Cartier.(Appointments)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Cartier has announced the appointment of Robert Atkinson to serve as manager of the firm's San Francisco boutique. He will be responsible for the boutique's daily operations as well as furthering Cartier within the community through various...

QVC.(Appointments)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... QVC announced the appointment of Catherine Coquillard to the position of vice president of jewelry merchandising. Coquillard has more than 23 years of jewelry merchandising experience, most recently with Mervyn's Department Store in California...

Stuller Inc.(Appointments)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Stuller Inc. has appointed three new business vice presidents: Harold Dupuy, BVP, finished jewelry; Joe Orlando, BVP, gemstones; and Darrell Warren, BVP, tools/packaging/fabricated metals. Previously, Dupuy was director of product management in...

Rosen Group.(Appointments)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... The Rosen Group has promoted Kurt Herring to general manager of the publishing division and has hired Rebecca Cason as general manager of the show division. Herring joined TRG in 1997 and was most recently advertising director for AmericanStyle...

Obituaries.(People)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
November 1, 2003... Joan O'Malley, a former director of marketing and sales for Hoover & Strong, passed away on July 6, 2003, after a 10-year battle with cancer. O'Malley began her career 30 years ago in New York as a customer service representative for...

New location for CDG.(Associations)(Contemporary Design Group)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... The business office of the Contemporary Design Group has moved to a new location. Effective July 14, 2003, the new contact information is: Contemporary Design Group, Marylouise Lugosch, Coordinator, 312 Lynch Road, Newcastle, ME 04553; (207)...

New leadership at JEF.(Associations)(Jewelers Education Foundation )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... The board of governors of the Jewelers Education Foundation (JEF) of the American Gem Society has appointed Dona K. Norris as executive director of the charitable organization. Adding staff leadership was the next step in the JEF's plan for...

JCF hosts annual dinner.(Associations)(Jewelers Charity Fund )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... The Jewelers Charity Fund for Children (JCF) hosted its annual Facets of Hope Dinner during The JCK Show ~ Las Vegas 2003. More than 2,100 guests--including Olympic skating champion Scott Hamilton--helped to celebrate the fifth birthday of "the...

CDG receives support from Rio Grande.(Associations)(Contemporary Design Group)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Rio Grande now sponsors the Contemporary Design Group, an organization of America's top jewelry designers and craftspeople that promotes innovation and creativity in modern jewelry design. CDG'S network of more than 75 members aims to partner...

JA has new chair, officers.(Associations)(Jewelers of America)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Alan M. Zimmer, president/CEO of Reeds Jewelers, Wilmington, N.C., was elected chairman of Jewelers of America in July during JA's board of directors meeting in New York. Zimmer succeeds Carolyn Pope of Crews Jewelry, Grandview, Mo., whose...