Jewelers Circular Keystone articles from November 2004

Jewelers Circular Keystone archives from November 2004

JVC: diamond undercarating widespread.(Jewelers Vigilance Committee)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... A Jewelers Vigilance Committee undercover operation found wide-spread undercarating of diamond jewelry at retail--with the worst offenders exaggerating their pieces' total weights by as much as 50%. JVC bought 55 pieces from stores of all...

WGC speaks gold.(Up Front)
November 1, 2004... Taking its "Speak Gold" advertising efforts to the next level, the World Gold Council has unveiled a $6 million holiday ad campaign that aims to stimulate consumer demand for gold jewelry in the United States. The two-part campaign, which...

Fund-raiser set for stricken jeweler.(Up Front)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... A fund-raiser/silent auction will be held Wednesday, Nov. 10, to benefit Kinga Marjai, master jeweler for designer Alex Sepkus, who was stricken with spinal meningitis in June 2003. The benefit will take place at B.B. King's Blues Club in New...

JCK first to sponsor GIA's Symposium.(Gemological Institute of America)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... JCK magazine became the first sponsor of the Gemological Institute of America's (GIA) fourth International Gemological Symposium by contributing $100,000 to help support the event, scheduled for Aug. 27-29, 2006, in San Diego. Symposium will...

JA moves forward with corporate responsibility.(Jewelers of America)
November 1, 2004... The JA board of directors has approved three elements of its corporate responsibility initiative: the development of self-assessment and training tools and policy and procedure reviews for JA member jewelers, the implementation of the JA...

JCK moves offices to New York City.(Up Front)
November 1, 2004... After more than 70 years in Pennsylvania--first in Philadelphia, then in suburban Bala Cynwyd, Radnor, and King of Prussia--JCK magazine is moving back to New York City. It will be moving to the corporate headquarters of its parent company,...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
November 1, 2004... JCK incorrectly stated in its September issue that all new gold rings from Scott Kay Bridal would be styles from his "Vintage" collection. The designs will come the Vintage collection as well as from the contemporary Scott Kay platinum bridal...

J-BAR course should be discontinued.(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2004... Thank you for your September 2004 issue on J-BAR. In my opinion, the J-BAR course does not need to be rewritten, it needs to be discontinued. Several of your contributors to this article cite the cost of professional appraisal courses as...

Diamonds going down the corundum rabbit hole.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2004... I have really enjoyed reading Gary Roskin's series on the heat treatments of colored stones and diamonds. (See "If You Can't Stand the Heat, Get Out of the Gem Business," JCK, May, June, August, and September 2004, p. 182, 129, 90, and 109,...

Editorial integrity.(Counterpoint)
November 1, 2004... At this moment, the "docu-drama" surrounding CBS's handling of forged documents pertaining to President Bush's military service continues to be the talk of the consumer media. Not too long ago, the venerable New York Times had an integrity...

Glass-filled fractures in ruby--like diamond.(Gem Notes)
November 1, 2004... The Sept. 3 edition of the Gubelin Gem Lab (GGL) newsletter announced that "lead-filled rubies" were entering the market. According to the newsletter, "The clarity enhancement of ruby with a lead-based filler might now be considered noted in...

Gem Hunting and Carrying the Explorer's Flag.
November 1, 2004... Gary Bowersox, the "American Gem Hunter in Afghanistan," has returned from another gem-hunting expedition to Central Asia. For more than 30 years, Bowersox has been venturing into the ruby, emerald, and lapis mines of Afghanistan. This time,...

Solar-wind gems take the plunge.(Gem Notes)
November 1, 2004... The return mission of the Genesis solar wind project ended up in a heaping pile in the Utah desert on Sept. 8. The Genesis capsule was launched three years and one month earlier on Aug. 8, 2001. Its mission: to capture samples of solar wind...

Gem pricing update from The Guide.(Gem Notes)
November 1, 2004... Market in brief: Oct. 1, 2004... Analysts now expect consumers to spend slightly less this holiday season than they did during the 2003 season. Reuters, quoting an NPD survey, cites a sluggish economy and weak labor market as causing consumers...

Michigan, Alabama jewelers hit by scandals.(Craig Jewelers )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Two local independent jewelers are in hot water for alleged stone-switching. In Killen, Ala., Craig Jewelers has been the subject of three investigative stories on station WAFF in Huntsville, charging the store with selling cubic zirconia...

Three more diamond district jewelers busted for money laundering.(Diamond Notes)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... There has been another money laundering bust on 47th Street. This time, three local businessmen--Ebrahim Raphael, Hamid Delshad of Princess Gold Manufacturers, and Yitzcok Hirschfeld of Intense and Vivid--were arrested for allegedly...

Canada examines 'diamond tourism'.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Canada's Northwest Territories wants to turn its diamond-producing areas into tourist attractions. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "It's being strongly looked at," says Martin Irving, director of diamond projects for the Northwest Territories....

Israel's Leviev Group takes control of Canadian factory.(Diamond Notes)
November 1, 2004... Adding yet another local diamond factory to its quickly expanding portfolio, Israel's Leviev Group has purchased Sirius Diamonds, one of the first companies to manufacture diamonds in Canada's Northwest Territories. The deal represents the...

South African president to address Diamond Conference.(Diamond Notes)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Thabo Mbeki, the president of South Africa, will deliver the keynote address at the November 2004 Antwerp Diamond Conference. The conference will examine the issue of consumer confidence in natural diamonds--particularly the marketing,...

Dealer: don't be scared of fancy colors.(Diamond Notes)
November 1, 2004... The world of fancy colored diamonds is not as intimidating as some think, dealer Marc Lazar told a seminar on the topic at the recent Diamonds by JCK show in New York. "When you come down to it, fancy colored diamonds are pretty simple,"...

P.R. pioneers honored.(Diamond Notes)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Lloyd Jaffe and Manny Cohen, the two guiding forces behind the American Diamond Industry Association, for years America's preeminent diamond public relations group, were honored recently by the Diamond Manufacturers and Importers Association of...

Fashion Week roundup: jewelry takes a starring role in biannual fashion extravaganza.(Fashion Facets)
November 1, 2004... The Spring/Summer 2005 Fashion Week in New York not only provided a snapshot of trends for the coming season but also previewed a future in which fine jewelry and fashion are considerably more co-dependent. Though no new trends for spring...

'Engaging' book debuts this month.
November 1, 2004... With This Ring, a new book by award-winning jewelry historians and authors Penny Proddow and Marion Fasel, is set to be released Nov. 15. Ripe with romance and fascinating facts, the book covers all aspects of wedding jewelry, from the history...

Swatch Group has 16.7% half-year income gain.(Watch World)
November 1, 2004... The Swatch Group, the world's largest watchmaker, posted a 16.7% gain to $170.5 million in half-year net income. Its Aug. 24 report cited strong sales in luxury watches in the United States and Asia and heavy marketing of its role as the 2004...

Ebel.(Watch World)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Two top Swiss watch brands have signed two world-famous faces to represent them to the global public. Supermodel Claudia Schiffer (above) was chosen by Swiss luxury watch brand Ebel to be its new face for its new global ad campaign, launched...

Movado Group posts strong half-year gains.(Watch World)
November 1, 2004... The Movado Group, headquartered in Paramus, N.J., on Sept. 8 announced strong half-year and second-quarter results. The results include the impact of the Ebel luxury watch business, acquired March 1, 2004. In the first half, net sales rose...

Nobel plans 'significant expansion'.(Watch World)
November 1, 2004... Nobel Watch Co., which makes and sells mid- and luxury-priced watches, is raising capital for what it calls "significant expansion" of its business. The company, based in New York City, recently launched a private stock offering to raise more...

2004 TAG Heuer Link.(Watch World)
November 1, 2004... Golfing champion Tiger Woods was presented with one of the 2004 TAG Heuer Link limited-edition timepieces in September, prior to the Deutsche Bank golf championship in Boston, by Jean-Christophe Babin (left), president and chief executive...

Windows that wow!(Business Report)(windows decoration)
November 1, 2004... JCK recently asked its Retail Panel about successful window displays, in terms of traffic and sales generated. Below are some of the suggestions from respondents: "We hosted a Cabbage Patch Doll wedding with cellophane church windows and...

Smart marketing move.(Business Report)(Sissy's Log Cabin's marketing)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Recently JCK reported that Sissy Jones, CEO of Sissy's Log Cabin in Pine Bluff, Ark., mails postcards to customers whenever she's on a buying trip at The JCK Show ~ Las Vegas, inviting them to view new lines in the store when she returns. (See...

Pushy vs. professional.
November 1, 2004... Despite the persistent stereotype of the aggressive, pushy salesperson who is only after a commission and doesn't give a hoot about the customer, these days most salespeople operate with a completely different mindset. The fact is, a pushy and...

Apatite.(Jewel of the Month)
November 1, 2004... Three large pieces of teal-color rough stand out in this image of apatite, furnished by L. Allen Brown of All That Glitters, Methuan, Mass. These natural-color northern Madagascar gems have a total weight of approximately 138 cts. Heat-treated...

Jewelry pay lost some glitter in 2003: JCK's salary survey finds jewelry store employees earned less in 2003 and that women's salaries for almost all jobs continue to lag behind men's.
November 1, 2004... According to JCK's annual salary survey, the year 2003 wasn't a very good one for many working in U.S. retail jewelry stores. Almost every job category posted a decline from 2002 in both median base pay and total pay, with the biggest drop...

Mixing things up: multicolored jewelry complements the season's vibrant clothing.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Like an army changing its official uniform, fashionistas everywhere are systematically eliminating black from their wardrobes. Considering how long the black trend lasted--and how pervasive it was--the idea of pruning such a wardrobe standby...

Break even, Part I: the cup theory of profitability; Learn how the "break even" concept can help you evaluate strategic options.
November 1, 2004... There are two ways to generate profit: You can simply go from day to day and hope it happens, or you can identify the primary "drivers" of profitability--and manage them. Sadly, far too many jewelers opt for the "jump and hope" approach, even...

Standing out in the crowd: a successful brand campaign communicates a unique story on both an intellectual and an emotional level, then nourishes an ongoing relationship.
November 1, 2004... Symbols such as the Nike "swoosh," the Coca-Cola logo, and the Tiffany Blue box are immediately recognizable to consumers on both an intellectual and emotional level, and each immediately sets the product apart from its competitors. But how...

The Indian jewelry market comes of age: the country's jewelry industry is no longer just a sideline to its diamond business.
November 1, 2004... Much has been said about India's rapid rise to dominance in the diamond industry, but it's probably best illustrated by some statistics recently offered by De Beers managing director Gary Ralfe. Ralfe told analysts that while 1 million...

Spring 2005 haute color: next spring's hottest trends straight from the runway.(jewelry industry)
November 1, 2004... Fashion experts agree, Spring 2005 will be a season of color. The world's top designers are showing adventurous color on the runway. The blend of interesting colors brings new energy to the season. Shots of pale raspberry pink and aged gold...

On guard on 47th Street: there is no evidence that New York's diamond district has ever been a terrorist target. And people on 47th Street want to make sure it never will be.
November 1, 2004... If you go to 47th Street in New York these days, you'll notice a lot that's different. It used to be that simple IDs got you into a building, but now they often have to be backed up by phone calls that vouch for visitors. More buildings require...

A revival of the revivalists: the Castellani family--Fortunato Pio, Alessandro, Augusto, and Alfredo--made a huge mark on jewelry history as they spent the 19th century in a quest for the technical perfection exhibited by their ancient Etruscan predecessors. The results can be seen in a landmark exhibit at New York City's Bard Graduate Center.
November 1, 2004... One of the distinguishing characteristics of the 19th century was a reverence for the past. This was the age of the Grand Tour, when the popular imagination was sparked by visions of antiquity, the Middle Ages, and the Renaissance as the...

Jewelry.(What's New)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Zig-zag necklace in 14k white gold with .78 ct. t.w. diamond accents and a 9-mm pearl drop. Suggested retail price is $1,700. Designs by Joi, New York; (212) 869-4653. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Necklaces with colored sapphires and South...

Watches.(What's New)
November 1, 2004... Invicta's newest Swiss-made collection, The TransAtlantic, provides dual time zones operated by twin movements within a patented case that features a reverse flipping mechanism. Two dial finishes are available: genuine mother-of-pearl and...

Jewelers mutual announces dividend.(Business Services)
November 1, 2004... Commercial policyholders of Jewelers Mutual Insurance got a $5.2 million dividend in August--the largest in the company's 91-year history. JMI, headquartered in Neenah, Wis., is the only U.S. insurer specializing in jewelry and jewelers and...

Trax develops two products for retailers.(Business Services)
November 1, 2004... TRAX, a software company based in Houston, has developed two software products for retailers. TraxSales software analyzes showroom floor information. Using a remote traffic sensor, it automatically counts traffic entering a store on an...

2005 jewelry trade fairs around the world.(The 2005 Guide To Jewelry Trade Fairs Around The World: A Special JCK Advertising Section)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2004... Welcome to the 2005 Guide to Jewelry Trade Fairs Around the World. This guide has become an even more indispensible tool than ever for the simple reason that retailers now have more trade shows than ever from which to buy the goods and...

Calendar at a glance.(The 2005 Guide To Jewelry Trade Fairs Around The World: A Special JCK Advertising Section)
November 1, 2004... Jan. 3-4 International Watch & Jewelry Guild--Members Only Miami Beach, FL Wyndham Hotel Ph: 713-783-8188 Fax: 713-783-8443 info@iwjg.com; www.iwjg.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Jan....

American Craft Council shows.(The 2005 Guide To Jewelry Trade Fairs Around The World: A Special JCK Advertising Section)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2004... BALTIMORE, FEBRUARY 22-24, 2005 SAN FRANCISCO, AUGUST 10-11, 2005 About the Show Every year, hundreds of the country's best and brightest jewelry manufacturers apply to exhibit in the American Craft Council shows because these...

American Gem Trade Association.(The 2005 Guide To Jewelry Trade Fairs Around The World: A Special JCK Advertising Section)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2004... AGTA GEMFAIR TUCSON FEBRUARY 2-7, 2005 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] DISCOVER THE FUTURE. EXPERIENCE THE BEST. AGTA GemFair Tucson gives you the unique opportunity to discover natural colored gemstones,...

Baselworld.(The 2005 Guide To Jewelry Trade Fairs Around The World: A Special JCK Advertising Section)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2004... THE WATCH AND JEWELLERY SHOW MARCH 31-APRIL 7, 2005 About the Show It is altogether possible that there is a prosperous fine jewelry retailer who has never attended Baselworld, the world's largest and arguably most important...

Philadelphia Buyers Market of American craft.(The 2005 Guide To Jewelry Trade Fairs Around The World: A Special JCK Advertising Section)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2004... FEBRUARY 18-21, 2005 AUGUST 5-7, 2005 About the Show Build bridges to successful retailing with the most creative minds in American design today. Held twice a year in Philadelphia, the Buyers Market is the leading wholesale event...

Columbus Jewelry Show.(The 2005 Guide To Jewelry Trade Fairs Around The World: A Special JCK Advertising Section)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2004... AUGUST 13-14, 2005 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] About the Show Midway between the big national jewelry trade shows on the East Coast and those in Las Vegas is the Columbus Jewelry Show, one of the best...

India International Jewellery Show.(The 2005 Guide To Jewelry Trade Fairs Around The World: A Special JCK Advertising Section)
November 1, 2004... JULY 14-18, 2005 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] About the Show With last year's resounding success of the upgraded and expanded India International Jewellery Show, India has joined the ranks of trade shows that are must-attend venues for...

Hong Kong International Jewellery Show 2005.(The 2005 Guide To Jewelry Trade Fairs Around The World: A Special JCK Advertising Section)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2004... MARCH 1-4, 2005 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] About the Show The numbers associated with this March show provide an indication of just how important it has become. The exhibitor count climbed to 1,380 last...

Hong Kong Jewellery & Watch Fair 2005.(The 2005 Guide To Jewelry Trade Fairs Around The World: A Special JCK Advertising Section)
November 1, 2004... JUNE 18-21, 2005 SEPTEMBER 21-25, 2005 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Hong Kong Jewellery & Watch Fair 2005 June 18-21, 2005 In a crowded calendar of Asian trade shows, the June Hong Kong Jewellery & Watch...

Jewelers International Showcase.(The 2005 Guide To Jewelry Trade Fairs Around The World: A Special JCK Advertising Section)
November 1, 2004... JANUARY 29-31, 2005 APRIL 16-18, 2005 OCTOBER 7-10, 2005 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] About the Shows Jewelers International Showcase enters its 27th year serving the jewelry industry as the largest...

JCK Events.(The 2005 Guide To Jewelry Trade Fairs Around The World: A Special JCK Advertising Section)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2004... About the Shows [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The JCK Shows, Phoenix and Las Vegas, LUXURY by JCK, Swiss Watch by JCK and Diamonds by JCK are designed to serve the worldwide jewelry...

The Las Vegas Antique Jewelry and Watch Show.(The 2005 Guide To Jewelry Trade Fairs Around The World: A Special JCK Advertising Section)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2004... June 2-5, 2005 About the Show For large numbers of retailers, early June means a trip to Las Vegas to replenish inventory. That includes not just bread and butter items like bridal sets and seasonal items from one of the trade shows...

Sevilla Oro.(The 2005 Guide To Jewelry Trade Fairs Around The World: A Special JCK Advertising Section)(Spanish Association of Jewelry Manufacturers)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2004... February 24-28, 2005 About the Show The Spanish Association of Jewelry Manufacturers, looking to provide a less stressful approach to introducing the best jewelry that Spain has to offer, is holding a new, Spanish-oriented trade fair,...

Atlanta Jewelry Show.(The 2005 Guide To Jewelry Trade Fairs Around The World: A Special JCK Advertising Section)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2004... February 26-28, 2005 August 6-8, 2005 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] About the Show For more than fifty years, the Atlanta Jewelry Show has been providing jewelry retailers...

Gold Istanbul 2005.(The 2005 Guide To Jewelry Trade Fairs Around The World: A Special JCK Advertising Section)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2004... 3RD INTERNATIONAL GOLD & SILVER JEWELRY AND EQUIPMENT FAIR SEPTEMBER 17-21, 2005 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] About the Show In step with the steadily growing Turkish jewelry manufacturing industry, the...

Vicenzaoro.(The 2005 Guide To Jewelry Trade Fairs Around The World: A Special JCK Advertising Section)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2004... VICENZAORO 1 JANUARY 16-23, 2005 VICENZAORO 2 JUNE 11-16, 2005 OROGEMMA SEPTEMBER 10-15, 2005 About the Show Vicenza's "trilogy of gold" trade fairs are strategically timed to service the needs of the buyer...

Inhorgenta Europe 2005.(The 2005 Guide To Jewelry Trade Fairs Around The World: A Special JCK Advertising Section)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2004... 32ND INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR FOR WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, PRECIOUS STONES, PEARLS AND TECHNOLOGY FEBRUARY 25-28, 2005 About the Show Superbly combining dazzle and dependability over the past 32 years, the Inhorgenta trade fair...

Oroarezzo.(jewelry industry trade shows)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2004... INTERNATIONAL GOLD, SILVER AND JEWELRY TRADE EXHIBITION 26TH EDITION APRIL 9-13, 2005 About the Show It is tempting to call this a gem of a show because it has so many terrific qualities. But that description, while accurate to a...

Istanbul 2005.(The 2005 Guide To Jewelry Trade Fairs Around The World: A Special JCK Advertising Section)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2004... 20TH INTERNATIONAL JEWELLERY, SILVER, WATCH & EQUIPMENT FAIR MARCH 24-27, 2005 About the Show Istanbul 2005, the trade show, and its organizer, Rotaforte, are celebrating their 20th anniversary as Turkey's leading trade fair for...

Amberif 2005.(The 2005 Guide To Jewelry Trade Fairs Around The World: A Special JCK Advertising Section)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2004... 12TH INTERNATIONAL AMBER, JEWELLERY AND GEMS FAIR MARCH 16-19, 2005 About the Shows Amber, that magical mineral created when dinosaurs roamed the earth, fascinates people the same way that gold and diamonds do. It has a color,...

Alphabetical listings.(The 2005 Guide To Jewelry Trade Fairs Around The World: A Special JCK Advertising Section)(Directory)
November 1, 2004... A Abu Dhabi International Jewellery & Watch Show Dec. 5-9 AGS International Conclave Apr. 13-16 2005 AGTA GemFair Tucson Feb. 2-7 AKS Spring Bead & Gem Fest Apr. 1-2 AKS Summer Bead & Gem Fest Jul....

Catalogs.(Leslie)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Stuller has released Volume 43 of "The Tools Book" featuring products for bench jewelers. Stuller Inc., Lafayette, La.; (800) 877-7777, www.stuller.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Allan A. Goldman has released a new 36-page gemstone...

Giftware.(What's New)
November 1, 2004... Mele, a manufacturer of jewelry boxes based in Utica, N.Y., has added a new Lock & Key feature to four styles in its 2004-2005 collection of floor-standing jewelry armoires. This new feature--which is exclusive to Mele--enables one key to lock...

Leading Jewelers of the World hosts membership conference.(markets)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Leading Jewelers of the World held its second membership conference on July 21-23 at the Rye Town Hilton Hotel in Rye, N.Y. Members networked with each other and participated in educational programs in public relations, advertising, marketing,...

PGI-USA relocates west coast office.(Platinum Guild International-USA)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... As part of a bicoastal strategy, Platinum Guild International-USA, the U.S. marketing arm for the worldwide platinum industry, relocated its California office in August. The office, in South Coast Metro, will continue to handle manufacturer and...

JA welcomes new board members.(Jewelers of America, Jeffrey Corey, William Farmer Jr. and Merritt Mayher joined)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Jewelers of America recently welcomed five new members to its board of directors. Joining the JA board are Jeffrey Corey of Days Jewelers, Waterville, Maine; William Farmer Jr. of Farmer's Jewelry, Lexington, Ky.; Merritt Mayher of Shreve,...

RJO donates more than $6,000 to JFC.(Retail Jewelers Organization, Jewelers for Children)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The Retail Jewelers Organization (RJO) has donated $6,300 to Jewelers for Children. Funds were raised at charity events held during the RJO fall buying show in Covington, Ky., July 24-27. A portion of the funds came from a silent auction....

J-BAR Resource Directory distributed.(Associations)(Jewelers Board of Appraisal Review)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The Jewelers Board of Appraisal Review, J-BAR, has announced the launch of the J-BAR Resource Directory. To date, J-BAR has distributed the directory to nearly 200 users of appraisal services including lawyer organizations, appraisers, and...

Mirabelle launches cruise campaign.(Supplier News)
November 1, 2004... Mirabelle is launching an ad campaign aboard the ships of cruise lines including Disney Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Crystal Cruises, and Sun Cruise Lines. The on-board campaign will feature Mirabelle's various jewelry lines, including Players...

H'RATCH trademarks slogan.(Supplier News)
November 1, 2004... Designs by H'RATCH, New York City, recently trademarked the statement "White Remains White." The company's 18k white gold jewelry does not need to be rhodium plated and is guaranteed not to turn yellow. For more information call (877)...

ULS distributor C.E.M. relocates.(Universal Laser Systems Inc.)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Universal Laser Systems Inc. (ULS) announced the relocation of one of its distributors, C.E.M., to a larger facility in Southern California at 2800 S. Main St., Unit C, Santa Ana, CA 92707. C.E.M. has been in business since 1986 and has...

Charles & Colvard relocates.(Supplier News)
November 1, 2004... Moissanite producer Charles & Colvard Ltd. has relocated its headquarters to 300 Perimeter Park, Morrisville, N.C. A company statement said the 4,000 square feet of additional space will accommodate expansion of the work force and allow the...

Prismax.(APPOINTMENTS)
November 1, 2004... Prismax, the U.S. distributor for the Hot Diamonds brand of sterling silver and diamond jewelry, has hired Shawn Stockman to fill the newly created position of chief marketing officer. Stockman has 15 years of marketing experience in various...

The Colibri Group.(APPOINTMENTS)
November 1, 2004... April Scorcia has been appointed executive vice president of the Ladies' Jewelry Division of The Colibri Group. Scorcia had been executive vice president of Helen Andrews Inc. and also worked for Zale Corporation for 11 years.

Kwiat.(APPOINTMENTS)
November 1, 2004... Kwiat has retained Janice DeBell, a 20-year veteran of jewelry retailer Tiffany & Co., as the brand's new director of design. DeBell has over 25 years of design experience, including a stint at Harry Winston.

Cartier.(APPOINTMENTS)
November 1, 2004... Cartier has promoted Anthony Ledru to assistant vice president of accessories and fragrance for Cartier and Montegrappa brands. Ledru most recently was director of accessories for Cartier & Montegrappa brands.

Conway Stewart.(APPOINTMENTS)
November 1, 2004... Luxury pen maker Conway Stewart has appointed Mary Burke as market development executive with its U.S. distributor, Luxury Brands. Her responsibilities include developing sales of the company's pens through multiple retail channels across the...

Harry Winston.(Peter Schneirla, Jim Seuss and Ray Simpson appointed)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Harry Winston has announced several appointments: Peter Schneirla has been appointed vice chairman of Harry Winston and vice president of Aber Diamond Corporation. Schneirla is responsible for merchandising, manufacturing, and gemstone...

Hearts On Fire.(APPOINTMENTS)
November 1, 2004... Hearts On Fire has promoted Gilly Strauss to vice president of international business. Strauss, who has been with the company since its founding in 1996, was previously director of international business.