Jewelers Circular Keystone articles from November 2005

Jewelers Circular Keystone archives from November 2005

A global and historic brand.(Editorial)
November 1, 2005... I've just completed two fantastic business trips. Each revealed the significance and importance of the JCK brand. My first trip was to Hong Kong and Bangkok, Thailand. What amazing places! In Hong Kong, I had the pleasure of getting to know...

Calendar.(Calendar)
November 1, 2005... U.S. SHOWS AND EVENTS NOVEMBER 4-6 Canadian Gemmological Association 6th Annual Gem Conference, Toronto, (416) 785-0962. 5-7 International Jewelry Fair/General Merchandise Show, New Orleans; (630) 241-9865, fax (630) 241-9870. ...

The JCK Invitational NYC: with great excitement and anticipation, plans are under way for launch of The JCK NYC Invitational.
November 1, 2005... High-volume buyers and sellers of fine jewelry will come together in New York-City for the launch of The JCK NYC Invitational, to be held at the Hilton Hotel, March 5-7, 2006. Deliberately timed during the winter buying cycle, The JCK NYC...

Luxury goods look strong; Outlook for holiday: positive--with pitfalls.
November 1, 2005... Retail forecasters are predicting a generally good Christmas, although they worry that consumers' wallets will take a hit because of high gas prices and the fallout from Hurricane Katrina. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] On the plus side, the...

De Beers reshuffles management; Appoints first black African executive.(David Noko is appointed as managing director in De Beers Group S.A)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... In another management reshuffle, De Beers announced the appointment of its first black executive. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] David Noko has been appointed managing director of De Beers Consolidated Mines, which...

Hurricane Rita forces jewelers to close.
November 1, 2005... Gulf Coast jewelers and other retailers, many still recovering from Hurricane Katrina, prepared for a new onslaught from Hurricane Rita, with many shutting stores in anticipation of what was widely predicted to be a massive hurricane. ...

Merger will shrink Finlay by over 25 percent.(SPOTLIGHT)
November 1, 2005... Finlay Enterprises will take a big hit from the Federated Department Stores merger, which will force it to shut 194 jewelry departments, leaving it with 404. Most closings are the result of Federated's eliminating the Marshall Field's...

Songwriter targeted over gold ads.(SPOTLIGHT)
November 1, 2005... In a sign that the No Dirty Gold campaign is getting more confrontational, it has targeted singer-songwriter Alicia Keys in a letter-writing campaign to persuade her not to appear in ads for the World Gold Council. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Overheard.(SPOTLIGHT)
November 1, 2005... "In luxury marketing there is a subtle interplay between three factors that most strongly influence the luxury customer to buy: product brand, dealer or store's brand or service providers' reputation, and price/value relationship." ...

Whitehall gets new financing, will get new inventory.(NEWSWIRE)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Troubled Whitehall Jewelers will get new financing from Prentice Capital Management, including a $30 million secured bridge loan. In addition, the 387-store retailer has entered into an agreement with key vendors that will facilitate the...

JCK New Delhi show set for 2006 launch.(NEWSWIRE)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... JCK Shows is launching JCK New Delhi next September at the Pragati Maidan Expo in New Delhi. Dave Bonaparte, vice president of The JCK Shows, said the show was being "launched in response to huge interest in the Indian market from exhibitors."...

Friedman's to exit Chapter 11.(NEWSWIRE)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Friedman's has received court approval to exit Chapter 11 by the end of the year. The Savannah, Ga.-based jewelry retailer's amended plan and disclosure statement now have the consent and support of the bankruptcy court and creditor's...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
November 1, 2005... In the October issue ("Last but Not Least," JCK, October 2005, p. 112), the description of the item from Idaho Opal & Gem was printed incorrectly. The description should have read, "14k white gold sapphire and diamond pendant with 0.60 ct. oval...

New campaign uses cliffhanger commercials: DTC shakes things up this Christmas.(DIAMONDS)
November 1, 2005... De Beers' Diamond Trading Company is altering its strategy for this holiday selling season, unveiling an offbeat multipart campaign built around the theme, "What will you do for love this Christmas?" The theme "taps into the emotion of...

Woman, American take top seats in De Beers shuffle.(DIAMONDS)(Varda Shine appointed)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Varda Shine has been appointed managing director of the Diamond Trading Company, De Beers' sales and marketing arm. She replaces Gareth Penny, who has become managing director of De Beers. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

De Beers honored for AIDS policies.(DIAMONDS)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... De Beers was honored for its HIV/AIDS counseling and testing policies by the Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS recently. The company received the award at the GBC's Awards for Business Excellence gala, where the speakers included...

Fabrikant co-chairman dies.(DIAMONDS)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
November 1, 2005... Philip J. Hahn, a co-chairman of diamond powerhouse M. Fabrikant and Sons, died recently at age 80. A veteran of World War II working in military intelligence and code-breaking, Hahn joined Fabrikant in 1947, working with partner and cousin...

Mafatlal Mehta dies.(DIAMONDS)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
November 1, 2005... The Indian diamond community is mourning the death of Mafatlal Mehta, who died shortly before his 88th birthday. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mehta was born in 1917 and joined the family business in his teens. "My father died when I was...

Gaetano Cavalieri explains why: CRJP still CIBJO-less.(GEMS)(Interview)
November 1, 2005... Last month JCK reported that CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation, had left the Council for Responsible Jewellery Practices, a new international organization that CIBJO helped to found. (See "CIBJO Withdraws From Council for Responsible...

Tanzanite sorting goes high-tech.(GEMS)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Most colored gems are mined using "traditional" (read: "primitive") techniques. A pick, a shovel, some dynamite, a few timbers, and you have yourself a mine. Recovering gems from the ensuing rubble is similarly quaint. A worker, huddled over a...

AMR features Tiffany.(GEMS)
November 1, 2005... The June 2005 edition of Auction Market Resource offers a special look at Tiffany, a name that's synonymous with elegant jewelry, silver, glass, and, of course, the little blue box. The article was researched and written by Elyse Zorn...

Gemological quiz: bright gem, big question.(GEMS)
November 1, 2005... You're examining a women's 14k white gold ring with a beautiful pear-shape, 6.64 ct. stone that's a slightly grayish, slightly greenish, medium-dark blue not unlike the color of aquamarine. You have only a loupe. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Oxygen aided.(GEMS)(Gubelin Gem Lab)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... In a major breakthrough study performed by Gubelin Gem Lab in Lucerne, Switzerland, and its research colleagues, the [.sup.18]O and [.sup.16]O isotopes of heated and unheated rubies and sapphires from 106 deposits worldwide were found to be...

Hidden-message treasures.(FASHION)
November 1, 2005... A few years ago, style icons like Sex and the City's Carrie Bradshaw with her "Carrie" necklace drove a trend toward message jewelry that screamed. Today, however, messages in jewelry are quieter. Like age-old ring inscriptions, these...

Living the suite life.(exhibiting jewelry for Emmies)
November 1, 2005... From the A list to the D list, celebrities had their pick of jewelry for the Emmys in September. In the penthouse of the Luxe Hotel Rodeo Drive, 40 jewelry designers showed their wares at Platinum Guild International's suite. Nearby, the...

Jewels in limited edition.(FASHION)
November 1, 2005... After enjoying years of popularity among collectors with its Storywheels collection, Color Craft, New York, is going the way of collector favorites Swarovski and Steuben and offering its first limited-edition Storywheel in time for the...

Chris Aire's vintage flair.(FASHION)(Chris Aire Puts on Aires)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... "Chris Aire Puts on Aires" pumped up the volume in the New York Public Library during New York's Fashion Week. Models showed off pieces from the 2006 collection, which took inspiration from some classic eras: Influences from the 1920s to the...

Good to be gold.(FASHION)(It's Good to Be Me)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... "It's Good to Be Me," a show featuring the spring 2006 plus-size couture collection from designer Abby Z and co-sponsored by the World Gold Council, took place during New York's Fashion Week. Abby Z's signature looks--which have adorned such...

Rat pack pearls.(FASHION)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Designer Carmen Marc Valvo created a retro collection for spring 2006, reminiscent of Vegas in the 1960s and the women who loved the Rat Pack's bad boys. Valvo, who has never been squeamish about dressing his runway models in fine jewelry,...

Who wore what.(RED CARPET)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... More jewelers than ever tried to woo celebrities for the Emmy Awards ceremony in September. The result was an array of style and design on the red carpet. [1] Rachel Bilson wore Chanel's Poussieres d'Etoiles earrings and a star bracelet,...

New Callanen-Guess license ends dispute with Fossil.(WATCHES)
November 1, 2005... Callanen International Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Timex Corp., has signed a new exclusive 10-year worldwide license agreement with Guess? Inc., ending a public dispute with Fossil Watches and a threatened multimillion-dollar lawsuit....

Sector Group, the leading Italian sports and Fashion Watch Group, expands U.S. operations.
November 1, 2005... Sector Group, the owner of Sector watches and the watch licenses of P Zero Tempo (Pirelli), Moschino, Valentino, Roberto Cavalli, Just Cavalli, Benetton and Sisley, has become a strong player in the U.S. market. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

U.S., Mexican police crack down on watch counterfeiters.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... August has been a busy month in the fight against watch counterfeiters, as police in the United States and Mexico confiscated fake watches valued at millions of dollars. * In Los Angeles, more than 1,300 counterfeit watches were seized...

Swiss newspapers report that Hamdi Chatti is the new managing director of luxury watchmaker and jeweler Harry Winston's Rare Timepieces division.(Hamdi Chatti is appointed as managing director in luxury watchmaker )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Swiss newspapers report that Hamdi Chatti is the new managing director of luxury watchmaker and jeweler Harry Winston's Rare Timepieces division. He replaced Maximilian Busser, effective Oct. 15. Chatti was formerly general director of...

Country music star Brad Paisley and Swiss watchmaker Tissot this fall joined together to launch Tissot's PRC 200 watch.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Country music star Brad Paisley and Swiss watchmaker Tissot this fall joined together to launch Tissot's PRC 200 watch. The singer-songwriter sports a PRC 200 during his public appearances. One is available to his fans as part of a radio...

2005 NAACP Image Awards.(NEWSWIRE)
November 1, 2005... Actress Kerry Washington, who starred in 2004's Ray and was honored as Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture at the 2005 NAACP Image Awards, appears in Movado's The Art of Time advertising campaign this fall. She joins celebrities Mikhail...

Swatch Group.(NEWSWIRE)
November 1, 2005... Blancpain, a Swiss luxury watch brand owned by the Swatch Group, is offering $73,000 for the return of four tourbillon watches worth $362,000, stolen July 22 from the Blancpain boutique in Paris. Blancpain CEO Marc A. Hayek placed a full-page...

Tourneau certifies luxury watches auctioned online by Portero.
November 1, 2005... Tourneau, America's largest watch retailer, has agreed to certify the authenticity of pre-owned luxury watches bought and sold on Portero.com, a company dealing in online auctions of luxury products. Portero, in turn, will be Tourneau's...

Users wanted dedicated space for expensive goods: high-end hub on eBay spotlights luxury jewels.
November 1, 2005... With a million jewelry or watch items for sale at any time on eBay, its newly launched "Engagement and Wedding Jewelry Bridal Hub"--a premium online environment for high-end fine jewelry--is a welcome addition for purveyors of luxury jewelry....

10 ways you can generate leads.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... 1 Systemize your word-of-mouth referral system. 2 Improve your advertising, do more advertising, or start advertising if you don't already. 3 Send direct mail to your Class A and B prospects. 4 Market yourself as the expert in your...

Why didn't I think of that? Department store is better at romancing jewels than jewelers.(BUSINESS)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Brendan Hoffman, president and chief executive officer of Neiman Marcus Direct, recently told the press there was "something for everyone" in the retailer's annual array of fantasy gifts--including his and hers cars--available in its holiday...

Appraising Dateline.(letters)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2005... I feel that in Rob Bates's article (see "Dateline NBC Tackles Appraisals," JCK, September 2005, p. 44), he could have pointed out to Dateline that diamond prices have risen so drastically in the past couple of years, the purchase price would...

Conflict of interest?(letters)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2005... The press coverage of the lawsuit filed by Max Pincione against the Gemological Institute of America and Vivid Collection, which alleges "payments" made to GIA to have two stones "upgraded," has caused me to think more deeply about the...

Pearls of wisdom.(letters)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2005... I have spoken to many of my customers who either attended the Pearl Panel in Las Vegas or read the review of the presentation in JCK (see "Pearl Panel Discusses Trends, Prices, Detection," JCK, September 2005, p. 52). There are a few issues I...

Helping children.(letters)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2005... All of the wonderful work done on behalf of children by the jewelry industry truly makes my heart sing. I am a current GIA student, having just completed the diamond program. Prior to enrolling with GIA, I served as the children's...

The platinum controversy.( )
November 1, 2005... The inconsistencies of life are endlessly interesting. Consider Hurricane Katrina and the justified criticism of the federal government for moving too slowly and awkwardly in addressing the aftermath of the storm, especially the human suffering...

The brilliance of the Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair.
November 1, 2005... The Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair is the perfect place to open brilliant business opportunities as visitors to last September's show will attest. Over 32,757 buyers attended this show organized by the Department of Export Promotion (DEP) and the...

Gender, volume, region affect jewelers' pay, benefits.(2005 Salary Survey)
November 1, 2005... The good news for the jewelry industry is that, despite an uneven economy, most jewelry-store job titles saw modest to significant gains in compensation in 2004 compared with 2003, according to the results of JCK's most recent salary survey....

Family business in crisis: diffusing the impact of divorce; Setting up the right tools can preserve your family business.
November 1, 2005... Most couples aren't thinking about divorce as they're getting married, but for jewelers who don't prepare for the possibility, a divorce is as much of a crisis for the family business as it is for the family. Two out of five U.S. marriages...

The Lion, the Witch, & the jeweler: JCK catches up with jewelry designer Jasmine Watson, who knows a thing or two about epic fantasy.(Q & A)(Interview)
November 1, 2005... Jewelry designer Jasmine Watson has a unique claim to fame. She's the jeweler for the blockbuster film adaptations of two of the greatest fantasy classics in modern English--The Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001-2003) and The Lion, the Witch and...

AGTA-GTC's new team: between losing its longtime director and pointed questions about how it could afford to hire three gemological heavyweights to replace him, AGTA's Gemological Testing Center had a rough start to 2005. Eleven months later, the lab could be more profitable than ever.
November 1, 2005... It was no great surprise to anyone at the American Gem Trade Association when Ken Scarratt, former director of AGTA's Gemological Testing Center, announced plans to resign and move to Thailand last March. Not only had Scarratt lived there years...

The one that got away: antique jewelry dealers relate some of their greatest regrets.(HERITAGE)
November 1, 2005... Sold it too quickly. Hesitated too long. Didn't recognize the value. These are the lamentations familiar to all antique and estate jewelry dealers. Dealers have a deep respect for the history and quality of the pieces they buy and sell,...

15 tips for writing news releases.(JEWELER'S NOTEBOOK)
November 1, 2005... Don't let ill-conceived or poorly prepared news releases undermine your efforts to deliver your message to the public. An editor who has to wade through a mass of boilerplate before getting to the newsworthy bits might stop reading after the...

Diamond market still hot.
November 1, 2005... MARKET IN BRIEF: October 5, 2005... At press time, the Consumer Confidence Index was at a two-year low, and consumer spending had slowed. Retailers feel it's too soon to worry about the impact on holiday shopping, and most remain confident....

Bringing home the basics: a background in retailing drives Terry Chandler's desire to educate jewelers in the fundamentals.(EXECUTIVE PROFILE)(Interview)
November 1, 2005... Terry Chandler, president and chief executive officer of the Diamond Council of America, Nashville, Tenn., has a passion for training and educating jewelers. That passion was forged through two decades of working in jewelry retail. ...

The 2006 guide to jewelry trade fairs around the world.(Calendar)
November 1, 2005... Welcome to the 2006 Guide to Jewelry Trade Fairs Around the World. This year's edition of JCK's Guide to Trade Fairs Around the World may be the most useful one we have ever published because, amazingly enough, the number of trade shows...

Hiring a sales manager or a selling manager: do you need to hire a sales manager? Or would a selling manager fit the bill? If you want the right person to help your business grow, you need to understand the difference.(Staffing Solutions)
November 1, 2005... We've often been retained to locate sales managers for retail jewelry stores. In our experience, we've found that two distinct roles are often lumped together under the term "sales manager," and paid accordingly--that is, not enough. To find...

Top 5 ways to let customers know they're appreciated.
November 1, 2005... One of my pet peeves is taking customers for granted. Once a purchase has been made, the salesperson will say something like "Your receipt is in the bag" or "If you have any problems call us." Such statements show a lack of appreciation and...

Jewelry.(WHAT'S NEW)(Brief Article)(Buyers Guide)
November 1, 2005... Raynor Designs Three-stone anniversary ring available in 14k, 18k, and platinum is shown here with three large diamonds enhanced by pave diamonds. Semimount keystone price is $2,580 in white gold. The style is also available in two smaller...

First U.S. Kimberley Process review visit takes place.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
November 1, 2005... A six-person international delegation representing the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme met in late June with the U.S. government and the diamond and jewelry industry for the first U.S. Peer Review. Each participating country in the...

WJA awards $22,000 in 2005 student scholarships.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)(Women's Jewelry Association )
November 1, 2005... The Women's Jewelry Association has awarded $22,000 in student scholarships to 12 jewelry students in 2005. The annual awards are based on slides of three finished pieces submitted by each student, who must be enrolled in a jewelry or watch...

John Cohen elected JA chairman, new officers, board members named.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)(Jewelers of America)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... John Cohen, co-chief executive officer of Carlyle & Co. in Greensboro, N.C., was elected chairman of Jewelers of America during the organization's board of directors meeting in New York on July 30. Cohen succeeds Alan Zimmer of Reeds Jewelers,...

WJA launches Metropolitan Chapter.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)(Women's Jewelry Association )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Women's Jewelry Association has established a Metropolitan Chapter for its members who reside or work in the New York and New Jersey metropolitan area. Formerly these members were grouped under a National organization banner. The Metropolitan...

IDI opens representative office in New York.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)(Israel Diamond Institute)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... The Israel Diamond Institute, a nonprofit organization that aims to promote the Israeli industry, has begun to operate its first international representative office, at 576 47th St. in New York City's diamond district. The official opening was...

Forces of nature.(editor's page)
November 1, 2005... As we approach the first of November, the question on every retailer's mind is, of course, how strong will holiday sales be this year? With as much as 40 percent of a jeweler's profits earned during the all-important holiday selling season,...

Your guide to the guide.(from the editor)
November 15, 2005... Welcome to the Diamond Reference Guide, JCK's first-ever all-in-one reference guide to the diamond industry. Yes, we know there is already a lot to read about diamonds. My reading stack of industry magazines has become a precarious little...

Snapshot of the industry 2005: the following answers were supplied by members of the JCK Retail Panel.(Industry Snapshot)
November 15, 2005... THE BUSINESS OF DIAMONDS What is your average profit margin for diamond items? Margin Percentage of respondents 10-20% 7.1% 21-30% 13.5% 31-40% 16.1% 41-50% 30.3% 51-75% 19.4% 75-100% 11.0%...

The future of retail.(Internet)
November 15, 2005... What would happen if a store opened up next to yours and sold the same items that you did, but with greater inventory and substantially lower prices, and was open 24 hours a day? And what if it delivered the goods to consumers' homes, and...

Branding and cuts: how is the industry attempting its transition into the brave new world of brands and marekting? Very carefully.(BRAND DIRECTORY)
November 15, 2005... Can anything really be done to brand a diamond? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It's hard to believe, but even recently people were seriously asking this question. Now we know there is plenty that can be done--as the accompanying directory...

Treatments & synthetics: in retrospect, it was obvious this moment would come.
November 15, 2005... For many years, it was known that one could improve a diamond's color by subjecting it to intense heat and pressure--similar to what happens to diamonds underground--and that synthetic diamonds could be created using the same method. ...

Legal & social responsibility: diamond selling is no longer just a matter of romance--you have to take into account social issues, ethical responsibility ... and the law.
November 15, 2005... It used to be that the diamond industry was divided into three parts. There was the diamond industry in the United States, there were middlemen in Israel and Belgium, and there was what happened in Africa. Jewelers may have heard that some...

The "fourth C" steps into the spotlight--but will the debate ever be settled?(Grading Cut)
November 15, 2005... People commonly pay more attention to color and clarity. But no "C" raises as much controversy as cut. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For years cut was the forgotten C. When the Gemological Institute of America developed its color and clarity...

Mining & cutting: like the rest of the diamond industry, the mining and production sector is undergoing sudden, dramatic, and sometimes unexpected change.
November 15, 2005... To illustrate just how much the diamond industry has changed in the last 10 years, take a look at Angola. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For a long time, that country's diamonds had been sold exclusively to De Beers. Then those diamonds went...

Why do over 1,200 independent jewelers depend on Abe Mor Diamond Cutters? Our secret is simple ...
November 15, 2005... Massive Inventory More than just a large inventory--4,500 diamonds in the sizes and makes you need most. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The usefulness of a diamond inventory is measured by more than just its quantity. As you well know,...

The pipeline: will the middle be whittled?
November 15, 2005... No place in the diamond chain is particularly comfortable these days. But the middle may be the least comfortable place of all. Industry middlemen are under attack. Dealers complain that they don't have access to goods, they can only get...

Diamond shapes & traditional variations: over the past few decades, diamond cutters have been experimenting with modifications of the traditional cutting designs. Many of the more popular designs are listed here under the traditional category from which they originated.
November 15, 2005... Round Brilliant * Traditional 57/58 facets. * Old European Cut; late 1800s round brilliant. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Modern round brilliants modeling Tolkowsky's ideal cut; Hearts and Arrows ideals and super ideals * A...

Top 10 diamond selling tips from the experts.
November 15, 2005... What's the secret to selling diamonds at retail? To find out, JCK asked 10 leading industry sales trainers for their "Top 10" selling tips. These experts included present and former trainers/instructors with major trade organizations, training...

Keeping diamonds profitable: diamond experts discuss some of the key merchandising strategies retailers can use to get the most out of their diamond inventory.(Merchandising)
November 15, 2005... Thanks to margins that have been steadily shrinking for a number of years, diamonds as a category are no longer the profit center they once were. However, they are still the cornerstone of the industry, and with the right merchandising and...

Abe Mor Diamond Cutters.(COMPANY PROFILES)(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
November 15, 2005... 62 West 47th St. Suite #401 New York, NY 10036 T: (800) 999-7835 F: (800) 787-4399 E-mail: info@abemor.com Web site: www.abemor.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A massive inventory of very well cut, better quality...

Aloni Diamonds Ltd.(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
November 15, 2005... 36 West 47th Street, Suite 405 New York, NY 10036 T: (212) 391-1767 F: (212) 391-2019 Toll Free: 1-800-223-2432 Web site: www.alonidiamonds.com Leading provider of diamonds to prestigious dealers and jewelry stores...

Andiamond.(COMPANY PROFILES)(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
November 15, 2005... 587 5th Avenue, 5th Floor New York, NY 10017 T: (212) 391-0034 F: (212) 391-0084 Web site: www.henridaussi.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Established over 40 years ago in Antwerp Belgium, Andiamond is the largest...

A. S. Diamonds.(COMPANY PROFILES)(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
November 15, 2005... 15 West 47th Street, Suite 200 New York, NY 10036 T: (212) 212-9751 F: (212) 221-9738 E-mail: aspira@asdiamonds.com Web site: www.asdiamonds.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Where the extraordinary is ordinarily found...

Asian Star Company Limited.(COMPANY PROFILES)(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
November 15, 2005... 114, Mittal Court--C, Nariman Point, Mumbai--400021 Maharashtra, India T: + 91 22 22821886 F: + 91 22 22043747 E-mail: marketing@asianstarco.com Web site: www.asianstarco.com Asian Star Company Limited is a Diamond...

Diarough N.V.(COMPANY PROFILES)(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
November 15, 2005... Hoveniersstraat--30 Antwerp, B-2018 Belgium T: 32 3 234 2424 F: 32 3 232 3931 E-mail: nishit@diarough.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Diarough is one of the world's leading rough and polished diamond dealers cutting...