Jewelers Circular Keystone articles from September 2003

Jewelers Circular Keystone archives from September 2003

'Supplier of choice' dominates meeting.(Up front: news trends people; diamond trade)
September 1, 2003... The question of whether De Beers' new policy will hurt the diamond secondary market dominated the recent diamond association meeting in Sun City, South Africa. In an effort to assuage the often-angry gathering, DTC sales and marketing...

The city of New York has named Fifth Avenue and 52nd Street, home to the Cartier mansion, Place de Cartier.(Up Front)
September 1, 2003... The City of New York has named Fifth Avenue and 52nd Street, home to the Cartier mansion, Place de Cartier. The prestigious international jeweler opened in New York in 1907 and moved to the mansion in 1917, after Pierre Cartier bought the...

Clinton to headline diamond conference.(Up Front; Bill Clinton)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Former U.S. President Bill Clinton will head a blue-ribbon list of speakers at the second Antwerp Diamond Conference, which will take place in the Belgian diamond capital Nov. 3-4, 2003. The conference, which is being organized by the Antwerp...

World economy dominates 2003 watch meeting.(Up Front)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... The global economic situation and its repercussions on the watch trade "monopolized the attention of delegates" at the 2003 General Meeting of the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry (FH), says the group's report on the June 26 session, held...

BaselWorld drops 'two cities' plan; gets sued.(Up Front)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... BaselWorld, the international Swiss watch and jewelry fair, has dropped its heavily promoted "One Show, Two Cities" plan and says its 25 national pavilions will return to Basel, Switzerland, for the 2004 show, slated for April 15-22. ...

Hong Kong plans to return.(Up Front)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... A "provisional agreement" has been reached between the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Switzerland's BaselWorld fair for Hong Kong's participation "on a long-term basis," according to an announcement by the HKTDC's regional...

Zurich claims fair violated SARS ban.(Up Front)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... A formal complaint has been made against MCH Swiss Exhibition Ltd. for allegedly failing to "implement correctly" Swiss government measures this spring to prevent the spread of the SARS infection. The complaint was filed June 30 by the...

LVMH sales drop 9.9% in 2003's first half.(Up Front; LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, one of the world's leading luxury products groups, posted a 9.9% drop in worldwide sales, to 5.24 billion euros (almost $5.9 billion), in the first half of 2003. Operating income grew approximately 3%,...

Hot diamonds settles copyright infringement suit.(Up Front)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Hot Diamonds recently announced it had settled its copyright infringement lawsuit against Colibri/Krementz. Details of the case are confidential, but Colibri/Krementz has agreed to drop some lines from its Daring Diamonds range. The suit was...

EGL international fights EGL USA's attempts to ban its reports.(Up Front)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... EGL International and European Gemological Center (EGC), the Israel-based affiliates of the European Gemological Laboratory (EGL), have responded to the announcement made on June 24 by EGL USA that it had "requested the U.S. Bureau of Customs...

Correction.(Up Front)(Correction Notice)
September 1, 2003... In "Tools of the Trade: Your Silent Sales Partners" (JCK,June 2003, p.132), Black Star Trading was cited as a Phoenix, Ariz., company. Black Star Trading is actually located in Flagstaff, Ariz. JCK regrets the error.

Thoughts while walking along the beach.(Counterpoint)
September 1, 2003... In the jewelry industry, much has been said about the importance of relationships. On the corporate side of the business world, much continues to be said about the importance of "people assets." "People are our most important asset" is a phrase...

U.S. to ban all Burma products, including gems.(Gem Notes)
September 1, 2003... Congress has passed a bill that would ban all imports from Myanmar (a.k.a. Burma), including gems. The "Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003" states that, until the ruling Burmese military junta meets certain conditions regarding human...

Crystal fire opal from Mexico.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Mexican fire opal is a term used for many different varieties of opal found in Mexico. One of these, crystal opal--sometimes called "water opal" if it has a slightly bluish tint--is typically a colorless transparent gem opal with play-of-color...

May we see some identification, please?(Gem Notes)
September 1, 2003... Working with ivory can be tricky for those who see it only on rare occasions. To keep your ivory ID skills up to date, here are a few samples and a quick quiz: 1. What kind of ivory is this? (Hint: It is typically described as having a...

Why ruby prices are declining.(Gem Notes)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Ruby prices have declined substantially since 1997, when trading prices for an upper-fine-quality 1-ct. ruby averaged approximately $3,575/ct. Today, the same gem trades at one-third the value--$1,200/ct. Prices for low-good-quality ruby,...

Obituary: Simine Mozaffarian, G.G.(Gem Notes)(Obituary)
September 1, 2003... Friends and colleagues in the gem and jewelry industry are mourning the tragic loss of Simine Mozaffarian, a former instructor with the Gemological Institute of America, who died in London on June 14 as a result of a traffic accident. ...

Gem pricing update from the guide.(Gem Notes)
September 1, 2003... Market in brief: Aug. 1, 2003... Most analysts agree the economy is recovering. But it's clearly a jobless recovery, which is affecting consumer confidence. Independent jewelers did get good news from a recent report on the Merrill Lynch Web...

De Beers: no 'sightholders for life'.(Diamond Notes)
September 1, 2003... De Beers' dramatic pruning of its client list shows there is no longer such a thing as "a sightholder for life," DTC executive director Gareth Penny told JCK in an exclusive interview. The industry is still reeling from De Beers' decision...

BHP touts 'Canada Mark'.(Diamond Notes)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... At the recent JCK Show Las Vegas, BHP Billiton unveiled its "Canada Mark," a new girdle insignia that will signify to consumers that their diamonds are of Canadian origin. The mark supplements retailers' and wholesalers' Canadian diamond...

Reporter: diamond-terrorism link 'overplayed'.(Diamond Notes)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Doug Farah, the Washington Post reporter who first connected diamonds to al Qaeda terrorists, now says his initial reports may have overplayed the link. "My first story wrongly emphasized the money-making aspect," says Farah, who is writing a...

Sex and the emerald city.(Fashion Facets)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Sex and the City's Carrie Bradshaw, portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker, sports a diamond and emerald necklace in the early episodes of the show's final season. The piece received attention both on the show as well as in the publicity that...

Signity's 'hommages' aims to stimulate young talent.(Fashion Facets; jewelry design)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Swarovski's Signity brand this year launched a new initiative, Hommages,to challenge and inspire young jewelry, design talent. For Hommages, Signity worked with Le Arti Olafe Jewellery School in Florence, Italy, where students from around...

Fashion crossover.(Fashion Facets)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... While the likes of David Yurman, Scott Kay, and Henry Dunay may be instantly recognized superstars within the industry (and among designer-jewelry aficionados), they pale in comparison to their fashion designer counterparts. Recognizing both...

Carpet capers.(Fashion Facets; jewelry marketing )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... While "Red Carpet" may conjure images of New York or Los Angeles, Le Vian rolled it out instead in Las Vegas. For the second year, Le Vian played host to the Red Carpet Revue during The JCK Show - Las Vegas. Upping the star wattage this year,...

Richemont closes a Cartier watch factory.(Watch World)
September 1, 2003... The Richemont Group, the world's second-largest luxury goods company, is restructuring some of its watchmaking operations. The group's luxury watch brands include A. Lange & Sohne, Baume & Mercier, Cartier, Dunhill, IWC, Montblanc, Officine...

Omega.(Watch World)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Omega this summer launched its new Railmaster watch--based on a 1950s, model--with a celebrity-laden trip on the renowned Orient Express train from Vienna to Prague. The international passenger list included officials of Omega, The Swatch Group...

Swiss sports watch brand Oris.(Watch World)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Swiss sports watch brand Oris has sponsored the Tuesday afternoon "Spirit of Jazz" Festival every June for six years in New York City, in conjunction with Tourneau, the world's largest watch store, and a local FM radio station. This year's free...

Audemars Piguet, Schwarzenegger raise $400,000 for charity.(Watch World)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger shows off the four prototype Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore chronographs created for his film Terminator 3. The watches were auctioned by Schwarzenegger for charity during the official opening of Audemars...

Gevril Swiss Timepiece Company.(Watch World)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... The Gevril Swiss Timepiece Company was a major sponsor of Bernard Hopkins, during his successful title defense of his three Middle weight Championship Belts in Philadelphia earlier this year. The fight was broadcast by HBO to 2 million...

Jeremy Shockey.(Watch World)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Jeremy Shockey, tight end for the New York Giants, and Rookie of the Year, greets 12 year Old Mike Rodgers of Bayonne, N.J. as he shows off his G-Shock watch purchase at Macy's Herald Square store in Manhattan this summer. Shockey was on hand...

New ABT awards named for Movado.(Watch World; American Ballet Theatre )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Movado, the upscale Swiss watch brand, has been a principal benefactor of the American Ballet Theatre in New York City since 1986. To celebrate that relationship, ABT in June inaugurated its first annual "Movado Woman of the Year Awards." The...

Collector's corner.(Watch World)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Longines's Limited-edition "A Heart for Children" timepiece was created by the Swiss watch brand to benefit the Audrey Hepburn Cares Teams at the Children's Hospital Los Angeles. The timepiece honors the late film star, who was a champion of...

Ten tips for selling designer jewelry.(Business Report)
September 1, 2003... During a seminar at the recent JCK ~ Las Vegas, Cindy Edelstein, designer jewelry advocate and president of the Jeweler's Resource Bureau, offered 10 tips for promoting and selling designer jewelry, even during tough times: 1. Keep...

The 2002 jewelry industry fact sheet.(Business Report)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... * The monetary size of the U.S. jewelry industry--fine and fashion---is $52.1 billion. (Source: Claritas Inc. 2002 data exclusively for the JCK Research & Stock Art Store) * There are 40,700 jewelry-only storefronts in the United States, a...

What kind of person is your store?(Business Report)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... For jewelers who are ready for a serious store-image reality check, Fruchtman Marketing, Toledo, Ohio, offers some guidance in the form of a quiz. Ellen Fruchtman, president, offers her clients a longer version of the quiz below so jewelers can...

Jewelry's major retail competitors.(Business Report)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... You might know who your local jewelry competitors are, but do you know your non-jewelry sources of competition for consumers' discretionary income? On national level and in the retail arena, here's what jewelers are up against: Type of...

Defense of copyrights: help from the experts.(Business Report; jewelry)
September 1, 2003... Many jewelry designs are legally protected by copyright, a type of intellectual property protection that relates to the artistic expression or ornamental design of a jewelry item. Copyright protection is one of the simplest, least expensive,...

Going for the goal.(Strategies for Selling)
September 1, 2003... Goals provide direction and motivation and are most effective when used as building blocks or steps. Any job can seem overwhelming if it isn't broken down into steps. A car salesman's quota of 20 cars per month may seem impossible if he focuses...

Cambodian blue zircon.(Jewel of the Month)
September 1, 2003... Rough crystals of blue zircon, like the ones at the top of the opposite page, are becoming more available, according to Mike Williams, Loveland, Colo. The three free-form carved gem blue zircons---6.57 cts., 4.43 cts., and 5.68 cts.--were...

A charmed life: the traditional turns trendy.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... When it comes to jewelry design, there are staples and there are fashion-forward ideas--and the twain don't usually meet. Charms, however, shattered that perception last year and continue to bridge the gap between traditional and "hot." Thanks...

Spreading the word--together: cooperative advertising provides opportunities for retailers to deliver their message to consumers on a large-scale--and for a small price.(Management)
September 1, 2003... In the highly segmented jewelry industry, manufacturers, designers, raw materials organizations, and trade associations provide both individual and combined marketing programs that aim to serve various players' marketing needs. Sometimes costs...

Tiffany's new setting: how the famed jeweler became the world's first retailer-turned-miner.
September 1, 2003... The name Tiffany conjures up images of beauty, elegance, and Audrey Hepburn gazing in the window. It does not conjure up miners doing the unglamorous work of digging for stones in the Arctic. Today, however, Tiffany is not only a diamond...

Oscar Heyman: 90 years of innovation: one of the most influential manufacturers of the 20th century ups the ante in the new millennium with a more proactive marketing approach and hands-on support for retailers.(Suppliers)
September 1, 2003... As one of the industry's premier jewelry manufacturers and designers for almost a century, Oscar Heyman & Brothers is an intriguing mix of the Old and New Worlds. The New York-based business was founded in 1912 by Larvian immigrant...

Jewelers mutual turns 90: the company is celebrating more than one milestone this year.(Special Report)
September 1, 2003... Then and now: JM's first home office (1935), was a former bank in downtown Neenah, Wis. (inset). The company's current headquarters--which includes an employee fitness center, a 100-seat training center, and a gem and mineral gallery--is...

Wedgwood and Webster.(Heritage)
September 1, 2003... The company that spawned a color--Wedgwood blue--has prospered for centuries by evolving its classics and welcoming now idea. Now that venerable company has invited Stephen Webster, avant garde jeweler extraordinaire, to inject a dose of Cool...

Mokume metals: beginner and intermediate projects.(Workbench)
September 1, 2003... Mokume gane is becoming increasingly popular as a component of modern jewelry design. Many jewelers would like to become proficient in this ancient technique but lack basic knowledge about the materials needed. In this article, we'll discuss...

The Paisley pattern collection of pendants, earrings, and rings features Far Eastern symbols enameled onto gold.(Jewelry)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2003... The Paisley Pattern collection of pendants, earrings, and rings features Far Eastern symbols enameled onto gold. Goldas/Goldart International, Garden City, N.Y.; (800) 227-7489 or (516) 294-8370.

Triangular pieces of ammolite are highlighted by tanzanite, garnet, tourmaline, sapphire, fire opal, amethyst, citrine, and apatite in this necklace and earring set.(Jewelry)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2003... Triangular pieces of ammolite are highlighted by tanzanite, garnet, tourmaline, sapphire, fire opal, amethyst, citrine, and apatite in the necklace and earring set. Carolyn Tyler, Santa Barbara Calif.; (808) 965-4445.

Necklace and bracelet are sterling silver that is spiraled and layered together.(Jewelry)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2003... Necklace and bracelet are sterling silver that is spiraled and layered together. The three-strand 16-in. necklace keystones for $90, and the six-strand 7.5-in. bracelet keystones for $85. B.A. Ballou, East Providence, R.I.; (800)755-7099.

New cathedral-style shanks are available in 14k yellow or palladium white gold in 25 different styles.(Jewelry)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2003... New cathedral-style shanks are available in 14k yellow or palladium while gold in 25 different styles. Hoover & Strong, Richmond, Va.; (800) 789-9997, www.hooverandstrong.com.

Ring, earrings, and pendant in sterling silver feature starlite topaz.(Jewelry)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2003... Ring, earrings, and pendant in sterling silver feature starlite topaz. Suggested retail prices are $50 for the ring, $30 for the pendant, and $48 for the earrings. Eastern Merchandise Co., Seattle; (206) 448-4468

Earrings in 18k gold with 11-mm to 13-mm Tahitian pearls are retail priced at $1,800.(Jewelry)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2003... Earrings in 18k gold with 11-mm-mm to 13-ram Tahitian pearls are retail priced at $1,800. Tara & Sons, New York; (212) 575-8191.

Bracelet in 14k two-tone gold with 1.52 cts. t.w. diamonds and 12.66 cts. t.w. multicolor sapphires.(Jewelry)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2003... Bracelet in 14k two-tone gold with 1.52 cts. t.w. diamonds and 12.66 cts. t.w. multicolor sapphires. Suggested retail price is $6,300. Multi-Color Corp., New York; (212) 398-6390

The new Triton Black Ti titanium rings are lightweight and have a natural black finish.(Jewelry)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2003... The new Triton Black Ti titanium rings are lightweight and have a natural black finish. Frederick Goldman, New York; (800) 221-3232 or (212) 924 6767.

Spotlight: Bill Blass Timepieces.(Watches)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Bill Blass Timepieces is a new brand of Swiss-made mid- and luxury-priced watches that reflect the chic styling of the late American fashion designer. Blase also was an avid watch collector: His private collection, including Napoleon's pocket...

Guess Watches has added the Aviator to its Jet Set line.(Watches)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Guess Watches has added the Aviator to its Jet Set line. The watch's exaggerated tonneau steel case encloses a dial of midnight blue, bordeaux, sleek silver, or black. Textured dials with smooth backgrounds provide an industrial yet dressy...

Fortis, an official supplier to space missions such as the International Space Station, presents the B-42 Official Cosmonauts Chronograph.(Watches)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Fortis, an official supplier to space missions such as the International Space Station, presents the B-42 Official Cosmonauts Chronograph. It's the world's first automatic chronograph with a mechanical alarm function, patented by Fortis. A...

Oris, which introduced the first mechanical pointer calendar movement in 1938, has introduced the Artelier Pointer Date automatic watch.(Watches)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Oris, which introduced the first mechanical pointer calendar movement in 1938, has introduced the Artelier Pointer Date automatic watch. The time-piece's 42.5-mm stainless-steel three-piece case is water resistant to 30 meters. It has a curved...

The Atomic Solar watches of Casio's G-Shock line, such as the model pictured here, are powered by solar technology and maintain time and date through a calibration signal sent daily from the U.S. atomic clock at Fort Collins, Colo.(Watches)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... The Atomic Solar watches of Casio's G-Shock line, such as the model pictured here, are powered by solar technology and maintain time and date through a calibration signal sent daily from the U.S. atomic clock at Fort Collins, Colo. The watches...

Swiss Army Brands' Night Vision has five lighting modes: extended light (2.5 minutes), signal (strobe), quick search (continuous, when activated), dial illumination, and locator beacon (a red blinking dot).(Watches)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2003... Swiss Army Brands' Night Vision has five Lighting modes: extended light (2.5minutes), signal (strobe), quick search (continuous, when activated) dial illumination, and locator beacon (a red blinking dot). The stainless-steel watch has an...

Accutron's elegant Chamonix sport chronographs for women are adorned with seven diamonds on a patterned dial and 18 diamonds around the bezel.(Watches)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2003... Accutron's elegant Chamonix sport chronographs for women are adorned with seven diamonds on a patterned dial and 18 diamonds around the bezel. They use a locking deployment buckle and come on a leather strap in pink or black. Suggested retail:...

A new line of sterling silver jewelry components called "Linkables" is available from Rio Grande.(Bench & Lab)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2003... A new line of sterling silver jewelry components called "Linkables" is available from Rio Grande. Suitable for creating bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and other pieces, Linkables are available in a variety of designs and shapes that can be...

Vibrograf USA Corp. introduces its new Elmasonic X-Tra line of ultrasonic heavy-duty cleaners, which have a special cavitation-resistant stainless-steel tank that comes with a three-year warranty.(Bench & Lab)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2003... Vibrograf USA Corp. Introduces its new Elmasonic X-Tra line of ultrasonic heavy-duty cleaners, which have a special cavitation resistant stainless-steel tank that comes with a three-year warranty. Features include adjustable heat, high or low...

Jewelry cleaner 'fizzes' pieces clean.(Bench & Lab)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2003... New "Bauble Bath" Jewelry Seltzer uses "fizzing" action to clean jewelry. A tablespoon of Bauble Bath dissolved in very hot water cleans five or six pieces of jewelry. After dirt "fizzes" to the surface, pieces are rinsed with cold water for a...

Display Technologies' new Wire "Mini Store" Floor Display can accommodate a wide range of accessories and products.(Packaging & Display)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2003... Display Technologies' new Wire "Mini Store" Floor Display can accommodate a wide range of accessories and products. Designed to generate impulse sales and product awareness, the "Mini Store" is engineered as a 360-degree rotating floor stand on...

Tecno Display's pre-assembled countertop case has tempered glass shelves and one lockable, hinged glass door.(Packaging & Display)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2003... Tecno Display's pre-assembled countertop case has tempered glass shelves and one lockable, hinged glass door. It's 27 in. high by 8 in. deep by 20 in. wide and has two 50-watt halogen top lights, mirror deck, and rubber feet. Various wood...

Mele Companies, a supplier of jewelry boxes in the United States for 91 years, announced that it is expanding its offerings for the 2003 holiday season.(Giftware)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2003... Male Companies, a supplier of jewelry boxes in the United States for 91 years, announced that it is expanding its offerings for the 2003 holiday season. The Male Gift Collection, which will be marketed to fine gift and jewelry retailers,...

In a tribute to the city of Venice and in honor of Italian explorer Marco Polo, Omas offers the 502 Silver Pen Collection featuring wheel-cut semiprecious stones.(Giftware)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2003... In a tribute to the city of Venice and in honor of Italian explorer Marco Polo, Omas offers the 502 Silver Pen Collection featuring wheel-cut semiprecious stones. The line is made of pure silver and bears a 12-faceted barrel, and each series...

Montblanc has unveiled its 2003 Limited Edition Patron of Art pen, "Hommage a Nicolaus Copernicus," honoring the 16th-century scientist who posited the theory that the earth revolves around the sun.(Giftware)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2003... Montblanc has unveiled its 2003 Limited Edition Patron of Art pen, "Hommage a Nicolaus Copernicus," honoring the 16th-century scientist who posited the theory that the earth revolves around the sun. Drawing inspiration from the great...

Aaura's newest catalog (Catalog 15) may be viewed online at the company's Web site www.aaura.com.(Catalogs)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2003... Aaura's newest catalog (Catalog 15) may be viewed online at the company's Web site, www.aaura.com. Prices shown in the catalog are triple keystone/$400 gold. Information and fashion updates also are available via subscription to the company's...

Presentation Box & Display offers a new catalog featuring the company's packaging collections in a variety of sizes, shapes, colors, and textures--wood, velvet, leatherette, velour, satin, and paper.(Catalogs)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2003... Presentation Box & Display offers a new catalog featuring the company's packaging collections in a variety of sizes, shapes, colors, and textures--wood, velvet, leatherette, velour, satin, and paper. Custom-designed packaging is available,...

The 2003-2004 edition of the Rio Grande "Gems & Findings" catalog is now available.(Catalogs)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2003... The 2003-2004 edition of the Rio Grande "Gems & Findings" catalog is now available. The 670 page catalog offers gemstones, findings, raw materials, beads, stringing supplies, and gift items. Full color photographs (most at actual size) show...

Belair has released a new catalog showcasing the company's 2003-2004 timepiece collection.(Catalogs)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2003... Belair has released a new catalog showcasing the company's 2003-2004 timepiece collection. The catalog also features wooden displays, stands and presentation boxes as well as black in-counter "Authorized Dealer" and "Signature Series" sign. A...

Super Bell presents its "Fashion Catalog.".(Catalogs)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2003... Super Bell presents its "Fashion Catalog." Highlights include the "animal skin collection," trendy mother-of-pearl, and art deco items. For information, call (800) 884-3888.

New site for Yehuda.(Net News; Yehuda Diamond Company)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... The Yehuda Diamond Company, New York, has launched a new Web site, www.Yehuda.com, designed to generate additional business for retailers. Consumers who visit the site can learn about the clarity enhancement process mad see a list of thousands...

MFMA enhances site.(Net News; Metal Findings Manufacturers Association )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... The Providence, R.I.-based Metal Findings Manufacturers Association (MFMA) has added a search engine to its Web site (www.mfma.net). It allows users to type in specific products to find a list of MFMA members who manufacture that product....

Aurafin/OroAmerica joins Jewelry.com.(Net News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Aurafin/OroAmerica has signed on to become Jewelry.com's exclusive vendor of karat gold jewelry. Also partnered with Jewelry.com are Andin International, a gemstone jewelry manufacturer, and Leo Schachter, a sightholder and diamond...

London hosts annual Goldsmith's fair.(Trade Shows)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Ninety exhibitors will present contemporary jewelry and silverware to the public at this year's Goldsmiths' Fair, which will take place Sept. 29 to Oct. 5 at Goldsmiths' Hall, London. The fair will showcase a range of items and styles from some...

Obituary: Philip F. Leach, 87.(People)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
September 1, 2003... Philip F. Leach, chairman emeritus of the Leach & Garner Company, died June 19. He was 87. In addition to successfully advancing the family business, which his father Edwin Leach co-founded in 1899, Philip Leach is credited with an...

Bel Oro International.(Appointments)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Luigi Girotto has joined Bel Oro International, New York, as head of Aurea International Design Group division. Girotto most recently was employed with Italian jewelry designer Zoccai.

Gemological Institute of America (GIA).(Appointments)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has appointed Gerard J. Buckley as director of development. Buckley has more than 25 years experience in development, fundraising, public relations, and marketing and most recently served as vice...

Cartier.(Appointments)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Cartier has appointed Anthony Ledru as director of accessories for the Carrier and Montegrappa brands. Ledru began his career at Cartier in 1997 as regional manager of the Cartier, Montblanc, and Alfred Dunhill wholesale accounts in Argentina...

'Tex' Gieling honored by SNAG.(People; Society of North American Goldsmiths )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... The Society of North American Goldsmiths (SNAG) recently bestowed its Honorary Member Award on Imogene "Tex" Gieling in recognition of a lifetime of achievements in the metal arts field. The award ceremony and slide presentation on her life and...