Jewelers Circular Keystone articles from September 2005

Jewelers Circular Keystone archives from September 2005

The universal appeal of Jewelry.(from the publisher)(Editorial)
September 1, 2005... As some of you know, prior to joining JCK, I was with Reed Business's entertainment-industry trade magazine, Variety. A perk of the job was visiting family and friends through the year and regaling them with stories of chatting with Renee,...

Calendar.(Calendar)
September 1, 2005... U.S. SHOWS AND EVENTS SEPTEMBER 7-11 International Fashion Jewelry & Accessory Show, Warwick, R.I.; (401) 295-4564, fax (401) 295-4564. 8-11 G & LW Gem Trade Show (Holidome), Tucson, Ariz.; (601) 879-8832, fax (601) 8979-3282. ...

Industry heavyweight Gabriel Tolkowski headline educational program at Diamonds by JCK 2005.(JCK Show Buzz)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... With no better teacher than experience itself, Diamonds by JCK 2005, taking place October 9-11 at Pier 94 in New York City, has pulled the most respected authorities in the industry to deliver keynote presentations during the three-day long...

Another industry association joins the ranks: new group will target social issues.(SPOTLIGHT)
September 1, 2005... The industry has given birth to yet another association: The Council for Responsible Jewellery Practices (CRJP), a pipeline-spanning international group that will focus on "ethical, social, and environmental challenges." The Council,...

Cartier North America appoints new president and CEO.(SPOTLIGHT)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Cartier has appointed Frederic de Narp, a longtime employee, as president and chief executive officer of Cartier North America. He will replace Stanislas de Quercize, who left to head Van Cleef & Arpels International in Paris. ...

Elderly jewel thief in trouble again.(SPOTLIGHT)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Doris Payne, 74, the "grandmother jewel thief" who has been suspected in literally hundreds of jewelry thefts around the world for more than 40 years, has been arrested in conjunction with yet another jewel robbery. Police in Palo Alto,...

Court awards Merit diamond an injunction in copyright case.(SPOTLIGHT)
September 1, 2005... A U.S. court has awarded Merit Diamond Corp. a preliminary injunction prohibiting Frederick Goldman and retailers BJ's Wholesale Club and Kohl's from manufacturing and selling an item Merit claims infringes on its copyrighted Three Stones...

Liddicoat awards announced.(SPOTLIGHT)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Jewelers' Circular Keystone senior editor Rob Bates won a first-place Liddicoat Award for Journalism in the Trade Reporting category from the American Gem Society. His winning article, "Getting Real About Synthetic Diamonds," appeared in the...

Quiz.(SPOTLIGHT)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Who is this famous face? In honor of this month's cover photo and fashion spread--a tribute to hip hop jewelry--this month's quiz shows an icon in the hip hop world. This New York jeweler is well known among hip hop stars, including Sean "P...

Rio show spotlights rarities.(SPOTLIGHT)
September 1, 2005... The Las Vegas Antique Jewelry and Watch Show, held June 2-5 at the Rio Suite Hotel and Casino, continued to draw crowds. Opening one day before the nearby JCK Show, this year's show saw a 5 percent jump in attendance as buyers took advantage of...

Killer of long island jeweler pleads guilty.(SPOTLIGHT)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Christopher DiMeo, charged with his girlfriend in three murders and a string of jewelry-store robberies in New York and Connecticut, has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and robbery in conjunction with the killing of Thomas Renison, 48,...

Zale, Tiffany among Top 100 Retailers.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Zale and Tiffany are two of the top 100 retailers in the country, according to a recently released annual survey. Zale is ranked 91 and Tiffany 95 in the 2005 Triversity Top 100 Retailers. The annual list, which ranks companies by revenue, is...

Raw materials.
September 1, 2005... The American Heritage Dictionary defines jewelry as "ornaments, such as bracelets, necklaces, or rings, made of precious metals set with gems or imitation gems." That last part may need some tweaking, especially lately--as the list of jewelry...

Overheard.(SPOTLIGHT)
September 1, 2005... "We don't hire anybody who knows how to make jewelry. They always tell us 'You can't do that', 'That's not how I learned'. But design school teaches you that there are no barriers, and that possibilities are endless." --ANTHONY CAMARGO &...

Whitehall gets new chairman of the board.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Steven J. Pully has been named the chairman of the board of Whitehall Jewelers, replacing Daniel Levy, who remains a director. Pully has served as president of Newcastle Capital Management LP since January 2003. Levy had served as...

GIA's new cut grade to go 'live' next year.(Gemological Institute of America)
September 1, 2005... The Gemological Institute of America's famed lab will add its first-ever cut grade to its reports Jan. 1, 2006. The system will have five overall cut grades: excellent, very good, good, fair, and poor. It will apply to round brilliants...

Show warns consumers about phony 'deals': Dateline NBC tackles appraisals.
September 1, 2005... In July, Dateline NBC tackled the subject of inflated diamond appraisals, warning viewers that buyers who rely on retail appraisals "may be in for a rude awakening." The show went to several stores and bought diamonds. At all, clerks...

DiCaprio, Kanye West keep spotlight on conflict diamonds.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... The industry may think it's turned the page on conflict diamonds, but the popular media are maintaining their interest. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Leonardo DiCaprio has reportedly agreed to star in The Blood Diamond, set to open in 2007....

Africa keeps pressure on diamond industry.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Under pressure to increase the diamond industry's benefits to Africa, the continent is very much on the trade's mind these days, as evidenced by a string of moves from De Beers and the African governments it deals with: * In the...

The Russians have come--to DDC.(Diamond Dealers Club)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... A high-level delegation of the diamond industry, headed by Alexander Nichiporuk, the newly appointed president of Russian diamond producer Alrosa, recently visited the Diamond Dealers Club. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Nichiporuk said he is...

The mystery of the broken pearl: Tahitian pearl--is it?(Tahitian bead nuclei are composed of shell)
September 1, 2005... Identifying a broken pearl, like the Tahitian shown here, is usually easy, since 99 percent of all Tahitian bead nuclei are composed of shell, which is recognized by its straight growth layers. But the broken bead of this pearl has a random,...

GIA lab sees a new-old ruby challenge.(Gemological Institute of America)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Large flame-fusion synthetic rubies are being disguised as naturals by intentionally cracking them and healing the fractures using flux. A GIA news release says these gems are being offered as "heat-treated natural rubies." [ILLUSTRATION...

Pearl panel discusses trends, prices, detection.
September 1, 2005... "My customers don't want their mothers' classic look," said Eve Alfille, an award-winning designer and the owner of Eve Alfille Gallery & Studio in Evanston, Ill. Alfille, participating in a panel discussion about the pearl market held during...

Market climate is right for imitation tanzanite sales: identifying forsterite from tanzanite.
September 1, 2005... Tanzanite is one of the most popular gems of the last 20 years. In its finer qualities, tanzanite resembles blue sapphire. And at the height of production in the early 1990s, a wide range of qualities and sizes was available. The stone gained...

Singer wows crowd at Gold Expressions: Jewel performs for jewelers.(FASHION)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Singer-songwriter and Grammy nominee Jewel gave an outstanding performance at the U.S. launch of Gold Expressions: The Language of Italian Design 2005 collection, an all-new collection of gold jewelry. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The event...

QVC hosts Italian Gold Week again.(QVC television shopping )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Building on the success of its inaugural Italian Gold Week held in July 2004, West Chester, Pa.-based QVC television shopping network announced that sales of its second Italian Gold Week, held in May, exceeded its goal by 22 percent. ...

Recollections.(FASHION)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
September 1, 2005... "At Tiffany's we had a pretty incredible pear-shape pink diamond worth $1 million. It was simply beautiful, and the way it was set... it was very memorable." [Looks down] "I can't say who's wearing it today, though." --Janice DeBell,...

Two rocks in one.(FASHION)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... The SoulMate collection from sightholder JB Diamonds Group, Los Angeles, features an extra element of romance: All the jewelry uses pairs of diamonds cut from the same piece of rough. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Baguette World introduces Kobelli.(FASHION)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... New from Baguette World is the Kobelli brand. Shown is a platinum semimount with trapeze-cut side stones and round diamonds on the band. Total weight of the stones is 1.05 cts. Baguette World, Los Angeles, (800) 432-3222, www.baguetteworld.com,...

Jewelmer hosts Jazz Festival.(FASHION)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... The 3rd Manila Jazz Festival opened to a packed house at the Expo Exchange in Makati City, Philippines. The event is sponsored in part by Jewelmer International, a leading producer of Philippine South Sea pearls. The event featured performances...

Did you know ...(FASHION)
September 1, 2005... That Anthony Camargo's entree into jewelry-making came in 1993 while he was checking out the offerings at a yard sale in Miami? He bought some fruit-shape glass beads and combined them with old lamp chain and gold wire, making his first...

Italian jewelers form new association.(FASHION)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Members of the Italian Luxury Group celebrated the founding of their new trade consortium in June in Las Vegas. The founding members of the trade group, funded by the government of Piemonte in Italy to help promote fine jewelry made in the...

Vacation getaway giveaway.(fashion)(Kevin Main achieved a expense paid tour offer )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Kevin Main of Kevin Main Jewelry in San Luis Obispo, Calif., won an all-expense-paid vacation getaway for two to the Cayman Islands. The vacation package, courtesy of Platinum Guild International, is valued at more than $5,000. Main's winning...

Overheard.(FASHION)
September 1, 2005... "You'll definitely see tiger's-eye [gemstones] here in Vegas." --Marion Fasel and Penny Prodow speaking to jewelers about trends during the Luxury by JCK show in Las Vegas.

It's going to be a long time.(RED CARPET)
September 1, 2005... From simple medallions to layered chains to sautoir-inspired looks, the seductive drop silhouette has moved from earrings to necklines. Long necklaces of every style are a key to celebrity styling this season. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Who wore what.(RED CARPET)
September 1, 2005... [1] Tiger Woods inspects the Claret Jug after securing a five-shot victory at the 134th British Open Championship at the Old Course at St. Andrews in Scotland. Woods wears the TAG Heuer Professional Golf watch. [2] Jane Seymour wore Chopard...

Recognized for cultural and humanitarian philanthropy: Corum's Wunderman awarded Legion of Honor.(WATCHES)(Severin Wunderman)
September 1, 2005... France has awarded its highest civilian award, the Legion of Honor, to Severin Wunderman, owner of Corum, known for its innovative Swiss luxury watches (with U.S. offices in Irvine, Calif.). The honor recognizes Wunderman's numerous cultural...

Franck Muller seeks $60 million in gray-market lawsuit.(WATCHES)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Franck Muller USA, the American branch of the Swiss luxury-watch brand, is seeking $60 million in damages, penalties, and other costs from seven companies it claims are gray-market vendors of its luxury watches. Muller filed suit June 1 in...

California battery bill excludes watch retailers.(WATCHES)(Jewelers of America)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Working with Jewelers of America, the American Watch Association has won an important victory in California, where proponents of a ban on mercury in daily products wanted watch sellers to set up a battery-collection program to recycle...

Show of hands for Pippo.(WATCHES)(Pippo Italia)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Young celebrities circle together to show off their Pippo Italia watches at the June "Peep Show" launch of the fall 2005 watch collection of designer Pippo Perez at the Wynn Las Vegas hotel. The invitation-only reception in the hotel's...

Swiss president given 'dove' watch.(watches)(Dove of Geneva watch to Samuel Schmid)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Samuel Schmid, president of the Swiss Confederation, recently was given a Dove of Geneva watch, created by Swiss watchmaker Quinting, in Geneva, by the Club of Ambassadors to the United Nations and Geneva's Cercle des Dirigeants d'Entreprises....

Swiss watch Federation expects record year.(WATCHES)
September 1, 2005... The Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry FH expects 2005 to be another record-breaking year. The total value of Swiss watch exports worldwide in 2004 topped 11 billion Swiss francs (about $8.5 billion), an all-time record, the Federation...

Time is relative.(watches)(person of the century is Albert Einstein )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... This 1943 Longines pocket watch owned by Nobel Prize winner Albert Einstein is part of a major exhibition at the Historisches Museum Bern, in Switzerland's capital, devoted to the scientific genius who died 50 years ago this year in Princeton,...

Starlight Starbright, Corum shine.(watches)(director achieved Swarovski Crystal Award)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Western U.S. sales director Peggy Jagerman and western U.S. territory manager Kim Prezioso of luxury watch Corum joke with actor Joey Pantoliano (wearing a Corum A diamond-bezel Bubble) at the recent Starlight Starbright Foundation fund-raiser...

Neat niche: jeweler flies right with airport sales.(expanding the store in airports)
September 1, 2005... What started as a booth of jewelry in a flea market in Albuquerque, N.M., 27 years ago has grown into a $10.8 million business for Kathleen and John Avila, managing partners of Avila Retail Development & Management. The couple own 14 Western...

Palladium hot, platinum not.(BUSINESS)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... A recent report from Johnson Matthey reveals demand and pricing for two popular jewelry metals: platinum and palladium. Demand for the latter rose 22 percent in 2004, with more than half of this growth coming from the jewelry sector; the...

Springboard: silly joke turns into brilliant idea.(business )
September 1, 2005... During a goof-off session one slow day at Airport Plaza Jewelers in Cheektowaga, N.Y., store owner and president Don Hoffman ripped the arms and legs from a child's doll, waved them about, and proclaimed: "Airport Plaza Jewelers--where a really...

Sex over stones.(business)(customer survey to buy jewels)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Just 18 percent of women would choose a diamond over great sex, according to results of a recent Jewelry.com survey called "What Women Want" conducted among 3,800 women. The survey reports that fine jewelry paled in comparison to the excitement...

JBT figures reveal little change in Jewelry landscape over past year.(business in industry)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... JBT Figures Reveal Little Change in Jewelry Landscape Over Past Year May 2005 May 2004 % Change Total U.S. Retailers 24,741 24,748 0% Total U.S. Wholesalers 4,505 4,539 <1% Total...

Night at the opera.(business)(Las vegas the diamond palace)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Rahaminov, Caressa, A. Link, and Shah Diamonds are among manufacturers who recently unveiled new lines of opera-length diamond necklaces. Even Oscar Heyman & Bros, recently showed off a $1 million model to editors at a Jewelry Information...

Smart marketing move.(BUSINESS)
September 1, 2005... Diamond-jewelry manufacturer SES Creations is offering a free honeymoon giveaway to every store that sells the vendor's jewelry. The first annual "Win a Free Honeymoon" sweepstakes begins this month, and every participating store can give away...

Hot tip.(BUSINESS )
September 1, 2005... "We work on dress forms because they're the shape of a woman's body and we can see how the necklace is going to drape on a woman's chest." --Anthony Camargo and Nak Armstrong, Anthony Nak, Austin, Texas

Florida, Texas lead in armed robberies.(afects the business )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Jewelers' Security Alliance statistics of armed robberies of retail jewelry stores in the United States during the first six months of 2005 show that Florida and Texas had the most of the 31 states where such a crime occurred. JSA's data lists...

Go figure.(counterpoint)(Column)
September 1, 2005... Last week I received an e-mail from an industry colleague concerning the recent decision of the Diamond Trading Company to grant sightholder status to two firms that were not diamond manufacturers--which represents another watershed decision...

Venetti: differentiates itself with customer service.(best of states )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Venetti is using product quality and customer service to differentiate themselves from other jewelry manufacturers. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "We have experienced considerable success by building our Bridal Partnership Program on the...

Nice ice.(diamonds and trends)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Savvy retailers--from fashion to furniture--know that the best way to grow business is to understand the end user of the merchandise. Many retail jewelers, however, are completely missing a strong and growing segment of jewelry buyers by...

State of the industry.(industry report)
September 1, 2005... This year, JCK is taking a different approach to our annual state of the industry report. Instead of interviewing individuals and then writing an article based on notes from the interviews, we asked some key industry leaders to speak for...

American Platinum Group, Inc.(advertorial)(585 platinum a full review)
September 1, 2005... 585|PLATINUM AN OPEN LETTER TO THE JEWELRY INDUSTRY 585 Platinum is here and the age of platinum choice is upon us. In this new age, platinum jewelry will finally become more attainable for the middle-class consumer. In this new...

Analysis: De Beers' more modest 'selection'; The DTC added 11 sightholders to its client list, and, better yet, didn't drop a single one.(De Beers Group S.A., Diamond Trading Company )
September 1, 2005... It is hard to imagine a more dramatic about-face than De Beers' 2005 selection process for its Diamond Trading Company sightholders. The first, in 2003, was a "bloodbath"--32 sightholders were let go, close to one-fifth of the list at that...

High-tech tools and Internet innovations: jewelry design and manufacturing are benefiting from advancements made in other industries, and designers and retailers are starting to take advantage. Meanwhile, new Internet products are creating new marketplaces and a sense of community online.(technology)
September 1, 2005... Technology continues to transform the jewelry industry. Industries as diverse as medicine, aeronautics, automobiles, and printing have contributed to the most recent spate of technological advancements in the design and manufacture of jewelry....

A perfect fit: Lancaster, Pa., Jewelers Bill Bash and Mark Maurer met their professional and personal goals by combining their two very different businesses.(RETAIL MERGER)
September 1, 2005... MORE THAN 120 LINEAR FEET OF DISPLAY CASES WERE USED TO HOUSE THE PRODUCT LINES AT THE NEW STORES. CUSTOM-MADE POLISHED-CHERRY CASES WERE ARRANGED TO SEPARATE THE DEPARTMENTS WHILE PROVIDING CUSTOMERS A COMFORTABLE, OPEN ENVIRONMENT TO VIEW...

The many faces of time, Part 3.(THE JCK 2005 WATCH FAIRS REPORT)
September 1, 2005... THE GOOD SPORTS OF TIME AN ARRAY OF NEW TIMEPIECES ALLOWS SPORTS LOVERS TO CELEBRATE THEIR FAVORITE ACTIVITIES. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This year's Swiss watch fairs gave new meaning to the term "good sports" as brands fielded...

Racing and selling for the Cure.(JEWELER'S NOTEBOOK)
September 1, 2005... Curt Parker Jewelers, St. Louis, Mo., gathered a team of clients, friends, and family in June to participate in the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation's 5K Race for the Cure in downtown St. Louis. This is the second time the jeweler has...

High-end jewelry still leads demand.(gem pricing update)
September 1, 2005... MARKET IN BRIEF: August 4, 2005... The New York JA show experienced better-than-expected sales. Dealers report that diamond jewelry and high-end colored-stone jewelry continue to lead demand. A notable trend reported by many dealers was that a...

A passion for gems: Debbie Hiss combined her love for gemology and her gift for education and training to forge a colorful career in the jewelry industry.(JEWELER'S NOTEBOOK)(Biography)
September 1, 2005... A lifelong passion for gemology and a desire to train and educate others on the beauty and finer points of gemstones have driven Debbie Hiss's multifaceted career. Hiss, the director of training for New York-based Lazare Kaplan...

9 tips to turn over a sale.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Every sales-driven organization should have a strategic turnover plan. Always turn a sale over to another salesperson in a strategic, rather than a pushy or aggressive, way. FIVE REASONS TO TURN SALES OVER: 1 Personality or prejudice...

Jewelry.(WHAT'S NEW)(Directory)
September 1, 2005... Jeanne Johngren Necklaces, bracelets, and earrings feature dangling gemstones and hand-woven chains. Designs are inspired by Byzantine architecture and mosaic stained glass. Retail prices from $400 to $6,000. Jeanne Johngren, New York...

Catalogs.(WHAT'S NEW)
September 1, 2005... EMG Creations Inc., a manufacturer of fine colored-stone earrings, pendants, rings, pins, slides, bracelets, necklaces, and other types of gold jewelry, has released its new catalog. Many styles featured in the catalog are from the Creations by...

Castaldo Titanium Label.(BENCH & LAB)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Castaldo Titanium Label is a natural rubber product similar to Castaldo Gold Label and Castaldo White Label. Vulcanization recommendations are identical. Titanium packs, cuts, bends, flexes, and stretches like Gold and White, but because...

3M FX Polishing Wheels.(BENCH & LAB)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... The 3M FX Polishing Wheels use a conformable resin system precisely graded with premium silicon carbide abrasive and brightness enhancers for consistent finishing of platinum, gold, and silver--without compounds. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

New Argentium high-white silver solders now available.(BENCH & LAB)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Argentium Silver Co. has introduced the first range of solders specifically developed for use with Argentium sterling silver. These new solders are designed to match the color and maintain the properties of Argentium sterling silver. The...

AJM magazine wins Award of Distinction.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... AJM magazine, the flagship publication of Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America, has received an Award of Distinction in the 2005 Communicator Awards Print Media competition. This is the third consecutive year AJM has earned this...

Revere book takes Gold Award.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)(Alan Revere)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Alan Revere's 101 Bench Tips for Jewelers, published by MJSA/AJM Press, a subsidiary of Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America, has won a Gold Award in the 2005 SNAP EXCEL Awards competition. Based on the monthly column in AJM...

Fine jewelry takes center stage at JIC luncheon.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)(Jewelry Information Center)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... On May 18, 2005, Jewelry Information Center, the nonprofit public-relations arm of the fine jewelry and watch industry, in conjunction with the American Gem Trade Association, Perles de Tahiti, and World Gold Council, hosted the annual luncheon...

Jewelers Executive Conference announces 2006 dates.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)(Brief Article)(Calendar)
September 1, 2005... The fifth biannual Jewelry Executives Conference will be held at the DoubleTree Hotel in Overland Park, Kan., April 1-2, 2006. The conference includes displays by 50 premier suppliers, six hours of seminars with topics for store owners and...

Platinum sales training program available on DVD.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)(digital versatile disks)(Platinum Guild International USA)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Platinum Guild International USA has launched its first comprehensive DVD sales training program. Titled "Delivering the Platinum Experience," the program combines platinum education with selling techniques. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The...

JVC announces 'Manufacturer's Legal Handbook'.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)(Jewelers Vigilance Committee)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Jewelers Vigilance Committee has released a new publication called the "Manufacturer's Legal Handbook," which JVC describes as "a concise guide to legal compliance [that] covers many of the areas of the law which jewelry manufacturers,...

JVC responds to FinCEN anti-money-laundering questions.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)(Jewelers Vigilance Committee)(Financial Crimes Enforcement Network )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) has responded to specific questions about anti-money-laundering (AML) issued by Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). The questions were included in the USA PATRIOT Act AML regulations that FinCEN...

Online tutorial educates public about gemstones.(NET NEWS)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... The Gemological Institute of America has created a free, interactive online gemstone tutorial for the general public. "How to Buy a Gemstone in 7 Simplified Steps" introduces the public to gems in a format designed to be educational and...

Yakubov launches new interactive Web site.(NET NEWS)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Yakubov Brothers Ltd., a diamond manufacturing company with factories in Israel, Bulgaria, and Russia, has launched an interactive Web site that displays its inventory from each office. Inventory is linked directly to the site, allowing...

Goodkind launches new Web site.(NET NEWS)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Sandra Goodkind, who designs jewelry inspired by the Victorian, Edwardian, and Art Deco periods, has launched a Web site. The site includes looks from Goodkind's three collections, Rita, Beatrice, and Isabel. Goodkind's new Web site is...

Gemological Institute of America.(APPOINTMENTS)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... The Gemological Institute of America has announced two promotions. Vivian Wang was promoted to director of the Institute's Taiwan branch. Wang, who has served as manager of the location for the past 12 years, will continue to oversee all...

Cartier.(APPOINTMENTS)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Cartier has announced five appointments. Ann Fahey has been named vice president of public relations. Before joining Cartier, Fahey served as executive director, fashion public relations, at Chanel Inc. Manuela Barrera will serve as manager of...

Charles & Colvard.(APPOINTMENTS)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Charles & Colvard has promoted Dennis M. Reed to executive vice president and chief marketing officer. Reed will oversee the entire sales and marketing staffs at Charles & Colvard, both domestically and internationally.