Jewelers Circular Keystone back issues from May 2002:
Keepsake widens retail distribution. (Up Front).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002; ... Keepsake, one of the nation's oldest and best-known jewelry brands, is going mass marker. It's expanding its distribution "to reach a more diverse consumer audience through varied retail distribution," said parent firm Commemorative Brands Inc. (CBI), of Austin, Texas, in an announcement ...
Diamond jewelry slipped 1% last year. (Up Front).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 01, 2002; ... The overall U.S. retail diamond jewelry market declined 1% in 2001, to $26.1 billion, according to statistics from J. Walter Thompson, the marketing agency for the Diamond Trading Company, a division of De Beers. This marked the first time in more than a decade that the diamond ...
Conflict diamond issue sees progress. (Up Front).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002; ... The industry has heard this before, but this time it looks as if the conflict diamond issue really may be on its way to a conclusion. The Kimberley Process--the international coalition of nations crafting a rough diamond certification system--recently settled most of its ...
DiNicola to retire July 31. (Up Front).(Robert J. DiNicola, chairman and CEO of Zale Corp.)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002; ... Robert J. DiNicola, who twice in the past decade skillfully restored Zale Corp. to financial stability and profitability, will retire as its chairman and chief executive officer at the end of the current fiscal year on July 31, 2002. No successor to DiNicola was immediately ...
RJO holds spring buying show. (Up Front).(Retail Jewelers Organization)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002; ... The Retail Jewelers Organization held its annual spring buyers' show Jan. 16-19 in Albuquerque, N.M. Some 145 stores-a decrease of 19% from last year's spring event-turned out to shop and attend educational seminars coordinated by industry consultant Charlotte Preston. Among the presenters ...
IJO hosts spring show in Dallas. (Up Front).
May 01, 2002; ... Some 403 member stores--slightly fewer than the number at last year's spring show in Savannah, Ga.--attended the Independent Jewelers Organization Show, held Feb. 16-20 in Dallas. Several new vendors, including Mayers, joined the buying group, and popular presenters Janice Mack Talcott ...
Parker joins De Beers retail chain. (Up Front).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002; ... Joan Parker, who managed the De Beers Group's U.S. public relations for nearly 30 years, recently stepped down to manage communications for the new De Beers-LVMH joint retail venture, De Beers LV. "There comes a time when everybody wants to look for something that's new," she ...
Four labs agree on 'padparadscha' terminology. (Up Front).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002; ... The American Gem Trade Association's Gemological Testing Center, the Gemological Institute of America's Gem Trade Laboratory, the gubelin Gem Lab, and the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute all have agreed that the padparadscha-like orange-on-pink corundum recently encountered in the marker ...
Letters.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002 ... Conflict Commodities and Currencies It has always bothered me that our industry is so vulnerable to outside criticism that we never sit back and think about the overall effect on us and what a proper answer should really be. I refer to the latest attack on the diamond industry ...
Economic terrorism. (Counterpoint).(Brief Article)(Editorial)
May 01, 2002 ... The American philosopher George Santayana said, "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." With that in mind, it's worth considering the situation of ranzanite dealers who have been targeted by ambulance chasers intent on profiting from the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks ....
Pearl plight. (Gem Notes).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002; ... Japanese akoya. The number of akoya dealers in the United States apparently has dwindled, according to some Japanese akoya cultured pearl dealers in Tucson, who report that U.S. dealers are quitting the business. Those still in the business seem to be focusing on the top goods--better ...
Robert Wan optimistic but sells only 40% at auction. (Gem Notes).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 01, 2002; ... Robert Wan, chairman of Tahiti Perles, the largest producer of Tahitian black cultured pearls with private ownership of eight pearl farms, says he's optimistic about the future marker for Tahitian pearls, but he's holding back on lowering prices and is leaving 60% of his auction lots ...
Fossils in the jewelry business. (Gem Notes).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002; ... Fossils are not your everyday gem material, but they can have a place in your store. From small tablets set into pendants to tabletop accessories--even table tops themselves--fossils can make a statement. Maison Sijilmassa, located in New York City, imports fossilized ...
A Wilkinson Sword for the Queen's Jubilee. (Gem Notes).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002; ... Royal swordmaker Wilkinson Sword has unveiled a spectacular sword specially commissioned to celebrate Her Majesty the Queen's Golden Jubilee. The hilt incorporates natural rock crystal quartz and 18k yellow gold encrusted with 8 cts. t.w. of pave-set diamonds, 6 cts. of rubies, ...
De Beers: We want diamond advertising to double. (Diamond Notes).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002; ... De Beers wants the industry's spending on advertising to double by the year 2004, managing director Gary Ralfe told analysts following the publication of the company's financial results. "That means ... generating or leveraging an additional $200 million of quality trade ...
Blarney stone dealers. (Diamond Notes).(Irish-American Diamond Dealers Association)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002; ... Members of the Irish-American Diamond Dealers Association admit that some people think their association is a "joke." It's not, although the Irish-Americans who make up the core of this close-knit grouplet know they're a rare breed in the diamond industry. They're even outnumbered within ...
De Beers settles price-fixing suit. (Diamond Notes).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002; ... De Beers recently paid $20 million to settle a 1995 civil suit over industrial diamond price fixing, the London Times reported. The settlement does not affect the Justice Department's 1996 criminal indictment of De Beers on similar charges. Co-defendant General Electric was ...
L.A. district attorney warns dealers about memos. (Diamond Notes).(Los Angeles, California)(diamond industry)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002; ... Most memo agreements are poorly written and not criminally enforceable, Los Angeles deputy district attorney Richard Walmark told dealers at a recent forum at the Diamond Club West Coast. Walmark advised dealers to pattern themselves after the rental car industry, which had ...
EightStar Diamond. (Diamond Notes).(Brief Article)(Illustration)
May 01, 2002; ... This is the 13.41-ct. D/Internally Flawless American Star, cut by EightStar Diamond and photographed by Michael Cowing. This unretouched image ilustrates ...
National Geographic has cover story on diamonds. (Diamond Notes).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002; ... The conflict diamond issue continues to appear in the press--most recently, on the cover of the March National Geographic. While the story by Andrew Cockburn was not as negative toward the industry as some previous stories on the issue, it did feature some typically gruesome ...
Retail jewelers show design skill in national competition. (Fashion Facets).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002; ... Following the fashion trends of the moment, retail jewelers from across the country showed their talents in creating pieces for the 12th Annual JA Affiliate Design Competition. Among the winning creations were fancy-cut gemstones, freshwater pearls, and pearl/gemstone mixes. All entries ...
High-profile endeavors. (Fashion Facets).(fashion-jewelry-celebrity connection)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002; ... As the fashion-jewelry-celebrity connection gains momentum, suppliers are taking advantage of high-profile product placement, as evidenced by the fall fashion runways and the recent Grammy Awards. On the fashion runways, designer Mark Monrano, for ...
Pearl design goes to the next level. (Fashion Facets).(pearl chandelier)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002; ... A pearl chandelier by Parisian artist Marie Christophe is the latest in Golay's Pearl Evolution project, which promotes the use of pearls in art objects. The chandelier is a wire framework with a 28-mm gray South Sea pearl ...
Emanuel challenges Irish design's stereotypes. (Fashion Facets).(Kevin Emanuel)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002; ... Swimming in the sea of traditional Irish jewelry--from well-known Celtic knots to beloved Claddagh rings--are talented yet largely undiscovered Emerald Isle jewelry designers. This younger generation of Irish jewelers faces a difficult challenge: breaking the international stereotype of ...
Fashion advice: Florida jeweler dispenses. (Fashion Makeover).(Levinson's Jewelers)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002; ... Susan Schneider of Weston, Fla., has been a regular customer at Levinson's Jewelers in Plantation, Fla., for 17 years. One of the main reasons she keeps coming back, she says, is owner Robin Levinson's fashion expertise and ability to successfully "make over" Schneider's wardrobe. ...
Hermes has 20% gain in U.S. watch sales. (Watch World).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)(Company Profile)
May 01, 2002; ... Hermes, the French luxury goods group, posted an 8.2% increase in revenues to US$1.04 billion (2.1 billion euros) for 2001, it says. The company's best-performing division was watches. While some luxury groups posted small or no gains in watch sales for 2001 because of economic ...
Audemars Piguet posts 17% gain. (Watch World).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)(Company Profile)
May 01, 2002; ... Swiss luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet in 2001 posted a 17% increase in sales, to $109 million (187 million Swiss francs), says the company. Headquartered in Le Brassus, AP has enjoyed double-digit growth for several years. In the U.S. marker, the company's sales rose 23% to $14 million ....
Focusing on the collectible watch. (Collector's Corner).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 01, 2002; ... Inspired by the design of Galileo's pendulum, the Edward Piguet Sapphire Tourbillon in platinum is the newest addition to the Audemars Piguet collection that honors Edward-Auguste Piguet, one of the two founders of the company. The collection offers "constantly renewed interpretations of ...
The demonstration. (Strategies for Selling).
May 01, 2002; ... This month, we will examine the demonstration phase--your first opportunity to show your customer the features and benefits of your jewelry. During this phase, you'll be presenting jewelry to your customer using the knowledge gained in the needs assessment step. Remember the formula NA = ...
Black chalcedony. (Jewel of the Month).(black onyx)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002; ... Okay, if you want to call it black onyx, go ahead. Everybody else in the industry does. But by definition, onyx should have straight parallel stripes of black and white ... and these gems don't. The stone is chalcedony, a cryptocrystalline--or microcrystalline--quartz. Examples ...
A tale of two-tone gold.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002; ... A mixture of white and yellow gold--or, at times, white and pink--is a departure from recent white vs. yellow battles. In an economic climate that's likely to discourage budget-conscious shoppers from building two separate wardrobes--one in white and one in yellow--two-tone offers a ...
Everything is golden in the land of Oz: Australia's OzGold exhibition is shining a golden light on the country's jewelry designers.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002; ... When American jewelers are looking for innovative gold jewelry designs, they usually head to Italy or to the designer pavilions at a domestic jewelry show or to a high-end craft show. They rarely head to Australia. That may soon change, however, as artisans from Down Under are ...
Stack 'em up! Stackable jewelry can be the building blocks of some beautiful customer relationships.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002; ... Versatile and affordable, stackable jewelry items are every woman's dream. Rings and bangles--the traditional stackers--offer a woman the opportunity to easily change her fashion statement from demure to over-the-top. The category also helps to cultivate repeat customers--especially among ...
An architectural approach: Store renovations attract customers, sell more merchandise, and promote your brand--but they are also costly and messy. Professional architects can help you meet your retail goals without losing your sanity.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002; ... All retailers must face the day when they need to renovate or update their stores. While the process may seem straightforward, it actually isn't. First, you must develop a concept or "brand" for the store that will attract customers, make it easier for them to purchase your ...
In praise of diamond fluorescence: Separating fact from myth can help you sell more stones.
May 01, 2002; ... Valuing diamonds, as we know, requires an assessment of each of the four Cs. However, a fifth factor--fluorescene--often plays a role in the pricing and marketability of a diamond. Fluorescence is greatly misunderstood. It's often known to members of the trade and to consumers ...
Gems in the desert: Join JCK's gemstone editor for another look at this year's Tucson gem shows.
May 01, 2002; ... This year in Tucson, Tom Cushman of Allerton Cushman & Co., Sun Valley, Idaho, and Richard Hughes of Pala International, Fallbrook, Calif., presented a wholesaler's perspective of Madagascar and its gem deposits. Madagascar, the world's fourth largest island, lies off the east coast of ...
Safety lesson: In the Los Angeles jewelry district, a classic confrontation loomed--government and industry at odds over safety regulations. But in the end, cooperation ruled.
May 01, 2002; ... When Los Angeles officials announced they were reviewing the safety of the city's jewelry district, it looked as if manufacturers would be forced into a classic face-off: public officials vs. private enterprise. Instead, the city and industry joined together to write new safety ...
The Internet strikes back: The online sector went through a turbulent period in the last few years, but the Web sites that made it through may be stronger than ever.(Statistical Data Included)
May 01, 2002; ... It's easy for jewelers to be smug about the online sector, since so many sites that premiered with a bang are now quietly resting in peace. Among the notable flops were Miadora, Adornis, Denmans, ijewelry, Firstjewelry, and the industry-supported "clicks-and-bricks" experiment enjewel. ...
We're from the Internet, and we're here to help: Manufacturers and entrepreneurs are tying to help retailers--and themselves--sell more merchandise via the Internet.
May 01, 2002; ... Jeff Milstein, co-owner of Wyatt Austin Jewelers, Schaumburg, Ill., has new sales help. It doesn't eat, sleep, or take breaks. It attracts people to the store, sells merchandise that otherwise might not have sold, piques customers' curiosity, and allows customers to order jewelry and ...
Stars and stripes forever? Patriotic jewelry has a long history. (Heritage).
May 01, 2002; ... In the weeks following the Sept. 11 attacks on the United States, the American flag made a comeback it hasn't enjoyed since the days of World War II--and it has proved to be a trend with no boundaries. For a moment in history, distinctions between class, education, income, race, and ...
Trick XXII: Sweat soldering. (Bench Tricks).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002; ... Sweat soldering a monogram, logo, or other motif onto a karat-gold item o jewelry--with proper alignment and no solder overflow--can be tricky. Wayne Lenkeit, a JA[R] Certified Master Bench Jeweler[TM] and owner of Lenkeit Manufacturing in Temecula, Calif., has developed a soldering ...
Leslie. (What's New Jewelry: Las Vegas Product Preview).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002 ... Reversible 14k yellow and white gold Monte Carlo IV bracelet is available in a 7 1/2-in. length and weighs 46 grams ....
Cherie Dori. (What's New Jewelry: Las Vegas Product Preview).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002 ... Earrings and necklace in 18k gold are part of the Natura line. Earrings have .10 ct. of diamonds and a suggested retail price of $300. Necklace ...
Chatham Created Gems. (What's New Jewelry: Las Vegas Product Preview).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002 ... 14 k gold slide with a 1.59-ct. Chatham Created emerald and .04-ct. diamond is retail ...
Byard F. Brogan Inc. (What's New Jewelry: Las Vegas Product Preview).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002 ... Bangle at left is 14k yellow gold with .08 ct. diamonds and has a suggested retail price of $1,053. Bangle at right is 14k white gold and contains a 5-mm genuine sapphire and .25 ct. diamonds and has a suggested retail price ...
Landstrom. (What's New Jewelry: Las Vegas Product Preview).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002 ... Women's ring in 10k Black Hills gold features a rose and a 7-mm x 5-mm oval opal. Suggested retail price is $170 ....
LeVian. (What's New Jewelry: Las Vegas Product Preview).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002 ... Rings in 18k white gold each feature blue topaz center stones, butterflies, and flowers. The ring at left features .77 ot. of diamond and 25.01 cts. of blue topaz with rubies, pink sapphires, and tsavorite. The ring at right features .94 ct ....
Charles Gamier. (What's New Jewelry: Las Vegas Product Preview).(advertisement)
May 01, 2002 ... Dangle earrings are available in 18k white or yellow gold in various styles and sizes. Retail prices range from $125 to $350. Charles ...
Silvex International Inc. (What's New Jewelry: Las Vegas Product Preview).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002 ... Murano glass patriotic star pendant in steriing silver is 1 3/4 in. x 1 3/4 in. and has a suggested retail price of $25. Silvex ...
Alwand Vahan. (What's New Jewelry: Las Vegas Product Preview).(advertisement)
May 01, 2002 ... Bangle at top left is sterling silver with 14k gold and has a suggested retail price of $500. Bangle at top right sterling silver with 14k gold and .24 ct. of diamonds and carries a suggested retail price of ...
Aaura Inc. (What's New Jewelry: Las Vegas Product Preview).(advertisement)
May 01, 2002 ... Necklaces in 14k white or yellow gold feature faceted beads that sparkle like diamonds. Suggested retail price ...
Fantasy Diamond Corp. (What's New Jewelry: Las Vegas Product Preview).(advertisement)
May 01, 2002 ... Earrings in 14k gold feature .50 ct. t.w. diamonds and have a suggested retail price of $499. Fantasy ...
Rembrandt Charms. (What's New Jewelry: Las Vegas Product Preview).(advertisement)
May 01, 2002 ... "It's a Dog's Life" is a new collection of 14k gold charms honoring man's best friend. Along with several breeds, a dog-bone charm is available as well as the new photo art doghouse ...
Spectore Corp. (What's New Jewelry: Las Vegas Product Preview).(advertisement)
May 01, 2002 ... Titanium and 18k gold earnings are three-quarter hoops with .06 ct. diamonds and have a suggested retail price of $437.50. The 7-in. bracelet is titanium and 18k ...
Eugene Biro Corp. (What's New Jewelry: Las Vegas Product Preview).(advertisement)
May 01, 2002 ... Necklace in 14k yellow gold is 17 in. long and features 84 diamonds totaling 2 cts. Suggested retail price is $3,999. Matching 14k gold bracelet is 7 in. long and contains 105 diamonds ...
Stahl Design. (What's New Jewelry: Las Vegas Product Preview).(advertisement)
May 01, 2002 ... The new Rainbow Collection features champagne and aquamarine cubic zirconia stones set in ...
International Gemological Institute. (What's New Jewelry: Las Vegas Product Preview).(advertisement)
May 01, 2002 ... The International Gemological Institute (IGI) is introducing a new "How to Buy a Diamond" flipchart designed to help retailers explain the "four Cs" to consumers. In addition, the "Hearts and Arrows Report" will be available in two sizes to show ...
Just Jules. (What's New Jewelry: Las Vegas Product Preview).(advertisement)
May 01, 2002 ... Assorted tourmaline rings in 14k gold with solid woven cast shank have burnished diamonds on the bezel. Approximate weight of diamonds is .12 ...
John Atencio Design. (What's New Jewelry: Las Vegas Product Preview).(advertisement)
May 01, 2002 ... Pendant from the Oceana line features a 10-mm x 8-mm oval blue topaz set in an 18k yellow gold bezel and sterling silver with 18k gold ...
Techline Jewelry Corp. (What's New Jewelry: Las Vegas Product Preview).(advertisement)
May 01, 2002 ... The Techline Victorian Collection includes rings in 18k white gold with diamonds ($1,500 each retail), earrings in 18k white gold with diamonds ($960 retail), and ...
Breuning Inc.-USA. (What's New Jewelry: Las Vegas Product Preview).(advertisement)
May 01, 2002 ... Ring in 14k white gold features a 7.5-mm akoya pearl and .439 ct. of diamonds, and has a suggested retail price of $999. Pendant in 14k white gold features a 7.5-mm akoya pearl and .396 Ct. of diamonds; suggested retail is $799. Matching ...
Benchmark. (What's New Jewelry: Las Vegas Product Preview).(advertisement)
May 01, 2002 ... 14k yellow gold ring with .32 ct. of rubies retails for $420, and 14k white gold ring with .32 ct. of ...
Gellner USA Inc. (What's New Jewelry: Las Vegas Product Preview).(advertisement)
May 01, 2002 ... Ring in 18k white gold contains a Tahitian pearl with .29 ct. of diamonds. Matching earrings also are 18k white gold with Tahitian pearls and contain .36 ct. of diamonds ....
Paola De Luca. (What's New Jewelry: Las Vegas Product Preview).(advertisement)
May 01, 2002 ... Sterling-silver link necklace with 18k gold features amethyst rock stations with citrine accents. Matching sterling-silver link bracelet is accented with 18k gold and amethyst and ...
Alex Velvet Inc. (What's New Jewelry: Las Vegas Product Preview).(advertisement)
May 01, 2002 ... Window arrangement from the Bells series is available in any color or trim combinations. Suggested retail ...