Jewelers Circular Keystone back issues from July 2002:
Positive outlook pervades JCK Show. (Up Front).(Statistical Data Included)
Jul 01, 2002 ... Optimism--albeit tempered with caution--was the predominant feeling among buyers and exhibitors at The JCK Show ~ Las Vegas, held May 31 through June 4 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center there. Most, though not all, exhibitors reported a strong show and solid orders. ...
JCF raises $2.6 million, awards grants at Dinner. (Up Front).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
Jul 01, 2002 ... The Jewelers Charity Fund for Children (JCF), a nonprofit organization created by the jewelry industry to raise money for charities that benefit children, announced during its fourth annual Facets of Hope Dinner in Las Vegas that it will distribute more than $2.6 million to its recipient ...
De Beers raises prices. (Up Front).(of its diamonds)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002; ... De Beers recently raised prices on its diamonds, in response to growing demand in the United States and price increases by competitors. As is its custom, the company did not provide specifics about the increase except to note that the biggest boost was 5%. Most market observers ...
Discounter sued. (Up Front).(BJ's Wholesale Club Inc. accoused of selling watches from "gray market" sources)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
Jul 01, 2002; ... BJ's Wholesale Club Inc., based in Natick, Mass., has been accused in a federal class action suit of selling Movado and other "expensive watches" obtained from "gray market" sources. Also named are 20 "John Does" who may have, in the suit's words, "conspired with or assisted BJ's" in ...
Police crack NYC counterfeiting ring. (Up Front).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
Jul 01, 2002 ... Law enforcement officials have cracked a major luxury goods counterfeiting ring in New York and seized "piles" of fake high-end watches, handbags, wallets, and sunglasses as well as videos, computer games, DVDs, and CDs, with an estimated street value of $125 million, says the New York ...
FBI creates task force in Southeast. (Up Front).(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002; ... An FBI task force to combat South American jewelry theft gangs in the southeastern United States has been established in Miami, reports John J. Kennedy, president of the Jewelers' Security Alliance (JSA). The task force is composed of members of the FBI and South Florida police ...
De Beers touts 'statement diamonds'. (Up Front).(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002; ... De Beers is launching a new campaign for what it calls "statement diamonds"--solitaires of a half-carat or more. Executives at J. Walter Thompson, the marketing agency for De Beers' Diamond Trading Company, say the campaign was spurred by research showing that women want larger ...
AGS executive director resigns. (Up Front).(Robert W. Bridel resigns from American Gem Society)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002 ... The American Gem Society recently announced the resignation of executive director and chief executive officer Robert W. Bridel. Bridel said his resignation was for family reasons. Until the AGS board of directors selects a replacement for Bridel, current controller and chief financial ...
Canadian Jeweler to buy Mayor's. (Up Front).(Henry Birks & Sons Holdings to buy Mayor's Jewelers)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
Jul 01, 2002 ... Mayor's Jewelers Inc., Sunrise, Fla., announced on May 20 that it had reached an agreement in principle with Henry Birks & Sons Holdings Inc., a leading designer, manufacturer, and retailer of fine jewelry in Canada, to rake control of Mayor's. Under the agreement, Birks will ...
Letters.
Jul 01, 2002 ... JVC's JBAR Standards It was with interest that I reviewed the appraisal standards released by the Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC). Their set of standards is not in the least comprehensive. In light of this, one would expect that with so few standards, there would not be a ...
The more things change. (Counterpoint).(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002; ... The JCK Show - Las Vegas saw the return of many retailers with money to invest in new products. It also heard the lament of a few exhibitors who didn't do satisfactory business during the show. But the next biggest buzz concerned the abrupt change in leadership at the American Gem Society ....
Color Craft to certify colored gemstones. (Gem Notes).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
Jul 01, 2002; ... Color Craft of New York is introducing a new line of jewelry featuring only certified natural-color colored gemstones. Each piece will be accompanied by a gemological report from the American Gem Trade Association's Gem Testing Center. Bill Jobbins, general manager of Color ...
Tanzanite Task Force in Tanzania. (Gem Notes).(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002; ... The Steering Committee of the Tucson Tanzanite Task Force spent the first week of April in Tanzania to check the status of the Tucson Tanzanite Protocols. The committee visited the city of Arusha and the mine site at Mererani and said it was pleased to see that "substantial progress" ...
Civil war in Madagascar interrupts gem supply. (Gem Notes).(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002; ... In case you haven't heard, there's a civil war in Madagascar, and it has shut down the supply of goods from that island nation. "I heard in March that a group of Thais had gotten in, but they couldn't get out of the capital city," says Tom Cushman, an importer of Madagascar gems based in ...
Gem pricing update from the guide. (Gem Notes).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
Jul 01, 2002 ... Market in brief: June 1, 2002 ... While the gem marker is stable, Care International reports that the situation in Madagascar is rapidly declining. A disputed presidential election earlier this year sparked chaos that has resulted in the loss of hundreds of thousands of jobs, increased ...
Sierra Leone: One man's 'adventure'. (Diamond Notes).(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002; ... Polygon president Jacques Voorhees had no idea what to expect when he visited the West African country of Sierra Leone. He had heard about the role diamonds played in the now-settled civil war there and wanted to investigate for himself. "I was intrigued and felt it was ...
Diamond Congress in Israel postponed. (Diamond Notes).(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002; ... The on-again, off-again 2002 World Diamond Congress is now off again. Originally scheduled for May in Israel, the Congress was postponed because of security concerns. Organizers now hope to hold it ...
GIA: Cut system coming next year. (Diamond Notes).(Gemological Institute of America)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002; ... The new cut "classification system" that the Gemological Institute of America was planning to add to its reports this spring will be introduced next year instead. (See "GIA To Assess Cut on Reports," JCK, Feb. 2002, p. 50.) GIA president William E. Boyajian says the change was ...
'Queen Mum' buried under notorious diamond. (Diamond Notes).
Jul 01, 2002; ... The coffin of Britain's Queen Mother was topped by a crown that included the famed Koh-i-noor--a 108-ct. oval-cut diamond that carries controversy and an alleged curse. The diamond is said to carry a Hindu curse that says only a woman can wear it with impunity. Any male who ...
Gredinger named head of 'Leading Jewelers'. (Diamond Notes).
Jul 01, 2002; ... Jack Gredinger has been appointed executive director of "Leading Jewelers of the World," the planned network of some 300 upscale jewelers overseen by sightholder W.B. David. Susan Lebow has been appointed director of marketing for the program. Gredinger will oversee a relaunch ...
Students smile for Golay contest. (Fashion Facets).(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002; ... The 17th Prix Golay, the design competition sponsored by Golay Buchel of Switzerland, has once again uncovered talented and innovative students of jewelry design. To realize this year's theme, participants created ornaments to "trigger a smile." Each student was allowed to create the piece ...
Unusual twists at the Oscars. (Fashion Facets).
Jul 01, 2002; ... The usual array of diamonds and platinum, designer names, and arm candy decorated red carpets at the major entertainment industry awards this year, but while many of the stars swung toward the traditional in gowns, there was a nod toward the unusual in accessories. Bvlgari took ...
Bvlgari supports Virtuosi Awards. (Fashion Facets).
Jul 01, 2002; ... To give the 2002 Gold VIRTUOSI AWARDS prominence in the jewelry and fashion worlds, renowned luxury house Bvlgari created a special Award of Excellence to honor the most innovative talent ...
Hollywood legend's dazzling love affair. (Fashion Facets).
Jul 01, 2002; ... Her public life has featured love affairs that ranged from sweet to scandalous, but after decades in the limelight, Elizabeth Taylor is revealing her true lifelong passion--her jewels. This fall, three big names--publisher Simon and Schuster, In Style magazine, and Christie's ...
Closing the sale. (Strategies for Selling).
Jul 01, 2002; ... In previous articles we have discussed the process called the "Circle of the Sale." To review: * You welcome the customer with a warm, friendly greeting, as you would a friend coming into your home. Should the opportunity for a meaningful non-business conversation present ...
Peridot. (Jewel of the Month).(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002; ... It's time for retail jewelers to begin promoting the birthstone for August--peridot. While in the past it's taken concentrated effort to sell this lime-green gem, today's fashion flashback to the '70s might make this the perfect time for peridot. But that doesn't mean it will ...
Adjusting the contrast.(new sterling sliver jewelry)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002; ... Clothing designers have long known how to create beauty out of contrast with combinations like leather and fur, or satin and lace. This season, jewelry designers are following their example. Designers at Vicenza and Basel as well as in the United States emphasized contrast by combining ...
Boma. (Silver Product Showcase).(advertisement)
Jul 01, 2002 ... 620 S. Seventh St. Renton, WA 98055 (800) 892-9210 fax (425) 226-2334 ...
Historic Originals Ltd./Hot Diamonds. (Silver Product Showcase).(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002 ... 83-85 London St. Reading, Berkshire, England RG1 4QA (44-118) 950 0132 fax (44-118) 950 0153 Hot ...
Silver City Jewelry Inc. (Silver Product Showcase).(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002 ... 444 S. Hill St. Los Angeles, CA 90013 (213) 689-1488 fax (213) 489-7922 Silver ...
Busy Bee International Corp. (Silver Product Showcase).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002 ... 16 W. 36th St. Third Floor New York, NY 10018 (212) 868-6945 fax: (212) 868-6944 Busy Bee International Corp., ...
HPHT Heats up: The issue of high-pressure/high-temperature-treated diamonds is getting muddier, and many worry the industry's image will suffer as a result.(high-pressure/high-temperature-treated)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002; ... Last November, JCK first reported that gem labs were noticing increasing numbers of undisclosed high-pressure/high-temperature-treated (HPHT) diamonds on the market, both near-colorless and fancy-colored. (See "The Heat--and Pressure--Is On," JCA November 2001, p. 102.) Now the number is ...
Storm over sapphire.(Thailand's padparadschalike sapphire)
Jul 01, 2002; ... The controversy over the treated pink/orange "padparadschalike" sapphire coming from Thailand is becoming more complex as research gemologists in the major laboratories study the stone's chemistry, trying to figure out what's creating the color. In fact, the investigation is expanding to ...
Learning and feeling mark AGS Conclave.
Jul 01, 2002; ... The 2002 American Gem Society Conclave, held April 24-28 in Vancouver, British Columbia, was marked by two key differences from previous Conclaves: the presence of De Beers and Diamond Trading Company executives, and a heightened emotional level. De Beers chairman Nicholas F ....
Protecting your prices: When sales are slow, you may be tempted to lure customers with discounts. But slashing prices is the one thing you shouldn't do. Here's why.
Jul 01, 2002; ... True story: A few years ago, when his market was hit hard by recession and discount competition, a Southern upscale jeweler decided to fight fire with Fire--he became a discount jeweler himself. Within a year, the economic situation improved ... but not for the jeweler. He couldn't recoup ...
Part II: Pricing custom work.
Jul 01, 2002; ... Need help in determining a fair price for your custom designs? You're not alone-there's no industry standard for pricing custom jewelry. This month we offer more suggestions from JCK Retail Panel members who have mastered the fine art of custom pricing. The late 1980s were a ...
Same as it ever was: despite the grandiose claims of the late 1990s, the Internet's impact on the jewelry business has been minimal.(Statistical Data Included)
Jul 01, 2002; ... Many independent jewelers originally looked at the Internet with great expectations ... and much dread. The optimism came from the promise that the Internet would allow retailers to sell their products to anyone, anywhere, at any time of day. It would also offer another way to ...
A day in Denmark: A first-hand look at the Danish jewelry industry uncovers a few surprises.
Jul 01, 2002; ... The visit was supposed to be pure vacation, tacked onto a trip to a Northern European jewelry show, but learning about Danish jewelry beyond Georg Jensen proved irresistible. So after several days of taking in German-inspired jewelry designs at the Tendence Consumer Goods Fair in ...
Jewelers' tales: An anthology of adventures from behind the counter.
Jul 01, 2002; ... When we asked the JCK Retail Panel to tell us their favorite stories "from the trenches," we got dozens of responses. Space considerations prevent us from using them all, but the following memorable moments remind us that there's more to selling jewelry than keystone and karats. ...
Polygon profile #38: Robert Moorman Jr.(Carroll's Jewelers of Fort Lauderdale Inc.)(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
Jul 01, 2002 ... Name: Robert B. Moorman Jr. Company Name: Carroll's Jewelers of Fort Lauderdale Inc. Industry Affiliations: Certified Gemologist Appraiser, American Gem Society; Member -- Independent Jewelers Organization; Rotary Club of Fort Lauderdale; Executive Club of Broward ...
Hans Stern: Brazil's master jeweler; from emigre to entrepreneur, it's been a memorable journey for the founder and patriarch of Latin America's most successful jewelry company.
Jul 01, 2002; ... In 1939, on the eve of World War II, a penniless German Jew named Hans Stern arrived in Brazil with his parents, with no idea how he'd make a living. Six years later, as the war was winding down, the enterprising teenager sold his prized accordion for $200 and used the money to start his ...
SIHH sees 'bright future'. (Geneva Fairs Spotlight: Luxury watch trends).
Jul 01, 2002; ... The 12th Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH), held April 8-15 at the Palexpo Center in Geneva, Switzerland, was one of the most successful to date. Thanks to rising attendance, a growing stable of top brands, and pacts with the Basel World Watch and Jewelry Show and SIHH's ...
Muller adds more luxury brands to 'Watchland'. (Geneva Fairs Spotlight: Luxury watch trends).(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002; ... Taking a leaf from the big watchmakers' book, luxury watchmaker Franck Muller's Warchland Group is becoming a mini-conglomerate of haute horlogerie brands, produced in Muller's workshops on Lake Geneva, Switzerland. First, there was Muller. List year, he added the European Watch ...
Bvlgari watches: hope for better 2002. (Geneva Fairs Spotlight: Luxury watch trends).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
Jul 01, 2002; ... The Bvlgari Group, the Italian luxury jeweler, had a good fiscal 2001--except for watches. But this year, the company hopes to improve its figures in that arena. Net revenues in 2001 rose 13% ($687.6 million), with sales up in all geographic areas except the Americas, and in all ...
Luxury watches: still a growing market. (Geneva Fairs Spotlight: Luxury watch trends).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
Jul 01, 2002; ... 2001 was a tough year for luxury goods conglomerates. Most who own top luxury watch names--including LVMH, Richemont, Swatch, and Bvlgari--saw business stall or even drop because of economic slowdowns in the United States and elsewhere, and Sept. 11's impact on sales and tourism. ...
Trade silver North America's jewelry heritage.
Jul 01, 2002; ... Antique silver has always been popular, inspiring devotion from its collectors as they seek out the history of each piece. Yet trade silver, a variety of historical silver unique to the United States and Canada, is frequently overlooked. Here's a short history. In the 1500s, ...
Trick XXIV: Handpiece holding system. (Bench Tricks).(Felts Jewelry and Design system)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002; ... To keep his Foredom #30 Handpiece immediately accessible, Tim Felts, a JA[R] Certified Master Bench Jeweler[TM] and co-owner of Felts Jewelry and Design in Tulsa, Okla., has developed a simple but effective modification to the side panel of his lap tray. Felts's system. Felts ...
Personalized line of 14k gold rings allows for the inscription of names or expressions. (Jewelry).(from KDS Jewelry)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002 ... Personalized line of 14k gold rings allows for the inscription of names or expressions. Also available with birthstone or ...
Mark Edwards Ltd. (Jewelry).(lighthouse pendant)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002 ... From the Nautical Treasures collection, a gold and glass lighthouse pendant filled with shells and sand. Suggested retail price is ...
Stepping-stone earrings in 18k yellow gold featuring Tahitian pearl drops. (Jewelry).(advertisement)
Jul 01, 2002 ... Stepping-stone earrings in 18k yellow gold featuring Tahitian pearl drops and .20 ct. t.w. black and cognac diamond accents are ...
Idaho Opal & Gem Corp. (Jewelry).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
Jul 01, 2002 ... Ring in 14k gold features a 1.09-ct. Madagascar ruby and .60 ct. of channel-set diamond accents. Retail priced at $3,435 ...
Leach & Garner-General Findings. (Jewelry).
Jul 01, 2002 ... The Earqualizer is a patented earring stabilizer that is available in 14k yellow gold, 14k white gold, and 18k yellow gold. It consists of a traditional ear nut with a crescentshaped wire attachment that faces up ...
A flexible, all-pave diamond bangle is available in 18k white or yellow gold. (Jewelry).
Jul 01, 2002 ... A flexible, all-pave diamond bangle is available in 18k white or yellow gold. The larger bracelet contains approximately 14 cts. t.w. and has a suggested retail price of $14,800. The smaller ...
Convertible necklaces are available in various styles with assorted stones. (Jewelry).
Jul 01, 2002 ... Convertible necklaces are available in various styles with assorted stones. Suggested retail prices start ...
This 30-in, lariat necklace contains 3.5-mm to 4-mm freshwater pearls and a white gold ring with .15 ct. diamonds. (Jewelry).
Jul 01, 2002 ... This 30-in, lariat necklace contains 3.5-mm to 4-mm freshwater pearls and a white gold ring with .15 ct. diamonds. The drop pearl is 8.5 mm to 10-11 ...
From the Diamongold collection is a variety of bracelets composed of yellow gold and faceted white gold. (Jewelry).
Jul 01, 2002 ... From the Diamongold collection is a variety of bracelets composed of yellow gold and faceted white gold. The collection features pieces in ...
This 14k gold patriotic pup with American flag pendant is part of the Portable Pets line and has a suggested retail price of $99. (Jewelry).
Jul 01, 2002 ... This 14k gold patriotic pup with American flag pendant is part of the Portable Pets line and has a suggested retail ...
R-Findings introduces a new aid designed to draw consumers' attention to three-stone jewelry. (Packaging & Display).
Jul 01, 2002 ... R-Findings introduces a new aid designed to draw consumers' attention to three-stone jewelry. Available free of charge to professional jewelers, the display measures 5.5 in. x 8 in ....
Presentation Box & Display introduces the new Carousel Collection. (Packaging & Display).
Jul 01, 2002 ... Presentation Box & Display introduces the new Carousel Collection, available in burgundy and navy, with gold tooling and button. Free imprinting, free two-piece outer packers, and ...
Doug Robinson. (People: Appointments).
Jul 01, 2002 ... Doug Robinson, formerly of Alfieri & St. John, and Craig Rutman, formerly of Chiampesan, have announced their new U.S./Caribbean ...
Obituaries. (People).(Christina Martinez of the Gemological Institute of America)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
Jul 01, 2002 ... Christina Martinez, 20, education services assistant at Gemological Institute of America, New York, was killed Friday, May 17, when the car she was driving collided with a tractor-trailer. Martinez was returning to New York City after picking up a friend who was attending college in ...
24 Karat Club to Award Hudson. (Associations).(Laurie Hudson, president of the Platinum Guild International USA Jewelry)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002 ... The board of directors of The Jewelers 24 Karat Club of Southern California has chosen Laurie Hudson, president of the Platinum Guild International USA Jewelry, as the 2002 recipient of the club's Excellence in Service Award. The award is given to an individual who has made a ...
CJA presents Westover Scholarship. (Associations).(California Jewelers Association)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002 ... The California Jewelers Association has selected Cynthia Gilbert of Gary Hill Jewelers, Orange, Calif., as the winner of the 2002 Robert B. WESTOVER GIA SCHOLARSHIP. CJA established the scholarship to honor the longtime CJA executive vice president, who retired in 1988. Gilbert ...
NAG holds Education Awards Ceremony. (Associations).
Jul 01, 2002 ... The National Association of Goldsmiths held its annual EDUCATION AWARDS CEREMONY in historic Goldsmiths Hall, London, certifying more than 250 new jewelry professionals. The graduates received NAG Professional Jewellers' Diplomas, NAG Gemstone Diplomas, and NAG Management Diplomas. ...
MJSA meets with FAA. (Associations).(Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America, Federal Aviation Administration)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002 ... Since Sept. 11, many jewelers have been stopped for random checks by airport security personnel and asked to open their bags, sometimes exposing thousands of dollars worth of jewelry. In April, Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America president and CEO James F. Marquart met with ...