Jewelers Circular Keystone back issues from September 2002:
Jewelry industry. (This Month).(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2002 ... The jewelry industry lost a pillar of its community in July. Richard T. Liddicoat, the father of modern gemology, died July 23 after a bout with cancer. He was 84. A gentle, gracious, and modest man, Liddicoat created the GIA gemstone grading scale that's become a ...
GIA Chairman Richard T. Liddicoat Jr. dies at 84. (Up Front).(Gemological Institute of America)(Obituary)
Sep 01, 2002; ... Richard T. Liddicoat Jr., the much-honored "father of modern gemology" and chairman of the Gemological Institute of America, died July 23 at his Santa Monica, Calif., home following a battle with cancer. He was 84. A gemologist, educator, scholar, and trade industry leader, ...
Management changes at Zale. (Up Front).(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2002; ... Sue E. Gove has been promoted to executive vice president and chief operating officer of Zale Corp., Dallas. She replaces Alan P. Shor, who resigned as president and chief operating officer. In addition, Mary L. Forte has assumed the title of president. The changes were announced July 12. ...
INS agents sweep kiosk chain for clues. (Up Front).(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2002 ... A nationwide sweep of immigrant-run jewelry stores launched in late June by federal investigators appears to be aimed at determining whether the stores are linked to international terrorism, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported. Witnesses told the newspaper that agents of the FBI ...
DIC gets new director. (Up Front).(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2002 ... Sally Morrison, a former vice president of publicity for Miramax Films and the American Foundation for AIDS Research (AMFAR), is the new director of the Diamond Information Center, the public relations arm of De Beers' Diamond Trading Company. Morrison replaces Joan Parker, who ...
Patriot Act requires jewelers to help prevent money laundering. (Up Front).(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2002 ... The Patriot Act--a terrorism-fighting measure passed by Congress in response to the Sept. 11 attacks--will likely create new legal obligations for jewelers, manufacturers, and anyone else who sells or trades in precious gems or metals. The act calls on all "financial ...
Diamond dealer killed in July 4 attack at LAX. (Up Front).(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2002 ... The industry in California is mourning the loss of Yaakov Aminov, 46, the diamond dealer who was killed in the July 4 shootout at the El Al counter at Los Angeles International Airport Business associates and friends remembered Aminov as a soft-spoken, friendly person. A devout ...
Spectrum Awards call for entries. (Up Front).(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2002 ... The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) is accepting submissions for the 2003 Spectrum and Cutting Edge Awards competition, which will be held Oct. 25-27. Winning entries will be displayed at the AGTA GemFair Tucson, Feb. 5-10, 2003, and the 2003 JCK Show - Las Vegas. Entry forms are ...
One year later. (Up Front).(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2002 ... In the year since the terrible morning of September 11, 2001, we've come to terms with a new kind of existence-one where there are no absolutes and where the insular peace we took for granted is forever shattered. The jewelry industry honors the memory of a cherished colleague, Bob ...
Branding and the homogenization of retail. (Counterpoint).(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2002; ... The retail jewelry scene confounds many in the corporate world. It remains one of the few industries still dominated by independent retailers and the independently owned manufacturers and wholesalers that supply them. It's a business where the brand continues to be the local retail ...
News from East Asia: Tashmarine. (Gem Notes).(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2002; ... "Tashmarine" sounds much more appealing than "yellowish-green diopside." Discovered last year and brought to the United States by Eric Braunwart of Columbia Gem House/Trigem Designs, Vancouver, Wash., tashmarine is a natural, unenhanced, slightly grayish-green to slightly ...
At Tiffany, Tanzanite is back in the case. (Gem Notes).(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2002; ... Tanzanite is on the rebound: With little fanfare, retail giant Tiffany quietly put tanzanite jewelry back in its showcases in late June. "Based on lack of credible evidence linking tanzanite and terrorism as well as progress to further controls over trade in tanzanite, Tiffany & Co. has ...
The British are here ... with new courses. (Gem Notes).(Gemmological Association & Gem Testing Laboratory)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2002; ... Gem-A, the new short-and-sweet name for the Gemmological Association & Gem Testing Laboratory of Great Britain, has announced the establishment of a U.S. branch. Anne Dale of Mandeville, La., the first director, will help Gem-A develop its education and Guild programs here. "Gem-A USA will ...
'English crystals'. (Gem Notes).(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2002; ... Flawless rock crystal quartz cabochons are carved in reverse intaglio and hand painted by master carvers/artists, then backed by mother-of-pearl and set into handmade 18k and 22k gold frames. These one-of-a-kind signed pieces of art are created by Helmur and Heike Bussmer of Idar-Oberstein ...
Gem Pricing Update from The Guide. (Gem Notes).(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2002 ... Market in brief: Aug. 1, 2002 ...The JA New York show continued the trend observed at other major gem trade shows this year--caution. With few exceptions, retailers are committing to small orders only, buying to fill anticipated short-term needs. Dealers report that traditional diamond ...
Demand for diamond jewelry high in first quarter. (Diamond Notes).(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2002; ... U.S. diamond jewelry sales rebounded in the first quarter of 2002, according to research by J. Walter Thompson, De Beers' U.S. marketing firm. According to JWT's statistics, the value of diamond jewelry sold at retail during the first quarter of 2002 was 5% higher than the ...
De Beers official attends two events in Vegas. (Diamond Notes).(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2002; ... De Beers corporate communications manager Rory Moore O'Ferrall raised eyebrows in June by attending two events at The JCK Show - Las Vegas. De Beers executives typically do not go to the United States on business because of this country's strict antitrust laws and an outstanding indictment ...
Conference looks at diamond origin. (Diamond Notes).(American Geophysical Union )(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2002; ... Finding a way to tell where a diamond is from was the subject of a recent American Geophysical Union meeting in Washington, D.C. Dr. James Shigley, director of research for the Gemological Institute of America, spoke at the forum, which was designed to find a solution to the ...
Beverly Hills diamond dealer convicted of fraud. (Diamond Notes).(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2002; ... There has been another successful prosecution for "memo fraud." Following a two-week trial, Beverly Hills diamond dealer Richard Maslin, 55, was found guilty on eight counts of grand theft embezzlement. According to Los Angeles deputy district attorney Allan Fork, Maslin ...
DDC president Banda re-elected. (Diamond Notes).(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2002; ... Diamond Dealers Club president Jacob Banda won his reelection bid by a landslide, beating opponent Zvi Farber, the DDC's former vice president. Banda, who won his first DDC election by just four votes, received 80% of the votes this time around. Banda said he was ...
WDC reiterates support for diamond controls. (Diamond Notes).(World Diamond Council)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2002; ... Faced with another bump on the road to a rough diamond certification system, the World Diamond Council reiterated its support for rough controls at The JCK Show - Las Vegas. The WDC also voiced its support for the voluntary "chain of warranties" the industry is scheduled to ...
Playful design: wins New Talent Competition. (Fashion Facets).(Karin Jacobson)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2002; ... Karin Jacobson's jewelry shows a touch of science fiction, a hint of animation, and a lot of playful motifs. Jacobson, the grand-prize winner in the American Jewelry Design Council's New Talent Competition, uses clean lines, bold shapes, and some surprising sources of inspiration. ...
CDG recognizes High Achievement. (Fashion Facets).(Contemporary Design Group )(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2002; ... The Contemporary Design Group held its 12th annual Designers' Gala and High Achievement Awards at the Alexis Park Resort, Las Vegas, on May 31. The Most Valuable Designer Player Award (which recognizes a designer who has created an indelible place in the world of designer ...
New designers prove Titanium's promise. (Fashion Facets).(International Titanium Jewelry Design Competition)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2002; ... In the inaugural International Titanium Jewelry Design Competition, designers created jewelry with a largely modern, high-tech style. The contest, sponsored by the World Titanium Council, recognized four designers. The overall Grand Prize for Excellence in Design went to Kelly ...
Vivid targets the Latin American market. (Fashion Facets).(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2002; ... Vivid recently combined two strong market trends in one hot promotion of their company. The jewelry industry has witnessed the gradual development of near obsession with celebrity during the past decade as companies scrambled to provide the jewelry for stars at high-profile ...
Pasche succeeds Habersaat as FH president. (Watch World).(Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry )(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2002; ... Jean-Daniel Pasche has succeeded Francois Habersaat as president of the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry (FH), effective July 1, according to an FH announcement. Habersaat, who resigned, had said when re-elected in June 2000 that he would turn over the office to his successor before ...
Perry replaces Vogler at SCA. (Watch World).(Seiko Corp. of America)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2002; ... Seiko Corp. of America had a sudden change in top management in June when Les Perry, formerly with the Movado Group, replaced Richard "Rick" Vogler as executive vice president of sales and marketing. Vogler, who had been with SCA for three years, led the revision, ...
Cartier sponsors Santos-Dumont watch exhibit. (Watch World).(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2002; ... Cattier this summer sponsored a special exhibition of the Demoiselle ("dragonfly") monoplane, flown by Alberto Santos-Dumont, a Brazilian aviation pioneer who, in 1906, became the first person to fly over Paris. The plane, on loan from the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome in Rhinebeck, N.Y., was ...
Movado.(arts and cultural sponsorship)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2002 ... Caption: Movado recently sponsored six Weeks of cultural, artistic, and philanthropic events in Manhattan to highlight the company's commitment to the arts, World-renowned classical violinist Sarah Chang, one of the artists in Movado's "Art of Time" ad campaign, played at a free concert ...
Seiko packaging gets a makeover. (Watch World).(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2002; ... Starting this summer, Seiko began phasing our the plastic packaging it had been using for its watch boxes and unveiled a new, more sophisticated look. The new packaging is designed to reflect what Seiko officials call "the overall new direction" of the watch brand, with more ...
Carats for kids: The children's jewelry market. (Business Report).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
Sep 01, 2002; ... Nearly 85% of jewelers sell some kind of jewelry designed specifically for children, from newborns to 17-year-olds, according to a recent JCK Retail Panel survey. Results of the survey are shown in the charts below. Notable marketing campaigns for children's jewelry: ...
How people pay. (Business Report).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
Sep 01, 2002 ... One out of two in-store purchases is made with electronic payment methods such as debit and credit cards, according to a new survey. Results of the 2001 Consumer Payment Preferences Study, conducted by the American Bankers Association and Dove Consulting, show that electronic payments' ...
Closing techniques. (Strategies for Selling).
Sep 01, 2002; ... You've done a needs assessment, explained the features and benefits of the merchandise, asked agreement questions, and based your presentation on the customer's needs and desires--and he still hasn't said, "I'll take it." It's time to close the sale. "Closing" doesn't mean ...
Amethyst. (Jewel of the Month).(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2002; ... You're probably noticed that for the past few years purple has been--and remains--a popular and fashionable color. And with the holidays fast approaching its time to focus on amethyst Amethyst is purple quartz the majestic-colored siblings to color less rockereystal quartz and ...
A sense of security: take action now to ensure a safe holiday selling season. (Countdown to Christmas).
Sep 01, 2002; ... The fourth-quarter holiday season is when jewelers earn most of their annual revenues. It's also when they face the greatest security risks, say industry security and insurance experts. A third (34%) of all robberies of jewelers occur in October, November, and December, ...
Help for the holidays: it's never too early to think about hiring extra workers for the holiday selling season. (Countdown to Christmas).
Sep 01, 2002; ... According to one piece of Post-It Note wisdom, "If it weren't for the last minute, nothing would ever get done." But if retail jewelers wait till the last minute to hire extra help for the holidays, they're asking for trouble, says veteran retail jeweler and teacher David Peters, director ...
Holiday outlook: great expectations or hard times? Economic uncertainty and other anxieties have not had a major impact on jewelry sales--yet. But when it comes to gearing up for the holidays, experts encourage caution. (Countdown to Christmas).
Sep 01, 2002; ... Anxiety over terrorist threats, mixed reports about consumer confidence, and wild gyrations in the stock markets are making holiday-season planning a difficult proposition for many jewelers. Nevertheless, at least one expert is optimistic about the coming holiday season. "The ...
Promo preces: tips from the experts on how to grab customers' attention now. (Countdown to Christmas).(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2002; ... As the critical fourth quarter approaches, an uncertain economy could lead retail jewelers to second-guess their holiday-season marketing tactics. To help, JCK queried promotions experts to find out what will work best now to attract shoppers. Maintain the same level of media ...
A holiday gemstone review: with the gift-giving season fast approaching, you'll want to arm your staff with all the pertinent information about birthstones. Here's a quick refresher. (Leave no Stone Unturned).
Sep 01, 2002; ... JANUARY Garnet. Garnets are among the few gemstones that are unenhanced, and they come in every color of the rainbow except blue. To prepare for the holiday selling season, check which colors you have in stock, and take note of where they're displayed. Sometimes colored stones ...
Motivational memo: it's not about the money; selling jewelry is all about emotion. So is motivating your employees.
Sep 01, 2002; ... How can jewelry store owners and managers motivate their employees and encourage commitment? One way is to foster an environment in which employees feel satisfaction from the work itself. That's the view of Kenneth W. Thomas in his book Intrinsic Motivation at Work: Building Energy & ...
Move it! Jewelry in motion is catching eyes and turning heads.(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2002; ... Whether it's for the way the precious material glitters in the light or the way it draws attention or simply because it satisfies the urge to fidget, women love jewelry that moves. Dangling gems, spinning rings, and jingling charms on bracelets are among the items that typify ...
Golden is the globe: gold jewelry of extraordinary beauty and imagination shone at this year's Gold Virtuosi event.(Gold Virtuosi 2002 International Jewelry Design Competition)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2002 ... The Gold Virtuosi 2002 International Jewelry Design Competition, the premier prize of the gold jewelry industry, bowed with a gala ceremony during the VicenzaOro 2 trade fair. The competition whittled down 5,098 designs from 52 nations into 34 winning pieces judged to be the best of the ...
Strength in numbers: new figures from the U.S. Census Bureau reveal that the Hispanic market in the United States is worth wooing.(Statistical Data Included)
Sep 01, 2002; ... Hispanic-Americans make up the second-largest ethnic group in the United States, and Hispanic buying power-the total discretionary income of all U.S. Hispanics-is second only to that of white Americans according to recent Census figures. Many groups in the United States are taking these ...
Polygon profile #38: Robert Moorman Jr.(Brief Article)
Sep 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 ...
Diamond branding explodes: want proof the industry's changing? Just check out all the new initiatives from De Beers sightholders.
Sep 01, 2002; ... For a product-diamonds--once considered "unbrand-able," the sheer creativity and variety of the new sightholder initiatives is staggering. There are branded loose diamonds, branded set diamonds, retail "co-brands," even branded treatments. There are new ways to present diamonds, new ...
Moon bracelet. (What's New: Jewelry).(The Touch Inc.)
Sep 01, 2002 ... New Moon bracelet in 14k yellow gold features a dozen 4-mm tanzanltes and .78 ct. t.w diamonds. Bracelet is 7 in ...
Button earring. (What's New: Jewelry).(Ed Levin Jewelry)
Sep 01, 2002 ... Button earring and pin set is handcrafted from flower-textured sterling silver with 14k gold bezels holding deep purple amethysts. ...
Ceylon sapphire ring. (What's New: Jewelry).(American Jewelry Designs Inc.)
Sep 01, 2002 ... A 2.53-ct, Ceylon sapphire ring with 1.08 cts, t.w. diamonds set in platinum has a suggested retail price of $10,700. Platinum eternity band with 4.84 cts. t.w. diamonds is retail priced at $17,500, Ring with 3.18-ct. fancy intense yellow ...
Seashell perfume flask pendant. (What's New: Jewelry).(New England Sterling)
Sep 01, 2002 ... Seashell perfume flask pendant is sterling silver and keystone priced at $26. New England ...
Luminous Collection. (What's New: Jewelry).(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2002 ... Luminous Collection features radiant-cut diamonds as small as .10 ct. and up to full carat sizes as well. The collection features wedding bands, ...
Platinum bracelet. (What's New: Jewelry).(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2002 ... Platinum bracelet with natural pink and white diamonds has a suggested retail price of ...
Triangle flat twist rings. (What's New: Jewelry).(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2002 ... Triangle flat twist rings are available in a variety of gold karatage (14k to 20k) With matching sapphire trilliants. Suggested ...
Hampton Collection. (What's New: Jewelry).(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2002 ... From the Hampton Collection is an 18k gold five-row necklace with pink toumaline. Suggested retail ...
Pulse Collection. (What's New: Jewelry).(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2002 ... Ring from the Pulse Collection in 18k yellow gold with a .10-ct. diamond and a keshi pearl. Suggested retail ...
Channel-set line bracelets. (What's New: Jewelry).(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2002 ... Collection of three-prong, four-prong, and channel-set line bracelets in both 14k and 18k yellow and white gold as well as platinum are offered with ...
Wedding sets. (What's New: Jewelry).(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2002 ... Wedding sets available in 14k or 18k white or yellow gold with diamonds retail for $400 to $1,500. United ...
Evolution collection. (What's New: Jewelry).(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2002 ... A sample of rings from the Evolution collection, which features stones set in platinum, 14k, or 18k gold. Suggested retail prices for rings are, ...
Wittnauer's new look. (What's New: Watches).(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2002 ... A familiar name returns with a stylish new look and market focus. Bulova Corp. bought the Wittnauer brand last September. It has redesigned and repositioned it as a dressy "Special Occasion" line for men and women ($300-$1,000 retail), based on research with Wittnaure retailers on the U.S ....
Citizen Watch. (What's New: Watches).(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2002 ... Citizen Watch's new Aqualand Collection is the world's first light-powered professional dive watch with an electronic depth sensor. It's water resistant to 200 meters, has a depth display to 125 feet, and a maximum depth memory. Other features include a 50-minute chronograph, a one-way ...
Movado. (What's New: Watches).(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2002 ... Movado's women's Elliptica with Diamonds is the new addition to the avant-garde Elliptica line, with comma-shaped case, top-positioned crown, and unique time-telling dial, which debuted in 2001. The Elliptica with Diamonds, crafted in stainless steel, features a bezel of 12 square-set ...
TimeLink. (What's New: Watches).(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2002 ... The TimeLink dual time watch is the newest innovation of Nicolet Watch Co., invented by company owner Isidor Farash, The two different-color lenses "help a wearer keep a mental record of which dial is set to 'home' time and which is set to 'away' time," says Farash. The hands and dial ...
Skagen Studio collection. (What's New: Watches).(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2002 ... The new Skagen Studio collection of watches, which debuted this spring, features black-and-white designs in several styles, including those shown here. The timepieces come with all-stainless-steel cases, mineral crystal, quartz ...
Stainless-steel Bicoastal. (What's New: Watches).(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2002 ... The stainless-steel Bicoastal is the cosmopolitan addition to the Swiss-made flagship Metropolis line of Boss Hugo Boss. Its functions include a second time zone, alarm, and date window, It has a polished and beveled bezel, a quartz movement, engine-turned dials in silver or black, ...
Tutima. (What's New: Watches).(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2002 ... Tutima's hand-wound Classic Flieger Chronograph, recently featured in the movie Oceans 11, has a stainless-steel case, bidirectional training bezel, convex ...
Cartier. (What's New: Watches).(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2002 ... Cartier's new Roadster, inspired by automotive design, is its first new watch design in half a decade. Each watch comes with interchangeable metal bracelets and leather straps, enabling its wearer to tallor the watch to fit his mood. The Roadster has a modified tank-style case and a choice ...