Jewelers Circular Keystone back issues from September 2003:
'Supplier of choice' dominates meeting.(Up front: news trends people; diamond trade)
Sep 01, 2003; ... The question of whether De Beers' new policy will hurt the diamond secondary market dominated the recent diamond association meeting in Sun City, South Africa. In an effort to assuage the often-angry gathering, DTC sales and marketing director Gareth Penny said that $500 million ...
The city of New York has named Fifth Avenue and 52nd Street, home to the Cartier mansion, Place de Cartier.(Up Front)
Sep 01, 2003 ... The City of New York has named Fifth Avenue and 52nd Street, home to the Cartier mansion, Place de Cartier. The prestigious international jeweler ...
Clinton to headline diamond conference.(Up Front; Bill Clinton)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003 ... Former U.S. President Bill Clinton will head a blue-ribbon list of speakers at the second Antwerp Diamond Conference, which will take place in the Belgian diamond capital Nov. 3-4, 2003. The conference, which is being organized by the Antwerp Diamond High Council (HRD), will focus ...
World economy dominates 2003 watch meeting.(Up Front)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003 ... The global economic situation and its repercussions on the watch trade "monopolized the attention of delegates" at the 2003 General Meeting of the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry (FH), says the group's report on the June 26 session, held in Fribourg, Switzerland. ...
BaselWorld drops 'two cities' plan; gets sued.(Up Front)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003 ... BaselWorld, the international Swiss watch and jewelry fair, has dropped its heavily promoted "One Show, Two Cities" plan and says its 25 national pavilions will return to Basel, Switzerland, for the 2004 show, slated for April 15-22. "BaselWorld will be held exclusively in Basel ...
Hong Kong plans to return.(Up Front)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003 ... A "provisional agreement" has been reached between the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Switzerland's BaselWorld fair for Hong Kong's participation "on a long-term basis," according to an announcement by the HKTDC's regional office in Frankfurt, Germany. HKTDC officials had ...
Zurich claims fair violated SARS ban.(Up Front)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003; ... A formal complaint has been made against MCH Swiss Exhibition Ltd. for allegedly failing to "implement correctly" Swiss government measures this spring to prevent the spread of the SARS infection. The complaint was filed June 30 by the health department of Zurich. Four days ...
LVMH sales drop 9.9% in 2003's first half.(Up Front; LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003 ... LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, one of the world's leading luxury products groups, posted a 9.9% drop in worldwide sales, to 5.24 billion euros (almost $5.9 billion), in the first half of 2003. Operating income grew approximately 3%, according to a report released July 24. ...
Hot diamonds settles copyright infringement suit.(Up Front)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003 ... Hot Diamonds recently announced it had settled its copyright infringement lawsuit against Colibri/Krementz. Details of the case are confidential, but Colibri/Krementz has agreed to drop some lines from its Daring Diamonds range. The suit was filed ill the Federal District Court in Maine. ...
EGL international fights EGL USA's attempts to ban its reports.(Up Front)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003 ... EGL International and European Gemological Center (EGC), the Israel-based affiliates of the European Gemological Laboratory (EGL), have responded to the announcement made on June 24 by EGL USA that it had "requested the U.S. Bureau of Customs and Border Protection and local authorities to ...
Correction.(Up Front)(Correction Notice)
Sep 01, 2003 ... In "Tools of the Trade: Your Silent Sales Partners" (JCK,June 2003, p.132), Black Star Trading was cited as ...
Thoughts while walking along the beach.(Counterpoint)
Sep 01, 2003; ... In the jewelry industry, much has been said about the importance of relationships. On the corporate side of the business world, much continues to be said about the importance of "people assets." "People are our most important asset" is a phrase found in virtually every annual report. Yet ...
U.S. to ban all Burma products, including gems.(Gem Notes)
Sep 01, 2003; ... Congress has passed a bill that would ban all imports from Myanmar (a.k.a. Burma), including gems. The "Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003" states that, until the ruling Burmese military junta meets certain conditions regarding human rights and has made "measurable and substantial ...
Crystal fire opal from Mexico.(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003 ... Mexican fire opal is a term used for many different varieties of opal found in Mexico. One of these, crystal opal--sometimes called "water opal" if it has a slightly bluish tint--is typically a colorless transparent gem opal with play-of-color (iridescent colors caused by the opal ...
May we see some identification, please?(Gem Notes)
Sep 01, 2003 ... Working with ivory can be tricky for those who see it only on rare occasions. To keep your ivory ID skills up to date, here are a few samples and a quick quiz: 1. What kind of ivory is this? (Hint: It is typically described as having a "tapioca" inner structure.) 2 ....
Why ruby prices are declining.(Gem Notes)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003 ... Ruby prices have declined substantially since 1997, when trading prices for an upper-fine-quality 1-ct. ruby averaged approximately $3,575/ct. Today, the same gem trades at one-third the value--$1,200/ct. Prices for low-good-quality ruby, low-fine-quality ruby, and upper-good-quality ruby ...
Obituary: Simine Mozaffarian, G.G.(Gem Notes)(Obituary)
Sep 01, 2003; ... Friends and colleagues in the gem and jewelry industry are mourning the tragic loss of Simine Mozaffarian, a former instructor with the Gemological Institute of America, who died in London on June 14 as a result of a traffic accident. Mozaffarian was born in Iran in 1949, one of ...
Gem pricing update from the guide.(Gem Notes)
Sep 01, 2003 ... Market in brief: Aug. 1, 2003 ... Most analysts agree the economy is recovering. But it's clearly a jobless recovery, which is affecting consumer confidence. Independent jewelers did get good news from a recent report on the Merrill Lynch Web site indicating that off-the-mall retailers are ...
De Beers: no 'sightholders for life'.(Diamond Notes)
Sep 01, 2003; ... De Beers' dramatic pruning of its client list shows there is no longer such a thing as "a sightholder for life," DTC executive director Gareth Penny told JCK in an exclusive interview. The industry is still reeling from De Beers' decision to axe 20% of its list--as many as 35 ...
BHP touts 'Canada Mark'.(Diamond Notes)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003 ... At the recent JCK Show Las Vegas, BHP Billiton unveiled its "Canada Mark," a new girdle insignia that will signify to consumers that their diamonds are of Canadian origin. The mark supplements retailers' and wholesalers' Canadian diamond brand programs. It is not meant to ...
Reporter: diamond-terrorism link 'overplayed'.(Diamond Notes)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003 ... Doug Farah, the Washington Post reporter who first connected diamonds to al Qaeda terrorists, now says his initial reports may have overplayed the link. "My first story wrongly emphasized the money-making aspect," says Farah, who is writing a book about the role diamonds played in the war ...
Sex and the emerald city.(Fashion Facets)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003; ... Sex and the City's Carrie Bradshaw, portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker, sports a diamond and emerald necklace in the early episodes of the show's final season. The piece received attention both on the show as well as in the publicity that surrounded the start of the season. On ...
Signity's 'hommages' aims to stimulate young talent.(Fashion Facets; jewelry design)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003; ... Swarovski's Signity brand this year launched a new initiative, Hommages,to challenge and inspire young jewelry, design talent. For Hommages, Signity worked with Le Arti Olafe Jewellery School in Florence, Italy, where students from around the world were invited to design ...
Fashion crossover.(Fashion Facets)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003; ... While the likes of David Yurman, Scott Kay, and Henry Dunay may be instantly recognized superstars within the industry (and among designer-jewelry aficionados), they pale in comparison to their fashion designer counterparts. Recognizing both this lack of consumer consciousness and the ...
Carpet capers.(Fashion Facets; jewelry marketing )(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003; ... While "Red Carpet" may conjure images of New York or Los Angeles, Le Vian rolled it out instead in Las Vegas. For the second year, Le Vian played host to the Red Carpet Revue during The JCK Show - Las Vegas. Upping the star wattage this year, Le Vian's models included Mrs. America Kristi ...
Richemont closes a Cartier watch factory.(Watch World)
Sep 01, 2003; ... The Richemont Group, the world's second-largest luxury goods company, is restructuring some of its watchmaking operations. The group's luxury watch brands include A. Lange & Sohne, Baume & Mercier, Cartier, Dunhill, IWC, Montblanc, Officine Panerai, Piaget, Vacheron Constantin, and Van ...
Omega.(Watch World)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003; ... Omega this summer launched its new Railmaster watch--based on a 1950s, model--with a celebrity-laden trip on the renowned Orient Express train from Vienna to Prague. The international passenger list included officials of Omega, The Swatch Group (Omga's parent firm), actors, ...
Swiss sports watch brand Oris.(Watch World)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003; ... Swiss sports watch brand Oris has sponsored the Tuesday afternoon "Spirit of Jazz" Festival every June for six years in New York City, in conjunction with Tourneau, the world's largest watch store, and a local FM radio station. This year's free public concerts lectured Steve Oliver ...
Audemars Piguet, Schwarzenegger raise $400,000 for charity.(Watch World)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003; ... Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger shows off the four prototype Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore chronographs created for his film Terminator 3. The watches were auctioned by Schwarzenegger for charity during the official opening of Audemars Piguet's flagship boutique in New York City in June. ...
Gevril Swiss Timepiece Company.(Watch World)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003; ... The Gevril Swiss Timepiece Company was a major sponsor of Bernard Hopkins, during his successful title defense of his three Middle weight Championship Belts in Philadelphia earlier this ...
Jeremy Shockey.(Watch World)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003; ... Jeremy Shockey, tight end for the New York Giants, and Rookie of the Year, greets 12 year Old Mike Rodgers of Bayonne, N.J. as he shows off his G-Shock ...
New ABT awards named for Movado.(Watch World; American Ballet Theatre )(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003; ... Movado, the upscale Swiss watch brand, has been a principal benefactor of the American Ballet Theatre in New York City since 1986. To celebrate that relationship, ABT in June inaugurated its first annual "Movado Woman of the Year Awards." The awards luncheon was held at the Metropolitan ...
Collector's corner.(Watch World)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003; ... Longines's Limited-edition "A Heart for Children" timepiece was created by the Swiss watch brand to benefit the Audrey Hepburn Cares Teams at the Children's Hospital Los Angeles. The timepiece honors the late film star, who was a champion of children's rights. Limited to 100 watches, this ...
Ten tips for selling designer jewelry.(Business Report)
Sep 01, 2003; ... During a seminar at the recent JCK ~ Las Vegas, Cindy Edelstein, designer jewelry advocate and president of the Jeweler's Resource Bureau, offered 10 tips for promoting and selling designer jewelry, even during tough times: 1. Keep merchandise moving. Change displays often, ...
The 2002 jewelry industry fact sheet.(Business Report)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003; ... * The monetary size of the U.S. jewelry industry--fine and fashion---is $52.1 billion. (Source: Claritas Inc. 2002 data exclusively for the JCK Research & Stock Art Store) * There are 40,700 jewelry-only storefronts in the United States, a 1% increase over 2001 figures. (Source: ...
What kind of person is your store?(Business Report)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003; ... For jewelers who are ready for a serious store-image reality check, Fruchtman Marketing, Toledo, Ohio, offers some guidance in the form of a quiz. Ellen Fruchtman, president, offers her clients a longer version of the quiz below so jewelers can determine why they are or aren't attracting ...
Jewelry's major retail competitors.(Business Report)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003; ... You might know who your local jewelry competitors are, but do you know your non-jewelry sources of competition for consumers' discretionary income? On national level and in the retail arena, here's what jewelers are up against: <Pre> Type of Store 2002 ...
Defense of copyrights: help from the experts.(Business Report; jewelry)
Sep 01, 2003; ... Many jewelry designs are legally protected by copyright, a type of intellectual property protection that relates to the artistic expression or ornamental design of a jewelry item. Copyright protection is one of the simplest, least expensive, and most powerful weapons available to prevent ...
Going for the goal.(Strategies for Selling)
Sep 01, 2003; ... Goals provide direction and motivation and are most effective when used as building blocks or steps. Any job can seem overwhelming if it isn't broken down into steps. A car salesman's quota of 20 cars per month may seem impossible if he focuses on the number 20. If he breaks that down to ...
Cambodian blue zircon.(Jewel of the Month)
Sep 01, 2003; ... Rough crystals of blue zircon, like the ones at the top of the opposite page, are becoming more available, according to Mike Williams, Loveland, Colo. The three free-form carved gem blue zircons---6.57 cts., 4.43 cts., and 5.68 cts.--were carved by Sherris Cottier Shank, a carver and ...
A charmed life: the traditional turns trendy.(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003; ... When it comes to jewelry design, there are staples and there are fashion-forward ideas--and the twain don't usually meet. Charms, however, shattered that perception last year and continue to bridge the gap between traditional and "hot." Thanks to the fashion icons of Sex and the City and ...
Spreading the word--together: cooperative advertising provides opportunities for retailers to deliver their message to consumers on a large-scale--and for a small price.(Management)
Sep 01, 2003; ... In the highly segmented jewelry industry, manufacturers, designers, raw materials organizations, and trade associations provide both individual and combined marketing programs that aim to serve various players' marketing needs. Sometimes costs are shared among all parties. Other times the ...
Tiffany's new setting: how the famed jeweler became the world's first retailer-turned-miner.
Sep 01, 2003; ... The name Tiffany conjures up images of beauty, elegance, and Audrey Hepburn gazing in the window. It does not conjure up miners doing the unglamorous work of digging for stones in the Arctic. Today, however, Tiffany is not only a diamond seller but also an investor in a diamond ...
Oscar Heyman: 90 years of innovation: one of the most influential manufacturers of the 20th century ups the ante in the new millennium with a more proactive marketing approach and hands-on support for retailers.(Suppliers)
Sep 01, 2003; ... As one of the industry's premier jewelry manufacturers and designers for almost a century, Oscar Heyman & Brothers is an intriguing mix of the Old and New Worlds. The New York-based business was founded in 1912 by Larvian immigrant brothers Oscar, Nathan, and Harry Heyman, who ...
Jewelers mutual turns 90: the company is celebrating more than one milestone this year.(Special Report)
Sep 01, 2003; ... Then and now: JM's first home office (1935), was a former bank in downtown Neenah, Wis. (inset). The company's current headquarters--which includes an employee fitness center, a 100-seat training center, and a gem and mineral gallery--is situated on 28 acres in Neenah. ...
Wedgwood and Webster.(Heritage)
Sep 01, 2003; ... The company that spawned a color--Wedgwood blue--has prospered for centuries by evolving its classics and welcoming now idea. Now that venerable company has invited Stephen Webster, avant garde jeweler extraordinaire, to inject a dose of Cool Britannia into its jewelry collections. ...
Mokume metals: beginner and intermediate projects.(Workbench)
Sep 01, 2003; ... Mokume gane is becoming increasingly popular as a component of modern jewelry design. Many jewelers would like to become proficient in this ancient technique but lack basic knowledge about the materials needed. In this article, we'll discuss mokume gane's metal-to-metal bonding process and ...
The Paisley pattern collection of pendants, earrings, and rings features Far Eastern symbols enameled onto gold.(Jewelry)(Advertisement)
Sep 01, 2003 ... The Paisley Pattern collection of pendants, earrings, and rings features Far Eastern symbols ...
Triangular pieces of ammolite are highlighted by tanzanite, garnet, tourmaline, sapphire, fire opal, amethyst, citrine, and apatite in this necklace and earring set.(Jewelry)(Advertisement)
Sep 01, 2003 ... Triangular pieces of ammolite are highlighted by tanzanite, garnet, tourmaline, sapphire, fire opal, ...
Necklace and bracelet are sterling silver that is spiraled and layered together.(Jewelry)(Advertisement)
Sep 01, 2003 ... Necklace and bracelet are sterling silver that is spiraled and layered together. The three-strand 16-in. necklace ...
New cathedral-style shanks are available in 14k yellow or palladium white gold in 25 different styles.(Jewelry)(Advertisement)
Sep 01, 2003 ... New cathedral-style shanks are available in 14k yellow or palladium while gold in 25 ...
Ring, earrings, and pendant in sterling silver feature starlite topaz.(Jewelry)(Advertisement)
Sep 01, 2003 ... Ring, earrings, and pendant in sterling silver feature starlite topaz. Suggested retail prices are $50 for ...
Earrings in 18k gold with 11-mm to 13-mm Tahitian pearls are retail priced at $1,800.(Jewelry)(Advertisement)
Sep 01, 2003 ... Earrings in 18k gold with 11-mm-mm to 13-ram Tahitian pearls are ...
Bracelet in 14k two-tone gold with 1.52 cts. t.w. diamonds and 12.66 cts. t.w. multicolor sapphires.(Jewelry)(Advertisement)
Sep 01, 2003 ... Bracelet in 14k two-tone gold with 1.52 cts. t.w. diamonds and 12.66 cts. t.w ....
The new Triton Black Ti titanium rings are lightweight and have a natural black finish.(Jewelry)(Advertisement)
Sep 01, 2003 ... The new Triton Black Ti titanium rings are lightweight and have a natural ...
Spotlight: Bill Blass Timepieces.(Watches)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003 ... Bill Blass Timepieces is a new brand of Swiss-made mid- and luxury-priced watches that reflect the chic styling of the late American fashion designer. Blase also was an avid watch collector: His private collection, including Napoleon's pocket watch and an original Cartier tank watch, is to ...
Guess Watches has added the Aviator to its Jet Set line.(Watches)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003 ... Guess Watches has added the Aviator to its Jet Set line. The watch's exaggerated tonneau steel case encloses a dial of midnight blue, bordeaux, sleek silver, or black. Textured dials with smooth ...
Fortis, an official supplier to space missions such as the International Space Station, presents the B-42 Official Cosmonauts Chronograph.(Watches)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003 ... Fortis, an official supplier to space missions such as the International Space Station, presents the B-42 Official Cosmonauts Chronograph. It's the world's first automatic chronograph with a mechanical alarm function, patented by Fortis. A double-coated anti-reflective sapphire crystal ...
Oris, which introduced the first mechanical pointer calendar movement in 1938, has introduced the Artelier Pointer Date automatic watch.(Watches)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003 ... Oris, which introduced the first mechanical pointer calendar movement in 1938, has introduced the Artelier Pointer Date automatic watch. The time-piece's 42.5-mm stainless-steel three-piece case is water resistant to 30 meters. It has a curved sapphire ...
The Atomic Solar watches of Casio's G-Shock line, such as the model pictured here, are powered by solar technology and maintain time and date through a calibration signal sent daily from the U.S. atomic clock at Fort Collins, Colo.(Watches)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003 ... The Atomic Solar watches of Casio's G-Shock line, such as the model pictured here, are powered by solar technology and maintain time and date through a calibration signal sent daily from the U.S. atomic clock at Fort Collins, Colo ....
Swiss Army Brands' Night Vision has five lighting modes: extended light (2.5 minutes), signal (strobe), quick search (continuous, when activated), dial illumination, and locator beacon (a red blinking dot).(Watches)(Advertisement)
Sep 01, 2003 ... Swiss Army Brands' Night Vision has five Lighting modes: extended light (2.5minutes), signal (strobe), quick search (continuous, when activated) dial illumination, and locator beacon (a red blinking dot). The stainless-steel watch has an integrated ...
Accutron's elegant Chamonix sport chronographs for women are adorned with seven diamonds on a patterned dial and 18 diamonds around the bezel.(Watches)(Advertisement)
Sep 01, 2003 ... Accutron's elegant Chamonix sport chronographs for women are adorned with seven diamonds on a patterned dial and 18 diamonds around the bezel. They ...
A new line of sterling silver jewelry components called "Linkables" is available from Rio Grande.(Bench & Lab)(Advertisement)
Sep 01, 2003 ... A new line of sterling silver jewelry components called "Linkables" is available from Rio Grande. Suitable for creating bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and other pieces, Linkables are available in a variety of designs and shapes that can be ...
Vibrograf USA Corp. introduces its new Elmasonic X-Tra line of ultrasonic heavy-duty cleaners, which have a special cavitation-resistant stainless-steel tank that comes with a three-year warranty.(Bench & Lab)(Advertisement)
Sep 01, 2003 ... Vibrograf USA Corp. Introduces its new Elmasonic X-Tra line of ultrasonic heavy-duty cleaners, which have a special cavitation resistant stainless-steel tank that comes with a three-year ...
Jewelry cleaner 'fizzes' pieces clean.(Bench & Lab)(Advertisement)
Sep 01, 2003 ... New "Bauble Bath" Jewelry Seltzer uses "fizzing" action to clean jewelry. A tablespoon of Bauble Bath dissolved in very hot water cleans five or six pieces of jewelry. After dirt "fizzes" to the surface, pieces are rinsed with cold ...