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Articles in May, 2006 issue of JQ

• Bergio--the brand to beat.(Cover story)
  by Zimmerman, Diana S.
• de Grisogono presents the FG ONE.(Facets)
• Bruner celebrates 40th anniversary.(Facets)
• Diamonds at the Oscars.(Jewels in the News)
• The state of luxury: luxury as a category for watches has never been stronger. Companies that are firmly anchored in the high-end are doing incredible business, while growing numbers of brands are working towards producing higher end watches to meet the d
  by Strandberg, Keith W.
• Chopard's new "Kind of Magic".(Facets)
• GIA Laboratory--new ID reports for colored gemstones.(Facets)
• AveVA: color and creativity; A fusion of two beings, of two names ... Avedis and Eva, AVeVA is a story of celebration, color, and creativity a la francaise.(Rising Star)
  by Unninayar, Cynthia
• Higashi Pearls & Fine Jewelry--Far East in Pennsylvania: "I began with just pearl jewelry," says Susan Fotos, owner of Higashi Pearls & Fine Jewelry. Housed in the decidedly offbeat "West Shore Farmer's market," the location is
  by Weinfeld-Berg, Adrienne
• DDC selects IGI to open an office within its bourse.(Facets)
• Orhopa--a sign of business for the jewelry and watch trade.(Facets)
• Hong Kong International Jewellery Show shines brighter.(Fairs & Events)
  by Unninayar, Cynthia
• Francois-Paul Journe: rigorously independent; Unlike many famous watchmakers, Francois-Paul Journe never worked within the watch industry establishment. True, he has worked for some of the most famous brands, but always as an independent--and something of
  by Strandberg, Keith W.
• Packed aisles and record attendance at Centurion.(Centurion News)
• IGI dominates the Indian gemological marketplace.(Facets)
• Gold fever.(Editor's Letter)
  by Unninayar, Cynthia
• Pamela Froman: as individual as her designs; "I believe that individuality is the true source of beauty," says Pamela Froman, whose goal is to create unique works of art that will be worn, not locked away in a safe.(Rising Stars)
  by Unninayar, Cynthia
• Dhamani in Dubai: as the magnificent marbled mall spells fast track for the future, family fortunes look onward and upward. One such family enterprise is Dhamani.(Retail Practices)
  by Gahan, Gay Jacqueline
• New Sundial Watch turns back the hands of time--literally.(Facets)
• Steve Feldman joins U.S. sightholder, Hasenfeld-Stein.(Facets)
• Istanbul Jewelry Show: the largest edition yet.(Fairs & Events)
  by Unninayar, Cynthia
• The Swiss show roundup: this year's BaselWorld dawned wet and cold, but the weather didn't dampen anyone's spirits. The fair was alive with excitement and the overall mood of the show was upbeat and positive. The other important spring fair, following Bas
  by Strandberg, Keith W.
• Azuelos Jewelers--blending traditions: the largest family run jewelry retailer in Morocco, Azuelos brings together the best of high quality European design with traditional Moroccan culture.(Retail Practices)
  by Unninayar, Cynthia
• Israel's polished diamond exports rose 6.4% in March 2006.(Facets)
• Indo-Argyle Diamond Council goes global.(Facets)(Company overview)
• Don't reach for that fork unless you know what you're doing ...(Etiquette in Action)
  by Yonick, Deborah
• Jewelry Information Center marks 60 years of service: to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Jewelry Information Center (JIC), Amanda Gizzi offers an inside look at what the organization is all about, and how it is a valuable P.R. agency you may not even kn
• The Almond Group partners with Zales Corporation.(Facets)
• Dalumi and Carrefour--a global program test case.(Facets)
• Chhaya Kapadia: Maya Jewels; Having gone from corporate to Couture, Chhaya Kapadia is no ordinary designer. And, although she was fifty years old before she decided to pursue her lifelong passion--to become a world-class jewelry designer--if one were to a
  by Unninayar, Cynthia
• Color me profits: realtors may cry "location, location, location," but fine jewelers looking to succeed in a crowded marketplace are increasingly adopting the mantra "color, color, color" to expand their market share and reap greater p
  by Yonick, Deborah
• The Vinci Diamond.(Facets)
• IDI launches new brand identity for Israeli Diamond Industry.(Facets)
• Tucson shows hail bright days ahead for gem biz.(Fairs & Events)
  by Yonick, Deborah
• Jade--the mesmerizing world of David Lin: "about 90 percent of the world's finest jade is mined in Northern Burma. Forty-five percent is useable, but of that only 8 to 10 percent is 'fine, fine' quality jade," says master designer and jade exper
  by Zimmerman, Diana S.
• Record year for BaselWorld: the world watch and Jewellery Show, BaselWorld 2006, closed its doors on April 6, 2006 after eight successful days of featuring a wide range of innovative and trendsetting products from watch and jewelry manufacturers and suppl
• Daniel K shines in Dubai.(Facets)
• LEVIEV moves into retail.(Facets)
• Daniel Espinosa--red hot and oh so cool: for Daniel Espinosa, "life is full of ideas." So is this remarkable man who continually chooses to disregard the status quo, and in doing so has created a red-hot empire that is based upon breaking rules
  by Zimmerman, Diana S.
• Toby Pomeroy: designer with a conscience.(Environmental Focus)
  by Zimmerman, Diana S.
• Wolf Designs' new smooth leather cases.(Facets)
• Polygon expands across Asia and Africa.(Facets)
• Perfect your Core Marketing Values: whether you are just beginning to address your company's identity, re-positioning yourself, or looking to increase the awareness of an existing brand, maintaining a consistent and powerful message is critical to your su
  by Chatelain, Elizabeth
• Zorab creation: simply irresistible.(Featured Designer)
  by Unninayar, Cynthia