JCK's High-Volume Jeweler

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Articles in May, 2002 issue of JCK's High-Volume Jeweler

• GIA honors and appointments. (People).(Gemological Institute of America )
• JewelryDays.com offers diamonds and advice. (Net News).(Brief Article)
• Las Vegas product preview. (Watches).(Brief Article)
• 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.
  by DeMarco, Anthony
• Hermes has 20% gain in U.S. watch sales. (Watch World).(luxury goods group)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Shuster, William George
• Blarney stone dealers. (Diamond Notes).(Irish-American Diamond Dealers Association)(Brief Article)
  by Bates, Rob
• S[I.sub.3] revisited. [diamond grading] (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
  by Drucker, Richard B.
• A&D to sponsor `Guess A Gem'. (Supplier News).(A and D Gem Corp. to hold contest at trade show)(Brief Article)
• JA introduces gemstone leaflets. (Associations).(Jewelers of America)(Brief Article)
• 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)
  by Bates, Rob
• Junghans, the German high-tech watch, was a sponsor of the World Championship in Land Sailing, held this year in the United States in March on Ivanpah Dry Lake, about 30 miles south of Las Vegas, Nev. (Watch World).(Junghans Uhren GmbH)(Brief Article)(Sta
  by Shuster, William George
• National Geographic has cover story on diamonds. (Diamond Notes).(Brief Article)
  by Bates, Rob
• The future of retail? (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
  by Greaton, Karen M.
• Keepsake widens retail distribution. (Up front: news trends people).(Brief Article)
  by Shuster, William George
• Robert Wan optimistic but sells only 40% at auction. (Gem Notes).(Brief Article)
  by Roskin, Gary
• Women's Jewelry Association. (Appointments).(Brief Article)
• EGL-USA updates certificate covers. (Lab News).(Brief Article)
• MJSA and SNAG join forces on industry education. (Associations).(Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America and the Society of North American Goldsmiths)(Brief Article)
• Trick XXII: sweat soldering. (Bench Tricks).(Brief Article)
  by Mann, Mark B.
• 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)
  by Schupak, Hedda
• Gem pricing update from The Guide. (Gem Notes).(Brief Article)
  by Roskin, Gary
• Four labs agree on `padparadscha' terminology. (Up front: news trends people).(Brief Article)
  by Roskin, Gary
• Retail Jewelers Organization holds spring buying show. (Up front: news trends people).(Brief Article)
  by Heebner, Jennifer
• Future of design: 2002 JCK Show Las Vegas.
• Calendar.
• Speidel named to Plumb Club. (Associations).(Brief Article)
• Giftware. (What's New).(Brief Article)
• Gems in the desert: join JCK's gemstone editor for another look at this year's Tucson gem shows.(Gary Roskin, JCK's High-Volume Jeweler)(Editorial)
  by Roskin, Gary
• Audemars Piguet posts 17% gain. (Watch World).(Audemars Piguet and Cie S.A.)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Shuster, William George
• More on S[I.sub.3]. (diamond grading) (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
  by Hanneman, W. Wm.
• Obituaries. (People).(Obituary)
• IGL moves to larger quarters. (Lab News).(Independent Gemological Laboratories L.L.C.)(Brief Article)
• 24 Karat Club to hold Annual Dinner Dance. (Associations).
• JA supports fund raising for Jewelers Charity Fund for Children. (Associations).(Jewelers of America)(Brief Article)
• Las Vegas product preview. (Jewelry).
• Stack 'em up! Stackable jewelry can be the building blocks of some beautiful customer relationships.(Brief Article)(Buyers Guide)
  by Soucy, Carrie
• Florida jeweler dispenses fashion advice. (Fashion Makeover).(Levinson's Jewelers)(Brief Article)
  by Soucy, Carrie
• Conflict commodities and currencies. (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
  by Rubin, Howard
• Independent Jewelers Organization hosts spring show in Dallas. (Up front: news trends people).(Brief Article)
  by Heebner, Jennifer
• Catalogs. (What's New).(Brief Article)
• 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.(Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America)
  by Bates, Rob
• Focusing on the collectible watch. (Collector's Corner).(Audemars, Piguet and Cie S.A.)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Shuster, William George
• This is the 13.41-ct. D/Internally Flawless American Star. (Diamond Notes).(advertisement)
  by Roskin, Gary
• An analysis of diamond branding. (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
  by Martin, Steven R.
• Lagos. (Appointments).(Brief Article)
• Packaging & display. (What's New).(Brief Article)
• Repairing an antique enameled brooch. (Practical jewelry repair: Part XXXIV).
  by Friedman, Edward
• A tale of two-tone gold: yellow? White? Why choose? This season, fashion and practicality merge with the rediscovery of two-tone jewelry.(Brief Article)(Buyers Guide)
  by Soucy, Carrie
• A Wilkinson Sword for the Queen's Jubilee. (Gem Notes).(Brief Article)
  by Roskin, Gary
• Parker joins De Beers retail chain. (Up front: news trends people).(Brief Article)
  by Bates, Rob
• Piaget. (Appointments).(Brief Article)
• JVC news. (Associations).
• Black chalcedony. (Jewel of the Month).(Brief Article)
  by Roskin, Gary
• High-profile endeavors. (Fashion Facets).(jewelry product placement)(Brief Article)
  by Soucy, Carrie
• Fossils in the jewelry business. (Gem Notes).(Brief Article)
  by Roskin, Gary
• DiNicola to retire July 31. (Up front: news trends people).(Brief Article)
  by Shuster, William George
• The learning curve. (Editor's Page).
  by Schupak, Hedda T.
• Bench & lab. (What's New).(jewelry industry equipment)(Brief Article)
• In praise of diamond fluorescence: separating fact from myth can help sell more stones.(jewelry salesmanship)
  by Drucker, Richard B.
• Luxury timepiece maker Piaget recently opened its new watch manufacturing center in Plan-les-Quates in Geneva, Switzerland, in an industrial zone that's home to several other high-end Swiss watch companies. (Watch World).(Brief Article)
  by Shuster, William George
• De Beers settles price-fixing suit. (Diamond Notes).(Brief Article)
  by Bates, Rob
• GIA [Gemeological Institue of America and S[I.sub.3]. (Diamond grading) (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
  by Boyajian, Bill
• Diamond jewelry slipped 1% last year. (Up front: news trends people).(Brief Article)
  by Bates, Rob
• We're from the Internet, and we're here to help; manufacturers and entrepreneurs are trying to help retailers--and themselves--sell more merchandise via the Internet.
  by DeMarco, Anthony
• The demonstration. (Strategies for Selling).(jewelry store sales personnel)
  by Huisken, Brad
• Retail jewelers show design skill in national competition. (Fashion Facets).(Brief Article)
  by Soucy, Carrie
• Economic terrorism. (Counterpoint).(Column)
  by Dallahan, Frank