JCK's High-Volume Jeweler

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

• Packaging & display. (Whats New).(jewelry; advertisement)
• 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.
  by Shuster, William George
• Closing the sale. (Strategies for Selling).(marketing, retail strategies for jewelry stores)
  by Huisken, Brad
• Civil war in Madagascar interrupts gem supply. (Gem Notes).(Brief Article)
  by Roskin, Gary
• 2002 Jewelers' Yellow Pages. (S-T).(Directory)(Illustration)
• Swarovski pin benefits Rainforest Foundation. (Supplier News).(Brief Article)
• Hollywood legend's dazzling love affair. (Fashion Facets).(Elizabeth Taylor will detail her jewelry collection with new book from Simon and Schuster)(Brief Article)
  by Soucy, Carrie
• Little Switzerland Inc. (Appointments).(Brief Article)
• Jewelers' tales: an anthology of adventures from behind the counter.(Statistical Data Included)
  by Dalglish, Richard
• Historic Originals Ltd./Hot Diamonds. (Silver Product Showcase).(advertisement)
• GIA: cut system coming next year. (Diamond Notes).(Brief Article)
  by Bates, Rob
• Canadian jeweler to buy Mayor's. (Up front: news trends people).(Henry Birks & Sons Holdings Inc., )(Brief Article)
• 2002 Jewelers' Yellow Pages. (B-C).(Directory)(Illustration)
• Obituaries.(Obituary)(Brief Article)
• Trick XXIV: handpiece holding system. (Bench Tricks).(jewelry repair)(Brief Article)
  by Mann, Mark B.
• Storm over sapphire: the FTC's jewelry industry guidelines require that gemstone enhancements be disclosed. But identifying the new high-temperature-treated sapphires coming from Thailand is turning out to be more difficult than anyone imagined.
  by Roskin, Gary
• Unusual twists at the Oscars. (Fashion Facets).(Brief Article)
  by Soucy, Carrie
• Color Craft to certify colored gemstones. (Gem Notes).
  by Roskin, Gary
• De Beers raises prices. (Up front: news trends people).(diamonds)(Brief Article)
  by Bates, Rob
• 2002 Jewelers' Yellow Pages. (L-M).(Directory)(Illustration)
• 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)
  by DeMarco, Anthony
• Adjusting the contrast.(various sterling silver jewelry pieces from different designers)(Brief Article)
  by Soucy, Carrie
• Sierra Leone: one man's `adventure'. (Diamond Notes).(Jacques Voorhees visits Sierra Leone to inspect diamond industry)(Brief Article)
  by Bates, Rob
• De Beers touts `statement diamonds'. (Up front: news trends people).(Brief Article)
  by Bates, Rob
• Bashing the bashers. (Editor's Page).(consumption)(Editorial)
  by Schupak, Hedda T.
• Jewelry. (Whats New).(advertisement)
• Learning and feeling mark AGS Conclave.
  by Schupak, Hedda
• Bvlgari supports Virtuosi Awards. (Fashion Facets).(by creating special Award of Excellence)(Brief Article)
  by Soucy, Carrie
• Tanzanite Task Force in Tanzania. (Gem Notes).(Brief Article)
  by Roskin, Gary
• Discounter sued. (Up front: news trends people).(diamonds)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Shuster, William George
• 2002 Jewelers' Yellow Pages. (N-R).(Directory)(Illustration)
• New laser inscription technology. (Supplier News).
• A day in Denmark: a first-hand look at the Danish jewelry industry uncovers a few surprises.(Statistical Data Included)
  by Heebner, Jennifer
• Boma. (Silver Product Showcase).(advertisement)
• 2002 Jewelers' Yellow Pages. (A).(Directory)(Illustration)
• Gemological Institute of America. (Appointments).(Brief Article)
• Trade silver: North America's jewelry heritage. Heritage.(Statistical Data Included)
  by McLaughlin, Monica Clare
• 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.
  by Bates, Rob
• Students smile for Golay contest. (Fashion Facets).(Brief Article)
  by Soucy, Carrie
• The more things change. (Counterpoint).(Robert Bridel resigns from the American Gem Society)(Brief Article)
  by Dallahan, Frank
• JCF raises $2.6 million, awards grants at dinner. (Up front: news trends people).(Jewelers Charity Fund for Children)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
• 2002 Jewelers' Yellow Pages. (H-K).(Directory)(Illustration)
• 24 Karat Club celebrates 28 years. (Associations).
• Geneva fairs spotlight luxury watch trends.(Statistical Data Included)
  by Shuster, William George
• Busy Bee International Corp. (Silver Product Showcase).(advertisement)
• Questions on cut assessment. (Letters).(Brief Article)
  by Martin, Steven R.
• Positive outlook pervades JCK Show. (Up front news trends people).(jewelry)(Statistical Data Included)
• 2002 Jewelers' Yellow Pages. (F-G).(Directory)(Illustration)
• NAG holds Education Awards Ceremony. (Associations).(National Association of Goldsmiths)(Brief Article)
• Catalogs. (Whats New).(jewelry; advertisement)
• Part II: pricing custom work: 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 th
  by Heebner, Jennifer
• Peridot. (Jewel of the Month).(tips for marketing August's birthstone)(Brief Article)
  by Roskin, Gary
• Gem pricing update from The Guide. (Gem Notes).(Brief Article)
  by Roskin, Gary
• FBI creates task force in Southeast. (Up front: news trends people)/ News Trends People).(Brief Article)
  by Shuster, William George
• 2002 Jewelers' Yellow Pages. (U-Z).(Directory)(Illustration)
• Calendar.(jewelry industry events)(Directory)(Illustration)(Calendar)
• 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.(Statistical Data Included)
  by Luxner, Larry
• Silver City Jewelry Inc. (Silver Product Showcase).(advertisement)
• JVC's JBAR standards. (Letters).(Brief Article)
• 2002 Jewelers' Yellow Pages. (D-E).(Directory)(Illustration)
• CJA presents Westover scholarship. (Associations).(Brief Article)