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MAY/JUNE 2002 — Volume 16 • No. 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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UP FRONT

Tanzanian Ruby Find Brings Hope
In a remote area of a remote country, miners have made a discovery that could put them on the map.

30

U.S. Imports: Classics Rule in 2002.

24

Fall 2003 Fashion: Jewelry Steps it up.

26

FEATURES

Collective Soul
When it comes to design, this group of German goldsmiths and gem cutters are about as different as anyone can be. But when it comes to promoting their wares, it's one united front.

34

DEPARTMENTS

Markets: Selling Naked
Tired of enhancements? Some gem dealers are targeting people who prefer their gems au naturale by selling stones that are never enhanced.

38

Books: The Greatest of the Green
What the gem connoisseur needs to know about evaluating a fine emerald.

42



Editorial

6

Calendar

90

Melee

14

Website Directory

95

Business Barometer

20

 

Classifieds

96

Reporter's Notebook

48

Advertisers' Index

98

Resources

49

 

 



VEGAS SHOW GUIDE

51

Vegas Show Guide

52

Map of Show Locations

54

Shows & Exhibitors

54

The JCK Show featuring the AGTA GemFair, Cultured Pearl & Jewelry Pavilion, Sands Expo Center

58

Gem & Lapidary Dealers Association, The Mirage Casino-Hotel

60

Gem & Lapidary Wholesalers, Stardust Resort & Casino

61

Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch Show, Rio Suite Hotel & Casino

63

The Bead Renaissance Show, Palace Station Hotel & Casino

64

International Gem & Jewelry Show, Cashman Center

67

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