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Chinese Freshwater Pearl Culturing, Overall Market Summary
GIA – AGTA Member
Also at the AGTA show, Jack Lynch ( AGTA Member - Sea Hunt Pearls, San Francisco) offered his perspective as a pearl entrepreneur (figure 1). Over the years he has introduced many trends in cultured pearls and pearl culturing techniques to the market, including soufflé pearls: large baroque Chinese freshwater cultured pearls with fine luster, interesting colors, and light heft. MORE
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Rocks On: Zircon's got the blues
National Jeweler
One of the common trends that seems to apply to most colored gemstones today is an increase in price. While this may make certain stones unattainable for some consumers, the upward price trend does have a silver lining--it allows other gemstones that offer similar colors, looks and/or a more affordable price point to come into the limelight. MORE
Magical, Mystical, Creative And Colorful Opal Jewelry
Jewelry News Network
See AGTA Members, Erica Courtney, Goshwara, LeVian, Lisa Nik and Sutra's stunning Opal designs. Opal, unlike most gemstones, doesn't sparkle and glitter. What it does is display every color of the rainbow in a limitless palette of combinations. MORE
In Memoriam: Alan Friedman, Beverly Hills Jeweler
The Centurion
Alan Friedman, GG, best known for his unending passion for colored diamonds, gemstones, and people, died unexpectedly on June 21 at age 60. He was the owner of Alan Friedman Co. of Beverly Hills. MORE
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Jewelers
JCK
Last week, Stephen R. Covey's mega bestseller, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, came up in a question on Jeopardy! (my not-so-secret obsession). It got me thinking: What are the jewelry industry's most progressive retailers doing right? MORE
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