JCK Online - March 1, 1996

There's been a lot of talk recently about the need for the jewelry industry to be more unified, to speak with one voice on critical issues. Much of the talk is prompted by TV shows that have put the spotlight on dishonest, ignorant or incompetent sellers of jewelry who mislead consumers about quality or price.

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