JCK Online - December 1, 2001

Security and vigilance: Until recently, most Americans barely gave either a passing thought. But in the months since the September 11 attacks, both have become household words.Within the U.S. jewelry trade, however, these have always been of vital interest, and for more than a century, the Jewelers' Security Alliance has dedicated itself to making the industry safer and more secure.

• Departments
• Counterpoint
• Jewelry: Luxury or Necessity?
• Diamond Notes
• Welch Trashes Diamond Industry in Autobiography
• De Beers Close to New Contract with Russia
• The Push for Light Performance
• New Wings for Diamonds
• Branded Bridal Jewelry from Zale
• GIA Changes Policy on HTHP Diamonds
• Editor's Page
• Getting Ahead to Normal
• Fashion Facets
• The Most Precious Accessory
• Gold Design Competition Launched
• Riding in Style
• Gem Notes
• A $2.2 Million Emerald
• A (Very Expensive) Pink Souvenir
• Rockhounds
• Trade Shows
• MJSA Announces New Dates for Expo New York
• Terrorist Attacks Hurt Hong Kong Fair
• Attendance Up at SJTA Show
• Up Front
• Gift Giving Will Be a Priority This Holiday Season
• What's bin Laden Wearing?
• SIC Closes in New York
• JA Releases 2001 Cost of Doing Business Survey
• Basel Fair Will Tighten Security
• Furrer-Jacot AG Acquires Luxury Jewelry Brand
• Watch World
• U.S. Watch Companies Aid Victims of Sept. 11 Terrorist Attacks
• Junghans Marks 140th Year

• E-Commerce
• Going, Going...Gone!

• Fashion
• A Precious Message

• Heritage
• Links to the Past: A Look at Rare Chatelaines

• Jewel of the Month
• Pink Diamond

• People
• Speisman Remembered
• People

• Trade Shows
• Report from Tendence: Bold Beads and Daring Designs