JCK Online - December 1, 2002
Cover Story
A Tribute to Richard T. Liddicoat Jr.
He's called "The Father of Modern Gemology," but Richard T. Liddicoat Jr., late chairman of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), deserves another title, too—"The Father of Retail Jewelry Professionalism." Liddicoat focused unswervingly on giving jewelers what he called "over-the-counter practicality" through education, innovations, policies, writings, and research he created or ch...
- Departments
- Classes
- GIA Debuts Jewelry Finance Program
- Training Program for G.A.S. Users
- GIA Thialand Campus Expands
- Counterpoint
- Richard T. Liddicoat
- Diamond Notes
- Canadian Intelligence Links Diamonds With Underworld
- U.S. Talks Tough on Conflict Diamonds
- EU Probes De Beers-Russia Deal
- Editor's Page
- Precious Wires
- Fashion Facets
- Runway Ready
- Restoring a Gem
- The Emmys Go Glam
- Gem Notes
- Montana Sapphires at GIA
- Tourmaline and Walnut Shells … in a Facial Cream?
- Think Tucson in February
- 'And the People's Choice Award Goes To …'
- ICA Congress in Jaipur
- G&G Features Pink Diamonds and Golden Pearls
- Jewel of the Month
- Rhodolite Garnet
- Lab News
- IGI Opens Diamond Lab in L.A.
- EGL USA Upgrades Inscription Services
- Letters
- Letters
- People
- AGS Appoints Executive Director/CEO
- GIA President Receives AGS Triple Zero Award
- Obituary
- Keller Promoted to Editor-In-Chief of Gems & Gemology
- Supplier News
- Swarovski Donates to Scholarship Fund
- Nissko Donates Medallions FDNY
- Aladdin is Distributor for A/C Import
- JewelAmerica Acquires Baith Company
- Interpak Acquires Gem Case
- Up Front
- WJA Extends Party Invitation
- Diamond Campaign Makes a Declaration
- Obituary
- Journalism Award Named for Richard T. Liddicoat
- Jewelry Sales Were Static in 2001
- Bulk Diffusion Is Identifiable
- Orlando Show to Move West
- Veteran Watchmakers Die
- Watch World
- Swiss Watch Firms Give $500,000 to U.S. School
- Bulova Resumes European Distribution
- AWG Launches Watch Collectors Society
- A. Lange & Söhne Expands in America
- What's New: Business Services
- Guide to Antique-Cut Diamonds
- Laser-Inscribed Color Masters
- Jewelers' Security Services
- New Price Grids in the Guide
- Diamonds
- Fashion
- Heritage
- Security
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