Seal of Disapproval
February 1, 2008
This article appears in the Winter 2008 issue of JCK Luxury magazine. JCK is starting to get quite a bit of feedback about the piece, which explores violations of U.S. Customs law regarding country-of-origin marks on imports. Interest is especially high among some of the exhibitors at the high-end Centurion Jewelry show being held in Tucson. Since subscribers to JCK Luxury are high-end jewelry store owners only who receive the book in a print format, JCK is posting “Seal of Disapproval” here, online, as a downloadable PDF for all of industry to view. Also available below is Luxury editor Carrie Soucy’s editorial from the issue.
Click the image to read Soucy’s editorial.
Posted by Jennifer Heebner on February 1, 2008 |
Comments (3)
Industries: Tradeshow and Association News, Fashion Trends
February 15, 2008
In response to:
Seal of DisapprovalJennifer Heebner commented:
According to Made in America laws, you can say 'Made in America of
imported parts/materials'. You are correct, just about all the
materials in jewelry come from other places, but if you assemble
them in the States and give the product "your look," then you can
make a qualified Made in America claim.
February 15, 2008
In response to:
Seal of DisapprovalRick Krementz commented:
One item is a bit misleading about "Made in America" rules. Even
though a jewelry product is "made" in America, i.e., all USA labor
in design, casting, cleaning, assembly, polishing, and setting, it
still cannot be labeled "Made in America" because the diamonds were
cut outside the US, the gold was (probably) mined and refined
outside the USA, the color gem was mined, cut and treated outside
the USA, etc. For 99% of the precious jewelry sold in the USA, it
is impossible to use the "Made in America" label, regardless
of the manufacturer's intent or location.
February 6, 2008
In response to:
Seal of DisapprovalHedda Schupak commented:
Jen did a spectacular job on this story, and she's not the only one
who's examining this topic. Just as we wrapped it up, the book
"Deluxe" was released. Nancy Kelly of Old World Chain recommended
it highly and I just bought a copy. Jen will get it when I'm
finished, so stay tuned!
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