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90,000 Fake Watches Seized in Mexico City Raid
More than 90,000 counterfeits of 10 Swiss watch brands were seized in late January in Mexico City, in a raid involving the Federation of Swiss Watchmakers and Mexico’s federal authorities. » » »

Swiss Watch Exports Set 18-Year Record
Initial figures indicate “a particularly good result for Swiss watch exports” in 2007, says a new report by the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry (FH), capping what it called “a record year and growth unrivaled over the last 18 years.” » » »


NICHE Award Winners Announced
Six professional and two student jewelry designers were among the 51 artists who received 2008 NICHE Awards. The winners were announced Feb. 17 at a ceremony during the Buyers Market of American Craft, a wholesale trade show in Philadelphia, held Feb. 15-18. » » »

GIA South Africa to Open Feb. 21
The Gemological Institute of America will officially open GIA South Africa, its new laboratory in Johannesburg, on Feb. 21. » » »

JVC to Present Two Seminars at JA/NY
The Jewelers Vigilance Committee will present two legal compliance seminars during the JA/NY Winter Show (March 9-11), at the Jacob Javits Convention Center. » » »

From Our Blogs

Fashion + Jewelry: Arthur Mendonça + Polar Bear Diamond
Ah, Fashion Week. You know all the big names, but sometimes it's the discovery of new talent that excites most. Enter Arthur Mendonça, a Toronto-based designer who had his first FW showing in New York on Feb. 7: Chinese New Year! Being of Chinese origin, Reuben Tom Kee, creative director of Mendonça's presenting sponsor Polar Bear Diamond (part of Canada's Basal Diamond Group), took this as a good sign. Better still, PBD sent Tom Kee jewelry designs down the runway along with Mendonça's fashion...
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Eventful: M2 Design by Mary Margrill
I popped into Bloomingdale's yesterday to run a quick errand, but before I could get in and out in the 10 minutes I had allotted myself, I spied an open jewelry arrangement that I couldn't pass by. Mary Margrill, of M2 (M2 is pronounced em squared), was in-store to meet customers and talk about her line. She was a pleasure, and I could feel the purpose and cohesiveness of her design...
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Trend Watch: Strapless Gowns and Sweetheart Necklines
This season of awards shows, it can seem as though everyone in Los Angeles has a closet full of evening gowns. That impression is most assuredly not correct. Still, the occasional formal gala, wedding or party finds its way onto many a woman’s social schedule. And this, of course, presents the question – what to wear?...
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Israel Blogging: Other Rough Conference Thoughts
Some thoughts and tidbits from the Israel Rough Conference: - Rio Tinto and BHP were both no-shows, apparently because of the BHP's attempted takeover. [UPDATE: Apparently, someone from Rio was in the audience, though he did not speak at the conference.]...
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MORE INDUSTRY NEWS

Brad Huisken to Debut Training Seminar
Brad Huisken of IAS Training is introducing a new training seminar for owners, managers, sales managers, and sales trainers. His "Train The Trainer" course will debut in Baltimore, June 18 - 20 and be repeated in St. Louis, July 15 - 17. » » »

Liddicoat Scholarship Recipients Announced
The Gemological Institute of America announced that the 2008 Richard T. Liddicoat Scholarships have been awarded to Grant Herrin and Christian De Bor. The recipients were revealed at the annual GIA Alumni Association auction and dance party held at the Tucson trade shows on Feb. 8. » » »

Education Program at Bangkok Fair
In addition to being a place to build relationships between buyers and sellers, the 41st Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair provides a venue to enrich ones' knowledge and information about the latest technologies, products, solutions, design trends, market opportunities, and other issues related to the world of jewelry. » » »

Norman Joins eDiamondselect as VP
Diamond software solutions provider eDiamondselect announced that industry veteran David R. Norman has formally joined the company as vice president of Sales and Marketing. » » »

WJA-LA to Host 'Mix ‘N Mingle'
The Women’s Jewelry Association Los Angeles Chapter will hold its annual Mix ‘N Mingle event on Feb. 27 at Salt Creek Grille at Plaza El Segundo, 2015 East Park Place (corner of Rosecrans & Sepulveda) in El Segundo. The event will run from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. » » »

Jennifer Demmary Wins Super Bowl Trip
Colored-gemstone jewelry manufacturer Imagine Designs Gem Corp., sent Jennifer Demmary, merchandise manager for Reis Nichols, Indianapolis, to Super Bowl XLII. » » »

Nestora Joins Chopard
Veronica Nestora has joined Chopard as manager of its Palm Beach boutique. » » »
THIS MONTH’S READER POLL
How do the recent financial problems of jewelry retail chains, such as Zale and Friedman's, affect independent jewelers?
It eliminates competition and creates opportunities for independents.
The ups and downs of chain jewelers make little to no difference to independents.
It reflects on the industry as a whole, thus, making it difficult for all jewelers to compete.

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