In This Issue
• Facets: News and More>
• The Golden Age - Read Story
• Centurion Jewelry 2007 - Read Story
• Platinum and Men - Read Story>

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Industry News
• Hearts on Fire Sues Blue Nile Online Diamond Retailer
• Indian Jewelry
• West African Diamond Rises After Saying It's in Takeover Talks
• Jacob the Jeweler Sentenced to Prison

Rising Designers - view all
Claudia Kretchmer - Creating Constellation of Stars
For Claudia Kretchmer, the fusion of art and science is nothing new. Her mother and father, Alma and Steven Kretchmer, founded Steven Kretchmer Designs, a brand renowned for its tension-set jewelry and innovative Polarium.
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Laura Gibson – Adding Color to American Design
From boardroom bling to fashion’s never-ending swing, few designers have captured the colorful and ever-changing fancies of clientele like Laura Gibson
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Trends & Colors - view all
Snakes on the Skin
Snakes have long fascinated humans, and have become an integral part of the legends and myths of civilizations. The fascination for snakes carries on to the present day and is evoked in the world of fine jewelry. In their bejeweled form, at least, women enjoy have snakes on the skin.
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The Blues from Brazil
Blue is a perennial favorite in fashion and in fashionable jewelry. It conveys importance, strength, and trust, and has long been associated with stability, unity, and intelligence. A calming color, it is also one of the most popular colors in home décor, especially for bedrooms since it is reputed to help bring on sleep.
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Galleries
Seeing is believing. The JQ jewelry galleries are a palette of color and style, and your guide to the very best designers the world has to offer.
• In the Pink
• Gallery of Gold
• Color Gallery
• Bridal Gallery
• Designers of the 21st Century 2007

Fairs & Events:

July 5-8
JCK New Delhi 2008
Pragat, Maidan Exhibition Center
New Delhi, India

July 27-30
JA NY Summer Show
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
New York, N.Y.

August 7-11
India International Jewellery Show
NSE Complex
Mumbai, India

August 10-12
JCK Toronto
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Aug. 16-18, 2008
West Coast Jewelry Show
Hyatt Century Plaza Hotel
Los Angeles, Calif.

August 28-31
Istanbul Jewelry Show II
Istanbul Expo Center
Istanbul, Turkey

August 31-Sept. 3
International Jewellery London (IJL)
Earls Court London
London, United Kingdom

Sept. 6-8
West Coast Jewelry Show
Anaheim Convention Center
Anaheim, Calif.

Sept. 6-10
Vicenza Oro Autumn
Fiera Di Vicenza Spa
Vicenza, Italy

Sept. 11-15
Iberjoya
Madrid Trade Fair
Madrid, Spain

Sept. 11-15
Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair
Impact Exhibition and Conventions Center
Bangkok, Thailand