January/February 2002 Table of Contents

January/February 2002

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2002 — Volume 15 • No. 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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UP FRONT
Pearl's Retail Rank Skyrockets Our annual survey of retail jewelers revealed a rising tide of pearls and the economic ripples from September 11.	54
Afghani Gems: War disrupts supply but not market. See online news story.	50
Spring Fashion Blooms: Nostalgia's in.	52
FEATURES
Modern Classics How do you separate jewelry design fads from styles that will define our era for future generations?	58
Down and Out in Teofilo Otoni With mining costs rising and competition from other countries heating up, Brazilian gem dealers struggle to hold their own.	62
Fashion Forward The American Gem Trade Association's Spectrum Award jewelry competition - joined for the first time with the Cutting Edge Award - took a big step into the world of fashion this year.	66
DEPARTMENTS
Designs: History Reimagined The power of engraved gems can still be felt in today's designs.	70
Markets: Pump Up the Volume Selling gemstones to the high-volume market is a risky, if potentially rewarding, proposition.	72
Sources: Opal in a Haystack Boulder opal's great leap forward: The historic Hayricks Mne in Australia is once again open for business.	74
Reviews: Hong Kong Show Shaken By Attacks Most Americans gave the September Hong Kong show a miss after September 11, but the others kept coming.	75
Reviews: New and Old Blend in Idar The gem artists of Idar-Oberstein held their annual gem feast in the midst of economic famine.	77
Reviews: Bangkok Show Not Beaten by NY Attacks Though the show started just days after the attacks, Thai dealers held their ground in sales.	78

Editorial	38	Resources	81
Melee	40	Classifieds	459
Letters	48	Calendar	462
Reporter's Notebook	80	Advertisers' Index	464

ON THE COVER:
(from left to right): Amazonite, amethyst, peridot, 14K gold, and sterling silver brooch from Yumi Ueno, photo by Hiro Ueno; 3.02-ct. black opal from Cabochon Gems & Designs, photo © Tino Hammid/AGTA; bicolor tourmaline, photo by John Parrish; glass spider bead by Will Strokes/Blue Flame Studios, photo by Donna Chiarelli.

TUCSON SHOW GUIDE
SHOWS & EXHIBITORS
83	Tucson Show Guide
86	Map of Show Locations
88	Shuttles
89	Show Dates
115	Shows & Exhibitors
179	Find the Exhibitor Index
206	Tucson Notebook
211	Tucson Datebook

PRODUCT & DEALER LISTINGS
243	Indexes
244	Products and Services
339	Dealers
411	Geographical Locations of Dealers

ADVERTISING SECTIONS
228	Idar-Oberstein Spotlight
234	International Show Spotlight
422	Marketplace
458	Web Site Directory
459	Classifieds
464	Advertisers' Index

AROUND TUCSON
427	Around Tucson
428	Welcome Letter
430	Local Phone Book
432	Map of Restaurant Locations
433	Dining Out Reviews
449	Places to Stay
452	Nightlife
455	Sights & Attractions

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