March/April 2003 Table of Contents

March/April 2003

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MARCH/APRIL 2003 — Volume 16 • No. 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS


UP FRONT
ICA Promises Promo Action Attendees left the International Colored Gemstone Association congress with a new optimism for the future. Can they keep the momentum going?	14
Tucson Sales Surprisingly Solid Amid low expectations, Tucson proved to be a spark of hope.	16
Akoya Auctions: Getting better, slowly.	12
FEATURES
Giving Orange a Bad Name Beryllium-diffused sapphire is out there, but who's buying? The answer may surprise you.	20
Taking the Pulse Industry honchos weigh in on what they see coming in the next year.	26
DEPARTMENTS
Sources: A Gem for the Ages Chalcedony was one of the world's first gems, and it's still got it, baby.	29
Gem I.D.: The Secret Life of Rocks See how a rock can tell you where to find gemstones.	31
Previews: Basel 2003: Two Locations, One Show Exhibitors ponder what the split in the Basel Fair will bring.	34
Reviews: Color Carves a Niche at JA Colorful Jewelry was pushing people's buttons as they headed into spring.	35
Reviews: IJT Shifts with Changing Japanese Market Japan's jewelry tastes continue to diversify as its economy waits to revive.	36

Editorial	4	Resources	40
Melee	6	Calendar	41
Business Barometer	10	Classifieds	44
Reporter's Notebook	38	Advertisers' Index	46

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