July/August 2002 Table of Contents

July/August 2002

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JULY/AUGUST 2002 — Volume 15 • No. 4
TABLE OF CONTENTS


UP FRONT
Despite Politics, Israel Drives On The conflict between Israel and Palestine is arousing international concern, but to Israeli gem dealers it's just another day at the office. Click here for online bonus information.	18
Orange Sapphire Treatment: New research unravels process See online news story.	14
E.U. Imports: Good news for color Click here for online bonus information.	17
FEATURES
Pearl Power The pearl market went boom in the mid-1990s, but where is it headed now? Click here for online bonus information.	20
DEPARTMENTS
Markets: That Certain Je Ne Sais Quoi French jewelry runs to the conservative, but traditional tastes are slowly changing.	30
Reviews: Basel Show Down, Europeans Cautious The world economy and political concerns made for a slow Basel.	32
Reviews: Vendors Eye Western Japan at IJK 2002 Despite Japan's down economy, International Jewellery Kobe drew a crowd.	36
Previews: Buyers Head for the Big Apple A quick guide to finding your favorite gemstone suppliers at the Jewelers of America show in New York	40
Previews: Atlanta Gears Up for Summer Show The Atlanta Jewelry Show this year features a special American Gem Trade Association section.	41

Editorial	4	Resources	45
Melee	6	Calendar	49
Business Barometer	12	Classifieds	52
Reporter's Notebook	44	Advertisers' Index	54

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