May/June 2002 Table of Contents

May/June 2002

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MAY/JUNE 2002 — Volume 15 • No. 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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UP FRONT
AFGEM Faces Tanzanian Accusations, Threats As if tanzanite mining hasn't had enough controversy, a senior Tanzanian official has accused them of engineering the story linking tanzanite to al Qaeda. See online news story.	30
U.S. Imports: 2001 takes a hit	24
Japan Imports: High-end makes a comeback	26
Fall Fashion: Bold and beautiful color	28
FEATURES
The Rocks of Ages How have ruby, emerald, and sapphire retained their status as the three most highly-prized colored gems? The answer is two parts history, one part gemology, and a healthy dose of good old-fashioned greed.	32
DEPARTMENTS
Designs: Laying on the Color What do you do with several million carats of sapphire? A new company has stepped in to answer the question that American Gem Corp. couldn't.	36
Gem I.D.: The Origin Blues Cutters face a heavy decision when choosing whether or not to re-cut a stone before selling it. Is a better cut always the best?	38
Reviews: Traffic Up, Sales Not at IJT '02 Buying remained slow at this year's International Jewellery Tokyo, but the optimists held their ground.	40
Reviews: JCK Orlando Show Draws Mixed Reviews Opinions on the success of the show varied, but all agreed that the timing was off.	42

Editorial	6	Calendar	94
Melee	12	Website Directory	102
Business Barometer	20	Classifieds	104
Reporter's Notebook	44	Advertisers' Index	106
Resources	46

VEGAS SHOW GUIDE
51	Vegas Show Guide
52	Map of Show Locations
54	Shows & Exhibitors
54	The JCK Show featuring the AGTA GemFair, Cultured Pearl & Jewelry Pavilion, Sands Expo Center
58	Gem & Lapidary Dealers Association, The Mirage Casino-Hotel
60	Gem & Lapidary Wholesalers, Stardust Resort & Casino
62	Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch Show, Rio Suite Hotel & Casino
64	The Bead Renaissance, Palace Station Hotel & Casino
65	GeoExpositions, Stardust Resort & Casino
67	Find the Exhibitor

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