RAPAPORT...  Derco Jewelers Inc. of San Francisco emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy in less than 10 months after filing for protection.

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Dennis Montali confirmed Derco’s status on October 15, 2008.

Derco's vice president Ohan Der-Abrahamian said, “We are pleased to have come out of this process so soon, and want to thank our vendors for their support during this time.”

Derco is a full service jeweler and manufacturer established in 1939, and maintains two stores in San Francisco.