CONTENTS
VOL.
NO. SEPTEMBER
JEWELER BEWARE
While scams have long
plagued the industry,
fraudsters are becoming more
sophisticated in their schemes.
REPORT
Gem traders shackled by
travel restrictions have had to
nd alternative ways to source
and sell supply.
RETAIL PROFILE
Flexibility and a focus on
customer service have helped
Sissy’s Log Cabin ride out the
coronavirus in Arkansas and
Tennessee.
RETAILRAP
Consumers have been hesitant
to shop for nonessential goods
during the pandemic. Experts
o er advice on how to rework
your store design to make
them feel safe.
COVER
IN DEPTH
RETAIL
STYLE & DESIGN
JEWELRY
CONNOISSEUR
Clever twists on the classic
hoop are keeping this style
as relevant as ever.
STYLE
Upcycling old jewelry allows
clients to personalize new
pieces while still holding
on to their history.
DESIGNER
Ana Katarina’s
“Intelligence
—
The
New Sexy” campaign is a
celebration of strong women
through innovative, artistic,
sustainable designs.
COLLECTIONS
The charms and studs
in Jade Trau’s Victoria
line are perfect for cra ing
a customized look at an
a ordable price point.
LEGACY
The skilled Russian jewelers
whose creations adorned the
fabled Romanovs are the stars
of an upcoming book on the
royal family’s nery.
ESTATE JEWELS
E-commerce expert Kate
Karlsen of estate dealer A.
Brandt + Son shares tips for
making the most of digital
resources.
COLORED
GEMSTONE
With their colorful ecks
of light, opals are inspiring
poetic descriptions and
breathtaking works
from designers.
NEWS
The Covid-19 tipping point;
GIA aligns synthetics reports
with natural; De Beers slashes
rough prices.
TRADE REPORT
Industry strikes a balance.
USA
INDIA
ISRAEL
ANTWERP
HONG KONG
DIAMOND DATA
PRICE LIST
RAPNET PRICE LIST
DIRECTORY
CALENDAR
THE FINAL CUT
MAR K E T S
&
P R I C I NG
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AUCTION REPORT
The Magni cent Jewels sales
in Hong Kong, Geneva and
New York: Analysis and results.
CORRECTION:
In the article “Tsavorite favorites” from the August 2020 issue, we stated
that Campbell Bridges discovered tsavorite across the border in Kenya “later that decade”
(the 1970s). It should have been “later in 1970.” And it was four, not two, of his attackers
who were convicted of murder.
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