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PRISM I SUMMER 2009
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PR E SIDEN T
Benjamin Hackman
Intercolor, Inc.
VICE PR E SIDEN TS
Robert Bentley
Robert Bentley Company, Inc.
Kambiz Sabouri
Gem 2000, Inc.
SECR ETA R I E S
John Bachman
John M. Bachman, Inc.
Betty Sue King
King’s Ransom
TR E A S U R E R
Sampat Poddar
Byrex Gems, Inc.
DIR ECTOR S
Peter Bazar
Imperial-Deltah, Inc.
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The American Gem Trade Association is a not-for-profit Association of United
States and Canadian gemstone professionals dedicated to promoting awareness
and appreciation of natural colored gemstones and cultured pearls.
Founded in 1981, the AGTA has over 1,100 Members representing leading
colored gemstone and cultured pearl wholesalers, retailers, manufacturers,
designers, colored diamond dealers, estate dealers and industry professionals.
AGTA Members are proud to uphold the highest ethical standards, agreeing
to the Association’s strict Code of Ethics, Constitution and full disclosure of
gemstone enhancements.
Membership provides you with many exclusive benefits and services:
Members are eligible to exhibit in some of the most important annual events in
the gemstone and jewelry industry, including AGTA GemFair™ Tucson, AGTA
GemFair™ Las Vegas, JA New York and The Instore Show.
Members are listed and granted four free listings in the AGTA Source Directory.
This is a powerful tool that gives access to a valuable network of fellow
Ruben Bindra
B & B Fine Gems
gemstone professionals. Over 20,000 copies are distributed!
Sushil Goyal
Liberty Gems, Inc.
gemstone and jewelry fashion and the AGTA with the quarterly Prism
Bill Larson
Pala International, Inc.
Members stay informed about all the hot topics surrounding our industry,
newsletter, weekly ePrism and monthly NewsFlashes
Members have access to leading industry programs. These programs include
Bank of America Merchant Services, FedEx Express® Shipping, FedEx Declared
Value, FedEx Kinkos, insurance programs through Association Health Programs,
Glenn Lehrer
Lehrer Designs, Inc.
the Office Depot: Taking Care of Business program and car rental services
through Avis and Budget.
Gerry Manning
Manning International, Inc.
Members can also access our brand new Members Only Forum and gain
Joe Orlando
Stuller, Inc.
The professionalism of AGTA Members continues to set them apart from
Ron Ringsrud
Ronald Ringsrud Co.
Ambrish Sethi
Manak Jewels
valuable knowledge from our GemFair Tucson Seminar DVD.
the competition.S
PR ISM
is distributed quarterly for American Gem Trade Association Members.
F o r f u r t h e r i n fo r m a t io n o r t o a d ve r t i s e , ple a s e c o n t a c t :
Joshua Garcia
American Gem Trade Association
Lois Wacholtz
Christoper’s Fine Jewelry
3030 LBJ Frwy., Ste. 840
800-972-1162
John “Bear” Williams
Bear Essentials
PA S T P R E S I D E N T
Barbara Lawrence
Boston Gems & Finding, Inc.
CHIEF E X ECUTI V E OFFICER
Douglas K. Hucker
www.agta.org
Dallas, TX 75234
214-742-7334 FAX
www.addmorecolortoyourlife.com
On the Cover:
2009 AGTA Spectrum Awards™ winning tanzanite ring by JJ Buckar.
2009 AGTA Spectrum Awards™ Collection tanzanite earings by Jewels by Design.
Photographed by Jack Deutsch.
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PRISM I SUMMER 2009
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PR E SIDEN T
Benjamin Hackman
Intercolor, Inc.
VICE PR E SIDEN TS
Robert Bentley
Robert Bentley Company, Inc.
Kambiz Sabouri
Gem 2000, Inc.
SECR ETA R I E S
John Bachman
John M. Bachman, Inc.
Betty Sue King
King’s Ransom
TR E A S U R E R
Sampat Poddar
Byrex Gems, Inc.
DIR ECTOR S
Peter Bazar
Imperial-Deltah, Inc.
M
B
E M B E R S H I P
E N E F I T S
The American Gem Trade Association is a not-for-profit Association of United
States and Canadian gemstone professionals dedicated to promoting awareness
and appreciation of natural colored gemstones and cultured pearls.
Founded in 1981, the AGTA has over 1,100 Members representing leading
colored gemstone and cultured pearl wholesalers, retailers, manufacturers,
designers, colored diamond dealers, estate dealers and industry professionals.
AGTA Members are proud to uphold the highest ethical standards, agreeing
to the Association’s strict Code of Ethics, Constitution and full disclosure of
gemstone enhancements.
Membership provides you with many exclusive benefits and services:
Members are eligible to exhibit in some of the most important annual events in
the gemstone and jewelry industry, including AGTA GemFair™ Tucson, AGTA
GemFair™ Las Vegas, JA New York and The Instore Show.
Members are listed and granted four free listings in the AGTA Source Directory.
This is a powerful tool that gives access to a valuable network of fellow
Ruben Bindra
B & B Fine Gems
gemstone professionals. Over 20,000 copies are distributed!
Sushil Goyal
Liberty Gems, Inc.
gemstone and jewelry fashion and the AGTA with the quarterly Prism
Bill Larson
Pala International, Inc.
Members stay informed about all the hot topics surrounding our industry,
newsletter, weekly ePrism and monthly NewsFlashes
Members have access to leading industry programs. These programs include
Bank of America Merchant Services, FedEx Express® Shipping, FedEx Declared
Value, FedEx Kinkos, insurance programs through Association Health Programs,
Glenn Lehrer
Lehrer Designs, Inc.
the Office Depot: Taking Care of Business program and car rental services
through Avis and Budget.
Gerry Manning
Manning International, Inc.
Members can also access our brand new Members Only Forum and gain
Joe Orlando
Stuller, Inc.
The professionalism of AGTA Members continues to set them apart from
Ron Ringsrud
Ronald Ringsrud Co.
Ambrish Sethi
Manak Jewels
valuable knowledge from our GemFair Tucson Seminar DVD.
the competition.S
PR ISM
is distributed quarterly for American Gem Trade Association Members.
F o r f u r t h e r i n fo r m a t io n o r t o a d ve r t i s e , ple a s e c o n t a c t :
Joshua Garcia
American Gem Trade Association
Lois Wacholtz
Christoper’s Fine Jewelry
3030 LBJ Frwy., Ste. 840
800-972-1162
John “Bear” Williams
Bear Essentials
PA S T P R E S I D E N T
Barbara Lawrence
Boston Gems & Finding, Inc.
CHIEF E X ECUTI V E OFFICER
Douglas K. Hucker
www.agta.org
Dallas, TX 75234
214-742-7334 FAX
www.addmorecolortoyourlife.com
On the Cover:
2009 AGTA Spectrum Awards™ winning tanzanite ring by JJ Buckar.
2009 AGTA Spectrum Awards™ Collection tanzanite earings by Jewels by Design.
Photographed by Jack Deutsch.
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My fellow Members:
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media day, which is
As we approach the important fourth quarter selling season, it is
CEO
Start with the
hosted after the com-
time to tool up and review what we are doing to prepare for our
JEWELRY FASHION
The colored gemstone industry suffered a great loss with the
pletion of judging,
customers. Is the staff up to speed on the key selling points of our
button and read scores
closure of the AGTA Gemological Testing Center (GTC) on July
results in many media
inventory? As I travel about the country and talk to retail jewelers
of articles about the
29th, 2009. For over 11 years the AGTA GTC remained the indus-
placements for win-
it is clear that colored gemstone and cultured pearl jewelry is per-
visceral importance of
try’s premier colored gemstone laboratory. The GTC developed a
ners and non-winners
ceived as the greatest opportunity to provide our customers with
color and its skyrocket-
sterling reputation for its consistent grading and cutting-edge re-
alike. So the small
attractive price points in jewelry that remains striking and bold yet
ing impact on the fash-
search. The Testing Center garnered support not only from AGTA
cost of that entry fee
can still deliver the kinds of profit margins that are necessary in
ion scene. You’ll see
Members, but the entire colored gemstone and cultured pearl
can go a long way.
today’s challenging retail environment.
celebrities, red carpet
industry.
The deadline for the
events, runway trends
Spectrum Awards is
But with this opportunity comes challenges, and most of the stores
and all of the hot new
The current economic conditions and possible extension of this
September 25, 2009
I have visited express that belief that the major factor holding color
arrivals in gemstones.
downturn led us to conclude that the Association could no longer
or at our New York drop-off location on October 6, 2009. I would
sales in check is a fundamental lack of understanding of the prod-
This area provides your employees with all of the hot-button infor-
provide the resources necessary to operate the GTC. The reduced
personally like to encourage all of our Members to participate.
uct amongst the employees. This is certainly true with entry level
mation they need in a sales presentation.
employees but is also evident in even the more seasoned pros in
level of laboratory business and the expense of operating the facility in New York made it unsustainable.
GemFair Tucson is right around the corner. As another reminder,
For more thorough information on gemstones themselves, click
your store.
over to the GEMSTONES button and then click on Gem Palette
please note that the days of the show have changed to Tuesday,
I would personally like to wish Dr. Lore Kiefert the best at her
February 2, 2010 through Sunday, February 7, 2010. There have
Let me recommend a couple of exercises that can have an immedi-
to review all of the gemstone possibilities in each hue of the color
new position as Chief Gemologist, with the Gubelin Gem Labo-
been many requests over the years from exhibitors and buyers
ate impact on your sales staff and can provide ongoing opportuni-
spectrum.
ratory (GGL) in Lucerne, Switzerland. Lore has served as the
alike to move or alter our show dates. After multiple surveys,
ties for improvement.
Director of the AGTA GTC since 2005. Likewise, I would like to
meetings and the cooperation of both the Tucson Gem & Mineral
extend thanks to the wonderful GTC staff, supportive Members,
Society and the Tucson Convention Center, we were able to make
First: Visit AGTA’s consumer colored gemstone website, www.
GTC clients and those who have served on the AGTA GTC Board
the request a reality and move the show back by one day. This
addmorecolortoyourlife.com. Yes, I know it may be a bit difficult
of Governors.
will also allow for all areas of the show to open and close on the
to type in the first visit but it should be easy to remember and you
same date. The AGTA Spectrum Awards Gala is still planned for
can bookmark it for later visits.
If you are looking for a reputable lab, your first source for looking
Saturday night, on its traditional night. Other events may or may
should be the AGTA Source Directory. Whether it is the printed
not change depending on the individual groups involved. The best
This website is a treasure trove of information about colored gem-
or electronic version, the Laboratory Testing Services section will
place for GemFair updates will be
stones and cultured pearls. This website was designed as an infor-
steer you towards reliable and ethical AGTA Members. Please re-
www.agta.org.
mational site for your clients and an environment where they can
learn about the incredible universe of colored gems. It is graphi-
fer any questions concerning the GTC to the AGTA headquarters
in Dallas, at 800-972-1162.
This shift will allow and enable the Association to focus on our ef-
The AGTA Board of Directors and Staff are working diligently
cally stunning and emotionally stimulating. But it is also probably
to make this the best Tucson ever! We look forward to seeing you
the best place to send your staff to energize them about color and
there.S
to give them a comprehensive yet simple introduction to colored
By simply clicking on any gemstone listed your sales associates
gemstone jewelry and gemstone jewelry fashion trends.
will be taken to pages with simple and straightforward informa-
forts on the AGTA GemFair™ Tucson, AGTA Spectrum Awards™
tion on literally dozens of gemstone and cultured pearl varieties.
All the best,
and helping our Members sell more colored gemstones and pearls.
The information is fun, exciting and also provides valuable information on the proper care of your colored gemstone jewelry. In
I hope that each of our Members takes the opportunity to enter the
every case, common gemstone treatments are also noted.
Spectrum Awards. This competition has been awarding excellence
in colored gemstone and cultured pearl design and the lapidary
Benjamin (BJ) Hackman
arts for over 25 years. It is a great honor to win an award, but the
AGTA President
The BUYING ADVICE button gives your associates a clear preview on how to present quality features of gemstones and prepares
media exposure for all entrants is phenomenal. Our New York
them for the kinds of questions your clients will be asking when
they consider the purchase colored gemstone jewelry.
In short, the www.addmorecolortoyourlife.com site provides you
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My fellow Members:
PRISM|SUMMER 2009
P
R E S I D E N T
L
E T T E R
F
R O M
T H E
media day, which is
As we approach the important fourth quarter selling season, it is
CEO
Start with the
hosted after the com-
time to tool up and review what we are doing to prepare for our
JEWELRY FASHION
The colored gemstone industry suffered a great loss with the
pletion of judging,
customers. Is the staff up to speed on the key selling points of our
button and read scores
closure of the AGTA Gemological Testing Center (GTC) on July
results in many media
inventory? As I travel about the country and talk to retail jewelers
of articles about the
29th, 2009. For over 11 years the AGTA GTC remained the indus-
placements for win-
it is clear that colored gemstone and cultured pearl jewelry is per-
visceral importance of
try’s premier colored gemstone laboratory. The GTC developed a
ners and non-winners
ceived as the greatest opportunity to provide our customers with
color and its skyrocket-
sterling reputation for its consistent grading and cutting-edge re-
alike. So the small
attractive price points in jewelry that remains striking and bold yet
ing impact on the fash-
search. The Testing Center garnered support not only from AGTA
cost of that entry fee
can still deliver the kinds of profit margins that are necessary in
ion scene. You’ll see
Members, but the entire colored gemstone and cultured pearl
can go a long way.
today’s challenging retail environment.
celebrities, red carpet
industry.
The deadline for the
events, runway trends
Spectrum Awards is
But with this opportunity comes challenges, and most of the stores
and all of the hot new
The current economic conditions and possible extension of this
September 25, 2009
I have visited express that belief that the major factor holding color
arrivals in gemstones.
downturn led us to conclude that the Association could no longer
or at our New York drop-off location on October 6, 2009. I would
sales in check is a fundamental lack of understanding of the prod-
This area provides your employees with all of the hot-button infor-
provide the resources necessary to operate the GTC. The reduced
personally like to encourage all of our Members to participate.
uct amongst the employees. This is certainly true with entry level
mation they need in a sales presentation.
employees but is also evident in even the more seasoned pros in
level of laboratory business and the expense of operating the facility in New York made it unsustainable.
GemFair Tucson is right around the corner. As another reminder,
For more thorough information on gemstones themselves, click
your store.
over to the GEMSTONES button and then click on Gem Palette
please note that the days of the show have changed to Tuesday,
I would personally like to wish Dr. Lore Kiefert the best at her
February 2, 2010 through Sunday, February 7, 2010. There have
Let me recommend a couple of exercises that can have an immedi-
to review all of the gemstone possibilities in each hue of the color
new position as Chief Gemologist, with the Gubelin Gem Labo-
been many requests over the years from exhibitors and buyers
ate impact on your sales staff and can provide ongoing opportuni-
spectrum.
ratory (GGL) in Lucerne, Switzerland. Lore has served as the
alike to move or alter our show dates. After multiple surveys,
ties for improvement.
Director of the AGTA GTC since 2005. Likewise, I would like to
meetings and the cooperation of both the Tucson Gem & Mineral
extend thanks to the wonderful GTC staff, supportive Members,
Society and the Tucson Convention Center, we were able to make
First: Visit AGTA’s consumer colored gemstone website, www.
GTC clients and those who have served on the AGTA GTC Board
the request a reality and move the show back by one day. This
addmorecolortoyourlife.com. Yes, I know it may be a bit difficult
of Governors.
will also allow for all areas of the show to open and close on the
to type in the first visit but it should be easy to remember and you
same date. The AGTA Spectrum Awards Gala is still planned for
can bookmark it for later visits.
If you are looking for a reputable lab, your first source for looking
Saturday night, on its traditional night. Other events may or may
should be the AGTA Source Directory. Whether it is the printed
not change depending on the individual groups involved. The best
This website is a treasure trove of information about colored gem-
or electronic version, the Laboratory Testing Services section will
place for GemFair updates will be
stones and cultured pearls. This website was designed as an infor-
steer you towards reliable and ethical AGTA Members. Please re-
www.agta.org.
mational site for your clients and an environment where they can
learn about the incredible universe of colored gems. It is graphi-
fer any questions concerning the GTC to the AGTA headquarters
in Dallas, at 800-972-1162.
This shift will allow and enable the Association to focus on our ef-
The AGTA Board of Directors and Staff are working diligently
cally stunning and emotionally stimulating. But it is also probably
to make this the best Tucson ever! We look forward to seeing you
the best place to send your staff to energize them about color and
there.S
to give them a comprehensive yet simple introduction to colored
By simply clicking on any gemstone listed your sales associates
gemstone jewelry and gemstone jewelry fashion trends.
will be taken to pages with simple and straightforward informa-
forts on the AGTA GemFair™ Tucson, AGTA Spectrum Awards™
tion on literally dozens of gemstone and cultured pearl varieties.
All the best,
and helping our Members sell more colored gemstones and pearls.
The information is fun, exciting and also provides valuable information on the proper care of your colored gemstone jewelry. In
I hope that each of our Members takes the opportunity to enter the
every case, common gemstone treatments are also noted.
Spectrum Awards. This competition has been awarding excellence
in colored gemstone and cultured pearl design and the lapidary
Benjamin (BJ) Hackman
arts for over 25 years. It is a great honor to win an award, but the
AGTA President
The BUYING ADVICE button gives your associates a clear preview on how to present quality features of gemstones and prepares
media exposure for all entrants is phenomenal. Our New York
them for the kinds of questions your clients will be asking when
they consider the purchase colored gemstone jewelry.
In short, the www.addmorecolortoyourlife.com site provides you
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very important, she adds, “It’s a stone that
Ah, the alluring adularescence of
makes a wonderful carving stone, and I
and winter whites are very important, for
If you, like designers, celebrities, and a
you can pair with a lot of different colors.
moonstone: that elusive shimmering
have done several pieces over the years
early and late ‘09.” Next, we all know
fast-growing group of consumers, have
Lately, doesn’t it seem like moonstone
The celebrity stylists that I work with
gleam of light moving around in the heart
that are quite special.”
how all-important black is to fashion, of
made up your mind on a moonstone
is on the fingers, necks, and wrists of
really like it because they’re not always
of the moonstone. Perhaps that is what
course, but, according to Tunsky, “Gray
purchase this year, just make a mental note
Hollywood A-listers everywhere? Well,
sure what the celebrity they’re dressing
captivates us and is also the reason few
If you’re someone who craves the unusual,
has become just as strong as black, from
that, while these beautiful, mesmerizing
it doesn’t just seem that way--it is. Like
will choose to actually wear on an awards
gemstones have accumulated so much
try to look for carved moonstones. One
charcoal to softer shades of gray.” She
gems aren’t exactly soft, they have a far-
Tory Burch sandals or the Louis V. bag,
night or for a movie premiere--and they
legend and lore throughout the centuries.
thing is certain: It will be an original
especially recommends wearing your
from-rugged hardness of 6-6-1/2 (on a
a moonstone-something has become the
know that moonstone jewelry will go with
According to Hindu legend, for example,
that no one else will have. A little over
lavender, blue teals, greeny teals, and many
scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the hardest).
must-have in every fashionable woman’s
a lot of colors.” Within this past year,
moonstone was formed from moonbeams.
a hundred years ago, carved moonstone
brights paired with grays. (And your silver
Be fashion-forward and have fun in your
wardrobe.
Courtney’s moonstone jewelry accessorized
The early Romans, too, regarded it to
faces, cameos, cupids, and doves set in
moonstones, of course).
moonstone jewelry but, that said, don’t
stars not only on the red carpets and at
be “made of moonlight” and possess
gold or platinum jewelry were favorites
It’s an interesting trend because not since
premieres but also in fashion trendsetting
healing powers. Many ancient cultures
of the upper classes in both the U.S.
Whether your moonstone is blue, white, or
it—or you could be less than moonstruck
the mid-1920s has moonstone been so
magazines like InStyle and on TV shows
believed we could be hypnotized simply
and Europe, especially in brooches.
silver, you will be in fashion when wearing
by the outcome!
wildly popular. Back then, legendary
like “Desperate Housewives.”
by staring at the moonstone as the light
With Michelle Obama fast becoming a
it this year. And chances are, you won’t
turns slightly back and forth. (There is, of
master goldsmiths like Tiffany and Lalique
shower, skateboard, or ski while wearing
contemporary style icon and someone who
have a hard time finding it—not if the 2009
To see more of the seasons hautest looks,
paid homage to the translucent gem,
The fact that moonstone, a member of
course, some scientific basis for this—after
clearly loves fine jewelry, a moonstone
Spectrum Awards ™ are any indication
log on to
making dramatic (now historic) pieces
what is known as “the feldspar family”
all, hypnotists have used the method of
brooch is something you might want to
of how some of America’s best jewelry
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centered around it. So why moonstone and
and one of June’s birthstones, is generally
concentration on a moving shining light for
consider. Paparazzi often show the new
designers are looking at it. The Spectrum
why again now?
cabochoned—meaning, cut with a curved
several hundred years!)
First Lady wearing a large brooch pinned
Awards, as you know, is the annual
Images from left to right:
onto a dress or wrap, and some fashion
competition held by us, the American Gem
1. Erica Courtney
surface on top and a flat back on bottom—
The answer is “why not!,” says Los
also helps. “This cut, too, makes it easy
For 30 years, award-winning jewelry
insiders predict she can single-handedly
Trade Association, to honor excellence in
2. Paula Crevoshay
Angeles-based jewelry-designer-to-the-
to wear. And even if it’s a big stone—like
designer, Paula Crevoshay, has often used
bring back the brooch!
jewelry design and lapidary arts. “When
3. Erica Courtney
stars, Erica Courtney, who sells to jewelers
we often use—it’s still affordable.” (By
moonstone in her high-end creations. The
we looked at the number of entries using
4. Paula Crevoshay
all over the world and who also has her
example, Courtney’s typical cocktail rings
Albuquerque, New Mexico, goldsmith
Speaking of fashion, as this year continues
moonstone this year over 2008, we saw
own shop on Beverly Boulevard, where
run anywhere from $18,000 to $125,000,
who travels the world for inspiration,
to unfold, the colors of blue, white, and
that they more than doubled,” says AGTA
many celebrities (from Julia Roberts to
and one of her moonstone cocktail rings—
says, “Moonstone is in and of itself
silver moonstone are more perfect than
Marketing Manager Adam Graham. “It’s
Sheryl Crow) stop in to shop. “First of
with a big uber moonstone, of course--is
an inspiration! The adularescence of
ever. Here’s what Pat Tunsky, creative
easy to wear and it really looks beautiful
all, moonstone is glamour without being
typically around $20,000.) “The bigger
moonstone is a magnet. I’ve always used
director and internationally recognized
against the skin. And designers, who
overstated. It’s the kind of gem that you
it is, the more you can see its natural
these gems because of their phenomenal
fashion, color, and trend forecaster for
naturally have such a strong aesthetic,
can wear day or evening because it’s
adularescence, which always makes it a
optical effects.” Crevoshay notes another
The Doneger Group, New York City, has
know this.”
exciting but still not over the top.” Also,
conversation piece.”
very important aspect of moonstone: “It
to say: “First of all, softer shades of white
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By Lorraine DePasque
’
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A Y
very important, she adds, “It’s a stone that
Ah, the alluring adularescence of
makes a wonderful carving stone, and I
and winter whites are very important, for
If you, like designers, celebrities, and a
you can pair with a lot of different colors.
moonstone: that elusive shimmering
have done several pieces over the years
early and late ‘09.” Next, we all know
fast-growing group of consumers, have
Lately, doesn’t it seem like moonstone
The celebrity stylists that I work with
gleam of light moving around in the heart
that are quite special.”
how all-important black is to fashion, of
made up your mind on a moonstone
is on the fingers, necks, and wrists of
really like it because they’re not always
of the moonstone. Perhaps that is what
course, but, according to Tunsky, “Gray
purchase this year, just make a mental note
Hollywood A-listers everywhere? Well,
sure what the celebrity they’re dressing
captivates us and is also the reason few
If you’re someone who craves the unusual,
has become just as strong as black, from
that, while these beautiful, mesmerizing
it doesn’t just seem that way--it is. Like
will choose to actually wear on an awards
gemstones have accumulated so much
try to look for carved moonstones. One
charcoal to softer shades of gray.” She
gems aren’t exactly soft, they have a far-
Tory Burch sandals or the Louis V. bag,
night or for a movie premiere--and they
legend and lore throughout the centuries.
thing is certain: It will be an original
especially recommends wearing your
from-rugged hardness of 6-6-1/2 (on a
a moonstone-something has become the
know that moonstone jewelry will go with
According to Hindu legend, for example,
that no one else will have. A little over
lavender, blue teals, greeny teals, and many
scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the hardest).
must-have in every fashionable woman’s
a lot of colors.” Within this past year,
moonstone was formed from moonbeams.
a hundred years ago, carved moonstone
brights paired with grays. (And your silver
Be fashion-forward and have fun in your
wardrobe.
Courtney’s moonstone jewelry accessorized
The early Romans, too, regarded it to
faces, cameos, cupids, and doves set in
moonstones, of course).
moonstone jewelry but, that said, don’t
stars not only on the red carpets and at
be “made of moonlight” and possess
gold or platinum jewelry were favorites
It’s an interesting trend because not since
premieres but also in fashion trendsetting
healing powers. Many ancient cultures
of the upper classes in both the U.S.
Whether your moonstone is blue, white, or
it—or you could be less than moonstruck
the mid-1920s has moonstone been so
magazines like InStyle and on TV shows
believed we could be hypnotized simply
and Europe, especially in brooches.
silver, you will be in fashion when wearing
by the outcome!
wildly popular. Back then, legendary
like “Desperate Housewives.”
by staring at the moonstone as the light
With Michelle Obama fast becoming a
it this year. And chances are, you won’t
turns slightly back and forth. (There is, of
master goldsmiths like Tiffany and Lalique
shower, skateboard, or ski while wearing
contemporary style icon and someone who
have a hard time finding it—not if the 2009
To see more of the seasons hautest looks,
paid homage to the translucent gem,
The fact that moonstone, a member of
course, some scientific basis for this—after
clearly loves fine jewelry, a moonstone
Spectrum Awards ™ are any indication
log on to
making dramatic (now historic) pieces
what is known as “the feldspar family”
all, hypnotists have used the method of
brooch is something you might want to
of how some of America’s best jewelry
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centered around it. So why moonstone and
and one of June’s birthstones, is generally
concentration on a moving shining light for
consider. Paparazzi often show the new
designers are looking at it. The Spectrum
why again now?
cabochoned—meaning, cut with a curved
several hundred years!)
First Lady wearing a large brooch pinned
Awards, as you know, is the annual
Images from left to right:
onto a dress or wrap, and some fashion
competition held by us, the American Gem
1. Erica Courtney
surface on top and a flat back on bottom—
The answer is “why not!,” says Los
also helps. “This cut, too, makes it easy
For 30 years, award-winning jewelry
insiders predict she can single-handedly
Trade Association, to honor excellence in
2. Paula Crevoshay
Angeles-based jewelry-designer-to-the-
to wear. And even if it’s a big stone—like
designer, Paula Crevoshay, has often used
bring back the brooch!
jewelry design and lapidary arts. “When
3. Erica Courtney
stars, Erica Courtney, who sells to jewelers
we often use—it’s still affordable.” (By
moonstone in her high-end creations. The
we looked at the number of entries using
4. Paula Crevoshay
all over the world and who also has her
example, Courtney’s typical cocktail rings
Albuquerque, New Mexico, goldsmith
Speaking of fashion, as this year continues
moonstone this year over 2008, we saw
own shop on Beverly Boulevard, where
run anywhere from $18,000 to $125,000,
who travels the world for inspiration,
to unfold, the colors of blue, white, and
that they more than doubled,” says AGTA
many celebrities (from Julia Roberts to
and one of her moonstone cocktail rings—
says, “Moonstone is in and of itself
silver moonstone are more perfect than
Marketing Manager Adam Graham. “It’s
Sheryl Crow) stop in to shop. “First of
with a big uber moonstone, of course--is
an inspiration! The adularescence of
ever. Here’s what Pat Tunsky, creative
easy to wear and it really looks beautiful
all, moonstone is glamour without being
typically around $20,000.) “The bigger
moonstone is a magnet. I’ve always used
director and internationally recognized
against the skin. And designers, who
overstated. It’s the kind of gem that you
it is, the more you can see its natural
these gems because of their phenomenal
fashion, color, and trend forecaster for
naturally have such a strong aesthetic,
can wear day or evening because it’s
adularescence, which always makes it a
optical effects.” Crevoshay notes another
The Doneger Group, New York City, has
know this.”
exciting but still not over the top.” Also,
conversation piece.”
very important aspect of moonstone: “It
to say: “First of all, softer shades of white
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“Typically
honor for jewelry design, has been celebrating artistic excellence
specifically
for over two decades. Countless hours of work go into making these
AGTA Spectrum Awards,
unique entries ready for judging. Here is what a few of our past
but sometimes I’ll get
winners have to say about how they are getting ready for the 2010
something back from the
AGTA Spectrum Awards™.
jeweler that’s so perfect I
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design
for
the
absolutely have to enter
“Each competition stone I
it. I have to say I am
cut is done specifically for
always particularly proud
that purpose, which means
of the pieces we submit
I’m always looking for
for the Spectrum Awards,
exceptional gem rough and
even if the piece was not
trying to push the envelope
a part of the initial plan.”
of gemstone design with
– Erica Courtney
Erica Courtney
a variety of optical and
reflective techniques. My
For over 25 years, the AGTA Spectrum Awards™ has continued
to raise the bar for designers who work with colored gemstones
and cultured pearls. Winning a Spectrum Award is considered
one of the industry’s most-esteemed honors, and winning designs
often set the trends for seasons to come. Enter Now.
A G T A
Details
For complete AGTA Spectrum AwardsTM
information and entry form
please visit www.agta.org or call 800-972-1162
Platinum Honors sponsored by
7
AGTA Spectrum AwardsTM winning
ring by J.W. Currens, Inc.
“I always cut with the
fine line between artistic
Spectrum/Cutting Edge
expression
broad
awards in mind. I try
based appeal since the
and
to keep my quality of
Spectrum Awards are such
cutting
a great marketing tool.”
so that I can enter any
– Dalan Hargrave
GemStarz
of my pieces. This way
good
enough
when the competition
comes around I can
“I design my pieces with
choose those that I think
the
have the best chance of
specific
Spectrum
categories in mind.
I
winning and enter them.
believe that using the
™
Entries due September 25, 2009
or at our New York Drop-Off on October 6, 2009
main goal is to find that
finest materials in new
Tips: Don’t leave it till the last minute! This will cause unnecessary stress
and innovative ways will
and have a negative impact on your work. Enter more than one piece,
make my pieces stand out
you never know exactly what might win. Use high quality beautiful
from
materials, there are many great entries so you want any edge you can get.”
the
competition.”
– James Currens
J. W. Currens, Inc.
– John Dyer
John Dyer & Co.
For complete AGTA Spectrum Awards™ information and entry
“Often when we finish a new piece which is particularly spectacular, we
form please visit www.agta.org or call 800-972-1162.
discuss if we should submit it for the Spectrum Awards. We like to choose
something which is truly one-of-a-kind, not part of our regular inventory.
Spectrum entries are due in Dallas by September 25, 2009.
A “stand-out” piece. We like to choose a design with broad appeal, but still
unique. Something for the collector. Our regular quality for the gems and
New York Drop-off entries are due on October 6, 2009. To be
workmanship is very high, so this is a given. It should be something for a
eligible for the New York drop-off, paperwork must be received by
collector who will cherish both the gems, workmanship and the design.”
September 25, 2009. The entry(s) must be dropped-off in New York
– Tom Heyman
Oscar Heyman
on October 6, 2009, and also be picked-up in New York.S
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“Typically
honor for jewelry design, has been celebrating artistic excellence
specifically
for over two decades. Countless hours of work go into making these
AGTA Spectrum Awards,
unique entries ready for judging. Here is what a few of our past
but sometimes I’ll get
winners have to say about how they are getting ready for the 2010
something back from the
AGTA Spectrum Awards™.
jeweler that’s so perfect I
I
R
E A D Y
design
for
the
absolutely have to enter
“Each competition stone I
it. I have to say I am
cut is done specifically for
always particularly proud
that purpose, which means
of the pieces we submit
I’m always looking for
for the Spectrum Awards,
exceptional gem rough and
even if the piece was not
trying to push the envelope
a part of the initial plan.”
of gemstone design with
– Erica Courtney
Erica Courtney
a variety of optical and
reflective techniques. My
For over 25 years, the AGTA Spectrum Awards™ has continued
to raise the bar for designers who work with colored gemstones
and cultured pearls. Winning a Spectrum Award is considered
one of the industry’s most-esteemed honors, and winning designs
often set the trends for seasons to come. Enter Now.
A G T A
Details
For complete AGTA Spectrum AwardsTM
information and entry form
please visit www.agta.org or call 800-972-1162
Platinum Honors sponsored by
7
AGTA Spectrum AwardsTM winning
ring by J.W. Currens, Inc.
“I always cut with the
fine line between artistic
Spectrum/Cutting Edge
expression
broad
awards in mind. I try
based appeal since the
and
to keep my quality of
Spectrum Awards are such
cutting
a great marketing tool.”
so that I can enter any
– Dalan Hargrave
GemStarz
of my pieces. This way
good
enough
when the competition
comes around I can
“I design my pieces with
choose those that I think
the
have the best chance of
specific
Spectrum
categories in mind.
I
winning and enter them.
believe that using the
™
Entries due September 25, 2009
or at our New York Drop-Off on October 6, 2009
main goal is to find that
finest materials in new
Tips: Don’t leave it till the last minute! This will cause unnecessary stress
and innovative ways will
and have a negative impact on your work. Enter more than one piece,
make my pieces stand out
you never know exactly what might win. Use high quality beautiful
from
materials, there are many great entries so you want any edge you can get.”
the
competition.”
– James Currens
J. W. Currens, Inc.
– John Dyer
John Dyer & Co.
For complete AGTA Spectrum Awards™ information and entry
“Often when we finish a new piece which is particularly spectacular, we
form please visit www.agta.org or call 800-972-1162.
discuss if we should submit it for the Spectrum Awards. We like to choose
something which is truly one-of-a-kind, not part of our regular inventory.
Spectrum entries are due in Dallas by September 25, 2009.
A “stand-out” piece. We like to choose a design with broad appeal, but still
unique. Something for the collector. Our regular quality for the gems and
New York Drop-off entries are due on October 6, 2009. To be
workmanship is very high, so this is a given. It should be something for a
eligible for the New York drop-off, paperwork must be received by
collector who will cherish both the gems, workmanship and the design.”
September 25, 2009. The entry(s) must be dropped-off in New York
– Tom Heyman
Oscar Heyman
on October 6, 2009, and also be picked-up in New York.S
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to get your message out to your current and potential clients.
This email newsletter program allows you to incorporate your
brand image, personal stories and current specials. The newsletter
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positioning you as a source of key information on trends, fashion
and related news.
The email newsletter is available in a business to business version
for suppliers and in a business to consumer version for retailers. It
is supplied in HTML and TEXT formats that can be sent out by the
member company. If you do not have the technical ability to send
out a large email blast then we can facilitate sending and email list
All across the planet, GIA labs and gemological reports are creating a common language for accurate, unbiased gemstone evaluation.
From convenient locations in major gem centers. To frontline detection of emerging treatments and synthetics. To online services that include
ordering, tracking, and report previews. GIA is pioneering the technology, tools and talent that not only ensure expert service,
but also advance the public trust in gems and jewelry worldwide.
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Package Pricing:
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6 Months: $800 ($133/month - save $100)
12 Months: $1500 ($125/month - save $300)
Monthly email list management and delivery
(if requested): $40/month per 10,000 names.
$5 per block of 1,000 names after.
To sign up for the AGTA Email Newsletter Program please contact
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The AGTA is proud to offer products and services created
Cutter checks parameters online with
GIA Facetware® Cut Estimator.
to help you grow your colored gemstone and cultured pearl
NEW YORK
10:00 A M
business.
GIA Master Color Comparison Diamonds
confirm color quality of a fancy yellow.
Customizable ENewsletter Program
Have you ever thought about getting involved in email marketing,
CARLSBAD
7:00 AM
but didn’t want to invest the time or money to produce a
MUMBAI 7 : 3 0 P M
professional-looking newsletter? AGTA has developed a cost-
Staff gemologist submits new findings on
coated diamonds to GIA global database.
Laboratory technicians calibrate
measurement devices before
the day’s production begins.
effective, customizable email newsletter program that you can use
HONG KONG 10 : 0 0 P M
Wholesaler views grading results and requests
additional services online at My Laboratory.
to get your message out to your current and potential clients.
This email newsletter program allows you to incorporate your
brand image, personal stories and current specials. The newsletter
BANGKOK 9:00 P M
also includes pre-written stories of interest to your target clientele,
Gemologist confers with Carlsbad lab
about ruby country of origin.
positioning you as a source of key information on trends, fashion
and related news.
The email newsletter is available in a business to business version
for suppliers and in a business to consumer version for retailers. It
is supplied in HTML and TEXT formats that can be sent out by the
member company. If you do not have the technical ability to send
out a large email blast then we can facilitate sending and email list
All across the planet, GIA labs and gemological reports are creating a common language for accurate, unbiased gemstone evaluation.
From convenient locations in major gem centers. To frontline detection of emerging treatments and synthetics. To online services that include
ordering, tracking, and report previews. GIA is pioneering the technology, tools and talent that not only ensure expert service,
but also advance the public trust in gems and jewelry worldwide.
W W W. G I A . E D U
management.
Package Pricing:
3 Months: $450 ($150/month)
6 Months: $800 ($133/month - save $100)
12 Months: $1500 ($125/month - save $300)
Monthly email list management and delivery
(if requested): $40/month per 10,000 names.
$5 per block of 1,000 names after.
To sign up for the AGTA Email Newsletter Program please contact
sales@agta.org or call AGTA at 800-972-1162.
Wholesale and retail versions available.S
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AGTA has launched two new online forums. One forum is an
“The Members Only site provides AGTA Members a higher degree
AGTA Members Only Forum at www.agta.org, while the other
of privacy to discuss AGTA and trade-related issues,” said Douglas
is a public forum at www.gemstoneforums.com.
K. Hucker, AGTA CEO. “We encourage our Members to take
advantage of the AGTA Members Only Forum, so make sure you
For those that are unfamiliar with an internet forum. A forum, or
register today.”
(continued from page 4 )
By the way, for those of you who are Members of AGTA you will
with the perfect package to help you get your entire staff re-ener-
notice a RETAIL LOCATOR button. When the consumer clicks
gized about color and give each of them the kind of training that
on this button it pulls up a map of the U.S. and Canada They sim-
provides much greater self-confidence during the presentation.
ply center the cursor over the state they want to search, click, and
If you have the ability to demonstrate the site in your store you
all of the AGTA Retail Members in the state come up. Many of
can sit down with clients and give them an unparalleled shopping
our Retail Members tell me this feature alone justifies their an-
experience with colored gemstones. Have your sales associates
nual dues of $350.
check out the site today, and watch their success rate improve
message board, is an online discussion site. In short, it is a modern
starting tomorrow!
day bulletin board. From a technological standpoint, forums are
Here’s another little tip. If you didn’t make it to the AGTA
GemFair™ Tucson this year you missed out on over forty-five
web applications that are managed by users who generate the
dynamic and informative seminars focused on color. For $49 you
content.
can purchase the DVD that has the seminar power point presentations synced with the presenter’s voice. That’s twenty-five hours
AGTA Members can access the Members Only forum by clicking
on the red “Members Only Forum” button on the lower left side of
www.agta.org home page. You must click on the link to request
of training on sales, marketing, and the mystery of colored gemstones, at about $2 per session and enough content to give you a
new training seminar each week from now till the holidays.S
access to be registered in the Members Only Forum. After you
“We established the public site to encourage the sharing of ideas in
receive your registration information via email from AGTA you
gemstone research, answer gemstone questions and discuss issues
must login. Once registered, Members can read and write posts in
of the day,” stated Douglas K. Hucker, AGTA CEO.
thirteen different categories, including topics such as Education,
Sincerely,
Trade Shows, Marketing, Government Affairs, Security Alerts and
The Gemstone Forums site is free but requires registration to
Spectrum Awards.
participate. The primary goal of the site is that it will be a central
Douglas K. Hucker
place for the industry to share knowledge on current research and
For additional information on these forums, email
issues affecting the colored gemstone and cultured pearl industry.
info@agta.org.S
AGTA Chief Executive Officer
Roberts Yogo Sapphire Co.
P.O. Box 1828
Great Falls, MT 59403
laurie-r @ gci.net
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AGTA has launched two new online forums. One forum is an
“The Members Only site provides AGTA Members a higher degree
AGTA Members Only Forum at www.agta.org, while the other
of privacy to discuss AGTA and trade-related issues,” said Douglas
is a public forum at www.gemstoneforums.com.
K. Hucker, AGTA CEO. “We encourage our Members to take
advantage of the AGTA Members Only Forum, so make sure you
For those that are unfamiliar with an internet forum. A forum, or
register today.”
(continued from page 4 )
By the way, for those of you who are Members of AGTA you will
with the perfect package to help you get your entire staff re-ener-
notice a RETAIL LOCATOR button. When the consumer clicks
gized about color and give each of them the kind of training that
on this button it pulls up a map of the U.S. and Canada They sim-
provides much greater self-confidence during the presentation.
ply center the cursor over the state they want to search, click, and
If you have the ability to demonstrate the site in your store you
all of the AGTA Retail Members in the state come up. Many of
can sit down with clients and give them an unparalleled shopping
our Retail Members tell me this feature alone justifies their an-
experience with colored gemstones. Have your sales associates
nual dues of $350.
check out the site today, and watch their success rate improve
message board, is an online discussion site. In short, it is a modern
starting tomorrow!
day bulletin board. From a technological standpoint, forums are
Here’s another little tip. If you didn’t make it to the AGTA
GemFair™ Tucson this year you missed out on over forty-five
web applications that are managed by users who generate the
dynamic and informative seminars focused on color. For $49 you
content.
can purchase the DVD that has the seminar power point presentations synced with the presenter’s voice. That’s twenty-five hours
AGTA Members can access the Members Only forum by clicking
on the red “Members Only Forum” button on the lower left side of
www.agta.org home page. You must click on the link to request
of training on sales, marketing, and the mystery of colored gemstones, at about $2 per session and enough content to give you a
new training seminar each week from now till the holidays.S
access to be registered in the Members Only Forum. After you
“We established the public site to encourage the sharing of ideas in
receive your registration information via email from AGTA you
gemstone research, answer gemstone questions and discuss issues
must login. Once registered, Members can read and write posts in
of the day,” stated Douglas K. Hucker, AGTA CEO.
thirteen different categories, including topics such as Education,
Sincerely,
Trade Shows, Marketing, Government Affairs, Security Alerts and
The Gemstone Forums site is free but requires registration to
Spectrum Awards.
participate. The primary goal of the site is that it will be a central
Douglas K. Hucker
place for the industry to share knowledge on current research and
For additional information on these forums, email
issues affecting the colored gemstone and cultured pearl industry.
info@agta.org.S
AGTA Chief Executive Officer
Roberts Yogo Sapphire Co.
P.O. Box 1828
Great Falls, MT 59403
laurie-r @ gci.net
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The sweetest thing about the annual AGTA GemFair™ Tucson
will be open from Tuesday to Sunday, February 2-7; all Pavilions
is the amazing selection of colored gemstones and cultured
are open the entire length of the Show.
pearls. It is the first opportunity of the year for buyers to see
what is fresh and hot. Enjoy great networking events, the
Now is the time to book your travel and take advantage of
renowned free seminar program and incredibly diverse lineup
exclusive rates. To make your hotel arrangements, log onto
of exhibitors. So break away this winter for some Arizona sun
www.agta.org and click on Trade Shows button.S
and a taste of the best trade show experience in the industry—
Participating GemFair Hotels:
AGTA GemFair™ Tucson.
Courtyard by Marriott
Remember, all AGTA Members of Record will automatically be
$159.00
(Tucson International Airport)
preregistered for the show. Also, any staff who attended the Show
Courtyard by Marriott
in 2009 will be preregistered. To add new staff please fax the
$159.00
at Williams Centre
request on company letterhead to 972-620-2452.
DoubleTree Hotel at Reid Park
Hotels in Tucson are selling out and flights are filling up. Do you
have all your travel plans booked for GemFair? When planning
Standard Room
$189.00
Tower Room
$199.00
Fairfield Inn
your trip to Tucson, you will want to take advatage of the AGTA’s
$135.00
(Tucson International Airport)
Preferred Hotels.
Hotel Arizona
HelmsBriscoe, the official travel agency for the 2010 AGTA
GemFair™ Tucson show, has made special arrangements with
many of Tucson’s hotels to offer GemFair participants prices well
Single/Double Occupancy
$194.00
King Corner
$204.00
1 Bedroom Suite
$299.00
Marriott University Park Tucson
below regular rates. The AGTA Preferred Hotels were carefully
Standard Room
chosen based on the quality of their furnishings as well as their
Triple
$204.00
competitive rates.
Quad
$219.00
$189.00
Radisson Suites Tucson
Any AGTA GemFair attendee can contact HelmsBrisco to help
Single/Double
$139.00
with their hotel and arrangements. Call now and take advantage of
Triple
$149.00
Quad
$159.00
special offers!
Residence Inn Williams Centrer
HelmsBriscoe
One-Bedroom Suite
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday
Two-Bedroom Suite
$239.00
Customer service: 877-261-5407 or 972-346-6406
Sheraton Tucson Hotel and Suites
$189.00
Or log onto www.agta.org and click on the Trade Shows button.
Viscount Suites Hotel
$189.00
Westin La Paloma
$199.00
Complimentary Shuttle Service
Complimentary Shuttle Service for AGTA Buyers & Exhibitors
Most AGTA Preferred Hotels are served by free shuttle service
to and from AGTA GemFair™ at the Tucson Convention Center.
Hotels serviced by AGTA shuttles will be noted in the hotel
description. Service runs from 7:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. and resumes
from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Schedules will be posted in the lobby
of each AGTA Preferred Hotel during the show.
The 2010 AGTA GemFair™ Tucson takes place February 2-7,
2010. Hours are 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, February 2-6, and 10:00 am 4:00 pm on February 7. Please note the new day pattern - the Show
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The sweetest thing about the annual AGTA GemFair™ Tucson
will be open from Tuesday to Sunday, February 2-7; all Pavilions
is the amazing selection of colored gemstones and cultured
are open the entire length of the Show.
pearls. It is the first opportunity of the year for buyers to see
what is fresh and hot. Enjoy great networking events, the
Now is the time to book your travel and take advantage of
renowned free seminar program and incredibly diverse lineup
exclusive rates. To make your hotel arrangements, log onto
of exhibitors. So break away this winter for some Arizona sun
www.agta.org and click on Trade Shows button.S
and a taste of the best trade show experience in the industry—
Participating GemFair Hotels:
AGTA GemFair™ Tucson.
Courtyard by Marriott
Remember, all AGTA Members of Record will automatically be
$159.00
(Tucson International Airport)
preregistered for the show. Also, any staff who attended the Show
Courtyard by Marriott
in 2009 will be preregistered. To add new staff please fax the
$159.00
at Williams Centre
request on company letterhead to 972-620-2452.
DoubleTree Hotel at Reid Park
Hotels in Tucson are selling out and flights are filling up. Do you
have all your travel plans booked for GemFair? When planning
Standard Room
$189.00
Tower Room
$199.00
Fairfield Inn
your trip to Tucson, you will want to take advatage of the AGTA’s
$135.00
(Tucson International Airport)
Preferred Hotels.
Hotel Arizona
HelmsBriscoe, the official travel agency for the 2010 AGTA
GemFair™ Tucson show, has made special arrangements with
many of Tucson’s hotels to offer GemFair participants prices well
Single/Double Occupancy
$194.00
King Corner
$204.00
1 Bedroom Suite
$299.00
Marriott University Park Tucson
below regular rates. The AGTA Preferred Hotels were carefully
Standard Room
chosen based on the quality of their furnishings as well as their
Triple
$204.00
competitive rates.
Quad
$219.00
$189.00
Radisson Suites Tucson
Any AGTA GemFair attendee can contact HelmsBrisco to help
Single/Double
$139.00
with their hotel and arrangements. Call now and take advantage of
Triple
$149.00
Quad
$159.00
special offers!
Residence Inn Williams Centrer
HelmsBriscoe
One-Bedroom Suite
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday
Two-Bedroom Suite
$239.00
Customer service: 877-261-5407 or 972-346-6406
Sheraton Tucson Hotel and Suites
$189.00
Or log onto www.agta.org and click on the Trade Shows button.
Viscount Suites Hotel
$189.00
Westin La Paloma
$199.00
Complimentary Shuttle Service
Complimentary Shuttle Service for AGTA Buyers & Exhibitors
Most AGTA Preferred Hotels are served by free shuttle service
to and from AGTA GemFair™ at the Tucson Convention Center.
Hotels serviced by AGTA shuttles will be noted in the hotel
description. Service runs from 7:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. and resumes
from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Schedules will be posted in the lobby
of each AGTA Preferred Hotel during the show.
The 2010 AGTA GemFair™ Tucson takes place February 2-7,
2010. Hours are 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, February 2-6, and 10:00 am 4:00 pm on February 7. Please note the new day pattern - the Show
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experimenting with usages and metals. What I do is truly “haute
couture” colored gem jewelry.” Her priciest piece was a beautifully
matched necklace of unheated Sri Lankan sapphires that she worked
V A
I found that though the stores liked me, selling a loose gemstone
on for five years. “But,” she explains, “the principles I use in
designing jewelry are applicable to other mediums and price points –
I had a successful show on QVC for several years.”
is selling a project and jewelers didn’t have time for that. Colored
gemstones were new to most people; they didn’t come with built-
“I wanted a life of adventure and challenge, and the world works
in consumer demand. So, I did all I could to help them sell my
in marvelous ways, doesn’t it? Unknown to me, in the late 1990’s
gemstones so they could buy more. That included sales training,
a young anthropologist in Eastern Tennessee read my articles in JQ
thematic trunk shows, developing advertising, speeches to the
Magazine, and said to himself: ‘I’m going to marry her and breed.’
consumer, even TV and radio interviews.”
That’s the way anthropologists talk! We met in Tucson in 2000,
married and we now have 8 & 6 year-old daughters. Obviously, since
A lively speaker and passionate educator, Cynthia has authored
I started my business in 1990, I’ve changed, and I re-engineered
over 45 articles on various aspects of colored gemstone marketing,
my business to reflect that change. My husband and I have two
developing collectors, gemstone mining, jewelry styling and design,
companies: Zava Master-cuts is run by my husband, Clay Zava - his
and the female self-purchaser. Cynthia authored a regular column
cuts are ‘timeless, not trendy’ and he supplies jewelers and designers
on colored gems in Rapaport’s magazine to the consumer, “Jewelry
with individually cut gemstones. Cynthia Renée, Inc. is run by me.”
Connoisseur,” and served on their Advisory Board. Her seminars
hosted by such diverse groups as the Gemological Institute of
In 1995, Ms. Zava was elected by the American Gem Trade
America, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and the Golden Door Spa,
Association to a 3-year Board of Directors term where she was very
where in the capacity of “Jewelry Expert,” she custom-designed
active on the Promotions Committee. She is currently running for a
jewelry wardrobes for their prestigious guests. The American Gem
second term on the AGTA Board of Directors for 2010.
Trade Association has featured Cynthia’s popular seminars at their
GemFair Tucson since 1989. Ms. Zava lectured on jewelry and
“I trademarked the slogan ‘Inherit the Earth’ because that is what
“Traveling gives one eyes. I can be influenced by anything - the
self-expression for JCK’s 1998 show in Orlando and their 1997 and
colored gemstones allow us to do – walk with the Earth’s power
layered fabric in a Mixtec girl’s petticoat; flowers piled and
1999 shows in Las Vegas; she presented a Poster Session at the 1991
and magnificence. Then, the gemstones are passed through the
banners flowing as sacraments to gold-leafed Buddhas; a tiled
International Gemological Symposium and was a class teacher at the
generations and inherited another way.” Cynthia is currently writing
cupola’s curve against the limpid sky; the light of wide open
1989, 1990 and 1999 American Gem Society’s annual conclaves.
a memoir of her life in the gem industry. Leisure time, when
spaces. Life is moment by moment, and I try to string these
Cynthia Renée Zava has been the subject of television and radio
available, is spent enjoying family, friends and nature, exploring
moments into garlands of jewelry. It is more than just metals and
interviews explaining the mystery and science of colored gemstones,
museums, creative writing and reading. She is the cook of the
color, but an overall expression of a moment in life. A moment
including the award-winning PBS series, Newton’s Apple.
house.S
can feel it. And, you can carry all that feeling brings with you.
As a result of her many trunk shows with jewelers, she began
Images from top to bottom:
Form and color, light and texture - when right on, strike a chord
designing and making jewelry featuring her gemstones. In July 2001,
Balster #5
deep in the human soul and my jewelry becomes a symphony.”
the Women’s Jewelry Association of America honored her with
80 cts. of Afghani minty-green Tourmaline set in palladium.
“Honors in Manufacturing.” Her Spinel mosaic cufflinks won the
Photo by JB Photo.
that matters. Even though you don’t see the exact scene I do; you
Cynthia Renée Zava, of Cynthia Renée, Inc.™, began her career in
American Gem Trade Association’s Spectrum Award Competition,
the gemstone and jewelry trade as a part-time college job with Colin
Platinum Honors. She has also won two Cutting Edge Awards.
Star Ring
23 ct. Star Sapphire with 3.24 ct. Diamond half moons.
Curtis, a founding member of AGTA. Mesmerized by the riddles
Photo by RobertWeldon.
of rocks, she earned her degree in geology and did an honors thesis
Ms. Zava formally trademarked her “Color Palette System™”
on a gem pegmatite mine in San Diego. “Growing up,” she says, “I
for helping consumers understand how to combine color and find
didn’t dream of getting married, or making millions – I dreamed of
their personal style and power through color, form and the Earth’s
Chess Pendant
adventure. And, that’s what I got.” She started her business, Cynthia
treasures. Her Color Palette System™ is applicable to all aspects of
12.9 ct.Spessartite Garnet and rose gold pendant.
Renée, Inc., in 1990 supplying jewelers with fine colored gemstones,
wardrobing with color, including gems, interior design, clothing and
parlaying her “people” skills, scientific background, marketing
cosmetics.
Royal Red Ring
16.25 ct. red Spinel set in highly refined Diamond and platinum setting.
sense, writing ability and love of color and form to quickly develop a
As Cynthia got more involved with fine gemstones and jewelry
strong, high profile company.
Photo by JohnParrish.
making, private collectors began to find her – through jewelry stores
She explains, “For about 12 years, I traveled about 70% of the time.
and privately. “My private collectors want jewelry that is highly
I spent a lot of time in the U.S., visiting my jewelry store customers.
personalized, and I am constantly developing new techniques and
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experimenting with usages and metals. What I do is truly “haute
couture” colored gem jewelry.” Her priciest piece was a beautifully
matched necklace of unheated Sri Lankan sapphires that she worked
V A
I found that though the stores liked me, selling a loose gemstone
on for five years. “But,” she explains, “the principles I use in
designing jewelry are applicable to other mediums and price points –
I had a successful show on QVC for several years.”
is selling a project and jewelers didn’t have time for that. Colored
gemstones were new to most people; they didn’t come with built-
“I wanted a life of adventure and challenge, and the world works
in consumer demand. So, I did all I could to help them sell my
in marvelous ways, doesn’t it? Unknown to me, in the late 1990’s
gemstones so they could buy more. That included sales training,
a young anthropologist in Eastern Tennessee read my articles in JQ
thematic trunk shows, developing advertising, speeches to the
Magazine, and said to himself: ‘I’m going to marry her and breed.’
consumer, even TV and radio interviews.”
That’s the way anthropologists talk! We met in Tucson in 2000,
married and we now have 8 & 6 year-old daughters. Obviously, since
A lively speaker and passionate educator, Cynthia has authored
I started my business in 1990, I’ve changed, and I re-engineered
over 45 articles on various aspects of colored gemstone marketing,
my business to reflect that change. My husband and I have two
developing collectors, gemstone mining, jewelry styling and design,
companies: Zava Master-cuts is run by my husband, Clay Zava - his
and the female self-purchaser. Cynthia authored a regular column
cuts are ‘timeless, not trendy’ and he supplies jewelers and designers
on colored gems in Rapaport’s magazine to the consumer, “Jewelry
with individually cut gemstones. Cynthia Renée, Inc. is run by me.”
Connoisseur,” and served on their Advisory Board. Her seminars
hosted by such diverse groups as the Gemological Institute of
In 1995, Ms. Zava was elected by the American Gem Trade
America, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and the Golden Door Spa,
Association to a 3-year Board of Directors term where she was very
where in the capacity of “Jewelry Expert,” she custom-designed
active on the Promotions Committee. She is currently running for a
jewelry wardrobes for their prestigious guests. The American Gem
second term on the AGTA Board of Directors for 2010.
Trade Association has featured Cynthia’s popular seminars at their
GemFair Tucson since 1989. Ms. Zava lectured on jewelry and
“I trademarked the slogan ‘Inherit the Earth’ because that is what
“Traveling gives one eyes. I can be influenced by anything - the
self-expression for JCK’s 1998 show in Orlando and their 1997 and
colored gemstones allow us to do – walk with the Earth’s power
layered fabric in a Mixtec girl’s petticoat; flowers piled and
1999 shows in Las Vegas; she presented a Poster Session at the 1991
and magnificence. Then, the gemstones are passed through the
banners flowing as sacraments to gold-leafed Buddhas; a tiled
International Gemological Symposium and was a class teacher at the
generations and inherited another way.” Cynthia is currently writing
cupola’s curve against the limpid sky; the light of wide open
1989, 1990 and 1999 American Gem Society’s annual conclaves.
a memoir of her life in the gem industry. Leisure time, when
spaces. Life is moment by moment, and I try to string these
Cynthia Renée Zava has been the subject of television and radio
available, is spent enjoying family, friends and nature, exploring
moments into garlands of jewelry. It is more than just metals and
interviews explaining the mystery and science of colored gemstones,
museums, creative writing and reading. She is the cook of the
color, but an overall expression of a moment in life. A moment
including the award-winning PBS series, Newton’s Apple.
house.S
can feel it. And, you can carry all that feeling brings with you.
As a result of her many trunk shows with jewelers, she began
Images from top to bottom:
Form and color, light and texture - when right on, strike a chord
designing and making jewelry featuring her gemstones. In July 2001,
Balster #5
deep in the human soul and my jewelry becomes a symphony.”
the Women’s Jewelry Association of America honored her with
80 cts. of Afghani minty-green Tourmaline set in palladium.
“Honors in Manufacturing.” Her Spinel mosaic cufflinks won the
Photo by JB Photo.
that matters. Even though you don’t see the exact scene I do; you
Cynthia Renée Zava, of Cynthia Renée, Inc.™, began her career in
American Gem Trade Association’s Spectrum Award Competition,
the gemstone and jewelry trade as a part-time college job with Colin
Platinum Honors. She has also won two Cutting Edge Awards.
Star Ring
23 ct. Star Sapphire with 3.24 ct. Diamond half moons.
Curtis, a founding member of AGTA. Mesmerized by the riddles
Photo by RobertWeldon.
of rocks, she earned her degree in geology and did an honors thesis
Ms. Zava formally trademarked her “Color Palette System™”
on a gem pegmatite mine in San Diego. “Growing up,” she says, “I
for helping consumers understand how to combine color and find
didn’t dream of getting married, or making millions – I dreamed of
their personal style and power through color, form and the Earth’s
Chess Pendant
adventure. And, that’s what I got.” She started her business, Cynthia
treasures. Her Color Palette System™ is applicable to all aspects of
12.9 ct.Spessartite Garnet and rose gold pendant.
Renée, Inc., in 1990 supplying jewelers with fine colored gemstones,
wardrobing with color, including gems, interior design, clothing and
parlaying her “people” skills, scientific background, marketing
cosmetics.
Royal Red Ring
16.25 ct. red Spinel set in highly refined Diamond and platinum setting.
sense, writing ability and love of color and form to quickly develop a
As Cynthia got more involved with fine gemstones and jewelry
strong, high profile company.
Photo by JohnParrish.
making, private collectors began to find her – through jewelry stores
She explains, “For about 12 years, I traveled about 70% of the time.
and privately. “My private collectors want jewelry that is highly
I spent a lot of time in the U.S., visiting my jewelry store customers.
personalized, and I am constantly developing new techniques and
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Campbell Bridges, the discoverer of Tsavorite, was murdered
founding member of ICA, a member of the GIA Alumni
in Kenya on August 11th. He was attacked and killed by known
Association, Kenya Gemstone Dealers Association, National
claim jumpers and bandits on his mining claim in Tsavo.
Association of Jewelry Appraisers and Kenya Chamber of
Mines. He shared his invaluable knowledge through articles
Campbell was best known for his discovery of Tsavorite, a
and speaking at many industry events.
AGTA delivers again:
up to 43% off select
FedEx services.
®
grossular green garnet, which he first found in Rhodesia in
1961, then again in Tanzania in 1967 before establishing a
Bridges’ company, Tsavorite USA, has set up a blog on their
mining claim in Kenya in 1970, near the borders of Tsavo
website, www.tsavorite.com, for people to post condolences.
National Park. He was also the first person to bring samples of
We encourage you to share your thoughts and memories of
blue zoisite to the U.S. in the late 1960’s, which lead to Tiffany
Campbell.S
& Co. renaming it and introducing it to the world as Tanzanite.
Bridges was also a staunch environmentalist and wildlife
Because you belong to AGTA, you can save
up to 43% on select FedEx services. It’s the
FedEx Advantage® — another great advantage
for members of AGTA. To enroll, simply
contact AGTA at 1.800.475.6708. Go to
http://enrolladvantage.fedex.com/3780/
and enter passcode 942GR1 to enroll online.
conservationist. He was very careful in using mining techniques
that had minimal impact on the landscape. He partnered with
local authorities to lessen the damage by poachers and charcoal
burners in the area, even using his own security people to
apprehend perpetrators. He was devoted to the natural
preservation of the country that he loved so dearly.
The colored gemstone industry was also very important to
him as was evidenced by his participation in many industry
organizations. He was a long-time member of AGTA, a
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Matthew L. Hopkins
Inland Mercantile, Inc. dba
Ammolite by Aurora
Richard Ando
House of Colors, Inc.
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Joseph Dukeman, Inc.
Joseph Dukeman
Gallery Gemma, Inc.
Anne-Marie Warburton
Smith and K
Enterprise, LLC
Gentry Smith
Jewelry Unlimited
DBA India Gems
Vinay Singh
Judy Evans Design Studio
Judy Evans
Hayes Jewelers
Mary Hayes
T. Q. Diamonds
Timothy E. Quigley
Retailers
RMC Gems, Inc.
Manoj Bhandari
ADEPT Corp.
dba Pounders Jewelry
CJ Pounder III
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Debbie Green
Walters & Hogsett
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Don Janson
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Tory Gems
Po Lay Chungmanirat
Zarlene Imports, Inc.
Danielle Zerger
Associated Industry
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G4S International, Inc.
Jill Benedetti
Manufacturing Members
Bonita Creations
Kristine Perkins
G. Blando Jewelry, Inc.
dba Marry Me Jewelry
Gino Blando
Hobbs Jewelers
Steve Hobbs
Alan James Jewelers, LLC
Alan Soifer
Kelly Jewelry
MaryClare Stephan
Best Cut Gems, LLC
Linda McMurray
Kiran’s Kustom Jewelry
Kiran Khaitan
Bill Selig Jewelers
Bill Selig
Sergio’s
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Wright’s Jewelers, Inc.
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Blaire Beavers
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BlueMud
Marshall Hansen
Malak Jewelers
Assad Malak
Dale A. Sanborn
David J. Kaufmann
Leslie Sherman
D. Sarros Gems Limited
Daniel Sarros
P.J. Rossi Jewelers
Pamela J. Rossi
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Campbell Bridges, the discoverer of Tsavorite, was murdered
founding member of ICA, a member of the GIA Alumni
in Kenya on August 11th. He was attacked and killed by known
Association, Kenya Gemstone Dealers Association, National
claim jumpers and bandits on his mining claim in Tsavo.
Association of Jewelry Appraisers and Kenya Chamber of
Mines. He shared his invaluable knowledge through articles
Campbell was best known for his discovery of Tsavorite, a
and speaking at many industry events.
AGTA delivers again:
up to 43% off select
FedEx services.
®
grossular green garnet, which he first found in Rhodesia in
1961, then again in Tanzania in 1967 before establishing a
Bridges’ company, Tsavorite USA, has set up a blog on their
mining claim in Kenya in 1970, near the borders of Tsavo
website, www.tsavorite.com, for people to post condolences.
National Park. He was also the first person to bring samples of
We encourage you to share your thoughts and memories of
blue zoisite to the U.S. in the late 1960’s, which lead to Tiffany
Campbell.S
& Co. renaming it and introducing it to the world as Tanzanite.
Bridges was also a staunch environmentalist and wildlife
Because you belong to AGTA, you can save
up to 43% on select FedEx services. It’s the
FedEx Advantage® — another great advantage
for members of AGTA. To enroll, simply
contact AGTA at 1.800.475.6708. Go to
http://enrolladvantage.fedex.com/3780/
and enter passcode 942GR1 to enroll online.
conservationist. He was very careful in using mining techniques
that had minimal impact on the landscape. He partnered with
local authorities to lessen the damage by poachers and charcoal
burners in the area, even using his own security people to
apprehend perpetrators. He was devoted to the natural
preservation of the country that he loved so dearly.
The colored gemstone industry was also very important to
him as was evidenced by his participation in many industry
organizations. He was a long-time member of AGTA, a
N
E W
M
Your AGTA Member Discounts*
E M B E R S
Hopkins Opal
Matthew L. Hopkins
Inland Mercantile, Inc. dba
Ammolite by Aurora
Richard Ando
House of Colors, Inc.
Tony A. Hakimi
Joseph Dukeman, Inc.
Joseph Dukeman
Gallery Gemma, Inc.
Anne-Marie Warburton
Smith and K
Enterprise, LLC
Gentry Smith
Jewelry Unlimited
DBA India Gems
Vinay Singh
Judy Evans Design Studio
Judy Evans
Hayes Jewelers
Mary Hayes
T. Q. Diamonds
Timothy E. Quigley
Retailers
RMC Gems, Inc.
Manoj Bhandari
ADEPT Corp.
dba Pounders Jewelry
CJ Pounder III
Helm’s Jewelry
Debbie Green
Walters & Hogsett
Fine Jewelers
Don Janson
Firm Members
Tory Gems
Po Lay Chungmanirat
Zarlene Imports, Inc.
Danielle Zerger
Associated Industry
Professionals
G4S International, Inc.
Jill Benedetti
Manufacturing Members
Bonita Creations
Kristine Perkins
G. Blando Jewelry, Inc.
dba Marry Me Jewelry
Gino Blando
Hobbs Jewelers
Steve Hobbs
Alan James Jewelers, LLC
Alan Soifer
Kelly Jewelry
MaryClare Stephan
Best Cut Gems, LLC
Linda McMurray
Kiran’s Kustom Jewelry
Kiran Khaitan
Bill Selig Jewelers
Bill Selig
Sergio’s
Sergio Acle
Wright’s Jewelers, Inc.
Tom Wright
Zabler Design Jewelers
Russel E. Zabler
Up to 43% off
Select FedEx Express® shipments
Up to 39% off
Select FedEx® international shipments
Up to 15% off
Select FedEx OfficeSM services
Up to 73.8% off Select FedEx Declared Value Exception charges
FedEx Declared Value Exception via FedEx Express®
When you’re shipping high-value items, you need expert shipping.
FedEx Declared Value Exception offers eligible shippers the
opportunity to declare a value up to $50,000 when shipping via
select FedEx Express services. Eligibility for the FedEx Declared
Value Exception shipping program is subject to certain requirements
and entering into a FedEx Declared Value Exception agreement.
If you are interested in learning more about the program, please
call 1.866.744.7389; a FedEx representative will take your name
and contact information. A FedEx security specialist will contact
you to determine if you qualify for the program.
Students
Blaire Beavers
Laura K. Jewitt
Laura K. Jewitt
BlueMud
Marshall Hansen
Malak Jewelers
Assad Malak
Dale A. Sanborn
David J. Kaufmann
Leslie Sherman
D. Sarros Gems Limited
Daniel Sarros
P.J. Rossi Jewelers
Pamela J. Rossi
Gioconda Crivelli
Gioconda Crivelli
17
Stephanie Puls Johnson
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AGTA
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The sweetest thing about the annual AGTA GemFair™ Tucson
is the amazing selection of colored gemstones and cultured
pearls. It is the first opportunity of the year for buyers to see
what’s fresh and hot. Enjoy great networking events, the
renowned free seminar program and an incredibly diverse
AGTA
lineup of exhibitors. So, break away this winter for some
Arizona sun and a taste of the best trade show experience in
GEM FAIR™
the industry – the AGTA GemFair™ Tucson. Register today!
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REGISTR ATION HOTLINE: 800 -879 - 6259
ONLINE HOTEL RESERVATIONS: W W W . A G T A . O R G
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