March/April 2001 Table of Contents

March/April 2001

MARCH/APRIL 2001 — Volume 14 • No. 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS

ON THE COVER
FTC Ups Disclosure Ante The Federal Trade Commission has strengthened its rules on gem enhancement disclosure, but have they gone far enough?
Laos Seizes Sapphire Mine It started as a multi-million-dollar deal and ended with two people in jail and two others fleeing the country. For gemstone miners, a cautionary tale.
FEATURES
Creative Conservatism Tucson buyers danced the line between "unique" and "easy to sell" at this year's shows, playing it safe in the face of recession rumors.	16
NEWS
Seasonal Slump: Jewelry retailers report a slow holiday season.	14
New Pearl Technology: Growing bigger pearls in less time	15
DEPARTMENTS
Designs: The Well-Rounded Bead As gemstone beads continue to sizzle, every gem under the sun is being seen in beaded designs, opening up all new color and fashion possibilities.	22
Markets: Force of Tradition The British jewelry market may favor classic jewelry, but consumers there are warming up to different colored stones.	24
Sources: Treasure Islands The islands of Indonesia hold more gem treasures than most Westerners ever suspect.	26
Gem I.D.: An Ongoing Process I say "treatment," you say "enhancement." What's the difference? Is there one? Industry experts argue the ins and outs of a wordy subject.	28

Editorial	4	Calendar	40
Digest	6	Classifieds	44
Reporter's Notebook	38	Advertisers' Index	46
Resources	39

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