May/June 2001 Table of Contents

May/June 2001

MAY/JUNE 2001 — Volume 14 • No. 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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ON THE COVER
New Find Yields Tanzanite Teaser Tanzanite from somewhere other than Merelani? Word has spread of a new deposit, but only time will tell if it's the real deal.
Thai Border Battle Stalls Trade
FEATURES
The Jade Age How did jade gain legendary status in Chinese culture? The story begins in China's mysterious prehistoric past.	98
NEWS
Fall Fashion Preview: The fickle fashion world predicts the hot colors for fall.	93
Namibian Demantoid: Worth the marketing effort?	96
Tanzanian Turmoil: Will AFGEM stay?	97
DEPARTMENTS
Cuts: Drops of Light Briolettes are back! Aficionados reveal the appeal of this romantic cut.	110
Gem I.D.: Jade is Jade As if the jade market wasn't confusing enough, a new imitator has entered the field. We give youy some tips for separating these lookalikes.	112
Reviews: Basel Focus Back to Europe Cursing the slow U.S. economy, dealers find slight comfort in strong European sales.	114
Reviews: IJT Sparks Seller Optimism Japan's economy continues to founder, but dealers believe good news is just around the corner.	116
Reviews: Bangkok Fair Locked in Slow Recovery Vendors see slight improvement as buyers struggle with the show's new location.	118
Reviews: Orlando Show Runs Hot and Cold It was a slow start to spring as retailers bought only the essentials.	119

Editorial	86	Resources	122
Melee	88	Calendar	124
Reporter's Notebook	120	Advertisers' Index	130

VEGAS SHOW GUIDE 2001
3	Vegas Show Guide
4	Map of Show Locations
19	Shows & Exhibitors
19	The JCK Show featuring the AGTA GemFair, Cultured Pearl & Jewelry Pavilion, Sands Expo Center
38	Gem & Lapidary Dealers Association, The Mirage Casino-Hotel
44	Gem & Lapidary Wholesalers, Stardust Resort & Casino
46	Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch Show, Rio Suite Hotel & Casino
48	The Bead Renaissance, Palace Station Hotel & Casino
49	GeoExpositions, Stardust Resort & Casino
51	Find the Exhibitor

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