| DATE/TIME | Thursday, 6/3/04 at 10:30am - 11:30am |
| TITLE | AGTA Gem Lab Update |
| DESCRIPTION | Ken
Scarratt, AGTA Gemological Testing Center
Learn the latest about colored gemstones from the director of the AGTA Gemological Testing Center. In this update you'll learn about the latest news and findings of the lab. |
| DATE/TIME | Thursday, 6/3/04 at 10:30am - 11:30am |
| TITLE | Using Diamond Grading Reports |
| DESCRIPTION | Mark
Moeller, R.F. Moeller, St. Paul, MN and Clayton Bromberg, President,
Underwood Jewelers
As consumers are better informed, the documentation you present during the diamond selling process can be a critical tool. Learn how to best address or make use of different types of lab reports and quality documents, including AGS Diamond Quality Documents and AGS Lab reports in this session. |
| DATE/TIME | Thursday, 6/3/04 at 10:30am - 11:30am |
| TITLE | Young, Affluent Consumers - What are they Buying? |
| DESCRIPTION | Paula
Peterson, Crown Luxury
Youth and affluence are changing the way retail jewelers must do business in order to be profitable and remain profitable. Whether your business is traditional or not, whether your clients are currently older rather than young, you'll benefit from this consultant's years of experience working for and consulting to industry noteworthies (including Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Harry Winston, and Van Cleef & Arpels) as you focus on what's simple, what's chic, and what's selling. |
| DATE/TIME | Thursday, 6/3/04 at 10:30am - 11:30am |
| TITLE | From JVC: Your Legal Responsibilities at Retail |
| DESCRIPTION | Cecilia
Gardner, Jewelers Vigilance Committee
Day-to-day legal issues confront retailers; issues regarding disclosure, employment practices, store policies, consumer protection laws, and general business law. The US Patriot Act adds additional need for compliance. JVC's dispute resolution activities provide insight to help you reduce your risks of legal liability. |