Intergem 2007: The Wild Bunch

News  |  www.jckonline.com | Feb 1, 2008

The gem artists from Idar-Oberstein, Germany, and surrounding communities have not only 500 years of gem-cutting history behind them but also, in many instances, the same name. Although we're still not sure if Alexander, Constantin, and Manfred Wild are from the same family tree, we spoke to all

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Intergem Scheduled for Sept. 30-Oct. 3

Idar-Oberstein is home to more than 500 businesses in the gem and jewelry trade and the Intergem show, which will run from Sept. 30-Oct. 3. A salon-type show, Intergem features 130 of the region's leading companies in lapidary arts and trendsetting design.

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Cotto, Irizarry Join West Coast Jewelry Show

News  |  www.jckonline.com | Mar 7, 2007

The West Coast Jewelry Show, to be held Sept. 9 and 10 at the the Anaheim Convention Center, has added two new persons to its staff: Caren Cotto and Emilia Irizarry.

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Dateline: Idar-Oberstein

News  |  www.jckonline.com | Jan 1, 2007

“Intergem is not a fair like Basel or Tucson, with crowds of visitors,” says Axel Henn, of Henn GmbH in Idar-Oberstein, Germany. “Those who come here are hard-core stone lovers, as there is very little here but stones, forest, and a few wineries. No nightlife, no world-class hotels, just a

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A Cut Above the Best

News  |  www.jckonline.com | Jan 1, 2006

Intergem, which takes place in Idar-Oberstein, Germany, every year, is a gem among gem shows. Although it's small enough to be held in an indoor tennis facility, the show is huge in terms of quality. With only 131 vendors, Intergem 2005 provided a calm contrast to the pinball pace of Tucson, where

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Intergem to be held Sept. 30 to Oct. 3

News  |  www.jckonline.com | Aug 9, 2005

The annual Intergem trade fair, which features the latest in lapidary art and jewelry design, will be held at Idar-Oberstein from Sept. 30 to Oct. 3.

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Newswire

News  |  www.jckonline.com | May 1, 2005

A bankruptcy court has approved Friedman's request to close 164 stores in 17 states as part of its Chapter 11 reorganization plan, the company announced. It will also sell in excess of $25 million of inventory.

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Good Show

News  |  www.jckonline.com | Jan 1, 2005

The 20th edition of Intergem, Idar-Oberstein's colored gemstone show, held in October 2004, reflected renewed interest in the subject, with show attendance up dramatically over 2003 figures. The boost in foot traffic not only translated into good sales but also prompted dealers to consider signing

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Idar-Oberstein: The Gems of October

News  |  www.jckonline.com | Feb 1, 2004

V eterans of the Las Vegas or Tucson shows might assume they can work Idar-Oberstein's Intergem show in a single day with time for a leisurely lunch. Perched atop a steep hillside overlooking a residential district, Idar's Tennis and Squash Center is roughly the size of six tennis courts, and

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Idar's Finale Is Tucson's Prelude

News  |  www.jckonline.com | Jan 1, 2003

Idar-Oberstein saw the usual gem names from the usual gem merchants, but in true Idar fashion, there was nothing usual about the quality of cutting on display at Intergem. Ekkehard Schneider, known for his aquamarine sailboat-cut design labeled Tradewinds, traversed a more traditional course,

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