705 Fifth Avenue South, Suite 900 Seattle, Washington 98104 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Our philosophy is simple: Offer high-quality diamonds and fine jewelry at outstanding prices. Mark Vadon, founder of Blue Nile Inc., considered himself intelligent, discerning, and in complete control of his life. Yet when he began to shop for an engagement ring, he was in over his head. To the well-educated …
Lungotevere Marzio, 11 00186 Rome Italy Company Perspectives: Bulgari is on the attack. In Italy, we're a legend--we don't need to aspire to be anyone else because we're at the top, but our goal is to expand both in quantitative terms and qualitative terms. The quantitative goal is easy: We want to sell more and be more profitable. But the qualitative goal is perhaps foremost. We have a prestigio…
27 Nightsbridge London SW1X 7WB England One of the most revered names in jewelry, Cartier Monde (French for "World") is also the world's largest luxury jeweler, operating nearly 200 retail stores in more than 125 countries. The centerpiece of Vendome Luxury Group PLC--the London-based luxury goods subsidiary of Swiss-based, South African-controlled Compagnie Financière de Richemont AG, former ow…
Harper Road Kerrville, Texas 78029 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: From the very beginning, James Avery has believed in integrity and go od taste in all matters. Our jewelry must be as pleasant to wear as i t is to see. Our designers create jewelry that is functional as well as expressive, and our crafts people work with dedication and skill t o ensure each design is as it should be, from concept to…
116 South McQuesten Parkway Mount Vernon, New York 10550-1724 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Michael Anthony is recognized as the leading and most trusted American designer, manufacturer and marketer of quality, affordable fine jewelry. Michael Anthony Jewelers, Inc. is a leading designer, marketer, and manufacturer of handcrafted jewelry in the United States. Its products, which generally retailed…
44 Talmadge Road Edison, New Jersey 08818-4005 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: New Brunswick Scientific is committed to the design, development, manufacture and support of the highest quality equipment for life science research and pilot production facilities. New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets equipment used in the biotechnology industry. It also provides support …
144 W. Britannia Street Taunton, Massachusetts 02780 U.S.A Company Perspectives: Our unwavering commitment to high quality and old-world craftsmanship can be found in every piece that bears the Reed & Barton name. Family owned, Reed & Barton Corporation is one of the oldest silversmiths in the United States, its roots dating back to 1824. Over the years, Reed & Barton has evolved into a diversifi…
General Wille Strasse 88 CH-8706 Feldmeilen Switzerland Company Perspectives: SWAROVSKI's corporate culture: Daniel Swarovski, technical genius, humanitarian, and founder of the company, had a crystal-clear vision that went far beyond financial or corporate ambitions. One of his primary concerns was to build a democratic company that could offer employees, co-workers and directors a life of digni…
126/1 Krungthonburi Road Banglampoo Lang Klogsarn Bangkok, 10600 Thailand Company Perspectives: We are now positioned to become the major leading force in the manufacture and export of semiprecious gem-set jewelry worldwide. The Topaz Group, Inc., a vertically integrated manufacturing company based in Bangkok, Thailand, is engaged in the production and selling of jewelry and such gemstones as ame…
25 Union Street Chelsea, Massachusetts U.S.A. Company Perspectives: "The linchpin connecting everything we do is a welldesigned, exciting array of fine jewelry to differentiate us from our competition and deliver a reasonable return to the Company. Our mission is to become the industry resource of choice for the product categories we manufacture, offering fine jewelry with broad consumer appeal..…
1650 Palisade Ave. Teaneck, New Jersey 07666 U.S.A. At one time United Merchants & Manufacturers, Inc. (UM&M) was one of the biggest companies in the garment industry, with annual sales of textiles and apparel exceeding $1 billion. By 1995, however, the firm that a 1989 Forbes article called "The Incredible Shrinking Company" had been in bankruptcy proceedings twice since 1977, having lost money …
