Jewelers of America’s bimonthly newsletter, The J Report, now includes a four-page pullout called “Counter Points” that covers the latest gemstone and jewelry news. The July/August 2003 issue covered the new beryllium bulk diffused sapphire, and the September/October 2003 issue covers cultured pearls. The November/December issue will deal with nickel content in white gold and carat weight of diamonds.

An archive containing back issues of “Counter Points” is available to JA members on the JA Web site, www.jewelers.org.