In an effort to bring new cross-market opportunities to Southeastern retailers and suppliers, the Southeastern Jewelry Travelers Association (SJTA) and the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) have partnered to feature the new AGTA GemFair South Pavilion during the Atlanta Jewelry Show at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, Ga., August 3-5, 2002.

GemFair South, the first Southeastern event for AGTA, will showcase an extensive selection of natural colored gemstones, cultured pearls, and an array of gem materials.

Running concurrently, the two events will present 950 top exhibitors and attract more than 3,500 Southeastern retailers. In addition, the two shows will produce a combined series of educational programs and networking events.

For information, contact Carol Young at (800) 241-0399 or (404) 634-3434, e-mail: info@atlantajewelryshow.com, Web site: www.atlantajewelryshow.com. For information on AGTA contact Mary Lou Keen at (800) 972-1162 or (214) 742-4367, e-mail: info@agta.org, Web site: www.agta.org.