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SGN Editor Tony DeMasi Offers Summer Seminars

Tony DeMasi.

ouvenirs, Gifts and Novelties Editor Tony DeMasi will present the following seminars at upcoming summer trade shows.

• Chicago Merchandise Mart, July 25, 1 p.m.: The Gifted Table.
• Dallas Market Center, June 26, 9 a.m.: It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas.
• California Market Center, July 22, 12: 30 p.m.: Red Hot Christmas Trends.
• The L.A. Mart, July 23, 10:30 a.m.: Gone With the Window - Visual Merchandising Ideas.
• Miami Gift Show, Miami Merchandise Mart, August 28, 11 a.m.: Gone With the Window - Visual Merchandising Ideas.
• New York International Gift Fair, Javits Center, August 14, 11:30 a.m.: Red Hot Christmas Trends.
• Orlando Gift Show, Orlando Convention Center, July 30, 11 a.m.: Gone With the Window - Visual Merchandising Ideas.

Peter Stone Has Dive and Sealife Jewelry Line

Some of the DiveBody by DiveSilver jewelry available from Peter Stone.

eter Stone has the DiveSilver™ jewelry line. The line of .925 sterling silver and gold of any karat jewelry has highly visible display programs that take up minimal space for higher profits, according to the company's catalog. The line is the first commercially produced jewelry line specifically tailored to the dive industry. The jewelry features a high retail mark-up making it a profitable sideline for any dive related business. Some of the items also have semi-precious stones. The line includes necklaces, rings, body jewelry, charms, earrings, bracelets and more in sealife and dive-themed designs.

Crystal Courier Imports Offers Crackle Glass Items

The colorful Crackle Glass Collection from Crystal Courier Imports features bowls, frames, votive holders and other items.

rystal Courier Imports has the popular and stylish Crackle Glass Collection. Available in the line are bowls, frames, large votive holders, small votive holders, tea light cups and candle holder plates in several sizes. All styles are available in five assorted colors.

The company, which is headquartered in Denver, Colo., is a leading importer and wholesale distributor of new age gift and novelty items distributed to over 9,500 clients in the United States and internationally, according to the firm's Web site. Established in 1984, it has initiated trends and offers over 100 product categories ranging from candles and aromatherapy to crystals and collectible pewter gift lines.

Joy Enterprises Wins Judgement

oy Enterprises won a million dollar settlement against ITE International for Fury trademark infringements earlier this year, according to a press statement from the company. The suit involved the import of switchblade knives in boxes with the name and address of Joy Enterprises. The United States District Court in Atlanta, Ga. issued a permanent injunction against ITE Inc., a judgement of a million dollars plus damages and attorney's fees, the statement said.