New Products: Display & Lighting Equipment

See our April 2002 PRODUCT HIGHLIGHT - LIGHTING EQUIPMENT - for highlighted Lighting products.

Soirée Velvet
Rio Grande introduces Soirée — a new line of luxurious gift boxes. Classic, metal-frame boxes are covered in this new, faux velvet material that is softer than velvet and more durable than velveteen. The boxes come in three colors (navy, gray, and black) and seven styles: bracelet, large pendant/earring, large double ring, small earring, small pendant, necklace, and ring. All have matching-color inserts, white-finished rims, white satin-lined lids, and covered hinges.
Jewelers may call (800) 545-6566 from the U.S., (800) 253-9738 from Canada, or (505) 839-3011 from all other countries. Or, fax (800) 965-2329, e-mail info@riogrande.com, or visit www.riogrande.com. (2/04)

Label Printer Package
Kassoy is now offering one package containing everything needed to print high-quality labels and tags. This package includes the TSC Thermal Transfer Printer, Nice Label Express software, label templates, printer cable, Kassoy tags, and a resin ribbon. Users have the ability to enter data, print the tags, and save the data for reprinting. The software, Nice Label Express, enables the user to modify label layout, change tag style without reentering data, and edit, sort, and import data using Microsoft Excel. Call (800) KASTAG-1 ext. 243 or visit www.kassoy.com/kas/printers01.htm. (9/03)

Spectroscope Lite
The GL Spectroscope Lite™ is an extremely intense LED light allowing for the increased viewing ability in the blue spectrum. Normally invisible to the naked eye, the capability to see this spectrum makes the inspection of darker stones much easier. It comes with a rubber adapter that fits onto the light and holds the stone in place. The light then activates, from below the gem, by either squeezing the sides of the lithium battery or switching it on temporarily with a small slider. The hand spectroscope comes with a portable kit. Call (604) 530-8569, e-mail wolf@cigem.ca, or visit www.cigem.ca/lite.html. (9/03)

Fiber Optic Display Cases
Active Metal, Inc., offers a line of display cases that include fiber optic lighting, which produces brilliant white light while generating no heat, damaging ultraviolet rays, or infrared rays in the display area. This illumination reduces the cost of ownership by using a single 6,000-hour bulb and a transformer that requires about half the electricity to run versus similar halogen showcases. The cases have nearly tamperproof locks, a hidden storage area, powder coated finish, and options for glass/metal/mirror base shelves and backs. Call (877) 898-7708, fax (419) 282-0058, e-mail info@activemetalinc.com, or visit www.activemetalinc.com. (6/03)

Surface Protection Pouches
Rio Grande introduces Soft Sleeves™ surface protection pouches, designed to keep highly polished items free of blemishes, scratches, and fingerprints. The sleeves are made from a soft, lint-free, non-woven material called spunbound polypropylene. The opening is offset to allow easy insertion of jewelry items. Four sizes are available: 11û2" x 2", 2" x 3", 3" x 4", and 4" x 5". Jewelers may call (800) 545-6566 from the U.S., (800) 253-9738 from Canada, or (505) 839-3011 from all other countries. Or, fax (800) 965-2329, e-mail info@riogrande.com, or visit www.riogrande.com.

Hands Free Magnifier
MagEyes® Hands-Free Magnifier is intended to give optimum freedom of movement while enhancing the details of your work. Weighing only 1-3/4 oz., this lightweight headband design wraps around the forehead and places a magnifying lens within the line of vision, leaving the hands free. The distance from the lens to the face allows for the use of everyday prescription glasses as well as the introduction of the entire light spectrum, furthering the clarity of your project and reducing eye fatigue. The binocular acrylic lenses, which come in four strengths, are interchangeable through the patented slide-in, slide-out frame, and provide distortion-free viewing. Call (800) 210-6662 or visit www.mageyes.com. (9/03)

Personalized Sunshine Cloth Packaging
Rio Grande's Sunshine Cloth is now available in an attractive black envelope that jewelers can personalize. Their businesses can be promoted by having the envelopes hot-stamped by Rio Grande with their logo or company information, or they can use their own store labels on the envelopes for promotion. Envelopes are 4-3/4" x 6-1/4". The cloths safely clean and polish gold, silver, brass, copper, bronze, flatware, hardwood, and many other surfaces. Jewelers may call (800) 545-6566 from the US, (800) 253-9738 from Canada, or (505) 839-3011 from all other countries. Or, fax (800) 965-2329, e-mail info@riogrande.com, or visit www.riogrande.com. (2/03)

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