Friday, July 4, 1980 17
THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS
Israeli Jewelry Gains Ground in World Market
Tapper's does
APPRAISALS
One of the most
talented young artisans
working in silver and
gold in Israel today,
Since the Bible singled
Michael Ende, says there
out Bezalel as the artisan
who fashioned the original has always been a great
gold and silver ornaments of potential for jewelry in
the Holy Tabernacle, Israel and that this year's
jewelry and metal work has growth has been most
been of special interest in dramatic.
Israel's jewelry industry
Jewish culture. Today, this
age old craft has become a has increased exports from
leading item for export from a meager $3 million in 1975
to approximately $80 mil-
Israel.
Together with diamonds, lion last year. And the rate
Israel is now the world's of growth is still increasing,
greatest producer of perhaps to $120 million this
polished gem-stones, either year and as high as $250
Israeli jewelry, samples of which are shown
unset or incorporated with million by 1985.
above, is making a name for itself all over the world.
These figures indicate a
unique craftsmanship. Is-
rael's original jewelry has significant chance for right- Exports have increased 10-fold in the past five years.
Its particular selling point is its original design and
ound an international ing Israel's balance of trade.
arket which is growing in One of the main reasons for handmade quality.
the increase in business is
aps and bounds.
Israeli stylings range the initiation in 1976 of the
from the austerely modern U.S. Government's
to baroque filigree, in gold, Generalized System of Pref-
silver and other metals, erences (G.S.P.), which
with and without stones. exempts import duty on
Furthermore, the perennial many items from develop-
need for Jewish ceremonial ing countries — a category
objects such as kidush cups, which includes Israel.
The most popular item for
candlesticks, Torah crowns,
mezuzot and spice boxes, is export has been the gold
now being met by indi- chain — as well as gold,
vidual artisans who carry silver and platinum
this centuries-old tradition bracelets, brooches, bang-
of artistic craftsmanship les, rings, earrings,
°se
into the contemporary cufflinks and stick pins.
These are manufactured at
world.
approximately 400 plants of
all sizes throughout the
FACIAL HAIR
country. The U.S. is the
main market, but exporters
PERMANENTLY
are also developing pos-
REMOVED
sibilities in Japan, Canada,
Eyebrows Neckhne Arms Legs
Australia and South Africa. Minimum Balance $10,000.00.
Recommended by Physicians
Israeli jewelry replies
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SHIRLEY PERSIN
Jewish craftsmen from annual interest.
Registered Electrologist
different cultures and
ADVANCE 'BUILDING
parts of the globe.
23077 GREENFIELD Room 260
annual yield,
Near Northland & Providence Hospital
Ende specializes in effective
if reinvested at the same rate.
PHONE 557-1108
Jewish
ceremonial
pieces
Over 20 Years Experience
from strikingly innovative
amulets — such as one in interest on $10,000.00
gold, which he wears him- after 26 weeks.
self, depicting the Lion of The above is in
Judah — to amazingly in- effect July 3
tricate spice-boxes which through July 9.**
open up into Hanuka Interest on this
can be
menorot, kidush cups and account
paid at maturity,
"Son of C. Trojan"
Sabbath lamps. He has sold paid monthly by
CUSTOM FURNITURE his work to museums, check, or depos-
and private col- ited monthly into
& CARPET CLEANING synagogues
regular savings ac-
lectors throughout the a count
which earns
ON LOCATION _
world.
51/2% per annum.
By JAMES A. LEWIN
From World Zionist
Press Service
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Saudis. Calling
the Shots?
NEW YORK — Conflict-
ing- reports regarding the
status of the U.S. Strategic
Petroleum Reserve (SPR)
suggest that Saudi Arabian
objections to the reserve
have helped to determine
U.S. energy policy, accord-
ing to the latest issue of
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reported that the Saudis
have linked their oil prod-
uction rate to the SPR,
threatening to cut back
below 9.5 million barrels
per day if the U.S. resumes
stockpiling."
Poultry Loss
JERUSALEM (ZINS) —
Yediot Ahronot reported
that the Soviet Union re-
cently purchased 2,000 tons
of frozen poultry from Israel
at drastically reduced
prices.
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