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Wednesday, October 5, 1994 - North Shore |

IT's TIME WE TOLD OUR STORY,

If you've ever shopped at Lugaro Jewellers you will have come into contact with one
of our staff members. If not, you can expect to deal with true professionals who
strive to build a relationship with clients as lasting as the wares they sell.

IT'S WHAT'S INSIDE THAT COUNTS.

Unlike so many other jewellers, a visit to Lugaro would expose you to a collection of
gems that go beyond diamonds. There are many unique, not commonly found gems.
The Tanzanite, the Alexandrite - an incredibly rate dichroic gem from Russia that is
green in natural light and red in artificial light. Rubies that range from the rarest,
pigeon blood red to less exclusive earring studs for under $50, Whatever the gem,
Lugaro boasts a brilliant inventory that includes Columbian Emeralds, Sapphires,

Amethysts, Tourmalines, Rhodalite Garnets, Ceylon Sapphires, Carved Opals and,

A Fresn Suiment Or Geras. of course, a remarkable variety of Diamonds. Lugaro has a complete, in-store repair

Part of them go into a new design at Seca at wt Pr «ye

Jewellery Works in North Vancouver. Station. That's more than a new watch battery; it's care for your prized jewellery by

experienced Goldsmiths.

‘WHAT'S THAT RING WORTH?

Lugaro is where you find out. For certain, An accredited gemmologist is always present aid on-site appraisals are

held weekly. Gemprint is a unique Diamond identification system that takes the unique "fingerprint" ofa diamond fi ee
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for insurance and security purposes. Lugaro is one of the very few jewellers who offer it, along with full insurance 2
replacement services. -

HOW WE GET TO BE THIS GOOD.
The secret of Lugaro Jewellers is where the jewellery comes from. Seca Gems. Seca is Lugaro's parent company.

Right here on the North Shore the Seca tewellery Works manufactures jewellery for Lugaro stores in Burnaby,
_ North Vancouver and soon, Victoria and Duncan. What's more, they supply over 100 client stores in Canada and
the United States. Seca imports thousands of gemstones from all over the world and manufactures all of their own

jewellery. Seca is staffed with the finest crafispeople and gemmologists.
| 34| THE JEWELLERY MAN.
Lugaro Jewellers and Seca Gems are owned and operated by long time North Shore resident,
Steve Agopian. Steve got started in the family business as a gem sorter at age 8. In 1979 he
‘| began travelling the country wholesaling loose gemstones. In 1982 the manufacturing arm
| of the company was begun, selling jewelery throughout Western Canada and the Northwest
| United States. In 1986 Lugaro became the route by wi.ich Steve's wares make their way
directly to the customer. Steve's passion for the jewellery business is what ensures that anyone [aves
| visiting a Lugaro store will get service that is professional, products that are of the finest V2 carat Barri
quality and real value in what they pay for. That's part of what makes Lugaro Jewellers a
strong business, a good employer and a North Shore success story.

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ANOTHER Bovine Taip. THE PROMISE OF LUGARO

Seca and Lugaro owner . . . , . . .
Steve Agopianin Antwerp. The ain of Lugaro Jewellers is to sell fine jewellery at international prices.

. Indeed, the Lugaro Value line of jewellery enables Lugaro to beat any advertised price by
10% internationally. From downtown Vancouver to Vienna to the Virgin Islands, Lugaro Value can and will cost
10% less, As part of the Seca Gems family, Lugaro Jewellers is the little store that is able to give complete,
personalized service, unique and unmatched variety and selection, and true value.

FOR LITTLE STORE SERVICE FROM THE IMPORTER AND MANUFACTURER SEE.
LUGARO JEWELLERS IN CAPILANO MALL AND EATON CENTRE, METROTOWN.

4 . 1/2 carat Engagement Ring $888
JEWELLERS ,
Importers of Gemstones, Manufacturers of Fine Jewellery.

@ CapilanoMall, North Vancouver. Tel: 984 2040 © Eaton Centre, Burnaby. Tel: 430 2040

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