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Jewelry Television is an American television network, formerly called "America's Collectibles Network." It has an estimated reach of more than 80 million U.S. households,〔http://www.wtrf.com/story/29204277/jewelry-television-to-debut-la-capilla-prasiolite〕 through cable and satellite providers, online streaming and limited over-the-air broadcasters. The headquarters of Jewelry Television are located in Knoxville, Tennessee. It has manufacturing facilities in Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, and Thailand. ==History== Jewelry Television was founded as "America's Collectibles Network" (ACN) in 1993 by Jerry Sisk, Jr., Bob Hall, and Bill Kouns. Sisk was a graduate gemologist, Kouns was a jewelry expert, and Hall had previously worked in the television industry.〔 The fledgling network began broadcasting from a studio in Greeneville, Tennessee, with just one television camera.〔 ACN initially sold gemstones, jewelry and collectible coins. Sisk, Hall and Kouns later moved the network to a larger headquarters and television studio in Knoxville.〔 In 2002, the company relaunched as Jewelry Television and has since focused on selling gemstones, jewelry and jewelry-making kits.〔 In 2006, Jewelry Television bought competitor Shop at Home and its assets from Scripps.〔http://www.jckonline.com/article/287228-Jewelry_Television_Buys_Shop_at_Home.php.〕 On June 21, 2006, Jewelry Television replaced Shop at Home on Shop at Home-affiliated stations owned by Scripps.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Jewelry Television Buys Shop at Home )〕 Jewelry Television has approximately 1,200 employees, as of January 2013.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Jewelry Television」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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