Jeweler finds a Fifth Avenue setting; Turkey's Gilan opening first U.S. store; retailers plot course for students.(Real Estate)(Column) From: Crain's New York Business | Date: October 25, 2004| Author: Butler, Elisabeth | COPYRIGHT 2004 Crain Communications, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: elisabeth butler

Luxury jeweler gilan, often referred to as the Cartier of Turkey, will open its first U.S. storefront this spring not far from its legendary French rival.

The jeweler leased a 1,900-square-foot store on the ground floor of 743 Fifth Ave. between two tony retailers, Bergdorf Goodman's men's store and Louis Vuitton.

"It's going to sound like a cliche, but New York is the epicenter of world business and world brands. New York ...