While the art of lapidary has existed for centuries, next to no one has gone as far and deep into research as Justin K. Prim.
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In recent years, evolving consumer demands and concerns over ‘conflict’ diamonds and minerals have coincided with the emergence of a powerful data-tracking approach known as ‘blockchain.’ This technology, in development since the 1980s, anchors a core tenant of ethical sourcing: traceability and transparency.
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Ultimately, all businesses need a succession plan. While many owners believe they have one in place, experience would indicate that, unless this is documented and reviewed on a regular basis, it is common to find multiple owners have varying expectations about their operation’s succession plan.
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With the holiday season on the horizon, it is more important than ever to put ‘double-check safety and security’ at the very top of every jewellery retailer’s ‘to-do’ list.
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Why have beads remained so consistently significant throughout the ages? For starters, humans love symbolism—and beads suit this role to a T. Dating back to their inception, these decorative droplets have served as symbols of status and were traded all over the world. Some particularly superstitious cultures wore beads...
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Amidst the increasingly ubiquitous use of mobile devices and the massive success of e-commerce, the current era has been dubbed by many as the ‘post-PC’ world. Indeed, more than half of all internet traffic comes from mobile devices.
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For many, JCK Las Vegas is the industry’s premier event and a vital stop on the journey toward the holiday season. The anticipation for this year’s show was, predictably, compounded: after more than two years of pandemic-related restrictions, the event offered attendees a level of normalcy and feelings of...
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Of all the exciting moments I experienced at this year’s JCK Las Vegas show, one stands out as truly extraordinary. It unfolded, as many things seem to, during a quiet dinner between two friends, who also happen to be members of the Canadian jewellery industry.
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In family businesses, decisions surrounding succession have the potential to create much conflict and animosity if they are not clearly outlined and understood by all. Having a management succession plan in place in the case of death, incapacity, and retirement can very well save both the business and the...
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Trust plays a significant role in the relationship between a jeweller and his or her client. Indeed, no matter the size of a purchase or the reason behind it, it is vital customers feel confident they are getting what they paid for.
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