One of the hottest trends in the bridal market of late is the concept of versatility. Many brides are planning multiple looks for the various occasions surrounding their wedding ceremony. For evidence, look no further than the bespoke, yet co-ordinated, Chanel outfits Sofia Richie wore at her star-studded wedding...
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Bill C-208, which became law on June 29, 2021, represented a significant milestone in Canadian tax legislation, particularly for families considering intergenerational business transfers (IBTs). This private member’s bill aims to provide certain family businesses with the opportunity to access the lifetime capital gains deduction on intergenerational transfers, aligning...
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Diamond cuts—the shape, proportions, and arrangement of facets in a diamond—are often judged by their relation to light. Brilliance, fire, scintillation, and overall appearance play into a diamond’s assigned value. Before the advent of electricity, the best way to ascertain a diamond’s brightness was to hold it up to...
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A jeweller’s life is never complete without a few topaz along the way. Its hardness, along with its high reflectivity and lustre make for a dependable gemstone in any jewellery store. Well known in different shades of blue and yellow, this gem is considered inexpensive and hard enough to...
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Diamonds are the forever gemstone, the eternal love symbol in marriage and the hardest gem there is. There is no doubt that diamonds play a large role in our business, but the facts are: Prices are dropping, people are hesitating, and synthetic diamonds are losing resell value. The current...
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Treatment processes are used to enhance the colour, clarity, durability, and appearance of gemstones, ensuring their saleability in a competitive market. While modern treatment methods guarantee the production of more attractive gems, their advancement ensures the challenging nature of treatment detection. Treatments are sometimes undertaken to deceive and defraud...
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Lab-grown sapphires and rubies have been available for more than a century, and emerald has been grown in labs for 90 years. Upon this initial introduction of synthetic gems in the jewellery market, jewellers and dealers worldwide were convinced the new stones spelt the end of their industry. Yet,...
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Graded by GIA in 1988 and 1996, the famous Hope Diamond (also known as Tavernier Blue and Bleu de France) is a brilliant 45.52-carat antique cushion cut, a Fancy Deep Blue Grey Blue of VS1 clarity. This exceptional gem has stood the test of time, leaving in its wake...
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Nestled in a block of other businesses, right by a busy intersection, Mississauga, Ont.’s Valencia Jewellery stands as a beacon of heritage and craftsmanship. What first began as an initial gold purchase in Colombia 60 years ago, has since evolved into a family-run establishment where respect for customers and...
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Fashion trends tend to swing along a pendulum, ranging from one extreme to another every few decades. With the recent resurgence of ‘70s and ‘80s inspired looks, in everything from hairdos to fashion to pop culture, it is no surprise that the pendulum has swung back to yellow gold....
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