Much has been written and debated among the trade about the current troubles facing the diamond industry. Not a day goes by we are not bombarded with headlines about the high price of rough or theories on how to make selling diamonds profitable again.
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Nobody likes tension, but when it comes to jewellery, it is sometimes a necessary requirement. When Vancouver designer Andrew Costen decided he would make a claspless bracelet set with gemstones along a platinum wire, he knew creating the right amount of tension would be the biggest challenge. Too much...
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When preparing an appraisal for insurance coverage, detail is crucial. Gone (hopefully) is the use of a one-sentence description attached to a value. These days, the courts are increasingly seeking out professional qualified appraisers who offer more than an off-the-cuff opinion.
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Leon Peres believes in travelling light, although he sometimes has little choice in the matter. If you've caught him visiting a jewellery store, it's likely because he's hosting a diamond-cutting event for Ofer Mizrahi Diamonds, for which he serves as senior vice-president, marketing and business development.
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Frank Murdocca prefers not to be caught in the middle of any situation, particularly when it comes to business.
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Years ago, before the Internet, business and product reviews weren't necessarily relevant to a company's success or failure. If a company disappointed a customer, a phone call was likely placed or a letter mailed to voice displeasure. When a client was extremely thrilled with a product or service, there...
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Most crimes committed against jewellers are preceded by some degree of surveillance or 'casing,' as it is commonly known. Criminals want to find out as much information as possible about every aspect of your business, such as your opening and closing procedures, the store's layout, and security and staffing...
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A diamond like this only comes around once in a lifetime. Don't get me wrong—my father, Mike Botha—has cut much larger diamonds in his career than this 8.52-carat stone, but Esperanza was exceptional.
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Jewellery is all about symbolism and significance. After engagement and wedding rings, one of the most popular kinds of jewellery is that which celebrates family. This can be as old-school as the simulated birthstone rings those of a certain age will remember from the once-popular Consumer's Distributing to pieces...
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Being a retail gemmologist is kind of like being in the Special Forces, I find. We are dropped into the field and in most cases, are all alone with no backup, making do with what we've got. So we had better make sure we know what we are doing.
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