Missing due dates, stones breaking, and rings melting are what keep me up at night. Nothing is worse for me than to have a sales associate tell me a customer is in the store to pick up their ring and I haven't finished setting the stones yet.
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John Azadian has a pretty clear vision of what he wants his brand, Di Donna, to be. Not only must it adhere to the 3 Bs—big, bold, and beautiful—but nothing in the 1000-piece collection should cost a consumer more than $250. The reason?
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While we'd like to think Canadian diamonds come out of the ground and get sent to a nearby cutting and polishing facility where their brilliance and scintillation come to life, the reality is most stones are shipped to India, China, or another foreign cutting centre where labour costs are...
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Gift giving used to be a much simpler task, but its myriad complexities are being tackled by respected social psychologists. Motivation, perception, and acceptance have all been subject to intensive scrutiny.
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Being a successful jewellery retailer involves looking past the big bling purchases. It's about setting your store apart and giving your customers more reasons to shop.
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When I started my gem-cutting business, finding rough material that met my standards (and my price expectations) had proved to be difficult. Stones I bought from online dealers—both in the United States and overseas—were not as advertised and returns were impossible.
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Recent trade news reports of discoveries of undisclosed synthetic diamonds may be indicators of uncertain times ahead for the appraiser/gemmologist.
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According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), China has the world's fastest growing major economy at a rate averaging 10 per cent over the last 30 years. This statistic can be attributed to its large and inexpensive labour force, as well as its political system.
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As a jeweller, you're aware of the risks you face when working and travelling with jewellery. However, if you're not also following sound security procedures at your home, you may be exposing yourself and your family to potential danger.
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With summer in full swing, we must now turn our attention to fall and winter. While covering the fall 2013 fashion shows, I was delighted to see an overarching trend of wearability.
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