VicenzaOro: ‘Made in Italy’ shines brightly at About J and ‘Fall’

December 1, 2012

Italy's economic woes did little to dull the spirits at VicenzaOro's About J and 'Fall' edition. In fact, it is fuelling ongoing efforts to promote 'Made in Italy' jewellery to markets like China and India where consumers are looking to Italian designers to satisfy their appetite for brand-name products.

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Comparing the incomparable: Adjusting market data to estimate value

December 1, 2012

The 'market data approach' to value is widely accepted as the most accurate method for appraising most types of jewellery. However, many appraisers are intimidated or confused about how it can be applied to their specific assignment. But let's not get ahead of ourselves.

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The name game: Is origin the deciding factor?

December 1, 2012

"What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet." It is clear Shakespeare placed more emphasis on what something is, rather than what it is called. Yet, when it comes to gemmology and provenance, it would appear the lines are...

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Divide and conquer: GS Labs aims for consistency in a subjective world

December 1, 2012

Three colourless synthetic diamonds sit on Sam Barbuzzi's desk, though none are part of a parcel submitted for grading. Instead, the Gemesis-produced 40-pointers were sourced by one of Barbuzzi's suppliers. Why? He wanted a closer look.

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Working with platinum: It’s not difficult, just different

December 1, 2012

The price of platinum compared to gold has helped turn more consumers on to taking their jewellery up a notch, particularly in the bridal category. And while many might still prefer gold over the naturally white precious metal, the category as a whole is growing, especially in markets like...

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Orange you happy? A bright spot on the colour chart

December 1, 2012

Always an attention grabber, the colour orange is particularly hot, hot, hot right now and if you can actually remember the acid-drenched 1970s, you'll recall it was fashionable back then, too. This citrus colour dominated the collections from major couture houses just this past spring and summer, and its...

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Back to basics: Don’t kick the bucket

December 1, 2012

I'd like to begin this article with a short discussion about pricing chain repairs. These jobs are a great source of dependable income for bench jewellers, as they take very little time and the cost is low. An experienced jeweller should be able to fix approximately eight chains an...

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World gone CAD: How CAD can help market your store

December 1, 2012

The jewellery industry has changed vastly over the last few years where technology is concerned. Laser welders can make the trickiest repair jobs less so, machines can grow gem-quality diamonds, and advanced instruments are better able to spot treatments.

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What is platinum?

December 1, 2012

Platinum is a chemical element with the symbol Pt and an atomic number of '78.' Its name is derived from the Spanish platina, meaning 'little silver.' It is a dense, malleable, durable, and white metal with a very high melting point.

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Avoiding office politics: How to advance your career without bullying or boot-licking

November 1, 2012

Over the 20 years I’ve been advising leaders and their teams on how to enhance customer service, I’ve found that with proper training, sales staff can quickly learn to enjoy dealing with clients, even those who are stressed.

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