Jewellery designs over the past few centuries have been influenced by myriad events—some international, some local. Changes in politics and diplomacy, the drama of natural phenomena, exploration, and archeological discoveries have all been contributing factors.
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There's no such thing as an inexpensive diamond. Quality has always been the cornerstone of successful jewellers, and in the face of fading market share to online competitors, retailers should consider keeping it old school.
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Anti-solder has long been used by both bench jewellers and silversmiths as a method to prevent solder from flowing where it is not desired. In our modern age of laser welders and CAD/CAM, we sometimes lose sight of traditional soldering techniques. However, if you one day get in a...
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Coloured stone marketing is poles apart from diamond trading, even though many retailers offer both. The secret for swift sales lies in establishing the right price to move the inventory in one season. Coloured stone jewellery is often linked to fashion, but hues that are hot one season are...
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Sometimes, you just have to go with the flow. At least, that's what Canadian jewellery designer Marina Babic did when she set about creating her 'Vine Necklace,' a sterling silver piece formed using the anticlastic raising technique.
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You could say it was serendipity that brought Carlos Soto and Pino Vallecorsa together. Both were working in the jewellery industry—Soto as a wax carver and designer, Vallecorsa also designing, while selling milling machines on the side.
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Who says what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. The dazzling play of colour of Ethiopian opal, the soft hues of morganite, and art deco-inspired designs were just some of the styles buyers couldn't help but bring home from the Las Vegas shows.
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The old adage stills seems to hold true when it comes to the jewellery industry—the more things change, the more they stay the same. As the industry grows and adapts to transformations in the day-to-day business cycle resulting from new technologies, products, and information, we are continuously faced with...
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Whether you manage a jewellery store or sell jewellery, having knowledge and knowing how to use it are critical. As an owner or manager, your first priority is to create an environment of personal growth and development, which can help your store succeed.
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Most of the time a laser beam passes through a clean, clear diamond and nothing happens. However, there are times when the laser beam hits an impurity and a burst occurs, like in the diamond shown here. For this reason, I no longer use a laser to re-tip over...
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