For author, educator, and master goldsmith Charles Lewton-Brain, both electroplating and electroforming have been instrumental in refining his voice and style within the world of jewellery fabrication. Specifically, he uses grids of fusion-welded stainless-steel wire to create structures, which are then electroformed.
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In “Sourcing ‘responsible’ diamonds: Where morality meets storytelling,” Marc Choyt and Kyle Abram discuss marketing narratives as they pertain to jewellery sourcing, unpacking the complicated relationship between the diamond industry and Russian mining groups.
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In the upcoming February issue of Jewellery Business, gemmologist and author Renée Newman explores the history of diamond mining in Canada and across the United States.
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In the upcoming October issue of Jewellery Business, award-winning trade journalist and graduate gemmologist Diana Jarrett dives deep into the history and treatment of the precious green gem in her feature, ‘Emerald: The verdant stone.’
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For nearly a decade, professional golfer Rory McIlroy has served as a brand ambassador for Swiss watchmaker Omega.
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Generally speaking, customs assumed to be modern traditions almost always end up being the offspring of an older story.
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Silver, while often regarded as ‘second best’ to gold, has long held its own in the hearts and minds of jewellers, designers, and collectors alike.
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Completely cleansing the global diamond industry of blood, corruption, and conflict is no easy feat, and few are more familiar with this challenge than Ian Smillie.
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As the ‘new normal’ takes shape amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, many brick-and-mortar jewellers are asking themselves, “What now?”
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Have you read Marc Choyt’s feature, ‘A dream deferred: Ethical gold in North America,’ published in our May issue? You won’t want to miss his followup article, ‘The sustainability trap.’
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