Category Archives: Estate Jewellery
The state of estate sales (Part 2)
A new premise for your premises Part 2 of 2 By Ron Dupuis Dedicate a particular physical area in your store to the estate side of your business. Customers will appreciate the feeling that comes with a touch of exclusivity. … Continue reading
The state of estate sales (Part 1)
A new premise for your premises Part 1 of 2 By Ron Dupuis Someone once said there are no new ideas, just reinterpretations of the old ones. With an upscale twist and a tweak, sales of the yard, garage, tag, … Continue reading
The heart of the matter (Part 2)
Part 2 of 2 By Ron Dupuis In the mid-1760s, simplified rococo open hearts in silver or gold were outlined with a thin, narrow, gentle swirl of ribbons; white enamel was sometimes used to indicate purity. Seed pearls decorated monogrammed … Continue reading
The heart of the matter (Part 1)
Part 1 of 2 By Ron Dupuis Want to ward off bad luck, the evil eye, and bewitch a potential lover, all at the same time? The all-purpose heart motif, in ever-changing variations, fits the bill. Shakespeare, his fellow poets, … Continue reading
Production evolves as it revolves (Part 2)
Part 2 of 2 By Ron Dupuis Previously, foot pedal and manual power operated the few machines in use and differentiations and deviations that naturally occurred when something was handmade were in opposition to the perfection of product made on … Continue reading
Production evolves as it revolves (Part 1)
Part 1 of 2 By Ron Dupuis Next time you light the charcoal briquettes on your barbecue or plug in the kettle to make yourself a soothing cup of herbal tea, consider the major impact coal, steam, and electricity had … Continue reading