Category Archives: Gold
VicenzaOro ‘Winter’ 2012 (Part 4)
Part 4 of 4 By Jacquie De Almeida With traditional jewellery markets in various states of economic stability, designers continue to diversify and target new ones currently experiencing an upswing. Speaking at VicenzaOro’s ‘Winter’ fair, Eduardo Bruner, marketing and creative … Continue reading
VicenzaOro ‘Winter’ 2012 (Part 3)
Part 3 of 4 By Jacquie De Almeida More than 1400 companies exhibited at VicenzaOro’s ‘Winter’ edition, showcasing everything from high-end jewellery to inexpensive pieces with no precious content. Life continues to revolve around the price of gold, although with … Continue reading
VicenzaOro ‘Winter’ 2012 (Part 2)
Part 2 of 4 By Jacquie De Almeida Expanding the ‘Made in Italy’ brand to untapped markets continues to be the VicenzaOro fair’s primary objective, as is following through on FDV 2011-15, its five-year revitalization plan, part of which includes … Continue reading
VicenzaOro ‘Winter’ 2012 (Part 1)
Part 1 of 4 By Jacquie De Almeida The large yellow gold links glisten against the model’s black dress, their size adding length to the necklace. The buyer seated in Italian designer Mattioli’s booth studies the oval-shaped links, deciding he … Continue reading
Back to basics (Part 1)
A step-by-step guide to sizing problematic rings Part 1 of 5 By Tom Weishaar After leaving college, I found my first job as a bench jeweller working in a ‘job shop.’ In those days, I was aiming toward opening my … Continue reading
VicenzaOro ‘Choice’ 2011 (Part 4)
Part 4 of 4 By Jacquie De Almeida Diversification is one concept retailers themselves have embraced over the last few years. Silver sales in the last three years have soared, as did cost of the metal. The comparatively low cost … Continue reading
