For many, JCK Las Vegas is the industry’s premier event and a vital stop on the journey toward the holiday season. The anticipation for this year’s show was, predictably, compounded: after more than two years of pandemic-related restrictions, the event offered attendees a level of normalcy and feelings of...
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Of all the exciting moments I experienced at this year’s JCK Las Vegas show, one stands out as truly extraordinary. It unfolded, as many things seem to, during a quiet dinner between two friends, who also happen to be members of the Canadian jewellery industry.
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In family businesses, decisions surrounding succession have the potential to create much conflict and animosity if they are not clearly outlined and understood by all. Having a management succession plan in place in the case of death, incapacity, and retirement can very well save both the business and the...
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Trust plays a significant role in the relationship between a jeweller and his or her client. Indeed, no matter the size of a purchase or the reason behind it, it is vital customers feel confident they are getting what they paid for.
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When it comes to gemstone cuts, most are familiar with the classics—round brilliant, emerald, oval, princess, and so on—but what of fantasy cuts?
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Retail continues to be an everchanging landscape. Now more than ever, pinpointing where, exactly, to spend resources to secure your future can feel overwhelming, but this is also a critical time for action.
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Did you know it is possible to create permanent colours and designs on metal without heat, plating, enameling, or caustic chemicals? This can be done on reactive metals, such as titanium and niobium, by running a controlled electric current through them while the metal is dipped in soapy water...
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What does it mean to partner with a company with a history dating back to 1848? For Academy Award-nominated actress and Omega ambassador, Naomie Harris, the thing that attracted her to the luxury watch brand is akin to what she finds most appealing about the James Bond franchise: the...
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Family council meetings are intended to provide a communication forum to keep the broader family informed of what is going on in the business, provide the owners with a forum to promote employment and career opportunities to relatives, promote the succession guiding principles and corresponding business rules, and allow...
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Recovered from formations which are nearly three billion years old, Greenland rubies are among the most ancient in the world.
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