To help ensure a client selects the diamond/gold combination that is best for them, jewellers should consider approaching the process of ring selection from a different angle. Rather than starting with the gold or metal, ask clients to select their preferred natural colour diamond. From there, the colour of...
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Whether you are launching a new business, five years in, or beginning to plan for the transition of ownership to the next generation, taking the time to write a proper business plan is certainly a worthwhile feat. This valued document can help align the expectations of all owners/managers, while...
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One rarely wonders if there is more to the hardness of gemstones beyond what is at face value. After all, once you have the Mohs scale down to a science, what other use could this knowledge bring to your business? We understand diamond is 10, corundum is 9, and...
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Computers and machines are now replacing much of the handwork involved in the creation of fine jewellery. While these devices will never replace the talent and artistry of the human being, novel tools and technology can help us bring new designs to market faster, while also minimizing risk and...
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The word “noble” is applied to a small handful of metals—silver, the “platinum group,” and, of course, gold. Metals in this category are found in their workable state in nature, and are not readily corroded, rusted, or degraded under normal natural conditions. This means gold cannot only be found...
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With crimes against jewellers on the rise, it is important jewellers recommit to making safety and security a top priority.
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Electroplating is the application of a very thin layer of metal onto a different metal using electrochemistry. The process uses a solution (called a “bath” when electroplating), which is a mixture of metallic salts dissolved in an acidic or a basic solution.
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While most modern jewellery is cast in a mould, stamped by a machine, or formed from wire, a few innovative individuals have been creating pieces from a thin, flat sheet, or strip of metal.
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As technology evolves, it is becoming increasingly difficult for small business owners to handle this component of their operation on their own. After all, your expertise, as retailers, lies in communicating with your customers and helping them find the right piece of jewellery or precious gemstone.
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While the metaverse was among the hottest topics of conversation for 2022, the idea of a virtual world where people live, work, shop, and interact was a bit concerning for many in jewellery retail. Store owners were left wondering if brick-and-mortar shops would be around at all in the...
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