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New horizons: How fresh discoveries push the gemstone industry forward

October 1, 2018

Discovering new varieties and new gems is always exciting for jewellers and for our clients. Customers get to have more choice, more colours, and a bigger price range Even better are the cases where the discovery is a new variety of an existing stone.

Lessons from the pirates: Governance

August 15, 2018

In a family business, governance is often complex. Being the leader of the family business rarely means all other family members obey and follow orders.

What makes ethical jewellery ethical?

August 3, 2018

The truth is the talismanic symbolism of jewellery is too often disconnected from its sourcing. Why must it be this way, and what can we do about it?

Is the diamond market forever?

August 2, 2018

Despite their long history, retail sales of diamonds are slowing down globally. There are several factors contributing to this, but the Canadian retailer is hit especially hard because of changing consumer attitudes and population demographics.

Are synthetics poised to take over?

August 2, 2018

The growth in popularity of gem-quality synthetic diamonds has the top players in the jewellery industry asking whether consumers will lose confidence in the long-term value of this gem.

O Canada: Canadian jewellery shines bright this fall

August 1, 2018

At New York Fashion Week, even the most seasoned of attendees were surprised by the amount of Canadian apparel and jewellery designs that appeared onstage. Now, those designs have run off the runway in royal fashion

Showtime on the strip: News, views, and trends from JCK Las Vegas 2018

July 31, 2018

In its 2018 edition, JCK Las Vegas returned to Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino one final time, creating a show floor that glowed with the hottest styles and buzzed with the latest industry news.

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