All in the family: Adding pizzazz to family jewellery

December 1, 2015

Jewellery is all about symbolism and significance. After engagement and wedding rings, one of the most popular kinds of jewellery is that which celebrates family. This can be as old-school as the simulated birthstone rings those of a certain age will remember from the once-popular Consumer's Distributing to pieces...

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In the trenches: The challenges of working as a retail gemmologist

December 1, 2015

Being a retail gemmologist is kind of like being in the Special Forces, I find. We are dropped into the field and in most cases, are all alone with no backup, making do with what we've got. So we had better make sure we know what we are doing.

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Survival of the fittest: Adapting to evolving technologies

December 1, 2015

It could be said the evolution of technology is a form of business Darwinism—that as technological innovations are introduced, long-established industry norms disappear.

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Rocking a trunk show: Tips and tricks for a successful event

December 1, 2015

Trunk shows are fun, unique ways to generate excitement around your store, and most importantly, drive traffic through your doors. Making these events successful, however, requires more than just putting extra jewellery in your cases.

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Pearls of wisdom: Unravelling the complex world of appraising pearls

December 1, 2015

Pearls have been treasured for centuries as a symbol of wealth and nobility. Yet, they are no longer reserved for the privileged few. Today, we can all enjoy pearls of infinite variety and at any price.

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Selling with vision and insight

October 23, 2015

In our journey to discovering new avenues to success, I hope you have found great satisfaction in connecting with your customers in a new way. At this point, you have been given new skills on how to truly connect with your customer and see your sale in a whole...

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Leaf motifs: Perennially popular and always in vogue

October 1, 2015

Foliar representations may seem commonplace, but they figure prominently in ancient art and culture, elevated to a higher significance by their use. If you stop to think about it, leaf references abound in popular culture and in common speech, idioms, adages, and sayings.

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The ‘alloyed’ truth: Using the right mix for the job

October 1, 2015

Gold and silver have been used to make jewellery for adornment for more than 5000 years. Early jewellers hammered alluvial nuggets of gold and silver found in stream beds into sheets before cutting them into wires and fabricating.

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The neutral zone: What makes an independent appraiser independent?

October 1, 2015

What exactly does it mean to be an independent appraiser? Does independent mean better? Does it mean neutral? If you own a jewellery store that offers appraisal services, can you be truly independent when it involves a purchase made at your store?

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Holiday Gift Guide

October 1, 2015

To help fill your showcases, we present our annual holiday gift guide, packed with the hottest styles and must-have trends. Check out these gift-giving ideas that are sure to put a smile on your customers' faces on Christmas morning.

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