A blue diamond’s cursed odyssey

Graded by GIA in 1988 and 1996, the famous Hope Diamond (also known as Tavernier Blue and Bleu de France) is a brilliant 45.52-carat antique cushion cut, a Fancy Deep Blue Grey Blue of VS1 clarity. This exceptional gem has stood the test of time, leaving in its wake...
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Building bonds beyond business

Nestled in a block of other businesses, right by a busy intersection, Mississauga, Ont.’s Valencia Jewellery stands as a beacon of heritage and craftsmanship. What first began as an initial gold purchase in Colombia 60 years ago, has since evolved into a family-run establishment where respect for customers and...
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Trend report: Yellow gold resurgence

Fashion trends tend to swing along a pendulum, ranging from one extreme to another every few decades. With the recent resurgence of ‘70s and ‘80s inspired looks, in everything from hairdos to fashion to pop culture, it is no surprise that the pendulum has swung back to yellow gold....
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The four Cs of robbery protection: A new way to stay safe

How can you remember crucial safety guidelines during a robbery event? Taking the most important general retail crime-prevention guidelines, Jewellers Vigilance Canada (JVC) has crafted a mnemonic that parallels a knowledge base that every jeweller knows—the four Cs. The four Cs of robbery protection can make it easier to...
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Modern-day industry machinery

Plenty of debates can be had when it comes to jewellery technology. Which machine is best for your business? What’s the most important thing to consider when making a purchase? How much should you rely on high-tech tools, anyway? While answers to the questions vary from jeweller to jeweller,...
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How to appraise your appraisal

By Sonja Sanders

If you’ve spent even a second in the jewellery trade, chances are you’re not a stranger to appraisals. Appraisals are crucial to the industry, they’re needed for insurance purposes, legal petitions, auctions, estate sales, online sites…the list goes on. In the last four decades, technological...

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