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Shining a light on compliance

February 23, 2025

In the world of glittering diamonds, precious metals, and high-value jewellery, dealers in precious metals and precious stones are not immune to money laundering or terrorist financing threats and risks. In fact, they play a key role in preventing and detecting financial crime and helping to safeguard Canada’s financial system and economy. The importance of… Continue reading...

Feeling blue? A guide to blue topaz

September 16, 2024

By Renée Newman Blue topaz is one of the most popular gems today, but do not expect to find it in antique jewellery. The landscape of the blue topaz market underwent a significant shift following mineralogist Frederick Pough’s report...

Changing perceptions: Is pearl jewellery still relevant?

September 3, 2024

Pearl jewellery has become omnipresent. Celebrities and powerful women wear pearls. Popular styles of late are not limited to only statement pearl earrings, necklaces, or rings. Ropes and ropes of pearls can be seen adorning the necks of the discerning customer, and pearls are often used as embellishment on clothing, bags, and shoes. Wearing pearl jewellery has become a big trend, and almost everyone wants to follow trends. Let’s take a look at how customer preferences for pearls have shifted in recent years.

Made You Look: An artisan’s haven

September 3, 2024

By Tamanna Bhasin As customers step through the doors of Toronto’s Made You Look, they’re immediately enveloped in a whirlwind of activity—a symphony of colours, the comforting background buzz of artisans at work, and the gentle hum of people...

Behind the facets: Diamond colour treatments

August 19, 2024

Not only do jewellers have to know exactly what they are selling, but they have ethical, regulatory, and even legal responsibilities to disclose any treatments or enhancements to the customer prior to the point of sale. The consequences are real, especially in our age of social media and instant news-making. Detecting treatments and enhancements often requires advanced equipment and expertise. Let’s explore some of the nuances of detecting diamond colour treatments so you know exactly when to call in the experts.

Greenwashing unmasked: Understanding ethical gold

August 19, 2024

The topic of sustainability is a minefield, and almost as tough to manoeuvre. Yet, it is crucial to stay informed so you can provide discerning customers with accurate answers. With an increasingly better educated public, remaining informed about industry-specific definitions in this realm has become a vital selling point to positioning yourself as a trusted authority.

A case of mistaken identity: The Black Prince’s Ruby

July 15, 2024

From Afghanistan to England’s Tower of London, the Black Prince’s Ruby has traversed time and lore. Yet, despite the popular name marking it as a ruby, the gemstone has been identified as a red spinel weighing approximately 170 carats. The spinel is uncut, set in its rough form as a 5 cm irregular octahedron with rounded edges and a beautiful bright pigeon-blood red colour. The stone has a marked imperfection: A drill hole in one corner which reveals that it had, at some point in its lifetime, been used as a pendant. As it currently stands, the drill hole has been plugged with a small cabochon ruby in a gold slip mount.

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