Back to basics: Don’t kick the bucket

December 1, 2012

I'd like to begin this article with a short discussion about pricing chain repairs. These jobs are a great source of dependable income for bench jewellers, as they take very little time and the cost is low. An experienced jeweller should be able to fix approximately eight chains an...

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World gone CAD: How CAD can help market your store

December 1, 2012

The jewellery industry has changed vastly over the last few years where technology is concerned. Laser welders can make the trickiest repair jobs less so, machines can grow gem-quality diamonds, and advanced instruments are better able to spot treatments.

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What is platinum?

December 1, 2012

Platinum is a chemical element with the symbol Pt and an atomic number of '78.' Its name is derived from the Spanish platina, meaning 'little silver.' It is a dense, malleable, durable, and white metal with a very high melting point.

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Avoiding office politics: How to advance your career without bullying or boot-licking

November 1, 2012

Over the 20 years I’ve been advising leaders and their teams on how to enhance customer service, I’ve found that with proper training, sales staff can quickly learn to enjoy dealing with clients, even those who are stressed.

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Tiffany & Co.: 175 years and counting

October 16, 2012

The robin egg blue-coloured box wrapped with a just-so white ribbon conveys the words 'I love you' even before revealing the jewellery it holds inside. And it's been doing that for the better part of 175 years.

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Antwerp, London, Botswana….Toronto?

October 1, 2012

Why travel to Antwerp, London, or Botswana to purchase rough when you could be buying it in Toronto?

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Back to basics: A link in time

August 1, 2012

Time takes its toll. Even the most beautiful and well-crafted piece has limits on its endurance. At 2200 years old, this beautiful Greek statue of Venus de Milo—also known as Aphrodite—has had her share of difficult days. No one can say at this point what has become of her...

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Give it the old school try: Why education seminars matter in the long run

August 1, 2012

The Canadian jewellery trade shows are upon us. While attending the various events is clearly a matter of purchasing inventory for the coming holiday season, the shows are also a great opportunity for learning.

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Jewellery gets the star treatment: Fall fashions put jewellery in the limelight

August 1, 2012

Jewellery trends develop from a wide range of influences, such as clothing styles, fabric colours, economics, and socio-economics. To uncover the hottest jewellery trends for each season, every inspiration has to be considered, analyzed, and scrutinized to determine how it translates to jewellery.

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