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A dream deferred: Ethical gold in North America

May 28, 2020

The ethical jewellery movement has picked up a bit of steam in North America in recent years, but how ‘ethical’ is ‘ethical,’ really?

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The Wonders of Canada

As consumers and designers alike continue to prioritize the ethical mining of metals and gemstones, I have encountered more and more individuals interested in adding stones with Canadian origin to their collections.

A dream deferred: Ethical gold in North America

The ethical jewellery movement has picked up a bit of steam in North America in recent years, but how ‘ethical’ is ‘ethical,’ really?

All that glitters: Tips for appraising gold jewellery pieces

When Sonja Sanders graduated as a gemmologist, she assumed her years working as a goldsmith would give her a competitive edge in the world of appraisals. She soon learned this was not necessarily the case, as appraising encompasses a multitude of design and manufacturing knowledge.

Time ticks forward: A conversation with Walter von Känel, president of Longines

JB recently chatted with Walter von Känel about the beauty of women’s timepieces, the mechanics of Swiss watchmaking, and the secret to staying timeless in an ever-changing industry.

The sustainability trap

Currently, mining for product used to make jewellery continues just as it always has, with large-scale mines supplying 80 per cent of gold and diamonds and extracting resources as fast as possible.

Building your brand from the ground up

At its essence, branding is really a concept that exists in your customers’ minds. In short, it is what they think about you.

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