Tag Archives: silver

Silver: A noble metal

March 25, 2021

Silver is cool—both in colour and in possibilities. This precious metal has its ups and downs, but, even in its ups, it continues to fit even the most modest budget.

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Sneak peek: ‘A noble metal’ by Duncan Parker

January 29, 2021

Silver, while often regarded as ‘second best’ to gold, has long held its own in the hearts and minds of jewellers, designers, and collectors alike.

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Silver sales on the rise, survey says

April 4, 2019

Retailers in the U.S. enjoyed strong silver jewellery sales last year and this trend is expected to continue in 2019.

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Boosting your bottom line with sterling silver

February 22, 2019

Silver is sometimes looked at as secondary to gold. However, offering silver pieces (including gold-plated items) can make jewellery more accessible, increase turnover, and help retailers reach a wider customer base.

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An insight into Canadian hallmarks

October 26, 2018

Hallmarks define the identity of an item and make it unique. However, it is sometimes difficult to read these symbols and understand their meaning.

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Alloys through the ages

October 3, 2018

Most jewellery (though not all) is composed of precious metal. The metals we use seem simple, but there is a complex set of mixtures and compounds.

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Canadians earn top honours at Saul Bell Awards

May 23, 2018

Four Canuck designers took home prizes in three categories at this year’s Saul Bell Design Awards.

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The cutting edge of quality: Bullion Mart keeps customers ahead of the game

May 1, 2018

What needs drive the modern consumer? How can a business thrive in a constantly evolving market? These are just a few of the questions that inspire Moniruz Zaman, president and CEO of Toronto-based distributor Bullion Mart, to drive his business forward.

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Survey: Silver jewellery demand is up, but supply is down

April 12, 2018

Renewed interest in silver jewellery was one of the hallmarks of 2017, according to the Silver Institute’s annual World Silver Survey.

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