16/12/2013
While most people are familiar with the term “birthstone” and its association with a monthly calendar, do you know which one corresponds with each month? And perhaps more importantly, can you answer customer questions about gemstones?
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11/12/2013
Many of the world’s most famous diamonds have been lost to history; they were either re-cut as is the case with the most famous diamond of all, the Koh-I-Noor, or their whereabouts is unknown.
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10/12/2013
• Emily Mobbs • Former Editor
The countdown to Christmas Day has begun and a number of jewellery suppliers have developed special promotions to tempt retailers and consumers alike this festive season.
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10/12/2013
• Emily Mobbs • Former Editor
In more news that should ease local industry concerns, a new Diamond Detection and Resource Centre has opened in India that will help to detect the undisclosed mixing of lab-created and natural diamonds.
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09/12/2013
As if there wasn’t already enough misinformation about jewellery on the internet, retailers also regularly have to deal with myths and bunkum about gemstones. Add an array of superstitions and prejudices and you quickly realise your sales staff have a lot to deal with.
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03/12/2013
As if there isn't already enough misinformation about jewellery on the internet, retailers also regularly have to deal with myths and bunkum about gemstones.
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02/12/2013
• Jeff Salton • Assistant Editor
Nicknamed "Queen of Gems", the pearl is at the centre of a fashion rethink. Jeff Salton explores how retailers can prepare for increased consumer demand.
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