26/08/2009
While the word “emerald” didn't make its way into the English language until the 16th century, its derivation dates back to ancient time and the Persian word smaragdus, meaning green. Later, it evolved as esmaraude, émeraude and then esmerald before forming the term used today.
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17/08/2009
• Anita Sirianni
Sometimes jewellery store staff can hit a brick wall during their sales pitch but there's no need to give in. Speaker, trainer and sales consultant ANITA SIRIANNI offers a different perspective on ways to handle rejection in order to increase sales.
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17/08/2009
From the weird to the wonderful, bulletin board is filled with snippets about jewellery from around the world.
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17/08/2009
• Gretel Hunnerup
The quest for a perfect ring, that unique symbol of love, is today burdened by
the weight of expectation. Let's not get all sentimental.
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17/08/2009
• Rami Baron
RAMI BARON, managing director, Australian Jewellers Consortium, steps atop the soapbox to discuss the changes that working as a collective force can bring to better the jewellery industry.
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