08/12/2019
When a customer comes in and asks you this question, you need to be equipped with the right facts to help them make an informed decision. Learn to articulate the differences and benefits of both natural and man-made stones to find the best fit for your customer.
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05/12/2019
• Martin Rapaport
Synthetic diamonds are a fundamental threat to the natural diamond industry. They are not just a competitive product like gems, pearls or gold jewellery – they are a replacement product.
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03/10/2019
• Arabella Roden • Assistant Editor
Coloured gemstones are firing up the jewellery industry. ARABELLA RODEN explores the rainbow of opportunities presented by this increasingly popular category.
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15/08/2019
• Arabella Roden • Assistant Editor
Consumers are increasingly considering diamonds for investment purposes. ARABELLA RODEN explores the pros and cons as well as any potential pitfalls.
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29/07/2019
• Arabella Roden • Assistant Editor
The number of synthetic diamonds passed off as natural stones is increasing – yet many jewellers still lack the technology to tell them apart. ARABELLA RODEN reports.
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27/07/2019
Discover the manufacturers of synthetic diamond detectors and choose a screener that best fits your needs. From portability to number of stones, speed and price, Jeweller’s synthetic diamond detector buying guide makes your choice simpler.
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09/07/2019
• Arabella Roden • Assistant Editor
While many companies have withdrawn from Baselworld in recent years, the Swiss trade show still marks the start of the new watch-buying season. ARABELLA RODEN discovers the latest models from leading brands.
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09/07/2019
• Arabella Roden • Assistant Editor
The backbone of the jewellery industry is the diamond. ARABELLA RODEN discovers how the category is adapting to new trends and overcoming obstacles.
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10/05/2019
• Martin Foster
Now in its 102nd year, Baselworld is – despite the doubters – still setting the pace as the heart of the luxury watch industry, writes MARTIN FOSTER.
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10/05/2019
• Arabella Roden • Assistant Editor
Fashion watches have seen a meteoric rise in popularity in the last ten years. ARABELLA RODEN discovers what makes this market tick.
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08/04/2019
• Coleby Nicholson
Japanese watches have hit their stride down under, with high per capita sales. COLEBY NICHOLSON finds out just how they do it.
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08/04/2019
• Arabella Roden • Assistant Editor
When it comes to selling colour diamonds, the best advice to retailers is simple – lead with your heart, writes ARABELLA RODEN
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06/12/2018
• Abe Sherman
ABE SHERMAN says bogus claims and overpriced products from synthetic manufacturers probably ‘forced’ De Beer’s into the lab-grown market.
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06/12/2018
• Chaim Even- Zohar and Pranay Narvekar
What is really behind the jewellery industry’s greatest U-turn? CHAIM EVEN-ZOHAR with PRANAY NARVEKAR analyse De Beers’ real motives.
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06/12/2018
• Paul Zimnisky
The global jewellery industry is estimated to be worth US$270 billion. PAUL ZIMNISKY reports on the staggering potential of the ‘new diamond’ economy.
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