08/02/2018
• Emily Mobbs • Former Editor
The personalised jewellery category continues to evolve, and jewellers are questioning which pieces should and should not be included. As EMILY MOBBS discovers, it’s not easy to define.
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07/04/2015
How much is something worth? That’s a good question and an even better one when it comes to jewellery. It’s often hotly debated in the jewellery industry where many myths still exist.
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18/02/2015
• Megan Austin
Jewellery valuations can benefit jewellers and consumers alike; however, there’s still misunderstanding in the industry. MEGAN AUSTIN separates some common valuation myths from reality.
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16/07/2014
• David Geller
The repairs department is an often overlooked but lucrative source of revenue, especially in difficult times. David Geller discusses how to price repairs properly.
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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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23/08/2013
If consumers complain about the charge for cleaning a diamond ring, retailers should explain the process in detail. As WINK JONES reports, a little education could be the difference between a sale and an unhappy customer.
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11/06/2013
• Jeff Salton • Assistant Editor
Recent thefts of expensive jewellery items at Cannes Film Festival have only highlighted what most jewellers already knew – transferring items from a safe location to temporary sites is fraught with danger.
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15/12/2012
• India Nicholson• Staff Journalist
When is a basic household item not a household item? When it’s used to store your personal jewellery. Use these ideas to display and store your jewellery at home, or as eye-catching points for visual merchandising in-store.
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25/09/2009
Gems can exhibit many different types of damage, including that caused
by accident or negligence. With a little knowledge, such damage can
often be avoided. PROFESSOR HENRY A. HÄNNI discusses the how and why of
gem care.
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13/09/2009
Pearls are the world's only organic gem and are composed of calcium
carbonate. This means special attention is required to ensure pearls
will stay beautiful and last a lifetime.
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