16/09/2020
There are numerous opportunities for jewellers in the pearl category, particularly in providing care and maintenance services for strands and jewellery, writes JUNE MANN.
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28/03/2018
In Australia, coloured gemstones often play second fiddle to diamonds, and outside the big three – ruby, sapphire and emerald – the knowledge of the general population is lacking. This is a problem because not only are customers missing out on an array of wonderful gemstones, retailers are missing many opportunities to make sales.
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21/10/2016
• John Miller
I began making silver jewellery about 43 years ago. Silver won me over from day one on a buffing machine. I still remember thinking, “Wow, I love this stuff!”
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04/08/2015
• Nerida Harris
Freshwater pearls have changed markedly over the past five years. While the changes in the previous decade were also monumental, I am frequently amazed at the general lack of knowledge throughout our industry of the more recent changes in the production of freshwater pearls.
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28/03/2013
• Amina McPhee
Knowledge is power … but it also helps you sleep at night if you deal with gems on a regular basis.
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30/04/2010
Once the envy of gem collectors around the world, opal today rates behind so many of the earth’s precious gems. According to PETER HOOSHMAND, this has to change.
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01/12/2009
• Bianca Mangion
Women don't self-purchase jewellery with anywhere near the same frequency as other fashion items. BIANCA MANGION thinks it might have something to do with the seasons.
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16/08/2009
• Kathryn Wyatt
To ensure the public knows exactly what they're getting, the GAA's KATHRYN WYATT advocates getting it right and being consistent when it comes to nomenclature.
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