Augmented reality – What can it do for jewellery?
“Other retail industries are thinking about technological innovation in completely different ways,” says Jonathan Chippindale, CEO and co-founder of Holition,...
Opinion
Demi-fine jewellery – The best of both worlds?
“Lots of people want to invest in something that is going to last a lifetime but not break the bank,...
Janet Fitch- Earrings jump through hoops
The popularity of earrings has swung throughout history, from being important in antiquity to times when they were not worn...
Pearl Corner – Four Pearl Trends
Pearls have been around virtually forever and what is so unique about them is that they are still relevant for...
Rapaport: Trump victory will improve economy
Trump’s election victory coupled with Republican control of Congress will set the stage for improved economic conditions that will support increased...
SOAPBOX: The wisdom that comes with age versus the enthusiasm of youth
It’s funny how grandparents often have a better relationship with their teenage grandchildren than the parents, I think it’s mutual...
Another step forward in an ongoing challenge
Diamond grading issues have been a hot topic in recent months, but a new ISO Standard could benefit the consumer...
SOAPBOX: Over-grading must be stamped out
The global diamond industry is currently facing a range of tough challenges. But, says ERNIE BLOM, the issue of apparent...
Do auctions reflect trends, or do they set them?
Auctions certainly re-invent trends, resurrecting past styles to the forefront of current taste, with a new inventive take on the...
SOAPBOX: Here’s what CAD/CAM has already done to the jewellery industry
In recent issues of Jewellery Focus, several questions have been asked about whether people think CAD will change the jewellery industry, and...
