Colour

The rise of fancy coloured diamonds

One in every 10,000 diamonds produced possesses natural colour. For this reason alone, fancy coloured diamonds have long been cherished…

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Why shopfittings, lighting and window displays matter

When selling to the fashion conscientious there is do doubt that presentation is absolutely key. It can make or break…

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How to care for antique jewellery

If you’ve invested in antique jewellery, then you are in possession of a little piece of history. To be classed…

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Brand Profile – Freedom to Exist

Tell me how you started your watch brand? Around five years ago Kirsty and I met working for Habitat, and…

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Saying ‘Yes’ to platinum

Platinum has been successfully marketed as the ultimate precious metal and has proved relatively resilient to recent financial turmoil. Volume…

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Casting: Are manufacturers matching the retailers into the future?

I am worried that the standard of craftsmanship within our industry is dropping. Of course we still have wonderful craftsmen…

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Gemfields uncovers 5,655 carat ‘lion emerald’

Gemfields has uncovered a 5,655 carat Zambian emerald crystal with “remarkable clarity and a perfectly balanced golden green hue”, which…

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Shopfitting and window displays

These days independents are having to fight harder than ever to win that all-important footfall. Jewellery and fashion megabrands –…

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Farado Design launches ‘Knot an Engagement Ring’

Farado Design has launched the ‘Knot an Engagement Ring’ – a knot proposal ring for partners who wish to propose…

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Jewellery crime and how to deal with it

Casings Statistics confirm that the vast majority of all crimes committed against jewellery businesses are preceded by the criminals’ casing…

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