5-Year Plans: Jewelers on Their Ever-Evolving Industry
Surrounded by some of the globe’s most forward-thinking tech enterprises in Silicon Valley, Fanya Hull can’t help but think about tomorrow.
At Vardy’s Jewelers, Hull’s 35-year-old jewelry store located in Cupertino, Calif., less than one mile...
SILVER: Outlook brightens for 2019 says Silver Institute
Last year was disappointing, but the Silver Institute is predicting a “more supportive” climate for silver this year. Sales of the U.S. Mint’s American Eagle coins rose 12% in January 2019, compared to the same month...
Britt’s Pick: Susan Wheeler’s Sunrise Necklace
The bright spot in any collection
The sun will continue to rise. The cheerful disposition of Susan Wheeler’s Sunrise necklace was the draw for me initially, but in light of recent matters, it represents more...
Timex and SilMach set to shake up watch industry with new technology
Watch designer Timex has partnered with SilMach, French pioneer in micro-electro-mechanical-systems (MEMS) to create the first MEMS powered watch.
The timepieces will utilise MEMS watch motors (boxes) and will be the first brand to use...
5 Reasons Why Diamond Jewelry Always Makes the Perfect Gift
Are you looking for an exceptional gift for a special lady in your life? Diamond jewelry is the classic choice. Beautiful, chic and exclusive, diamonds will always be well received.
Here are five reasons why...
UK hallmarking reveals 2.4% annual fall as silver suffers
Final results for last year’s hallmarking figures from the four UK Assay Offices reveals that in total, the number of items marked last year fell by 2.4%.
In total, 9,114,402 items were hallmarked in 2018...
SSEF Launches Service to Identify Species of Pearl Using DNA Fingerprinting Technology
The Swiss Gemmological Institute SSEF has introduced a new service that will help identify the origin and species of pearls using a special DNA fingerprinting technology. The service will “contribute to further documenting the...
Does yellow sapphire really bring good fortune and wealth?
When money and respect don’t come easy, people seek for Jyotish gemstones for a changeover. It is said that associated gemstones play a significant part in turning the wheels of your fortune. On the...
57% of British women own a piece of pearl jewellery, new research reveals
More than half of British women now own a piece of pearl jewellery, new research reveals.
According chocolate company Thorntons, which has looked into the nation’s love of pearls for a new campaign, 57% of...
Shoppers begin to loosen purse strings in advance of April retail return
February saw promising growth in retail sales, suggesting that shoppers are ready to return to high streets when non-essential retailers make their return next month.
April 12 will see the reopening of stores deemed non-essential,...
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