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Gem Testing with the Spectroscope
Gem testing laboratories make use of a variety of instruments, both high-brow and low. Of primary importance are the microscope, refractometer, ultraviolet light, specific gravity equipment, and the spectroscope. Among these, the direct-vision spectroscope is generally the most difficult to initially master. This fear factor leads students into a self-fulfilling cul-de-sac where lack of skill […]
Sample Job Application Form
Sample Job Application Form Keywords: human resources, HR
Colored Gemstones from Brazil
Guy Lalous ACAM EG presents us with a historical review and an updated overview of the Brazilian colored stone industry. His latest Journal Digest from Gem-A’s Journal of Gemmology (Winter 2017. 35.8) also examines the effects of China’s emergence as a consumer market on Brazil’s gem industry. Recent information on Brazilian gem occurrences is presented […]
Job Applicant Interview Template
Job Applicant Interview Template Keywords: human resources, HR
Diamond Difficulties?
Two major diamond centers—Russia and Israel—are in the grip of turmoil for different reasons that are equally disturbing to international jewelry markets. Sanctions against Russia and a looming ban on Russian-origin diamonds exceeding 1 carat in size have forced firms to scrutinize their diamond sourcing while cut and polished diamonds out of Israel have sometimes […]
Jewelry Soldering Basics
Learn about soldering as it relates to jewelry making, including basic soldering steps and safety precautions that should be taken when soldering. What is soldering as it relates to jewelry making? Learning to solder is an essential jewelry making skill that can elevate your work and greatly expand your skill set as a jeweler. […]
Quenching Times
Quenching Times Keywords: jewelry manufacturing, annealing, gold, sterling silver, palladium, ruthenium, platinum
Holiday Retail Sales Results 2023
U.S. Holiday Jewelry Sales Down 2% According to preliminary insights from Mastercard SpendingPulseTM, U.S. retail sales excluding automotive increased +3.1% year over year this holiday season, running from November 1 through December 24, 2023. Mastercard SpendingPulse measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment and is not adjusted for inflation. “This holiday season, the […]
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Guide
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Guide Keywords: PCI DSS, Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, merchant credit card
What Women Look For in a Luxury Watch
What Women Look For in a Luxury Watch Keywords: market research, luxury watches