Blogs
A Metal For All Seasons – Platinum’s Role Beyond Jewelry
Platinum Role Beyond Jewelry: A Powerful Retail Narrative that Resonates with Today’s Customer The Plumb Club will host an informative and enlightening learning opportunity for retailers in connection with Platinum Guild International USA and Anglo American. The webinar will take place virtually in the Jewelers Resource Center on Wednesday, September 27th at 1pm Eastern, and […]
Sheet Metal Weight Per Square Inch
Sheet Metal Weight Per Square Inch Keywords: Guides, reference, metal, gold, platinum, sterling silver, fine silver
The Siren of Serendib Blue Sapphire
At 422.66 carats, the Siren of Serendip blue sapphire is a sight to behold. Here, Rui Galopim de Carvalho FGA DGA shares the story behind this fascinating (and exceptionally large) gemstone and describes the process of setting it into a beautiful white gold and diamond necklace. Sri Lanka, former Ceylon until 1972, was historically known […]
Millennials Prefer Google Shopping to Instagram
Millennials Prefer Google Shopping to Instagram Keywords: Market research, Ecommerce, millennials, boomers, social media, instagram, google shoppping, pinterest
How Jewelers Can Use Augmented Reality
How augmented reality jewellery try ons supercharge sales for retailers Augmented reality (AR), a technology based on enhancing the real-world environment with computer-generated elements, is quickly gaining traction across many industries, including retail. From makeup to furniture to eyeglasses, many brands are already empowering their customers with the ability to experience products through AR and […]
Runway to Reality
When the calendar turns to September, the fashion world is giddy with excitement, but are jewelers? You should be. That’s because while the former finalizes last-minute runway presentations, the latter should get pen and paper ready to note the new couture debuting at fashion shows worldwide. Runway presentations dictate the next season’s necklines, silhouettes, and […]
2022 Global Diamond Production
2022 Global Diamond Production Keywords: Diamond, mining, South Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Russian Federation, Canada, Botswana, Angola
How to Maximize Return From Your Sweeps
A 5-Step Guide to Maximizing Recovery & Returns You know precious metal fines lurk in every corner of your shop. You scour your work surfaces, clean out your sink traps and even tear up the carpeting every few years, sending it all to a refiner and hoping for a worthwhile return. But are you […]
Polariscope Cheat Sheet
Polariscope Cheat Sheet Keywords: Gemstones, optics, optical, ruby, spinel
Diamonds Beyond Jewelry
When it comes to diamonds, jewelry seems to get all the attention. But, carats aside, this simple mineral is full of hidden talents. “Diamond is a fascinating material,” said Jeffrey Post, mineralogist and curator-in-charge of gems and minerals at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. “It’s got all kinds of applications because of its hardness.” And […]