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Interior Design: Vaulted Ceilings
Jewelry retail is all about the customer experience. A particularly interesting and effective approach becoming more common is the use of ceiling design to create a unique environment. A vaulted ceiling extends upward from the walls to the center of the ceiling, creating a dramatic space overhead. This style of vaulted ceiling is also known […]
Guide to Peridot
History, Lore and Appreciation For anyone who loves hazy, yellowish green colors, peridot is sure to be appreciated. At its best, the gem exudes a soft, oily appearance; comparable to the deep greens you might see in olive oil. In ancient times, peridot was described as a gem “containing rays of sunshine.” It is easy […]
How Big is Fraud – Mitigating Your Risk
The Plumb Club presented an important retailer learning opportunity in connection with Jewelers of America (JA) and Synchrony Bank. The virtual presentation, “How Big is Fraud – Mitigating Your Risk”, was held in the Jewelers Resource Center Auditorium on Wednesday, July 27th at 1pm (EDT) and was open to the entire jewelry industry.
August Social Media Holiday Calendar
August is Peridot Month August 1: Respect for Parents Day #RespectForParentsDay August 2: National Coloring Book Day #NationalColoringBookDay August 8: International Cat Day #InternationalCatDay August 9: National Book Lovers Day #NationalBookLoversDay August 10: National Lazy Day #LazyDay August 11: National Sons and Daughters Day #SonsAndDaughtersDay August 12: International Youth Day #YouthDay August 12: World Elephant Day #WorldElephantDay August 13: International Lefthanders Day #LefthandersDay August 15: National Relaxation Day #NationalRelaxationDay August 16: National Tell a Joke Day #NationalTellAJokeDay […]
Chance Favors the Prepared
The groundswell of jewelers streaming into the 30th edition of JCK Las Vegas early June had a lot on their minds as the fine jewelry industry prepares for the second half of 2022 and the all-important winter holiday selling season. While the energy and optimism were high, there are many unknowns as to how rising […]
Guide to Jade
Jadeite Jade History, Lore and Appreciation Jade is a blanket term essentially used to describe two types of gem-quality metamorphic rocks: jadeite jade and nephrite jade. (Henceforth, simply described as jadeite and nephrite). The name for jade (as it is known in the West) comes from the Spanish piedra de hijada, referring to the stones’ shape […]
Global Diamond Mine Production Changes 2019-2023
Global Diamond Mine Production Changes 2019-2023 Keywords: Diamond
Leading Gold Producers 2020
Leading Gold Producers 2020 Keywords: Gold Production, Metals, Newmont, Barrick Gold, AngloGold Ashanti, Polyus, Kinross Gold, Gold Fields, Newcrest Mining, Agnico Eagle, Polymetal, Kirkland Lake
Understanding Specific Gravity in Gemology
Specific Gravity is a vital test that all gemmologists need to be aware of. Here, Gem-A Gemology Tutor, Dr Juliette Hibou FGA, explains the concept of specific gravity and how it is used by gemologists to aid in gemstone identification. Different gemstones have different densities; this property is used to differentiate between materials. In gemology, we […]
What to Post on TikTok
A leaked TikTok for Business deck stated that the average user spends 89 minutes per day on the platform. Eighty-nine minutes is, inarguably, a long time to spend on an application. However, eighty-nine minutes means that businesses have invaluable opportunities to capture audience attention and generate interest. If you’re hoping to get in on the action, read on […]