Opinion

Augmented reality – What can it do for jewellery?

“Other retail industries are thinking about technological innovation in completely different ways,” says Jonathan Chippindale, CEO and co-founder of Holition,…

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Demi-fine jewellery – The best of both worlds?

“Lots of people want to invest in something that is going to last a lifetime but not break the bank,…

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Janet Fitch- Earrings jump through hoops

The popularity of earrings has swung throughout history, from being important in antiquity to times when they were not worn…

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Pearl Corner – Four Pearl Trends

Pearls have been around virtually forever and what is so unique about them is that they are still relevant for…

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Rapaport: Trump victory will improve economy

Trump’s election victory coupled with Republican control of Congress will set the stage for improved economic conditions that will support increased…

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SOAPBOX: The wisdom that comes with age versus the enthusiasm of youth

It’s funny how grandparents often have a better relationship with their teenage grandchildren than the parents, I think it’s mutual…

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Another step forward in an ongoing challenge

Diamond grading issues have been a hot topic in recent months, but a new ISO Standard could benefit the consumer…

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SOAPBOX: Over-grading must be stamped out

The global diamond industry is currently facing a range of tough challenges. But, says ERNIE BLOM, the issue of apparent…

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Do auctions reflect trends, or do they set them?

Auctions certainly re-invent trends, resurrecting past styles to the forefront of current taste, with a new inventive take on the…

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SOAPBOX: Here’s what CAD/CAM has already done to the jewellery industry

In recent issues of Jewellery Focus, several questions have been asked about whether people think CAD will change the jewellery industry, and…

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