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The many colors and fascinating history of tourmaline

Tourmaline can be found all over the world, and in a wide spectrum of colors. From the ruby-like red hues of rubellite to the neon-blue Paraiba tourmalines that sell for tens of thousands of dollars per carat, this is one brilliantly versatile...

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Fancy Peridot ring

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Peridot: The green gem of the sun

Peridot is sometimes referred to as an extraterrestrial gem. This is because small quantities of it have been found within pallasite meteorites that...

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diamond sieve

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Diamond economics: toxic inventory is a silent killer

A paradigm shift in the diamond market is impacting businesses in the jewelry value chain as pricing volatility calls for new strategies.

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fancy cluster band ring

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3D jewelry rendering versus photography

Why 3D jewelry rendering could be better for your business than photography

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POS (Point Of Sale Crisis)

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The POS Crisis

What is a POS? A Point of Sale (POS) system is a combination of software & hardware used in a retail environment to capture a transaction related to...

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