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Hi Interesting background article on Zhuji and FW pearls here: http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/weekly/2011-09/23/content_13775845.htm 'Crazy' is an unfair description.... Andrew

Hi Nora Some more details announced today. http://www.christies.com/about/press-center/releases/pressrelease.aspx?pressreleaseid=4974 It's a beauty ! Andrew

UK Hallmarking to remain after widespread industry support http://www.retail-jeweller.com/products/silver/hallmarking-to-remain-after-widespread-industry-support/5027635.article

Looks like some or all of the content is now online for anyone who wants to hear it. http://www.jewellerynewsasia.com/en/Pearls/416/JOC-Jewellery-Online-Conference.html Andrew

Interesting short news story from The Mainichi Daily News: A team of Japanese scientists has identified almost all of about 30,000 different kinds of genes that form the shell of pearl oysters, a discovery that could shed light on the mystery surrounding the beauty of pearls. A team of...

Brilliant !

A pearl-and-diamond tiara belonging to a 19th century woman once known as Britain's wealthiest is due to go for auction next month, Christie's auction house said Friday. http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2011/05/13/general-eu-britain-pearl-tiara_8464786.html

It's certainly caused a big reaction from the industry and public here. I'd be surprised now if the requirements are abolished, more likely the process itself might be streamlined. We should know in a few months...

Hi, what I was trying to say was that you could source a functional off the shelf package for less than 10% of the sales margin eg on a $200 sales price product. But that if you wanted to make it bespoke or more luxurious in materials and branding, then you would spend more than 10% for the...

Hi, I have recently been going through these thoughts myself. I don't think there is a straightforward answer to your question as it depends on whether you choose to use an off the shelf box or to have something custom made. That depends a little on your brand positioning, what you wish to...