From the Jeweller’s Bench

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Supporting Small Businesses on Small Business Saturday
How to Support Small Businesses on Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday is a yearly event that takes place in between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and was created to help small businesses participate in the holiday shopping season.... READ MORE →
A Guide to Eco-Friendly Gift Giving
A Guide to Eco-Friendly Gift Giving
The holiday season can be as overwhelming as it is stressful. If you want to make things simpler, easier, and greener, one of the ways you can do that is... READ MORE →
Sustainable Jewellery: What is 'Vegan-Friendly' jewellery?
What is Vegan-Friendly jewellery?
If you want to avoid animal cruelty when purchasing jewellery, you'll need to take a closer look at not only what the jewellery is made from but how it was... READ MORE →
What is 'Reycled Gold'?
What is Recycled Gold?
With an increasing focus on sustainability, brands are making all sorts of claims about their products to make them appear a more eco-friendly choice. It's happening in the jewellery industry... READ MORE →
Tips for supporting small businesses
How to Support Small Businesses
There's a lot of power in where we choose to spend our money. One small purchase can make a big difference. When you buy from an independent business, you're buying... READ MORE →
Zero Markups Jewellery
What's "Zero Markups"?
“Zero markups” has become a popular buzzword, but what does it mean and why does it matter? A markup is the ratio between the cost of goods or services and... READ MORE →