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CANADIAN 2018 The independent voice for the industry JCK ISSUESHOW 2017 ISSUE The independent voice for the industry since 1879 since 1879

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Jean-Christophe Bédos Jean-Christophe Bedos Birks, President & CEO Birks, President & CEO Haigo Derian L’Oro Jewellery Jay Cameron PierreDeVuono Laurent Timepieces Gino Specialty Watch Resource Haigo Derian Joe Gonçalves L’Oro Jewellery Time Central

SCO T T JO R DA N SCOTT JORDAN D A NDANIELLA I E L L A V IVIZZARI ZZARI KARL DELGADILLO CONTRIBUTORS CONTRIBUTORS

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Gino DeVuono Andrea Hopson Luxury Retail Executive Specialty Watch Resource

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20 EDITOR’S LETTER Getting with the times 22 CONTRIBUTORS The people behind the scenes 24 WHAT’S ON A look what the upcoming events and tradeshows 26 PRODUCT SHOWCASE Products from the hottest brands 38 RETAILER PROFILE: MIA You don’t need the most expensive jewelry to look fabulous; you just need MIA

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58 72 32 SHOW PREVIEW: CANADIAN SHOW PREVIEW Looking toward the Canadian trade shows 42 CAMERA READY: LA PETITE ROSÉE Get inspired by these creative jewellery images 48 COMPANY PROFILE: IMPORTEX CO. Still going strong after more than 50 years

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52 ROUGH CUTS: LA DOLCE VITA Luxurious living with Pierre Laurent 58 SHOW REVIEW: BLACK MAGIC ICE A look at all of the stunning and magical pieces we saw while at JCK Las Vegas this year 68 FEATURE: TRUE THAI CRAFTSMANSHIP The upcoming Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair

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74 TECH COLUMN Updates and upgrades: Friend or foe?

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Getting with the times Olivier Felicio, Editor-in-Chief

Editor’s Letter

THE WORLD TODAY is nothing like what it used to be 20, or even 10 years ago. Gone are the days where people would watch television; why would they when they can use sites like YouTube and Netflix? Even the way people get their news has changed, using Twitter and Facebook as their main news sources. We’re living in the age of technology and social media, and it hasn’t just affected our personal lives, it has affected every person in every industry, including jewellers.

You’re not just a jeweller anymore. You’re also a social media and digital strategy planner, a photographer, a product stylist, a PPC manager, and the list continues. Although doing these jobs will help your company succeed in reaching out to as many people as possible, it does take away from the fundamentals of being what you set out to be; a jeweller.

Here’s where we come in. Canadian Jeweller Magazine has a digital marketing suite that can do all of that work for you, while you focus on what you do best. Without any hesitation, I will be more than happy to assist you with that.

It’s important to remember not to shy away from social media, but to use it to your advantage. MIA, an up-and-coming business based in Quebec, has had the ability to sell their jewelry all across Europe, Asia and North America. With the help of their website and social media, MIA’s customers from around the globe are able to stay up-to-date with the high-quality jewelry that the company is offering.

Speaking of high quality, in this issue, our rough cuts are featuring Pierre Laurent’s Swiss-made watches. There are plenty of styles and choices for both men and women, and are a great addition to any summer outfit you’ll wear this season. Whether you’re going for a night out on the town, or you’re spending the weekend relaxing with friends by the pool, they’ll add the air of luxury you’re looking for. CJ FOR MORE BEHIND-THE-SCENES PICTURES AND VIDEOS VISIT OUR WEBSITE OR ANY OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS

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Mike Lawlor

Co-owner of Lawlor Jewelry, Mike Lawlor is a third generation jeweller. Being a young and ambitious business owner, Mike began designing jewellery five years ago with the help of CAD software and 3D printing. With his interest in technology and ever-present willingness to adapt, he epitomizes the current direction of this industry.

Moshe Lerner

Moshe Lerner is a commercial photographer, specializing in jewellery and product photography with a unique detail oriented style. Running a client-friendly business he believes that with modern photography anything is possible. Based in Montreal Quebec.

See www.impressionjewelry.ca for his portfolio and more info.

Moniruz Zaman

Moniruz Zaman is the founder and CEO of Asia Pacific Group Limited, Asia Pacific International Inc., The Bullion Mart, and Silver-Gold Express. For the past three decades, Zaman has created a global mines-to-market company from the ground up. These companies deal with gold, silver, platinum, and palladium refining and production.

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What’s On Karen Simmons

Karen Simmons is a Graduate Gemologist (GIA), The Gem Gallerie proprietor and an author of nine books, Gear up for the year by staying informed on what shows are bound including: Buying Diamonds for Pleasure and Profit and award winning Chicken Soup for the Soul, which she to be the biggest hitswith inJack 2018. co-authored Canfield. Find more details about diamond S.P.A.R.K.L.E.™ in Perfectly Clear, which shares more information about Canadian diamond history and the true value of diamonds.

The following is a list of key dates, locations and contacts for the upcoming top shows around the world to make YOUR life easier: Tradeshows

Duncan Parker

Also, be sure to check out canadianjeweller.com for a full online calendar listing of the major shows for 2018.

Not only is he VP and jewellery specialist at Dupuis Auctioneers in Toronto, but Duncan Parker is also vicepresident of The Canadian Gemmological Association and past president of Jewellers Vigilance Canada.

July August An educator in gemmology and jewellery, Parker has worked in the industry for over 25 years. If anyone is July 15-17: JA New York Summer Show (New qualified York, NY) 4-6:it’sAtlanta to be our gemmologyAugust columnist, him. Jewelry Show (Atlanta, GA) atlantajewelryshow.

ja-newyork.com com July 16-17: International Watch and Jewelry Guild Show August 12-14: Mode Accessories Show (Toronto, ON) mode(Brooklyn, NY) iwjg.com accessories.com July 22-27: New York Antique Jewelry & Watch Show (New York, August 12-15: Toronto Gift Fair (Toronto, ON) cangift.org NY) usantiqueshows.com August 12-14: Canadian Jewellery Expos Toronto (Mississauga, award-winning and widely exhibited jewellery designer, goldsmith and gemmologist, Christine currently July 23-25: LUXURY Privé New York (New York,AnNY) reedexpo.com ON) cjexpos.com teaches at the École de Joaillerie de Montréal the École de Gemmologie de Montréal.

She(Edmonton, is also a July 26-29: Singapore International Jewelry Expo 2018 August 18-20:and Canadian Jewellery Expos Edmonton graduate and member of the prestigious Gemmological Association and Gem Testing Laboratory of Great (Singapore) sije.com.sg AB) cjexpos.com Britain (GAGTL) and the Society of North American Goldsmiths (SNAG). Always innovating and developing July 27-29: The Gem Expo - Toronto (Toronto, ON) August 26-28: Expo Prestige (Montreal, QC) cbq.qc.ca her art, Christine offers all of her work in 100 per cent recycled metals. thegemexpo.com August 26-29: Alberta Gift Fair (Edmonton, AB) cangift.org Contributors

Christine Dwane

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Product Showcase

Sauro

Imagination is the key to Sauro’s Minisphera collection. Sauro offers a vast variety of options to customize your Minisphera bracelet. Base materials are offered in Gold or Titanium, and let your imagination run wild with your personal choice of sphere color. All of Sauro’s sphere options are precious stones such as Amethyst and Blue Topaz, as pictured. If you’re feeling like you need a little extra, feel free to top off your design with your choice of black or white diamonds.

Starting at $870 for titanium base or $2,670 for gold base.

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Thomas Sabo

Sophisticated, expressive and traversing all generations: The new Generation Charm Club Collection by THOMAS SABO is reinventing the world of the Charm. Cool vintage styles, extra-large Charms, seductive single earrings as well as a wealth of different carriers including necklaces, bracelets and hinged hoops - surprise with a completely new feeling when worn. www.thomassabo.com or contact info@nouvoluxury.com.

Matrix 9

The Matrix 3D design software, the most advanced jewellery creation software in the world, offers the most complete suite of design tools available today. With their builders, V-ray rendering software and the new addition of Clayoo 2.5 makes Matrix a must have for any jeweller looking to take custom design to the next level. http://gemvision.com/m9/

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Oceanographer “Devil Diver” Reaching back into their archive of iconic timepieces, Bulova is reissuing the 1972 Oceanographer, also known as the “Devil Diver”. After years of supplying waterproof and accurate timepieces to the military, the unique piece was designed for diving conditions and earned its nickname when the brand famously printed “666 feet” on the original dial breaking with the conformity of the traditional 200m. www.bulova.com

Maple Leaf Diamonds

Maple Leaf Diamonds™ Collection ,the true mark of Canadian authenticity since 2001, features an array of industrial designs, set with fancy shape Canadian Diamonds and Canadian Certified Gold™.

Please visit us at the Canadian Jewellery Group Buying show in Toronto, Western Canadian Jewellery Expo in Edmonton and Expo Prestige in Montreal. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. www.mapleleafdiamonds.com

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A third generation Canadian firm based in Montreal, Quebec, that has specialized in importing and manufacturing packaging and accessories for the jewelry industry for over 50 years.

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Our most popular wedding band. The sleek look and a low profile makes it a versatile band, which would fit most engagement rings. We have a whole program from 1/6 Ctw to 1 Ctw which is priced just right. One ramp of these bands will cover 80% of the bands requirement at your store. harold@brilliantelementsusa.com

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This vintage inspired ring features leaf motifs with intricate milgrain broders embracing the round brilliant cut center like none. Hand crafted with pave set diamonds, this ring can’t fail to make any new beginning extra special. harold@brilliantelementsusa.com

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Put your store on the map and be sure customers find your business by registering on GIA’s Retailer Lookup. Through a city or postal code search, the Lookup allows customers to find local establishments that offer GIA-graded stones or have GIA-trained staff. Sign up today through the Retailer Support Program website at retailer. GIA.edu.

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There are many exciting features taking place at Canadian Jewellery Expos this year. The Toronto Expo will run from Thursday, Aug. 12 to Saturday, Aug. 14 at The International Centre Hall 5, and the Edmonton Expo runs from Wednesday, Aug. 18 to Friday, Aug. 20 at the Shaw Conference Centre.

The expos will once again showcase leading manufacturers and wholesalers from across Canada and around the world. In addition to the newest styles and great price-points that are part of every expo, some in-show experiences that attendees have come to enjoy in the past will be brought back this year.

The Opening Night Receptions, sponsored by Beverly Hills Jewellers, will be a great opportunity to enjoy a relaxed social environment at the end of the opening day in each city. Taking place in and around the Beverly Hills booth, attendees will be welcome to meet John Vaccaro and his team while enjoying complimentary drinks and appetizers. It will be the perfect complement to an exciting day of re-connecting with colleagues and industry friends.

Canadian Jewellers Association (CJA) 100th Anniversary Networking Event - Enjoy this special social event sponsored by the CJA in celebration of their 100th anniversary. This will be an opportunity for CJA members and guests to meet and interact while enjoying drinks and light snacks. The event will take place on the second night of the expo at the CJA Pavilion on the floor as the show closes. For Toronto this will take place on Friday, Aug. 13, and for Edmonton, Thursday, Aug. 19.

Canadian Jewellery Expos has also announced the return of the popular Lunch ‘n Learn series of seminars, which are sponsored

by Jewellers Mutual Insurance. Seminars at noon and at 1 p.m. will be featured on days one and two in each city, on topics relevant to today’s jewelry retailer. Attendees will be able to enjoy a complimentary lunch and beverage while attending the seminar.

The fifth annual Vaccaro Family Scholarship will feature designs produced by jewelry students from across Canada. All the entries will be displayed in Toronto and Edmonton, and attendees will have a chance to view the designs and vote for their favourite.

The winning designer will receive $3,000, as well as exhibit space in future expos to help launch their career. The winner’s school also receives $1,000 towards their program. The 2017 Vaccaro Scholarship winner, Cassandra Vitiello of Nova Scotia College of Art and Design University, will be exhibiting her designs at the Toronto Expo this year. Attendees are encouraged to stop by her booth and see the work of this award-winning designer.

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– Jewellers Vigilance Canada

227

– Programme de Prévention du Crime -

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229

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125

– Jewellery Business

328

Crime Prevention Program

227

– A.R.Z Crystals

711

– Creative Gems Inc.

713

– Jewels 4 Ever

119

– Promo Inc.

411

– A.R.Z. Group Inc.

711

– D1 Milano

510

– Jewels By Anita

119

– PUK 5 Welder

827

– A.R.Z. Steel

711

– Dancing Diamond™

527

– Joy

319

– Pulse™

419

– Achat de Métaux Précieux

813

– Daniel Klein

410

– Julie Bégin, artiste joaillière

125

– Purchase of Precious Metals

813

– Adora

405

– Daniel Wellington Watches

720

– K Raj Diamond Ltd.

619

–Q&Q

410

– Adoration™

419

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419

– K8 Jewelry Concepts Bijoux

125

– Rachat de vos rebus d’or - argent -

– Alex and Ani

604

– Delmar (watches)

– Almar Jewellery Inc.

315

– Diamants certifiés GIA -

– Anne Klein

101-105

101-105

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– Karated, Silver, Platinum & 701

– RBI/BDQ On Line Sale Platform

730 814

GIA Certified Diamonds

619

– Kingsmen Ltd.

615

– Ready Stock™

419

– Konifer Watch

723

– Re-Defined™ EnviromenTALLY

– L. J. & Diamonds

326

Responsible

– Les Georgettes

615

– Reebok

– Livingstone Jewelry Co.

327

– Reign By PAJ

– ARBE Machinerie

827

– Diamants en Fête

813

Palladium Casting Grain

– Artic Fox Anti Tarnish Silver

814

– Diamants en vrac -

– Atelier L.A.F.

125

Loose Diamonds

– Atlantic Engraving

415

– Diamants Gemscan -

– Azur

311

Gemscan diamonds

619

– Lokai

510

– Reliable Steamers

827

– B & S (Canada) Inc.

501

– Diamants IGI - IGI Diamonds

619

– Loose Diamonds

627

– Renaissance

405

– Banda Swiss

410

– Diamants Non Certifiés -

– Love in Motion™

527

– Renata

410

– Bandini

410

Non-Certified Diamonds

619

– Love Letters

419

– Repurchasing of your scrap gold - silver

– Bcouture

107

– Dioro

211

– Lux

405

- platinum - palladium

813

– Begli

219

– Doc Toc

322

– M3

405

– Rhythm of Love™

527

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– DWS 3D Printers

827

– Mabensa Inc.

205

– RMR Inc.

515

– École de Gemmologie de Montréal

631

– Madani

715

– RNB Jewellery

319

– Rosefield Watches

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101-105

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– Mapie Mark

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– Best Bargains

119

– Elle Time and Jewelry

– Best Built Polisher

827

– Emballage Graveline

– Beverly Hills Jewellers Mfg. Ltd

527

– Embix Cie D’Importation de

– Bijouterie Almar Inc.

315

Montres

– Bijouteries du Québec

730

– Emotion

505

– Master Alloys, Fine Gold, Fine Silver

– Bijoux Inox Canada Inc.

300

– Energizer

410

– Max Strauss Signature Collection™ 501

– Scrap, Polishing, Sweeps Refining 701

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405

– Estoria™

419

– MBS

205

– Seasons™

419

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604

– Eternal Flames™ Flammes

– M-Clip

510

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813

– Blushing Bride™

527

Éternelles

419

– Melanie Stones

125

– Shiny Jewellers

107

– Bouquet By Max Strauss

501

– Exécutif

405

– Melting Service

813

– Silver & Co

427

– Boutiques en ligne RBI/BDQ

730

– Fashion Jewellery

627

– Miracle Mark

627

– Sindbad Inc.

719

– Bridal Programs

627

– Fire and Ice™ Canadian Diamond

527

– Montres Acier et Bois

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– Sonia Bandulet, artiste joaillier

– Brooklyn Lights

604

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219

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– Maple Leaf Diamonds

419

– Rovina

– Mardini / 7 Collections

405

– Sales of Investment products of the

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Royal Canadian Mint

813

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125

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– Butterfly™ Recycled Precious Metals 814

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405

– Stone Removal

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322

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527

– Myel Design Inc.

125

– Storm

– Canadian Jeweller Magazine

123

– Gem Connection

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– Neos

211

– Sylvéa Italy

711

– Canadian Jewellers Association

227

– Gemme Canadienne - Nishi Pearls 305

– Nishi Pearls

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720

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827

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720

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322

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311

– Noir

405

– Thomas Sabo

604

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511

– Giovanni Vaccaro™

527

– Nouvo Luxury Group

604

– Tides of Love™ Marées de l’Amour 419

– Certifié Or Canadien

419

– Gothrider

125

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410

– Twinkle™

527

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715

– Gravure Atlantic Ltée

415

– Or & diamants Canadiens

419

– U-Marq Engraver

827

– Christian Paul

720

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813

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322

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814

– United Precious Metal Refining Inc.

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125

– Hirsch

322

– Orléan

410

– Vente de produits d’Investissement

– Chrysalis

322

– Hollis Bahringer

300

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– CL

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– Hot Diamonds

510

– Paragems

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– Vogue Jewellery Design

211

– Classic

311

– I Promise™ Canadian Diamond

527

– Paul Hewitt

615

– Wedding Bells

527

– Classique

405

– Image Design Jewellery

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– Perfect Together™

527

– Wind’s Embrace - Caresse du Vent 419

– Colors of your Life

327

– Inox

300

– Perla

604

– Wire, Sheets & Solder

701

– Connoisseurs

322

– Italgem Steel Group

510

– Pierres de Charme

426

– Zinzi

322

– Jean Langevin

505

– Précision

405

– Prestige

405

– Privé

405

– Christine Dwane, designer, joaillière,

– Continental Geneve

101-105

– Continental Pearl Canada Inc.

420

– JETS - Jewellery Education Training

– Corona Jewellery

419

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– Jewelers Mutual Insurance

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Retailer Profile: MIA

Creating a new standard You don’t need the most expensive jewelry to look fabulous; you just need MIA.

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WHEN YOU THINK THE WORD ‘JEWELRY’, the words that follow may be ‘beautiful’, ‘elegance’, ‘gold’, and ‘expensive’. What many people might not realize though, is that you can get quality-made jewelry that conveys beauty and elegance, without the gold, and for a much less expensive price.

For the past seven years, MIA, a Quebec-based company, has been providing beautiful, yet simple stainless steel jewelry for women.

Kim Labrecque, the founder and GM of MIA, was born into a family of jewellers, his parents being Lucie Dulac and Marcel Labrecque, founders of Bizou International.

“His love for the industry, it’s a concept that comes from his parents. However, MIA is his, and his parents believed in the project from the start,” says Melissa Roberts, the web marketing coordinator at MIA.

Roberts, who has been with the company since its conception in 2011, adds, “Having a small collection of stainless steel jewelry at Bizou, Kim’s parents were informed about the sales, and saw real potential for stainless steel jewelry. So when he brought this to them, they all agreed it was a good idea.”

Although today MIA sells only stainless steel jewelry, it started out as a mix of sterling silver and stainless steel products until about two years ago.

“The beginning was a lot of experimenting, however we realized that stainless steel was our strongest category, so we decided to shift and direct our focus,” says Roberts. “The women were loving it. Stainless steel jewelry is way more affordable, it doesn’t tarnish and wear down, and the colour doesn’t change. It’s something you can buy for $20, keep on wearing it as much as you want, and not have to worry about it loosing its brilliance over time.”

Now, MIA offers everything from necklaces and bracelets to watches and rings in stainless steel, however their most popular items are the earrings.

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“A lot of people get reactions to non-gold jewelry, so a lot of the time they either have to buy real gold earrings, which are super expensive, or not wear earrings at all,” Roberts explains. “Stainless steel is hypoallergenic though, which means it won’t cause a reaction, and you can buy a bunch of them because they’re so much cheaper than real gold earrings, because stainless steel isn’t rare like gold is.”

For all of these reasons, stainless steel has definitely become a popular material for making women’s jewelry, however, it wasn’t the easiest to use for what Labrecque had in mind seven years ago.

“Going back to 2011, stainless steel was more common for men because it had that rough, edgy look, which means it was harder to make it dainty,” Roberts explains. She recalls they worked really hard with their suppliers to try and get to Labrecque’s goal, which was making the jewelry more feminine. “Not only is the feminine look more suitable women, it is also just more comfortable, because then it’s not rough; it bends and flows.”

Although the company has been around for seven years, it was only about a year ago that they were finally able to say that they reached the quality they had been looking for.

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“His love for the industry, it’s a concept that comes from his parents. However, MIA is his, and his parents believed in the project from the start” The jewelry that they’re putting out now is a quality and look that keeps bringing customers back for more.

“Our pieces are minimalistic and timeless; offering a classic look and also something modern at the same time. They’re classic with a modern twist, and that really works for us,” Roberts explains.

And although Labrecque stays up-to-date with fashion influencers and big brands, “We’re not a fashion brand, so we’re not trying to take a look at fast-forward fashion, however our pieces, because they’re timeless, they can work with any trend that comes along.”

In order to give back to the community that has shown MIA so much support already, the company has been partnered with

Leucan, a foundation in Quebec that helps children with cancer, for the last five years, and has raised more than $500,000 for the foundation. “We create a pair of earrings, and for every pair of that earring that are sold, we give $20 to the foundation. We really love this foundation; children are really important to us, so we want to give back to the community by helping children with cancer.”

Although MIA is still fairly new, Roberts says they’re already working toward worldwide expansion, with a number of stores open in Quebec, as well as two open in Mauritius, South Africa.

The company will also be opening four locations in Australia but the end of 2018. CJ

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FOUNDED IN 1967 BY SALIM ARGALGI in Montreal, Que., Importex Co. has built a reputation not only for having the widest assortment and largest inventory of stones and findings in Canada, but for also being a one-stop shop for all jewelry needs.

“In the beginning everything was concentrated around stones and findings,” said Morris Argalgi, director of operations at Importex Co., and son of Salim. “However, throughout the years we evolved and grew, and today we have a complete workshop and we can do anything,” And he isn’t exaggerating. Importex Co. is capable of doing anything a jeweller needs; in-house designing (providing ideas for custom orders), 3D renderings, sending renderings and ideas to clients, creating the jewelry, providing the finished product, repairs and appraisals. Importex Co. becomes a real part of the team, supporting the jeweller throughout the entire sale.

“Having a large inventory and having the ability to do everything onsite means that all of our projects get done quickly.”

“We do all of this onsite too, in order to be in full control of every piece of jewellery from A to Z, because we have jewellers, diamond setters (including micro pave) and a model maker, all on the premises,” said Fortune Argalgi, sales manager at Importex Co., and also the wife of David Argalgi, president of Importex Co.’s sister company, Gagi Import.

Gagi Import specializes in findings such as the clasps, settings, solder, wire, etc. (in 10 karat, 14 karat, 18 karat, platinum and silver), for jewellers; whereas Importex Co. specializes in stones and diamonds. Whether it’s pearls, opals, coloured stones (genuine or synthetic), semi-precious stones and diamonds, you will find it at Importex Co. and Gagi Import.

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Together, Importex Co. and Gagi Import are jewelry companies with the biggest inventory in Canada.

“Having a large inventory and the ability to do everything onsite means that all of our projects get done quickly. The jewellers get exactly what they want, and for a great price. This is something I am really proud of,” Morris explained. Along with offering any stone or finding imaginable, Importex Co. also provides ideas.

“Sometimes customers will go into a store, still unsure of what they want,” said Morris. “The store will call us up, let us know what type of jewelry is needed, and we will design five or six options, then send it for the customer to decide what they like best. From this, we are able to stay up-to-date with the latest jewelry trends.

The services we offer make a huge difference to buyers. We love what we do; we want customers to be happy, and it shows in how we conduct business. We always try to give more”.CJ

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THIS PAGE: Performance collection Blue-plated Case, rubber strap, Swiss-made chronograph movement, oversized calendar, and water resistance to 100m. $795 Swim Shorts, Orlebar Brown (Simons) PREVIOUS PAGE: Performance collection (On him) Blue-plated case, rubber strap, Swiss-made chronograph movement, oversized calendar, and water resistance to 100m. $795 Travelers collection (On her) With dual time zone movement and oversized calendar. Stainless steel case set with 72 round, brilliantcut diamonds and a leather strap.

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5. Corona Jewellery, Canadian Maple Leaf Diamond natural fancy vivid yellow 1.66 ct cushion-cut diamond ring.

6. Mont Blanc, Star Legacy collection, small second watch

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THE BANGKOK GEMS AND JEWELRY FAIR (BGJF), organized by the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), has been celebrated as being one of the world’s leading gems and jewelry shows, and is regarded as Thailand’s longest established gems and jewelry fair.

The BGJF, which will have its second fair of the year from Friday, Sept. 2, to Tuesday, Sept. 11, demonstrates the whole spectrum of products and services the industry has to offer. It also shines a light on innovative designs and the latest global trends from well-established brands, to new entries.

“The 61st Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair [this past February] was a success in showcasing the strength of Thailand’s gems and jewelry industry to the world,” said Chantira Jimreivat Vivatrat, DITP’s general director. “The DITP is certain that at the upcoming 62nd Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair this September, we will see a larger number of exhibitors and visitors enjoying the wide range of gems and jewelry products offered.”

Vivatrat added that the success of the 61st BGJF was a step towards the industry achieving the Thai government’s aim of making Thailand the world’s gems and jewelry production trading hub.

“In February, 853 exhibitors participated at the fair, occupying 2,003 booths. Although 747 of these were from Thailand, others

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came from around the globe, including countries as diverse as Hong Kong, Poland, Turkey, Japan, Singapore, India, South Korea, Israel, Indonesia and Canada,” Vivatrat explained. “A total of US$63 million in trade value was generated both at the show and in advance purchases.”

The Thai gems and jewelry industry has experienced continued growth for many years, with its strength in Thai artisans who are known for their skills in heat treatment, as well as crafting intricate designs, and having outstanding jewelry settings. Furthermore, Thailand is known as one of the world’s largest coloured gemstones trading hubs, while Thai exporters understand the demands of international markets.

“We come here for the gemstones – Thailand is still a great source for colour gemstones – and to meet with our international clients from Australia,” Anita Agrawal the CEO of Toronto-based jewelry manufacturing company, Best Bargains. “BCJF is very accessible and not as costly as other shows. It’s amazing to see intricate designs from the jewelry collections here.”

In order to highlight Thailand’s cultural heritage in jewelry crafting, Vivatrat explained that the 62nd BGJF “will promote the exquisite craftsmanship of Thai artisans who produce a variety of jewelry in both classic and modern styles, which is capturing consumers all over the world.” CJ

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simple and easy to use. “We wanted a solution where the customer can order the exact quality, size, and quantity they want, from their phone in less than one minute,” says Adam. And it looks like the goal has been achieved. Once ordered, the stones are delivered to your store the next business day, anywhere in Canada. “These guys have got it figured out. It’s easy and the stones have been consistent throughout my orders,” says Saro, a customer from Van Der Jewelers.

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THE HEADLINE ‘Gold versus cryptocurrencies’ seems a bit like an anomaly. Strictly speaking, apples are not being compared to apples. This is about the generic category of fruits that can exist in an investor’s basket. Gold has been a safe haven for wealth for thousands of years, in contrast, cryptocurrencies can’t boast of such a broad spectrum. Sure the abacus was used for centuries, however winds of change, especially the type seen since the digital revolution, has pushed people to take a serious look at trends emerging today.

Bitcoin, the oldest known cryptocurrency, is not even a decade old; it hit the horizon in 2009. Like the Gold Rush, a sort of ‘crypto rush’ ensued with the result that today, more than 1,800 cryptocurrencies exist. Although most are weak with diminishing, the subject still evokes a strong curiosity. Present generations are known to adopt the latest innovations at speeds like never before.

However the rate of failure of ideas and initiatives that appeared brilliant at first sight, is also unprecedented.

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To be fair to cryptocurrencies, it’s important to understand the evolution and meaning of the concept, which still remains quite vague. A person who assumed the name of Santoshi Nakamoto first published a paper called Bitcoin: A Peer to Peer Electronic Cash System, in 2008, and almost simultaneously, a website – bitcoin.org, was launched. However, Santoshi’s involvement with this venture was surprisingly short lived, and he weaned himself away from this project by mid 2010.

The architecture of this first digital currency was completely digital or virtual, and is also referred to as an alternative currency.

To this day, Bitcoin relies heavily on what is called blockchain, an electronic database that records and tracks all assets, whether tangible or intangible, as well as transaction data, continuously. In this sense it is a low cost ledger. By enabling digital transactions remotely, it makes a variety of transaction types across many asset classes possible and also eliminates the need for face-toface interactions between a buyer and seller. Any system, for

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high value exchange of money, has to ensure the highest level of confidentiality and security. Blockchain uses cryptography for this, and the name is derived from the more commonly understood term - encryption.

Cryptocurrencies have had an extremely checkered history.

In December 2009, Bitcoin was trading at an all time high of $20,000. The very next month, the currency lost 30 per cent of its value suddenly, which amounted to $44.2 billion. This was close on the heels of an earlier meltdown in September 2017, when China outlawed cryptocurrencies. A large portion of the online drug trade is also conducted in cryptocurrencies. Though, what might be the biggest negative about cryptocurrencies is the fact that they are not backed up by any form of physical wealth, such as precious metals or oil. With the mode being totally unregulated and decentralized, there is no government to back it or step in to arrest any major collapses in their value. Wikipedia labels cryptocurrencies as ‘controversial’. They certainly don’t have a mainstream status yet. There are several reasons for why even the most forward-looking economies prefer to keep cryptocurrencies at arms’ length. Their inability to hold any organization accountable, indirectly encouraging tax evasion, unaccounted income, excessive speculation, and the lack of a foolproof system to prevent hacking, are some of their very pertinent reservations.

In marked contrast to virtual currencies, gold, as a vehicle for investment, has had a far more stable run, and that’s without massive upheavals and catastrophic collapses. Goldprice.org plotted the journey of gold from US$950 per ounce, to US$1,290 until mid May this year. In overall terms there is an uptrend in the last 10 years. In terms of growth, gold has experienced a 314.19 per cent increase in the past 16 years. This growth has been steady by and large, though it has sustained over the longer term, a big boon for medium- and long-term investors. In 2017, though the Federal Reserve System boosted interest rates three times, gold picked up 13.5 per cent value, which is an unmatched yearly gain since 2010. The World Gold Council is upbeat for this year too, and expects demand to be sustained and even accelerated due to overall global growth and the palpable shift from the USD to gold for investment.

Mining.com has quoted the London Bullion Market Association, the globally recognized premier gold body, on the prospect for gold this year, based on a poll of 34 leading gold analysts. “Opinions differ as to the level of the U.S. real interest rates, the likely impact of geopolitical factors, and the pace of global economic growth. Our contributors are divided as to

what will have the greater impact and hence we have received forecasts for gold as high as $1,510 and as low as $1,120 and it’s a similar story for the other metals.” The perspective of TD Securities forecasts a high for gold of $1,433, a dip to just below $1,200 and an average of $1,313.

World gold production peaked at 3,150 metric tons in 2017.

This represents a 2 per cent increment in the total global gold held above the ground. There is a strong possibility of decline in output because of lower capital amount. As per Bullion Vault, gold exploration budgets have declined year on year since reaching a high of US$9,500 million in 2012, to just US$4,000 million in 2017. Lower output further enhances the prospect of stronger gold prices.

As always, for the future, investors will be driven by their sentiment towards the yellow metal, motivational profiles, time perspectives and risk-taking ability. In short, individual investors have to take their own pick between gold and cryptocurrencies.

The cardinal principles of, “No risk, no reward,” as well as, “Slow and steady wins the race,” will both hold true. CJ

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Updates and upgrades:

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by Mike Lawlor

I’VE HEARD from a lot of designers and manufacturers as of late, discussing the topic of updating and upgrading software and hardware alike. Usually when I hear about it, it’s accompanied by outcries of expense, and grumpiness about the pace of technology’s ever-expanding upgrades and capabilities. Now, let’s take a moment to stand back and consider something.

All of us – I mean everyone who has invested in anything from computer-aided design (CAD) software, to 3D printers, and even laser welders – at one point was looking forward at these pieces of tech, and thinking about the many ways it could expand our capabilities. It could make our day-to-day lives easier, and possibly even grow our businesses. So where are those thoughts when it comes to upgrades?

Lets take a deeper dive into it. When I first invested in CAD software, I started with Matrix version 7.5. Since 2014 we have seen two new upgrades to the software: version 8 and version 9.

Yes, each one of these updates came with an expense, however each one has also come with new capabilities, new tools, and new possibilities.

Although in some cases that does mean that old tools are phased out in favour of new ones, what are we doing if we aren’t continuing to learn every day as we work?

As we discuss 3D printers we can look at the expansion of new models, as well as technology advancements in the fields throughout the past four years; and they’ve been massive. In many ways some of the printers today are extremely similar, despite the fine-tuning that has been done to them. This includes builtin computer screens, the speed in which they can manufacturer models, and even the decreased price point being seen in some

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brands and models. These are only a few of the changes we have seen occur in a very short matter of time, and it holds promise that there will be further growth in the next 5 to 10 years.

I agree that these added expenses of upgrades and updates to software may sometimes seem unnecessary, however you have to remind yourself to look forward to the future of your business, just like you did when you were originally investing in this technology. Remember how these upgrades and investments have revolutionized your business and helped you adapt to the current demand of consumers everywhere. When you look back on the previous years of owning this tech and equipment, remember the success it has brought you.

The simplest and easiest way I have found to accomplish upgrades, is plan it out. Create a budget and stick to putting that money away.

It’s not likely you’re going to have to invest in updates or upgrades every year, and having this type of development throughout the years makes the ability to pull the trigger on a new upgrade that much easier. It will also keep you constantly aware of new changes on the tech side of the industry, and will allow you to weigh the pros and cons of what pieces are worth to you and your business, before you find yourself feeling like you need to make the purchase.

After evaluating all aspects of an upgrade or update, remember you know your business better than any sales representative or any tech guru. If you’re finding success with a piece of equipment or particular software, keep it up-to-date. You will know if the investment is worth what it brings in, and it’s almost always a no-brainer. CJ

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