Jan 2010

canadian jeweller magazine

the business of retailing jewellery

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A “Bort” Mission

Why rough diamondsare all the rage

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ALL THE LATEST MARKET NEWS, TRENDS

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Group Beneﬁts

What’s the story behind jewellery buying groups?

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HST & You

Preparing to make thetransition to a new sales tax

Showstopper

A look at John de Jong’sinspiration and design process

JANUARY 2010

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Norbert & Kim Brinkhaus ofBrinkhaus Jewellers in Calgary

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