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The July 2008 MJSA Journal features articles on pricing, supply, and demand updates for platinum, palladium, gold, and silver; exploring options in plating; improving communication with custom design clients; and mixing designs and technologies in a cathedral engagement ring.
FEATURES
ONLINE FEATURE
Up, Up, and Away
Compiled by Shawna Kulpa
After soaring in ’07, metals prices show no sign of returning to Earth in ’08. Find out how platinum, palladium, gold, and silver fared last year in terms of supply, demand, and price, and read what experts predict the future holds for these jewelry metals.
Plating Hits Home
By Rachel Katz
Skyrocketing metals costs don’t necessarily have to deflate your profits and squash your creativity. If you have some flexibility, you might find this the time to explore a variety of plating options, including vermeil or palladium.
Making Connections
By Gary Dawson
Custom jewelry will always have a special place in the jewelry industry. Learn how you can use conscious intent to improve communication with clients during the custom design process.
Old Meets New
By Gerry Davies
Lisa Krikawa mixes designs and technologies in a cathedral engagement ring.
COLUMNS
MJSA Bulletin
ETSJM brings out industry’s new companies.
Trends & Analysis
Imports decline, but problems persist; impact of sanctions on Myanmar gem trade; how runway fashions will influence jewelry for fall and winter.
Inspired Thinking
SilverKristal offers a new kind of sparkle; Reller gains exposure with charitable jewelry; developing your business differentiator.
At the Bench
Using the back of a file to burnish after setting; fabricating a fish-tail-style eternity band; Testing United Precious Metal Refining’s new colored silver alloys.
New
Products
One Last Idea
Writing an “elevator pitch” about your line.
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