RECOGNIZE YOUR EMOTIONS TO COPE WITH COVID
If you are struggling through our Covid Crisis, you will find calm in the storm when you understand the emotions at play in yourself and your loved ones. Even though South Africa has been moved to Lockdown Level 1, the emotions stirred up in us during the pandemic, will remain for some time. Typically, the […]
To Shake, or not to shake? Has COVID killed the handshake?
THE HANDSHAKE – a primal human gesture is dead – killed by Covid-19? The act of shaking hands is at least 2 800 years old. (A limestone carving from 900 B.C.E. depicts the Assyrian king Shalmaneser hand-in-hand with a Babylonian ally) It is believed the presentation of an open palm was to show you […]
Guidelines for CEOs and Managers in the time of Corona
THE TOUGHEST JOB UNDER CORONA – CEOs and managers in the tourism and hospitality industries In the hard-hit tourism and hospitality industries, CEOs and managers must confront their own demons as much as they have to help their staff overcome theirs. When staff is worried about their future, they become hyper-focused on every move of […]
Can hand sanitisers damage your jewellery?
Hand sanitisers are of two types, alcohol-based and non-alcohol based. The ones containing alcohol (the chemical that kills germs) will not cause any harm to precious metals; in fact, the alcohol may dissolve some of the grime that accumulates typically between claws or adheres to gemstones. However, non-alcohol-based sanitisers usually contain a chlorine-based chemical that […]
International Diamond Day – Celebrating the cultural role of Natural Diamonds
International Diamond Day – Celebrating the cultural role of Natural Diamonds Some may wonder, Why an International Diamond Day? If there is justification for an International Pancake Day, then a day to celebrate the role of diamonds in the history and culture of humankind is long overdue. Natural diamonds differ from other luxury products. Every […]
MAKE SURE THE DIAMONDS AND GOLD YOU BUY HAVE INTEGRITY
Diamond and jewellery businesses depend on the trust consumers have in the owner and staff and their confidence in the integrity of the products the company sells. By offering expertise, market-related prices and exceptional client service, jewellers can establish a solid and trustworthy reputation. But, ensuring the integrity of their diamonds and gold – […]