A collection of rare amber at the Singapore jewellery school JDMIS

Amber is the fossilised resin from trees, at one time in history it was more valuable than gold and has an amazing range of uses. It can be an ingredient in perfume, has been prized in folklore as a medicine and is in great demand by jewellers as a popular gem used in jewellery for centuries.

In this quick and easy tutorial, I will show you step-by-step how to make a creative silver ring using silver clay and tools which you can easily find at home

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Spinel: History’s most misunderstood gemstone - Photo

Spinel is a gem that has often been overshadowed by Ruby, but as more people have come to discover this beautiful mineral it has emerged from the shadows and is finally receiving recognition as a treasured gem in its own right. 

Singapore's new Anti Money Laundering Laws for Precious Metals and Gem Dealers
In 2019, Singapore's enacted a law requiring anyone buying or selling jewellery to become a registered 'dealer' and to follow a series of operational prescriptions to prevent moneylaundering and funding of terrorist activities. This is an excellent step - but one that has an enormous impact on jewellers and entrepreneurs whose transactions are never practically going to be used for ML/FT.

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Precious Metals and Hallmarks

Precious metals such as Gold and Silver have played a part in our lives since the dawn of civilization. Often associated with the gods and immortality, these unique materials have been symbols of wealth and status as well as having more modern industrial uses.

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