Platinum-plated jewellery offers the elegance of platinum at an affordable price. For coating high-value, high-carat but soft metals like 18ct white gold, platinum plating adds a classic silvery whiteness, as well as hardness and durability. It creates a uniform colour and protects the wearer from potentially problematic metals found in some white gold, such as nickel. One of the most attractive features of platinum is how well it holds up against scratches and wear, and it also polishes up easily.
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The Consumer Protection Act (CPA) has certainly placed a great deal more responsibility onto suppliers of goods and services, arguably unreasonably so.
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An immense, multibillion-rand tax fraud scheme has been uncovered in an investigation into the second-hand gold industry. Billions are alleged to have been siphoned off to line the pockets of a select few, robbing ordinary South Africans of funds that could have been used towards infrastructure and development. Crucial to the workings of this scheme are dodgy refineries.
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Plating is an affordable alternative to crafting your jewellery entirely of expensive metals, but get any of the steps wrong and you risk wasting precious money and time. Here are a few crucial pointers that should not be overlooked:
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Oversized, colourful and a bit quirky, the spring/summer 2022 runways have been full of striking accessories, inviting fashionistas to have a bit of fun. It’s rather a mixed bag as far as trends go, with fine jewellery featuring alongside plasticky, playful pieces and natural elements. This is good news for jewellers as there’s sure to at least one emerging theme that suits your signature style:
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