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Barclay’s Fine Custom Jewellers recently announced its membership in the Independent Jewelers Organization (IJO), an international Buying Group and educational organization of independent retail jewellers. Read more...
“I love the look of 18 karat gold,” a lady in the shop recently commented to me. “What a shame it isn’t as strong as 10 karat.” This is a common misconception. Read more...
Over time, the abrasions on a stone can cause it to look dull. Often people think that the stone looks this way because the interior has somehow changed. Read more...
In a digital world consumed with disposable commodities it is nice to occasionally be reminded of the importance and value of superior workmanship and genuine service. Read more...
Your watch is a sophisticated precision instrument which is constantly subjected to a wide variety of stresses and strains. Read more...
Have you ever wondered what your jewellery is worth but don't know how to find out? What is an appraisal and why should you get one? An appraisal is a typed certificate stating the description and value of your item. Read more...
Are you thinking it might be time to part with some of your jewellery that has been sitting in a box or drawer for the past few years? Read more...
By Julie H. Ferguson
Visiting an idyllic resort on the banks of the unspoiled Harrison River...
By Suzanne Buller
Tips to avoid cultural blunders that could turn your dream escape into a comedy of errors...
By Rick Neal
A rugged and wind-swept ramble along Vancouver Island's unblemished rocky shores...
Holiday Touch We interview Rob Davies of Victorian at McKenzie. Part of the Holiday Touch chain, Victorian at McKenzie has cluster care services, on-site, live-in managers, and an amazing travel program that allows their residents to travel to any one of over three hundred and twenty communities in North America where they can stay and eat... for FREE. CLICK HERE
Sunrise of Victoria is a licensed long term care community located just minutes from Beacon Hill Park, downtown Victoria and three blocks from the Empress Hotel and Inner Harbor. Our community is set in a well-established, quiet residential neighborhood. We pride ourselves in our high-quality, resident-focused care and services. CLICK HERE.
Berwick Retirement Communities has made a very clear statement about how this small, family-owned BC company intended to elevate the quality of life for its residents.
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