Once upon a time, perfume meant parfum, whose aromatic ingredients are diluted in pure alcohol at their highest practical concentration (usually around 15-20 per cent). One or two drops of this intensely concentrated liquid would last for hours, but it was a luxury that only the very rich could afford. All that changed in the early … Read More →
Turkey is pulling out all the stops to remain a frontrunner in the global jewellery industry. Adding muscle to the country’s manufacturing expertise are major initiatives ranging from fiscal incentives to market expansion and gemstone-cutting skills upgrading programmes. In separate interviews with JNA, industry stakeholders share their views on how Turkey is moving ahead of … Read More →