Stone-set jewelry failures are rarely about the stone itself. Most lost stones trace back to setting design decisions, production shortcuts, or inc...
Fragrance is one of the most misunderstood consumer product categories. From the outside, it looks romantic with beautiful bottles, emotional s...
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Eliza
Gold-plated jewelry sits at the intersection of aesthetics, chemistry, and manufacturing discipline. For founders, it’s also one of the easiest...
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Eliza
What founders need to understand before approving a PO It’s one of the most frustrating moments in jewelry manufacturing: The sample loo...
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Eliza
Fragrance sits in a regulatory gray zone that surprises many founders. In the U.S., fragrance is regulated as a cosmetic: No pre-market approva...
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Eliza
Nearshoring to Mexico has become one of the most talked-about sourcing shifts of the past few years. Tariffs, freight volatility, rising Asi...
