Made in France

Made in France

At a time when the subject of “made in France” is rightly agitating politicians and our new Minister of the Economy Arnaud Montebourg. At a time when many French people are rediscovering that, yes, many skills are still present on our territory and that...
Socks

Socks

When I was an apprentice, there was a jeweller who came to my workshop and who impressed me. My boss used to tell me that he had worked for the greatest, so it was quiet! He never spoke to me, not even a hello, nothing. Going to make deliveries at his place was a...
Old gemology books make me smile

Old gemology books make me smile

I collect some old books. Originally, I am not really a collector, but my friends and family have a common passion for finding me at flea markets and other antique book fairs, usually dealing with jewellery and gems. You might say that’s surprising! I had to...
A history of hygiene

A history of hygiene

“The way it’s dirty, I’ll put the ring in the bleach. I don’t want to get salmonella!” One of my colleagues, about ten days ago… photo : inkhara.com If I am quoting to you today the heartfelt cry of one of my colleagues at the sight...