For years, the manufacturing conversation has been framed as a spreadsheet exercise: China is cheaper, Mexico is closer: pick one. That framing...
Stone-set jewelry failures are rarely about the stone itself. Most lost stones trace back to setting design decisions, production shortcuts, or inc...
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Eliza
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...
