In 1995, the relocation of Sparkle to Surrey was met with grave opposition from Nelson. Already worn and tired from anchoring the workshop for many years, the move left him isolated from the jewelry community he loved. After much soul-searching, Nelson parted ways with Sparkle and, leaving his family behind in Vancouver, returned to Hong Kong.

Back in his homeland, Nelson was recruited by former colleagues to rebuild an ailing manufacturer in financial turmoil. He presided over the factory in the Guang Dong Province of China and oversaw the hiring, training and motivation of over 100 employees. ...