Sunday, February 28, 2021

Swarovski debuts new collection, stores following corporate restructure

Crystal company Swarovski has unveiled its latest jewellery collection and its accompanying marketing campaign, which includes a series of international store renovations and openings.
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Retail price of lab-created diamonds continues to fall

Advances in technology have increased the price difference between lab-created and mined diamonds by as much as 1,000 per cent, a new report has revealed.
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Court rules to extradite disgraced jewellery mogul Nirav Modi

Nirav Modi, the celebrity diamond dealer at the centre of a $US1.8 billion ($AU2.3 billion) fraud, can be extradited to India, a UK court has ruled.
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Thursday, February 25, 2021

Now Showing: What if it rained diamonds?; smoking an opal; and $250,000 high-stakes ring make

Take a few moments to enjoy Jeweller's Friday Flicks video selection including updates on current affairs and insights into our jewellery trade. This week, find out what would happen if it rained diamonds, watch a man smoke an opal, and see how a jeweller handles a high-stakes ring make with $250,000 on the line.
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Sydney trade show gets huge boost; win-win for the jewellery industry

The International Jewellery & Watch Fair (IJWF), set to take place in Sydney in August, has been approved for the federal government’s Business Events Grants (BEG) program.
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Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Paterson Fine Jewellery


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Michael Hill staff member allegedly assaulted by colleague, pressured to stay silent

A Michael Hill staff member has claimed the company threatened her against publicly revealing she had been assaulted by a fellow staff member.
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New collection of prestigious Argyle pink diamonds released in Australia

John Glajz, a Singapore-based Argyle Pink Diamond Authorised partner and regional ambassador for the Natural Color Diamond Association (NCDIA), has created a second limited-edition curated collection of 1,000 Argyle pink diamonds, following the success of the original collection in 2017.
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Sunday, February 21, 2021

Gold Coast Trade Days sold out; overwhelming support

All supplier spaces at the upcoming Gold Coast Jewellery Trade Days, organised by Expertise Events, have now sold out with two weeks to go before the event begins on 7 March.
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Thursday, February 18, 2021

Now Showing: The original 'Kings of Bling'; making a 30-carat diamond necklace; and the history behind flowers in jewellery

Take a few moments to enjoy Jeweller's Friday Flicks video selection including updates on current affairs and insights into our jewellery trade. This week, watch a jeweller make a necklace with 30 carats of diamonds, meet the original 'Kings of Bling', and see a rusty Rolex be resurrected.
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Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Aussie Jewellers: Why online reviews are crucial for 2021

February 24th, 2021 Time 6:00 PM AEDT: Five stars is never enough when it comes to retail. Register and we’ll dive into a new study that shows what Australians are looking for when they look you up online.
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Fancy colour diamonds prices slip amid COVID-19 pandemic

Yellow, pink and blue diamonds all recorded minor price falls during 2020, new figures from the Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF) have revealed.
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Monday, February 15, 2021

JAA's fall from grace: 2020 State of the Jewellery Industry Report

Part four of Jeweller’s analysis of the Australian jewellery industry explores and tracks how the JAA fell from grace from a once-proud association to a shadow of its former self, representing a small percentage of the industry.
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Sorry state of (jewellery) affairs

The recent apology by industry magazine Jewellery World to event organiser Expertise Events would be laughable if it weren’t so serious. COLEBY NICHOLSON investigates the incident, the people involved and the subsequent fallout.
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JAA’s perfect storm: Nationwide quits association

The JAA is facing a perfect storm following its latest announcement that has cast, what can only be described as, extraordinary aspersions on a former board member.
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Sunday, February 14, 2021

Thursday, February 11, 2021

Nationwide, Leading Edge make 2017 jewellery fair decision

Following months of speculation, Nationwide Jewellers and Leading Edge Group Jewellers have announced support for the 2017 Sydney International Jewellery Fair.
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Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Friday, February 5, 2021

What’s old is gold

Arabella Roden explores antique and vintage jewellery to discover what makes this category so compelling – for consumers, collectors, and curators alike.
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Pandora sales fall during 2020; outlook optimistic for 2021

Pandora Jewelry has recorded a decline in revenue for the third year in a row, but management is cautiously optimistic its multi-year revitalisation strategy will produce positive financial results in the near future.
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Thursday, February 4, 2021

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Take a few moments to enjoy Jeweller's Friday Flicks video selection including updates on current affairs and insights into our jewellery trade. This week, xxxx
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Wednesday, February 3, 2021

Management exit at Showcase Jewellers

Australia and New Zealand's second-largest buying group, Showcase Jewellers, has announced managing director Carson Webb has departed to pursue “other opportunities” after more than five years in the role.
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Sri Lankan yellow sapphire halo ring

John Whitaker, Newcastle, NSW Whitakers
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Tuesday, February 2, 2021

Climb every mountain: lessons from the summit

After a year that’s felt much like a tumultuous trek through the Himalayas, ANGELA HAN sits on a summit to take in the view and ponder the lessons learned.
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Nirav Modi extradition trial to conclude this month

Nearly two years after his arrest in London, Nirav Modi – the diamond dealer alleged to have committed large-scale fraud against India’s Punjab National Bank (PNB) – is expected to learn the outcome of his extradition trial this month.
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Monday, February 1, 2021

LVMH reveals new strategy for Tiffany & Co. following management shake-up

Following its successful acquisition of Tiffany & Co. in January, French luxury conglomerate Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH) has revealed its plans for the US-based jewellery company.
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Rio Tinto’s diamond output shrinks as it exits Australia

Mining giant Rio Tinto has announced its total diamond production fell 14 per cent in 2020 to 14.7 million carats, with its Australian mine entering its final year of production and amid multiple legal challenges in Canada.
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Prestigious jewellery awards postponed a second time

The 2020 Diamond Guild Australia Jewellery Awards have been rescheduled for later in 2021 as a result of ongoing disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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