Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Australian gemstone dealer charged with terrorism offences

A Melbourne gemstone dealer, who was sanctioned last year by the US Treasury for links to terrorist organisation al-Qaeda, has been denied bail after his arrest in a counter-terrorism sting.
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Monday, March 29, 2021

Trade Days receives warm reception in Adelaide

The penultimate Expertise Events jewellery industry Trade Days, held at the Ridley Pavilion within the Adelaide Showgrounds on Saturday 27 March and Sunday 28 March, has earned praise from exhibitors.
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Siblings unearth $1.2 million opal find in Queensland outback

Brother and sister Isaac and Sofia Andreou have discovered a miraculous opal deposit near the town of Yowah, Queensland, with the find valued at $1.2 million.
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Tiffany & Co. and Costco ‘counterfeit’ court case rolls on

The long-running legal battle between Tiffany & Co. and discount retailer Costco has hit another snag, seven months after a $US21 million ($AU29 million) verdict against Costco was overturned.
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Thursday, March 25, 2021

Jeweller takes over InColor magazine

The International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) has announced that its quarterly publication, InColor, will now be published by Befindan Media, publisher of Jeweller.
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Jeweller takes over InColor magazine

The International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) has announced that its quarterly publication, InColor, will now be published by Befindan Media, publisher of Jeweller.
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Now Showing: Very unusual engagement ring; the gemstone tomb raiders ignored; and $20,000 black opal emerges

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, see a jeweller create an engagement ring that's out of the ordinary, find out the priceless treasure tomb raiders ignored, and watch as a $20,000 black opal emerges during a cutting session.
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Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Thursday, March 18, 2021

Now Showing: Engagement ring history; gold from computers; and opal deception

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, discover the fascinating history of engagement rings, find out how gold is extracted from old computer parts, and learn the tricks used to fool opal buyers online.
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Monday, March 15, 2021

Hitting jewellery high notes: Sparkling at the 2021 Grammy Awards

Music's big night saw the world's chart-topping artists don their finery and hit the red carpet for the 63rd Grammy Awards at Los Angeles' Staples Center.  Chain bracelets, dazzling diamond necklaces and statement earrings adorned the ladies, while men's jewellery was all about understated yet stylish bracelets and brooches. 
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More positive feedback for Trade Days following Sydney event

Following on from the successful Gold Coast Trade Days, exhibitors have praised the sold-out Sydney event which took place on Saturday 13 March and Sunday 14 March, citing its positive atmosphere and professional organisation.
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US fancy colour diamond supplier establishes Australian office

LJ West Diamonds, one of the largest fancy colour diamond suppliers in the US, has established an Australian subsidiary headquartered in Perth and led by former Rio Tinto executive William Gant.
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Sunday, March 14, 2021

Year of love: we can make it

Arabella Roden explores how a tumultuous and unpredictable 2020 has impacted the wedding and engagement market, and the repercussions for 2021
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Brand Aid

The benefits of stocking branded jewellery are particularly pertinent in the 'COVID-normal' retail environment, writes Arabella Roden
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OSJAG


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Thursday, March 11, 2021

Now Showing: Making a diamond grenade; a Sultan's jewel-encrusted gun; and record-breaking Australian opal

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 as a jeweller makes a diamond grenade, see the gemstone-covered gun owned by an 18th Century Sultan, and find out how much a record-breaking Australian opal sold for.
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Monday, March 8, 2021

Appreciating the blessings in disguise

Being a Melbourne jeweller during the COVID-19 pandemic was a lesson in perspective, resilience, and seizing opportunities – in whatever form they took, writes STEVE PALLAS.
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Gemstone: Morganite

Morganite is a pinkish form of beryl. The beryl group of gemstones contains some of the most highly desired and more expensive of the coloured gems – the most famous of which is emerald – with a wide variety of colours represented, ranging from colourless to black.
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Classical Diamond Jewellery


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Thursday, March 4, 2021

New limited-edition Argyle pink diamond coin unveiled

Australian precious-metal refiner The Perth Mint has released the latest in its limited-edition ‘The Jewelled Range’ of Argyle pink diamond coins, created in conjunction with pink diamond specialist supplier Glajz.
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Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Buying group reaches another membership milestone; surpasses two-year goal

Independent Jewellers Collective (IJC), which launched in early 2020, recently reached its two-year goal of 60 stores, following an influx of new memberships in the past two months.
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Read in the event of an emergency

As the world went into lockdown, businesses were forced to move trading from the street to the cloud. With the convenience and savings afforded to us by technology, are we looking at a digital-only future?ANGELA HAN reviews the state of affairs, one year on.
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White marquise & Argyle pink diamond pendant

Rohan Milne, Melbourne, VIC Rohan Jewellery
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