The art of the essential: doing less and achieving more

The key to managing a business – and a life – is balance, and that means identifying which tasks to prioritise and which to delegate, or abandon altogether, writes DAVID BROWN.
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The importance of ‘micro-moments’ – or, why you should sweat the small stuff

When it comes to customer service, the smallest details can be the difference between making the sale and losing a customer, writes JEANNIE WALTERS.
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Member of Modi family arrested in Caribbean

Mehul Choksi, the uncle of disgraced diamond jewellery mogul Nirav Modi, has been arrested in the Caribbean.
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Five questions your marketing plan should be able to answer

Writing a marketing plan is easy – writing an effective marketing plan can be a much trickier proposition, explains DENYSE DRUMMOND-DUNN, who advises taking a question-based approach to the task.
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Understanding the marketing funnel for selling jewellery online

ALEX FETANAT explains the bene ts of structuring your e-commerce strategy using the funnel model – and how to improve it by using automation.
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Soap Box: Anthea Plug

JUNE SPOTLIGHT:  Anthea Plug  
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Now Showing: The world of charms and talismans; Yowah Nut opals; and a priceless jade seal

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 'lucky' gemstones and talismans, take a closer look at the Yowah Nut opal, and learn about a priceless jade seal lost to history.
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Australian diamond mine revived with new deal

Lucapa Diamond Company (Lucapa) has begun the process of acquiring the Merlin Mine in the Northern Territory, one of Australia’s two remaining viable diamond mines, from the liquidators of its previous owner.
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Chemgold

Chemgold uses the most advanced technology to achieve the highest-quality casting.
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Argyle Pink Diamond

Sams Group Australia presents the rare and exquisite Argyle Tender stones.
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Save Brave

Save Brave returns for 2021 with more of your favourite styles.
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Buying groups to unite in support of Sydney fair, celebrate milestones

Independent Jewellers Collective (IJC), Nationwide Jewellers, and Showcase Jewellers have confirmed their attendance at this year’s International Jewellery & Watch Fair (IJWF) as well as a range of member functions to coincide with the event.
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Colonial Gemstone

Colonial Gemtones sourcing stunning emeralds from Colombia.
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Canadian mining company forms marketing council for coloured gemstones

Fura Gems has launched the Fura Marketing Council (FMC), an initiative designed to promote coloured gemstones worldwide.
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Now Showing: Finding 'blueberries' in a copper mine; $38 million pink diamond; and opal under a blacklight

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 fossickers unearth giant azurite 'blueberries' in the Utah desert, take an in-depth look at a $38 million pink diamond, and discover what Australian black opal looks like under a black light.
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Final Argyle Tender diamonds unveiled; most stones since 2012

Rio Tinto has revealed details of its final Argyle Tender of pink, red, and blue diamonds with 70 stones weighing 81.63 carats on offer.
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Off-duty police thwart $26,000 jewellery store robbery

Two off-duty police officers and local retailers stepped in to foil the robbery of a Wellington jewellery store earlier this month.
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De Beers re-brands Forevermark diamond jewellery

The world’s second-largest diamond producer by volume, De Beers, has renamed its Forevermark jewellery brand to De Beers Forevermark as part of a wider marketing effort.
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Herzengel

Herzengel adds a new watch collection to its range of children’s jewellery for 2021.
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Peter W Beck

Peter W Beck are experts when it comes to refining.
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Nomination

Nomination's new tennis bracelets collection is elegant and fun.
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Heart & Grace

Reflex Active smartwatches never compromise on style or functionality.
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Now Showing: Microwaved rubies; Crown Jewels of France; and a musical Dior brooch

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 ruby form in a microwave, discover the history of a musical antique Dior brooch, and learn the secrets of France's royal jewellery collection.
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Natural diamond organisations protest Pandora statement

Several diamond and jewellery industry associations have demanded Pandora Jewelry retract elements of a recent statement regarding its decision to stop stocking natural diamond, claiming it promotes the “false and misleading narrative” that lab-created diamonds are “an ethical choice” when compared with natural diamonds.
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The magic of moonstone

The aptly named moonstone has been associated with the moon across various cultures throughout history. In Hindu mythology, moonstone is believed to be made of solidified moonbeams.
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Dispelling the myths and misconceptions about jewellery valuations

RIKKI MCANDREW explores how jewellery valuations have evolved over time and what jewellers and consumers can expect from a modern valuation.
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Overlooked blogging strategies that can improve your digital marketing results

BETH WALKER discusses simple ways to update and upgrade your blog content to make it more effective at attracting readers, improving your search-engine ranking, and appealing to your audience.
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The virtues that business leaders should use to inform their sales strategy right now

SUE BARRETT explains how sales performance and management can be improved by implementing a new strategy that is driven by three key values of trustworthiness, co-operation, and gratitude.
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One part water, one part soil and sharp scissors

Recognising root rot is the first step towards saving a plant or tree, and just like gardening, a ‘dying’ business can often be saved by a repot and a solid prune. ANGELA HAN shares her experiences.
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Spanish jewellery brand UNOde50 enters Australian market

Spanish jewellery brand UNOde50 is set to enter the Australian and New Zealand market, distributed by Timesupply.
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Jewellery Trade Days to return in 2022; registrations open for 2021 Sydney Fair

Following the success of the 2021 Jewellery Industry Trade Days, organiser Expertise Events has announced the state-based buying events will return to South Australia and Western Australia next year.
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Heart & Grace

Amelia Austin fitness trackers are more than a smartwatch – they are an elegant accessory for all occasions.
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Maserati

Maserati watches embody the sporty elegance and distinctive rigour of the luxury vehicle manufacturer. 
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Pandora Jewelry introduces lab-created diamond range, phases out natural diamonds

Pandora Jewelry has launched its first collection set exclusively with lab-created diamonds, and has announced plans to phase out natural diamonds from its product lines.
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Diamond jewellery competition cancelled

The Diamond Guild Australia has cancelled its 2020 Jewellery Awards after postponing the ceremony twice.
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Dentritic agate pendant

Anna Seelye, Hamilton, NZ Frances Adrian Jewellery Design
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Pearl & diamond pendant

William Holland Whiting, Adelaide, SA Archer & Holland
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Jewellery sales rise more than 250 per cent in April

The latest jewellery sales report compiled by Retail Edge Consultants revealed that sales in dollars for April 2021 increased 252 per cent compared with the same period last year and 40 per cent when compared with April 2019.
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