Thursday, July 29, 2021

Now Showing: Hunting for ‘ocean picture rocks’ in Canada; gold ring makeover; and searching for a perfect diamond

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, go prospecting for minerals in Canada, see a jeweller remake dented old rings, and accompany a gemstone trader on the quest for the perfect diamond. 
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LVMH Watches & Jewellery division doubles profit in first half of 2021

French luxury conglomerate Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton has recorded bumper results for the first half of 2021, with its Watches & Jewellery division significantly boosted by the acquisition of Tiffany & Co.
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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Everything changes in a COVID world: India Jewellery Show moves cities

One of the world’s largest jewellery trade fairs, the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS), is being relocated from Mumbai to Bengaluru (formerly Bangalore).
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Thursday, July 22, 2021

Now Showing: Fantasy-cut gemstones; Gucci jewels; and live broadcast from Lightning Ridge

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, inside the world of fantasy-cut gemstones, Gucci's latest High Jewellery collection, and broadcasting live from a Lightning Ridge opal mine.
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New distributor for Swarovski lab-created diamonds

Duraflex Group Australia (DGA) has inked an exclusive distribution deal with Swarovski to supply its Created Diamonds to the local market, with the range available from the end of July 2021.
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Wednesday, July 21, 2021

New text-message marketing service for retail jewellers

Podium has introduced its latest marketing tool, Podium Campaigns, which allows businesses to build opt-in lists of recipients for mobile text-message campaigns.
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Michael Hill Jewellers rash of robberies: seven in 12 months

New Zealand police are investigating another burglary at a Michael Hill jewellery store, taking to seven the number heists targeting the business over the past 12 months.
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Tuesday, July 20, 2021

New chairman for Israel diamond industry organisation

The Israel Diamond Institute (IDI) has named Arnon Juwal as its new chairman following the resignation of Yoram Dvash earlier this month.
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Monday, July 19, 2021

When two diamond miners go to war: Rio Tinto in legal stoush

Rio Tinto continues to be embroiled in a legal conflict with Star Diamond Corp, the joint partner in its Star-Orion South venture, based in Canada.
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Tiffany & Co. settles nearly decade-long Costco lawsuit

Months after a $US21 million ($AU29 million) verdict against Costco was overturned, Tiffany & Co. has settled its eight-year lawsuit with the discount retail chain.
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Sunday, July 18, 2021

Thursday, July 15, 2021

Now Showing: A 'spinning' ring with tiny gears; waste rock turns out to be precious jade; and lab-created diamond detectors

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 create a complex 'spinning ring', marvel as waste rock is revealed to be Grade-A jade, and find out machines detect lab-created diamonds from natural.
http://dlvr.it/S3qLPW

Argyle pink diamond breaks Australian record

A 2-carat fancy intense purplish pink diamond has easily broken the Australian record for a diamond sold at auction, following its sale in the first ‘public tender’ of Argyle pink stones earlier this month.
http://dlvr.it/S3qLPP

Nationwide continues to reward members

Nationwide Jewellers, Australia and New Zealand’s largest buying group, issued more than 10 million ‘reward points’ during the 2020-2021 financial year. 
http://dlvr.it/S3m0Vh

Wednesday, July 14, 2021

2021 Equipment Innovations: Innovation Information

As the jewellery trade continues to evolve, so too do the tools and equipment used by its workforce, writes ARABELLA RODEN.
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Personalised Jewellery: Up close & personal

ARABELLA RODEN explores the deep and varied history of personalised jewellery, from birthstones to signet rings and beyond.
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Sydney Jewellery Fair rescheduled to last weekend September

Following the latest announcement by the NSW premier, Gladys Berejiklian, to extend the lockdown in greater Sydney for at least two weeks, the August International Jewellery & Watch Fair has been rescheduled.
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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

‘Switch’ pendant

Roberto Mattei, Sydney, NSW Roberto Mattei Jewellery Design
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Apatite: A touch of mystery

Apatite derives its name from the Greek word apate, meaning to deceive – referring to how this gemstone is often confused with other minerals, including the striking Parai´ba tourmaline.
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Ablaze with Brilliance: Cannes Red Carpet 2021

When it comes to showcasing luxury jewellery, is there anywhere more fitting than the French Riviera?
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Monday, July 12, 2021

Sunday, July 11, 2021

How to use Instagram Shopping to increase your e-commerce sales: Part I

Retailers who are aiming to increase their e-commerce sales should consider using the social media tool Instagram Shopping, writes SIMON DELL in this two-part series.
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The tribulations of light

JOHN CHAPMAN explores how light impacts our perception of a diamond and the common mistakes and misconceptions jewellers may unwittingly harbour.
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Looking for – and finding – a business’ ‘lost customers’

While many businesses focus on new customer acquisition, BARRY URQUHART extolls the bene ts of re-engaging past shoppers who may have been forgotten.
http://dlvr.it/S3XFwg

Thursday, July 8, 2021

Life, death, and resurrection: Baselworld survives an execution

ARABELLA RODEN explores the reasons for Baselworld’s unexpected return – and why it wasn’t so unexpected after all.
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Now Showing: Opal highs and heartbreaks; Baselworld returns; and $100,000 watches under the microscope

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, explore the Outback with opal hunters, see $100,000 in luxury watches dissected under a microscope, and find out why Baselworld is back.
http://dlvr.it/S3MKwH

Tuesday, July 6, 2021

New focus on old diamond mine: Ellendale to get new lease of life

Burgundy Diamond Mines has announced that it aims to establish a new fancy colour diamond cutting and polishing facility in Western Australia as it takes control of the Ellendale Mine.
http://dlvr.it/S3C3sd

Friday, July 2, 2021

Positive trend for jewellery industry continues

The “exciting” jewellery sales data released in a new report could auger well for the upcoming Sydney jewellery fair.
http://dlvr.it/S2vc5B

Thursday, July 1, 2021

Australian jewellery retailer joins COVID-19 class action lawsuit

A number of Australian small business owners who have been denied insurance payouts for losses sustained during the COVID-19 pandemic have joined class-action lawsuits against several industry giants.
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Now Showing: Turning an amethyst invisible; young opal hunters; and Wimbledon-worthy tennis bracelet

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, be amazed as scientific magic turns an amethyst invisible, see young opal hunters uncover a special find, and watch as a Wimbledon-worthy tennis bracelet is crafted by a London jeweller.
http://dlvr.it/S2v7MZ