Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Regulation is stifling Australia’s artisanal gemstone miners

An avalanche of bureaucracy and rising costs are burying small-scale mining businesses and crushing a vibrant industry’s potential, writes Lilo Stadler.
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My Bench: Rick Southwick

SEPTEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Rick Southwick has a fondness for green tourmalines.
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The simplified guide to digital marketing

Beth Walker presents a concise guide to the world of digital marketing for business owners, from content marketing to SEO and social media.
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Monday, August 30, 2021

De Beers revives ‘A diamond is forever’ slogan; announces environmental protection project

The De Beers Group has announced plans to revive its iconic slogan, ‘A diamond is forever’ – first used in 1948 – with a new advertising campaign, expected to launch in late October this year.
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Thursday, August 26, 2021

Michael Hill results indicate transformation on track

Michael Hill International (MHI) has reported an after-tax profit of $45.3 million for the year ended 30 June 2021, a significant increase from its 2020 result of $3.1 million.
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Now Showing: Yellow gold vs white gold; apatite for deception; and why oysters make pearls

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, learn the biggest differences between yellow and white gold, discover apatite's secrets, and find out how oysters grow beautiful pearls.
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Kiwi jewellery brand moves across ‘the ditch’

Pride Brands has secured the Australian distribution for high-profile New Zealand jewellery brand Kagi. 
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Monday, August 23, 2021

Bigger is better for Lightbox lab-created diamonds

Lightbox, the De Beers-owned lab-created diamond fashion jewellery business, has announced that it will now manufacture and sell larger stones, while maintaining its $US800 per carat pricing model.
http://dlvr.it/S6C1Rb

New collections and influencer campaign for jewellery brand

Ahead of summer, jewellery brand Ania Haie has launched two new collections, as well as announcing a new celebrity influencer campaign for the Australian market.
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Buying group announces strong profits

The Showcase Jewellers buying group has announced positive financial results for FY2019-2020 and FY2020-21, with a total of $3 million repaid to its members across Australasia.
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Thursday, August 19, 2021

Now Showing: Men's jewellery through history; secrets of zircon; and a kid jeweller makes his first ring

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 rich history of men's jewellery, learn the secrets of zircon, and watch a jeweller's seven-year-old son craft his first silver ring.
http://dlvr.it/S5zLMK

Monday, August 16, 2021

Sunday, August 15, 2021

Saturday, August 14, 2021

Six lessons business owners can learn from Netflix

Steven Van Belleghem explores how streaming service Netflix has found enduring success through its rigorous focus on customer experience and satisfaction.
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LVMH: Why no other company compares

Luxury industry expert Daniel Langer explores the behemoth that is Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, and what every luxury business can learn from its success.
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'Aurora Borealis' ring

Ellinor Mazza, Melbourne, VIC Arbor Brunskwick
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Thursday, August 12, 2021

Pandora’s sales, share price on the rise

Pandora Jewelry has issued an encouraging financial guidance, upgrading its forecast for the remainder of 2021.
http://dlvr.it/S5YSVD

Disgraced jewellery mogul granted right to appeal extradition

Disgraced celebrity diamond dealer and jewellery mogul Nirav Modi has been granted permission to appeal his extradition from the UK to India on mental health grounds.
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Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Wolf 1834

The British Racing Green Collection by WOLF 1834 is a truly English collection of watch winders, boxes and watch rolls.
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International Diamond Market Snapshot – August 2021

In this latest NCDIA report, ROBERT BOUQUET covers key events and developments through July to August, and provides some insight into the near-future of the diamond trade. 
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From billion-dollar valuation to bankruptcy: Lessons of the Alex and Ani saga

Arabella Roden examines how management missteps created a perfect storm for a once-prosperous jewellery business.
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Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Thomas Sabo

The new Sterling Silver Jewellery collection by Thomas Sabo.
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Salt & Pepper Diamonds

Salt & Pepper Diamonds specialises in these heavily included natural diamonds.
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Watching the watch industry in a lockdown world

As a reincarnated Baselworld draws closer, Martin Foster explores the complications of the international watch industry since the onset of the global COVID pandemic and looks toward 2022.
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Monday, August 9, 2021

Lapidary Design: Coloured gemstones a cut above

Justin K Prim explores the fascinating variety of coloured gemstone cuts and how each one enhances the rough crystal to its full potential.
http://dlvr.it/S5M2J0

Friday, August 6, 2021

Hong Kong ‘twin’ shows attract 30,000 attendees amid COVID-19 pandemic

The physical Hong Kong International Jewellery Show and Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show, held between 25–29 July 2021, attracted 30,700 attendees of which more than 13,000 were industry buyers, according to organiser the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC).
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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

Blue diamonds outpace pinks in latest price analysis

New data from the Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF) indicates blue diamond prices have increased more than pink diamonds over the second quarter of 2021.
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Sydney and Melbourne lockdowns bite into July jewellery sales

The extended lockdown of greater Sydney and a two-week snap lockdown in Melbourne have impacted jewellery sales in dollar and number terms, bringing to an end more than eight months of upward momentum.
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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Now & Then: Offe Jewellers

Jeweller takes a closer look at the history of Offe Jewellers with Jennifer Burch, managing director, as it turns 96 this year.
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Chemgold

Chemgold proudly presents our full range of casting alloys, The Colours of Chemgold.
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European jewel thief convicted over $8 million London diamond heist

A 60-year-old woman has been found guilty of conspiracy to steal in relation to the 2016 theft of seven diamonds – valued at £4.2 million ($AU7.89 million) – from a jewellery store in London's Mayfair.
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Monday, August 2, 2021

Class-action lawsuit calls for jewellery and gemstone businesses

Gordon Legal, which is representing a number of retailers against insurance company Lloyds of London, has called for more businesses to join the class-action lawsuit.
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Sunday, August 1, 2021

De Beers’ profits rebound amid COVID recovery

The latest financial reports from De Beers indicate the company – the world’s second-largest diamond producer by volume – has returned to the black.
http://dlvr.it/S4sSTf

Mining at long-dormant Aussie mine to begin 'in September'

India Bore Diamond Holdings (IBDH), one of two Australian companies currently operating at the Ellendale site in Western Australia – which has been dormant since 2015 – has indicated it could begin small-scale mining operations as early as September 2021.
http://dlvr.it/S4sST2

Mining at long-dormant Aussie mine to begin 'in September'

India Bore Diamond Holdings (IBDH), one of two Australian companies currently operating at the Ellendale site in Western Australia – which has been dormant since 2015 – has indicated it could begin small-scale mining operations as early as September 2021.
http://dlvr.it/S4sSR0