The truth about social media algorithms

Is social media working for your business? Could it be better? SIMON DELL goes back to basics to help you improve your online strategy.
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The global pandemic: What buyers discovered

Selling and buying are easy, right? It’s gone on for millennia, but have we just witnessed the greatest change ever? DAVID BROCK thinks so!
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How to run a successful sales training session

Jewellers know they have to invest in stock, shop fit-outs, advertising and promotion however, DAVID BROWN says investing in staff training is often overlooked.
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Reduce customer churn: 5 ways to understand at-risk customers

Oddly enough, customers who are close to ‘leaving’ your business can be very valuable, but only if you know how to recognise them. JEANNIE WALTERS reports
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The dirty little secret your data isn’t telling you

Market research and data can tell us a great deal. However, TOM MARTIN believes one of the most important things is the ‘why’; and that’s something best left to humans.
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World-first Australian rough sapphires auction a “big success”

Australian jewellery supplier, SAMS Group managed to secure a large portion of rare sapphires at an international gemstone auction billed as the “world’s first and largest rough sapphire auction.”
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New jewellery fair garners buying group support for New Year 'kick-off'

Following last week’s announcement of ‘Australian Jewellery Fair 2022 Kickstart’, a new trade show event to ‘reboot’ the jewellery industry following two years of industry turmoil due COVID-19 restrictions, Australia’s four buying groups have thrown their support behind the Sydney show.
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World-first Australian rough sapphires auction a “big success”

Australian jewellery supplier, SAMS Group managed to secure a large portion of rare sapphires at an international gemstone auction billed as the “world’s first and largest rough sapphire auction.”
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Lucara: Global diamond market in its ‘healthiest’ state

The global market for diamond jewellery and rough stones is at its ‘healthiest’ state in recent years due to improvement in the industry’s supply and demand fundamentals.
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China leading the way for lab-created diamond production

The production of lab-created diamonds in China is undergoing some interesting change. Two of China's major producers, Zhengzhou Sino-Crystal Diamond Co Ltd and Zhengzhou Sino-Crystal Diamond Co Ltd have plans to produce lab-created diamonds for jewellery design and manufacture, in addition to stones for industrial purposes.
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Extremely rare ‘double diamond’ discovered in Ellendale

The discovery of an extremely rare ‘double diamond’ in Western Australia’s Kimberley region is expected to kickstart the diamond mining industry in addressing the strong demand for colour diamonds.
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Now Showing: Transforming a 3-carat diamond for a panicked bride; trading watches for Bitcoin and uncovering $50,000 of aquamarine crystals

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 how a jeweller transforms a 3-carat emerald cut diamond of a panicked bride, go deep into the mines of Colombia in search of emeralds and a jeweller sells watches for Bitcoin at a cryptocurrency show. 
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New jewellery trade fair announced; March 2022

Expertise Events has announced a new trade show event to re-energise the jewellery industry following two years of industry turmoil due to the cancellation of all industry exhibitions and seminars because of COVID-19 restrictions.
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Watch website secures $US165 funding; plans new stores

WatchBox, an online trading platform dealing in luxury second-hand watches has successfully completed a funding round, raising $US165 million ($AU229 million) in equity capital, which will be put towards plans for global expansion.
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Watch website secures $US165 funding; plans new stores

WatchBox, an online trading platform dealing in luxury second-hand watches has successfully completed a funding round, raising $US165 million ($AU229 million) in equity capital, which will be put towards plans for global expansion.
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De Beers Group rough diamond sales declines

De Beers Group, the world’s largest diamond producer, announced that the value of its rough diamond sales for its 2021 ninth sales cycle was $US430 million ($AU597 million), a slight decrease from the previous period.
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Discovery of ancient jewellery traces history of human social traits

What archeologists believed to be the oldest jewellery discovered in southwest Morocco between 2014 and 2018 could be evidence that social profiling was practised during ancient times.
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ABC Refinery receives international silver accreditation

ABC Refinery Australia has received CME Group Accreditation for its silver bars. The CME Group is a US-based company that provides international electronic trading, and from 10 November the bars were accepted for settlement of COMEX ‘SI’ silver futures contract.
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Coloured jewellery bead discovered; 23,000 years old

An artificially coloured bead believed to be 23,000 years old has been unearthed in Japan’s Okinawa prefecture, and it has been confirmed as Japan’s oldest known colour accessory.
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Zimbabwe to chair the Kimberley Process in 2023

Representatives from Zimbabwe will chair the Kimberley Process in 2023, after being elected at its annual plenary meeting in November.
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Tiffany’s 180-carat diamond a tribute to company’s history

Luxury jewellery company Tiffany & Co. showcased its newly made 180-carat diamond piece, which it has named The World’s Fair Necklace, on Sunday, and it is one of the most expensive pieces produced by the company.
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Marie Antoinette’s diamond bracelets sold in Geneva auction

A pair of diamond bracelets that once belonged to Marie Antoinette, the condemned 18th century queen of France, have been purchased at a Christie’s auction for 7.6 million Swiss francs ($AU11.1 million).
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Rio Tinto becomes sole owner of Canada’s Diavik diamond mine

Australia-based mining company Rio Tinto has taken full ownership of Diavik diamond mine, ending an 19-month legal battle with the mine’s previous owner, Dominion Diamond Mines.
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Marie Antoinette’s diamond bracelets sold in Geneva auction

A pair of diamond bracelets that once belonged to Marie Antoinette, the condemned 18th century queen of France, have been purchased at a Christie’s auction for 7.6 million Swiss francs ($AU11.1 million).
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Pipeline Review Pandemic: Blessing in disguise for the industry?

Diamond industry analysts PRANAY NARVEKAR and CHAIM EVEN ZOHAR share their insights into the ‘pipeline’ from mine to market over 2020 and 2021.
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Haute Jewels Geneva 2022 to showcase 16 jewellery brands

It’s all systems go for Haute Jewels Geneva 2022 on 30 March to 5 April 2022, with 16 of the world’s finest jewellery brands joining the exhibit at the Fairmont Grand Hotel in Switzerland.
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Swarovski introduces new board of directors as a company milestone

Austria-based jewellery company Swarovski has announced its newly constituted board of directors composed of the founder’s family members and independent shareholders.
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Haute Jewels Geneva 2022 to showcase 16 jewellery brands

It’s all systems go for Haute Jewels Geneva 2022 on 30 March to 5 April 2022, with 16 of the world’s finest jewellery brands joining the exhibit at the Fairmont Grand Hotel in Switzerland.
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Swarovski introduces new board of directors as a company milestone

Austria-based jewellery company Swarovski has announced its newly constituted board of directors composed of the founder’s family members and independent shareholders.
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Now Showing: Ever seen a $75,000 Jesus pendant?; reviewing the wildest auction pieces; and the A to Z of art deco 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, a celebrity shows off his prized diamond Jesus pendant, an expert analyses Louis Vuitton's elaborate moving timepiece and dive into the history of art deco jewellery.
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The Gem Quarter: Understanding Colour - Sunset Magic: Orange & Yellow Gemstones

Jeweller explores the captivating hues of orange and yellow gemstones, from the rich gold of topaz to mandarin garnet, fresh citrine, and smouldering fire opal.
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Now Showing: Ever seen a $75,000 Jesus pendant?; reviewing the wildest auction pieces; and the A to Z of art deco 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, a celebrity shows off his prized diamond Jesus pendant, an expert analyses Louis Vuitton's elaborate moving timepiece and dive into the history of art deco jewellery.
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The Gem Quarter: Understanding Colour - Sunset Magic: Orange & Yellow Gemstones

Jeweller explores the captivating hues of orange and yellow gemstones, from the rich gold of topaz to mandarin garnet, fresh citrine, and smouldering fire opal.
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Ikecho

Ikecho's Edison ring features a 9mm freshwater pearl set into 9-carat yellow gold.
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Thomas Sabo

From padlocks and keys to slender column tags and hearts, Thomas Sabo's sterling silver personalisable range showcases symbols of affinity to industrial style. 
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The existential question facing every retailer today

Retailers must create ‘radical’ value – not just for consumers, but for brands, writes DOUG STEPHENS.
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Keys to a successful strategy to recover from COVID-19

In the current uncertain environment, DAVE WAKEMAN advises how business owners can assess and adapt their management strategy.
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Unusual Opals Part III: Hydrophane Opal

Hydrophane opal is hydrated silica, like all opal, with a unique characteristic – a level of porosity allowing water and other liquids to seep in and change the colour, and even the weight, of the gemstone.
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Locked-down world of watches emerges from isolation

The hybrid Watches & Wonders trade event – presented digitally in Geneva followed by a physical Shanghai show – has rekindled optimism for the Swiss watch industry, reports MARTIN FOSTER.
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Homegrown Heroes

ARABELLA RODEN explores the appeal of Australia and New Zealand’s local jewellery brands and how they can improve retailers’ stock mix.
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Homegrown Heroes

ARABELLA RODEN explores the appeal of Australia and New Zealand’s local jewellery brands and how they can improve retailers’ stock mix.
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Colour diamonds continue to impress: Blues maintain lead in Q3 price analysis

The latest data from the Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF) indicates blue diamond prices have further increased in price and done so again more than pink diamonds over the third quarter of 2021.
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Colour diamonds continue to impress: Blues maintain lead in Q3 price analysis

The latest data from the Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF) indicates blue diamond prices have further increased in price and done so again more than pink diamonds over the third quarter of 2021.
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De Beers launches new global branding campaign

De Beers has launched a new global campaign reviving its iconic “A Diamond Is Forever” slogan and centred on human relational commitments to promote the brand.
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De Beers launches new global branding campaign

De Beers has launched a new global campaign reviving its iconic “A Diamond Is Forever” slogan and centred on human relational commitments to promote the brand.
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The lab-grown diamond report: A natural selection

The past three years have seen the lab-created diamond category expand and develop, though not all have embraced it – yet, writes ARABELLA RODEN.
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Now Showing: Cryptocurrency 'Dogecoin' madness in gold and diamonds; world's most fragile gems; and top 10 opals

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 one-of-a-kind gold and diamond 'dogecoin', discover the most fragile gems in the world and get close to an empress' tiara. 
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International Diamond Market Snapshot – October 2021

As the world begins to come out of the COVID-19 pandemic, Robert Bouquet provides a snapshot on the exciting times ahead.
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Now Showing: Cryptocurrency 'Dogecoin' madness in gold and diamonds; world's most fragile gems; and top 10 opals

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 one-of-a-kind gold and diamond 'dogecoin', discover the most fragile gems in the world and get close to an empress' tiara. 
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Fabuleux Vous

Simple and unique in their design, the Silver Perle Freshwater Pearl Chain earrings pull together the classic elements of fine jewellery with the freshwater pearls and sterling silver chains.
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