Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Short Sparks: Nationwide educates members with new video series

Australasia’s largest jewellery industry buying group, Nationwide Jewellers, has launched a new educational webinar series known as ‘Short Sparks’.


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Monday, November 27, 2023

Luk Fook celebrates strong jewellery sales

Hong Kong jewellery retailer Luk Fook has announced the key findings of its latest financial report, detailing substantial sales increases amid the recovery of tourism in Asia.


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Lovisa reports increasing sales as pay dispute continues

Australian fashion jewellery chain Lovisa has recorded a 17 per cent increase in sales in the first 20 weeks of the financial year.


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Argyle Treasures: Perth Mint releases latest pink diamond surprise

The Perth Mint has unveiled the dazzling ‘Argyle Treasures’ ring, a bespoke handcrafted piece inspired by the Western Australian landscape.


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Thursday, November 23, 2023

Michael Hill: Loyalty program crucial for sales success

Michael Hill International is expecting a productive holiday trading period off the back of a loyalty program boom.


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Was 2023 the year of the lab-created diamond?

Lab-created diamonds remain one of the international jewellery industry’s most passionately debated topics; however, the future of the category remains as polarising as ever.


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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Love Stone: Fancy colour diamond shines bright at auction

A large fancy intense yellow diamond, known as the Love Stone, has commanded a hefty price at Sotheby’s latest auction in Geneva.


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California Sunset Diamonds expected to impress at auction

A pair of fancy vivid orange-yellow diamond earrings will be the headline act of an upcoming Christie’s auction in New York.


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Gotta Catch ‘Em All: Tiffany & Co’s surprising new collaboration

Tiffany & Co has put the finishing touches on an unusual collaboration, releasing a new jewellery collection created alongside the Japanese media franchise Pokémon.


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Refining public perception: Jewellery’s reputation resurrection

Some consumers can be concerned about the environmental impact of jewellery manufacturing. SAMUEL ORD details the steps precious metals suppliers are taking to improve industry standards and practices.


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Sunday, November 12, 2023

My Bench: Kate Higgins

NOVEMber SPOTLIGHT:

Kate Higgins emphasizes the importance of patience and attention to detail in jewelry crafting.


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Auction blockbuster: Blue diamond stuns collectors

The largest internally flawless fancy vivid blue diamond to ever hit the auction block has been sold for $US43.8 million ($AU68.39 million).


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De Beers: Diamond sales reach new low

The De Beers Group has published the results of its ninth sales cycle, recording the lowest sales since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.


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Auction action: Impressive return for a remarkable pink diamond

The fourth-largest fancy intense pink diamond to appear at auction has generated a hefty return at Phillips’ Geneva Jewels auction.


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Christmas cheer: Graff celebrates the festive season

British jeweller Graff has released a captivating new campaign to mark the arrival of the holiday period.


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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

A picture of yesterday, today, and tomorrow

It’s been said that ‘details create the bigger picture’. ANGELA HAN offers a sneak peek into Jeweller’s most significant issue of the decade, published next month.


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A picture of yesterday, today, and tomorrow

It’s been said that ‘details create the bigger picture’. ANGELA HAN offers a sneak peek into Jeweller’s most significant issue of the decade, published next month.


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Monday, November 6, 2023

Silver linings in latest Australian jewellery market analysis

Retail Edge has released its latest analysis of the Australian jewellery market, identifying another decline in sales performance.


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Plans for 2024 Istanbul Jewellery Show revealed

Istanbul Jewellery Show organisers have confirmed important details about next year’s event after a well-attended October industry gathering.


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Russia accuses Western powers of compromising Kimberley Process

The Russian government has accused Western countries of undermining the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) in a bid to further politicise the diamond industry.


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Aussie retailers express concern about future prospects

Recently published research has revealed widespread apprehension about the future outlook for Australian retailers.


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Industry advocates join forces to fight retail crime

Over the coming weeks, a new campaign will appear in shopping centres around Australia designed to combat retail crime.


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