Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Rebellious Glam: Thomas SABO launches new collection

German jewellery brand Thomas SABO is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year by releasing several new jewellery collections.


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Diamond industry leader happy to play the long game

The latest sales figures from the world’s largest diamond producer, the De Beers Group, were highlighted by another significant decline.


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European Union delays sanctions against Russian diamonds

The European Union has extended its introduction period for sanctions against the Russian diamond industry by six months.


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Monday, June 17, 2024

Chow Tai Fook celebrates anniversary with record revenue

Hong Kong jewellery retailer Chow Tai Fook has reported record-high revenue and operating profits for the past 12 months.


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Passion for pink diamonds on show in New York

At the most recent jewellery auction at Christie’s in New York, a pink diamond ring was the star of the show, comfortably surpassing its pre-sale estimate.


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Saturday, June 15, 2024

MoonSwatch returns to Earth with three new releases

Swatch has unveiled three new additions to the MoonSwatch collection, marking a surprising return to Earth.


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Thursday, June 13, 2024

Monday, June 10, 2024

New money laundering laws: Pallion Group, the ATO, and the voidable transaction

Part IV of this series looks at the ramifications of a recent Federal Court Order appointing KordaMentha as Special Purpose Liquidators to investigate the potential overturn of a Pallion Group transaction. The legal maneuvering is part of a campaign to recover more than $200 million in GST payments.


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New money laundering laws: Pallion Group, the ATO, and the voidable transaction

Part IV of this series looks at the ramifications of a recent Federal Court Order appointment of KordaMentha as Special Purpose Liquidators to investigate the potential overturning a Pallion Group transaction. The appointment was sought as part of a legal campaign to recover more than $200 million in GST payments.


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Monday, June 3, 2024

World’s largest lab-created diamond displayed at US trade show

The International Gemological Institute (IGI) has graded a 75.33-carat square-emerald cut lab-created diamond, said to be the world's largest to date.


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Lightbox no longer producing lab-created diamonds for jewellery

The De Beers Group has revealed it will stop creating lab-created diamonds for its Lightbox Jewelry brand in a strategic revamp.


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Sunday, June 2, 2024

No deal: BHP Group walks away from De Beers acquisition

Australian mining giant BHP Group Limited has reportedly concluded negotiations with Anglo American over the potential sale of the De Beers Group.


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Thursday, May 30, 2024

Luxury auction house confirms hackers stole personal data

Auction house Christie’s has confirmed that hackers stole a ‘limited’ amount of personal buyer information during a recent security breach.


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Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Monday, May 27, 2024

Australian jewellery industry icon: Remembering Graham Jackson

Graham Jackson, one of the Australian jewellery industry's most respected contributors, passed away last Thursday at the age of 92.


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Diamond industry leader calls for changes to Russian sanctions scheme

The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) is advocating for rough-verification centres outside the G7 bloc to enforce sanctions on Russian diamonds.


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Saturday, May 25, 2024

New money laundering laws: Loopholes, lawyers, liquidation and Pallion

When the first rumours emerged around 2013 about a legal dispute over ATO payments in the gold sector, most people assumed it was due to confusion about GST law. Few people would have predicted that the case would still be going through the courts more than a decade later, courtesy of Pallion Group.


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Friday, May 24, 2024

New money laundering laws: Loopholes, lawyers, and liquidation

Earlier this week, Jeweller documented proposed reforms to Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regime.


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Thursday, May 23, 2024

De Beers publishes latest sales results, rejects third takeover bid

The world’s largest diamond producer, the De Beers Group, has published the results of its fourth sales cycle of the year, noting a decline in sales during a traditionally slow period.


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Wednesday, May 22, 2024

$35,000 up for grabs: Opal awards right around the corner

There are just six weeks to go until entries close for the Australian Opal Awards, a jewellery and carving competition.


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Jewellers tee off for a worthy cause

Anticipation is building for the annual New South Wales Jewellers Golf Day, scheduled to take place on Tuesday, 30 July.


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Sanctions stall over concerns about the viability of tracing programs

The US Government is reportedly softening its stance on the Russian diamond industry and the associated punitive sanctions since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022.


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Contrasting jewellery sales in critical markets for Michael Hill International

It’s been a tale of two countries for Michael Hill International, reporting strong sales in Australia contrasted with poor performance in New Zealand.


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Tuesday, May 21, 2024

New money laundering laws: Millions at stake

As previously reported, Australia’s Attorney General’s Department has released a consultation paper for the jewellery industry outlining its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regime.


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Monday, May 20, 2024

New money laundering laws: What do jewellers need to know?

Australia’s Attorney General’s Department has released a consultation paper for the jewellery industry outlining its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regime which will impact all sectors of the Australian jewellery industry. 


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Friday, May 17, 2024

Erwin Sattler headed to Australian stores

German Cuckoo Clock Nest (GCCN) has acquired distribution rights for the luxury clock brand Erwin Sattler.


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Thursday, May 16, 2024

Aussie inventors: IGI introduces new light performance grading reports

The International Gemological Institute (IGI) is offering new light performance grading reports – which wouldn’t be possible without the helping hand of an Australian inventor.


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Sunday, May 12, 2024

Deal done: Watches of Switzerland acquires Roberto Coin

Watches of Switzerland has acquired distribution rights for jewellery brand Roberto Coin in the US.


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Controversy continues surrounding Russian diamond sanctions

The European Union will exclude ‘grandfathered’ diamonds from its sanctions against Russia, according to recent media reports.


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Lightbox confirms changes to controversial pricing strategy

Lab-created diamond brand Lightbox Jewelry has lowered its prices in response to changes in the market.


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Major Australian retail associations announce merger

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and the National Retail Association (NRA) have announced plans for an amalgamation.


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Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Welcome onboard: Richemont purchases Italian jewellery brand

Swiss luxury goods company Richemont has acquired an Italian jewellery brand in a private transaction.


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Diamond producer reaffirms focus on Chinese market

As speculation about the future of the De Beers Group continues to swirl, the world’s largest diamond mining company has reiterated its focus on China.


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Monday, May 6, 2024

The Hope and Koh-i-noor: New insights into the world's most famous diamonds

Could the famous Hope Diamond and Koh-i-noor have originated from a volcanic outcrop nearly 300 kilometres from where they were discovered in southern India?


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Swarovski: Playing the long game in China

Swarovksi has launched a new lab-created diamond collection in China, a market that accounts for 15 per cent of its annual sales.


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Pandora: Lab-created diamond jewellery boosts sales

The world’s largest mass-market jewellery brand, Pandora, has raised its guidance for the year following better-than-expected sales in the first quarter.


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Thursday, May 2, 2024

Facts, Figures, Fallacies and the Future of the jewellery industry

The most comprehensive study of the Australian jewellery industry ever undertaken was published in January.


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Grand opening: Michael Hill opens new flagship store in Chadstone

Australian jewellery retailer Michael Hill International has unveiled its new flagship in Chadstone as part of an ongoing brand revitalisation.


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Diamond jewellery sales remain a concern for Aussie retailers

Sales at Australia’s independent jewellery retailers experienced a modest decline in April, according to the latest analysis from Retail Edge Consultants.


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Gold jewellery driving strong sales at Luk Fook

Hong Kong retailer Luk Fook has reported an impressive revenue increase in the fourth quarter off the back of the rising popularity of gold jewellery.


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Monday, April 29, 2024

Off The Grid: Jewellers without a website

Business ‘experts’ and retail analysts constantly emphasise the importance of digital marketing. Why are so many of Australia’s independent jewellery retailers operating without a website?


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Recession proof: Tiffany & Co. launches new campaign

Tiffany & Co. has launched a new marketing campaign paying homage to its heritage and impact on luxury culture.


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Highly unattractive: Anglo American rejects shocking BHP proposal

Anglo American, the parent company of the De Beers Group, has unanimously rejected a buyout offer from mining company BHP Group Limited.


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Jewellery businesses targeted by criminals at historically high rate

Crimes targeting jewellery retailers in the US are at ‘historically high levels’ according to a new report published by the Jewelers’ Security Alliance (JSA).


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Thursday, April 25, 2024

New Zealand’s retailers not confident of long-term survival

A recent survey has revealed that most of New Zealand’s retailers are pessimistic about the future outlook of their business.


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Aussie jewellery brand secures partnership with major US retailer

Australian jewellery brand Jackie Mack Designs has secured a distribution partnership with the US retailer Bloomingdale’s.


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The world’s largest diamond producer may be for sale

Anglo American, the parent company of diamond miner De Beers, has confirmed that it has received an unsolicited proposal for a takeover.


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