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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Luxury retailer raided by thieves twice in six months

Australian luxury watch and jewellery retailer Kennedy has been targeted by thieves twice in six months.


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Lab-created diamonds: New trade association launched

A new organisation has been formed with the stated aim of unifying the lab-created diamond industry.


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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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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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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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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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$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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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