Thursday, September 16, 2021

Now Showing: Incredible jewellery heists; opal hunting in an abandoned mine; and sapphire watch cases

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 all about the century's most outrageous jewellery heists, follow the hunt for an opal mother lode inside a sealed mine, and find out why sapphire watch cases are so expensive. 
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Increased support for locked-down small businesses

With extended lockdowns continuing across NSW, the ACT and Victoria, governments have announced a range of new support measures and re-introduced others to assist small and medium enterprises (SMEs) facing hardship.
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Precious metal refinery and casting house publishes sustainability report

The Pallion group of companies – which includes ABC Refinery and Palloys – has released its annual sustainability report, which details the group’s policies and performance across environmental, community, health, and industrial standards.
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Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Gem Quarter: Every hue of green and blue

Jeweller discovers the chemical and structural causes of colour in captivating natural blue and green gemstones, from Ceylon sapphires to imperial jade.
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Italian glamour: Jewellery at the 2021 Venice Film Festival

The Italian reputation for maximalist glamour was on show as the stars stepped out for the 2021 Venice Film Festival. 
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Monday, September 13, 2021

Former Pandora executive accused of abandoning latest jewellery company

Jesper Nielsen, a former Pandora Jewelry executive who founded the now-defunct Danish brand Endless Jewelry in 2013, has been accused of ‘abandoning staff’ in his latest venture, JN Jewelry.
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Hollywood star returns for natural diamond campaign

The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) – formerly known as the Diamond Producers Association – has revealed its second large-scale advertising campaign starring actress Ana de Armas.
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