Now Showing: Simple tests to detect fake gems; polishing black opal rough; and hunting for jade

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 the five simple tests for detecting fake gemstones, watch as black opal rough reveals what's hidden beneath, and join the search for rare, high-value jade. 
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Sky-high sales for fashion jewellery chain

Fashion jewellery retailer Lovisa has announced a $42.7 million to 20 June 2021, a 39.4 per cent increase compared to the previous year. Total sales reached $288 million – an increase of 18.9 per cent over FY20 ($243 million).
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'The Timekeeper' pendant

Angus & Aaron Zhao, Sydney, NSW AHW Studio
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Unusual Opal Part I: Fire opal

Opal is famous for the incredible array of colours displayed, from vibrant reds – the most prized – to velvety purples and everything in between.
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LVMH launches Tiffany campaign featuring Beyoncé, Jay Z; sparks controversy

Six months after assuming control of Tiffany & Co., French luxury conglomerate Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH) has unveiled a new advertising campaign starring celebrity couple Beyoncé and Jay Z, which has provoked a backlash among some consumers.
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Regulation is stifling Australia’s artisanal gemstone miners

An avalanche of bureaucracy and rising costs are burying small-scale mining businesses and crushing a vibrant industry’s potential, writes Lilo Stadler.
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My Bench: Rick Southwick

SEPTEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Rick Southwick has a fondness for green tourmalines.
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