The Oscars: Awards season's jewel in the crown

The ceremony may have been more subdued than most, but this year's Academy Awards still managed to bring forth the star power – and some seriously A-list jewellery! One of the biggest trends of 2020 and 2021, statement earrings, took centre stage on the Oscars red carpet, with coloured gemstones and yellow diamonds accenting equally bold and beautiful gowns. Lariat necklaces dripping in delicate white diamonds were also on show, while men's jewellery had a moment to shine, with yellow gold rings the piece of choice. 
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GIA recalls fancy colour diamonds over undetected treatment

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has withdrawn the grading reports for a number of diamonds and requested the stones be sent back for re-testing, over concerns an as-yet unidentified treatment could have gone undetected.
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Pearls of Wisdom: tidal shifts in the sector

ARABELLA RODEN examines the tidal shifts in the pearl sector as it confronts the unique challenges of an uncertain future.
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Pearls of Wisdom: tidal shifts in the sector

ARABELLA RODEN examines the tidal shifts in the pearl sector as it confronts the unique challenges of an uncertain future.
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Australia’s ‘most expensive’ diamond ring breaks auction record

Auction house Leonard Joel has sold what is believed to be the largest and most expensive diamond ring ever auctioned in Australia.
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Now Showing: Meet a gem-cutting master; £1 million Faberge brooch; and Boucheron's top 10 designs

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, take a closer look at exquisite lapidary art with a master gem cutter, discover the history of a magical Fabergé regimental brooch, and view the most beautiful and expensive designs from jewellery house Boucheron.
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Michael Hill International reports positive sales trends

In its latest quarterly financial report for the trading period ended 28 March 2021, Michael Hill International (MHI), has recorded encouraging results, including a 16.4 per cent increase in same-store sales and revenue of $118.5 million, up 11.6 per cent when compared with the same period last year.
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