Now Showing: Fantasy-cut gemstones; Gucci jewels; and live broadcast from Lightning Ridge

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, inside the world of fantasy-cut gemstones, Gucci's latest High Jewellery collection, and broadcasting live from a Lightning Ridge opal mine.
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New distributor for Swarovski lab-created diamonds

Duraflex Group Australia (DGA) has inked an exclusive distribution deal with Swarovski to supply its Created Diamonds to the local market, with the range available from the end of July 2021.
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New text-message marketing service for retail jewellers

Podium has introduced its latest marketing tool, Podium Campaigns, which allows businesses to build opt-in lists of recipients for mobile text-message campaigns.
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Michael Hill Jewellers rash of robberies: seven in 12 months

New Zealand police are investigating another burglary at a Michael Hill jewellery store, taking to seven the number heists targeting the business over the past 12 months.
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New chairman for Israel diamond industry organisation

The Israel Diamond Institute (IDI) has named Arnon Juwal as its new chairman following the resignation of Yoram Dvash earlier this month.
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When two diamond miners go to war: Rio Tinto in legal stoush

Rio Tinto continues to be embroiled in a legal conflict with Star Diamond Corp, the joint partner in its Star-Orion South venture, based in Canada.
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Tiffany & Co. settles nearly decade-long Costco lawsuit

Months after a $US21 million ($AU29 million) verdict against Costco was overturned, Tiffany & Co. has settled its eight-year lawsuit with the discount retail chain.
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