Thursday, January 6, 2022

Now Showing: Blue diamond that holds the earth’s secrets; $2 million diamond-studded shoes; and Ed Sheeran’s $6 million watch collection

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, Fabergé takes us into the workshop where the Game of Thrones egg was made, see how a burnt Omega watch is restored to new (almost like witchcraft!), and see how Fool's Gold fooled people through history.
http://dlvr.it/SGgD1y

Now Showing: Blue diamond that holds the earth’s secrets; $2 million diamond-studded shoes; and Ed Sheeran’s $6 million watch collection

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, Fabergé takes us into the workshop where the Game of Thrones egg was made, see how a burnt Omega watch is restored to new (almost like witchcraft!), and see how Fool's Gold fooled people through history.
http://dlvr.it/SGgCD4

Tuesday, January 4, 2022

Diamond named after indigenous Russian heroine

A 91.86-carat yellow-brown diamond mined last year has been named ‘Kyndykan’ in honour of an indigenous folklore heroine who survived a pandemic that wiped out a nomadic community 200 years ago.
http://dlvr.it/SGVfmR

Diamond named after indigenous Russian heroine

A 91.86-carat yellow-brown diamond mined last year has been named ‘Kyndykan’ in honour of an indigenous folklore heroine who survived a pandemic that wiped out a nomadic community 200 years ago.
http://dlvr.it/SGVfF8

"Impressive recovery" for Israel's diamond industry

The Israeli diamond industry has seen an impressive recovery in 2021 from a COVID-induced slump with net exports for polished diamonds totaling $US3.65 billion ($AU5 billion).
http://dlvr.it/SGVBtM

Monday, January 3, 2022

Digging up jewellery: How ancient artisans help map human history

When the international jewellery industry discusses the latest trends and fashions, a debate often arises about the definition of fine or quality jewellery. However, something is lost along the way!
http://dlvr.it/SGTr3K

What is and isn't fine jewellery?

The distinction between fine and fashion jewellery remains one of the industry’s most compelling and polarising debates. But JEFF SALTON investigates if the debate is even worth having?
http://dlvr.it/SGTqPX