29/05/2017
• Talia Paz • Staff Journalist
A ‘costume’ diamond ring purchased at a car boot sale for £10 (AU$17) has been identified as a 26.29-carat diamond, and is expected to fetch as much as £350,000 (AU$609,000) at a Sotheby’s auction.
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29/05/2017
• Talia Paz • Staff Journalist
Tiffany & Co’s first quarter financial report showed a slight increase in global revenue, with the company heralding “pleasing” sales in the fashion jewellery category but not so positive results in other areas.
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29/05/2017
• Talia Paz • Staff Journalist
Under a new pilot program, De Beers Group will start selling its polished diamonds through the group’s online auction business.
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09/06/2017
• Talia Paz • Staff Journalist
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has introduced a program that allows retailers to track the origin of select polished diamonds, potentially providing a unique selling opportunity and improved consumer confidence.
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13/06/2017
• Emily Mobbs • Editor
With the spate of jewellery store armed robberies continuing across Melbourne, Victoria Police and the Jewellers Association of Australia (JAA) have reiterated a commitment to protecting the trade.
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26/06/2017
• Talia Paz • Staff Journalist
It is widely accepted that having a bricks-and-mortar store is crucial to securing bridal jewellery sales but a new industry report suggests there are certain digital strategies retailers should utilise to improve business.
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26/06/2017
• Talia Paz • Staff Journalist
Global consumer demand for diamond jewellery increased 0.3 per cent to US$80 billion (AU$105 b) in 2016, recent industry data has found, with demand primarily driven by sales in the US.
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27/06/2017
• Talia Paz • Staff Journalist
An international financial scandal involving embezzled money, diamonds and an Australian supermodel has pushed jewellery into the political news spotlight.
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27/06/2017
• Emily Mobbs • Editor
The Jewellery Design Awards (JDA) has achieved a “record” number of entries, signalling demand for the competition and support of local manufacturing and design.
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11/07/2017
• Emily Mobbs • Editor
The Jewellers Association of Australia (JAA) has confirmed that the winners of its Australasian Jewellery Awards program will be announced at an event held in conjunction with the Showcase Jewellers members dinner.
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24/07/2017
• Emily Mobbs • Editor
Michael Hill International (MHI) has released a 12-month trading update, showing a 6 per cent sales increase and the opening of 20 stores across Australia, New Zealand and Canada.
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24/07/2017
• Emily Mobbs • Editor
Following the abrupt departure of Frederic Cumenal earlier this year, Tiffany & Co has announced the appointment of a new CEO who will provide “deep luxury market experience”.
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