Luxury jewellery brands are lagging behind smaller brands in the ethical sourcing of metals and gemstones, according to an independent report by non-profit organisation Fair Jewelry Action and strategic adviser, Lifeworth Consulting. Read more »

Peak retail associations are leading calls against the carbon tax, with the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) launching an advertising campaign against the government’s proposed tax. Read more »

The government planned to revise the GST threshold for goods bought online from $1000 to $500 in October 2010 and wanted to implement the cut as early as July 1 this year, according to documents released under the Freedom of Information (FOI) laws. Read more »

Talks between New Zealand’s major industry associations over the formation of a peak industry body have hit yet another stumbling block after JWNZ cancelled the latest meeting at short notice. Read more »

After Jeweller reported that the Jewellers Association of New Zealand (JANZ) called a ‘secret’ meeting to resolve the furore over what its own committee had agreed, JANZ has now done a back flip on its position over a formal peak industry body. Read more »

Fines and penalties over legal wrangles are the last thing that jewellery business owners need, so knowing and understanding the letter of the law is crucial. Lorna Goodyer finds out which recent or upcoming reforms affect the industry and why jewellers need to pay attention. Read more »

Children’s jewellery was front and centre at Vicenza charm – the May edition of Italy’s thrice-yearly jewellery fair. Coleby Nicholson reports from the show. Read more »

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