21/12/2016
• Coleby Nicholson
After another hectic year and, as jewellery retailers are hoping for a busy Christmas and New Year trading season, COLEBY NICHOLSON reviews 2016 with his annual list of the industry’s highs and lows.
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15/12/2016
• Emily Mobbs • Former Editor
Australian supplier Nash Pearls has taken to the world stage, having been selected to participate in a jewellery event in New York and subsequently featured in Rapaport Magazine.
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14/12/2016
• Nathan Munn
As Australia prepares to become Kimberley Process (KP) chair in 2017, NATHAN MUNN asks whether a boycott of the current KP chair has raised concerns about the long-term viability of the certification scheme.
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14/12/2016
• Emily Mobbs • Former Editor
The 2017 JAA Jewellery Tradeshow will feature the Rising Star Arena, an initiative developed to assist in the promotion of emerging Australian manufacturing jewellers.
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13/12/2016
• Staff Journalist
While Tiffany & Co’s latest financial report indicated declining sales in Australia, modest improvements were recorded both globally and for the Asia-Pacific region.
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13/12/2016
• Staff Journalist
Pandora Australia has launched a ‘pop-up’ store for Christmas, which marks a first for the company and could provide inspiration for other jewellery retailers looking to boost sales during the festive period.
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12/12/2016
• Talia Paz • Staff Journalist
Following a five-month trial, the GIA has introduced its Melee Analysis Service in an attempt to address concerns about undisclosed synthetic and treated diamonds.
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12/12/2016
Christmas trading takes priority for jewellers at this time of year but why not also view the period as an opportunity to plan for increased profitability in 2017?
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12/12/2016
• Chris Ashton
Much like the manufacturing of jewellery, a successful SEO campaign takes time to build. CHRIS ASHTON says there are no shortcuts and retailers wishing to improve rankings need to start now.
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12/12/2016
Jeweller’s annual Hits & Misses has reached the five-year mark, making it an ideal time to look back on the industry’s most unforgettable highs and lows.
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12/12/2016
• Emily Mobbs • Former Editor
Christmas trading takes priority at this time of year but don’t forget it’s also an opportunity to prepare for 2017. EMILY MOBBS outlines handy hints for getting ahead in the New Year.
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09/12/2016
Synthetic diamonds are in focus again with part 2 of a panel discussion tackling the sector's impact on the Australian industry.
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09/12/2016
• Kathryn Wyatt
Art Nouveau dominated jewellery design for only two or three decades up to World War 1 yet left a memorable legacy not only in the pieces that remain but also in the design and manufacture techniques it inspired. KATHRYN WYATT reports.
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09/12/2016
• Krzysztof Jakubaszek
The festive season is approaching and while jewellers may be tempted to lower prices to combat against those evil online competitors, I say, “Stop right there!”
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06/12/2016
• Staff Journalist
Local supplier Pallion is the latest business to confirm its sponsorship of the inaugural Jewellery Design Awards (JDA), which offers a first prize valued at more than $50,000.
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