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There was another change to the JAA’s board of directors in October - the third in 12 months. As a result, the JAA board has never been less representative of the overall industry in the past three decades than it is today.

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Is the current JAA board representative of the industry?

The past problems, missteps and pitfalls of Australia's jewellery industry body have been well documented. And yet, as membership continues to fall, the 2024 State of the Industry Report revealed how the JAA board is in no way reflective of Australia's jewellery industry. Read more »
The most significant change in the market has been the expansion of the international watch and jewellery companies as they take control of their brand image via a vertical market business model.

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Brand-only jewellery and watch stores: Vertical integrators take a foothold

The 2024 State of the Industry Report found that the most significant change in the market over the past decade has been the expansion of the international watch and jewellery companies as they take control of their brand image via a vertical market business model. Read more »
The past decade has been a rollercoaster ride for fashion jewellery chains, defined by explosive expansions and dramatic collapses.

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Fashion Jewellery Chain Stores: Rapid rise and dramatic demise

The past decade has been a rollercoaster ride for fashion jewellery chains, defined by explosive expansions and dramatic collapses. Read more »
The fine jewellery chain stores have fared well over the past decade but consolidation could be on the horizon as the 'big fish' look for new customers via brand differentiation.

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Jewellery Chain Stores: Full steam ahead

The fine jewellery chain stores have fared well over the past decade but consolidation could be on the horizon as the 'big fish' look for new customers via brand differentiation. Read more »
The past 13 years have been brutal for the Jewellers Association of Australia – and much of the damage has been self-inflicted.

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JAA: The past is haunting, and the future is unclear

The past 13 years have been brutal for the Jewellers Association of Australia – and much of the damage has been self-inflicted. Read more »
As part of the review of the Australian jewellery industry over the past 13 years, an analysis of the success and failures of the industry’s trade body – the Jewellers Association of Australia (JAA) – was required.

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JAA: Legacy of past presidents and their achievements

The JAA’s structure is somewhat unique, which causes complexity in measuring its success. That said, in order to look to the future, one must recognise the success and failures of the past. Read more »
The US government has sanctioned Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa amid allegations of corruption, which includes gold and diamond smuggling. | Source: Getty Images

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Diamond smuggling allegations: Zimbabwe president sanctioned

The US government has sanctioned Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa amid allegations of corruption, which includes gold and diamond smuggling. Read more »
A new analysis of the market capitalisation of the world’s leading luxury goods companies shows that five of the top 25 are jewellery businesses. | Source: Pandora

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Kings of luxury: New research highlights Pandora's dominance

A new analysis of the market capitalisation of the world’s leading luxury goods companies shows that five of the top 25 are jewellery businesses. Read more »
Nick Mead, 62, of Northhampton in England, made international headlines in 2017 when he discovered five gold bars concealed in a decommissioned tank. | Source: Yahoo

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Hidden treasure: Remarkable gold discovery ends in heartbreak

A military vehicle collector who discovered gold bars worth millions of dollars hidden inside a tank has expressed his regret over his decision to notify authorities of the once-in-a-lifetime find. Read more »
Rolex successfully defended its practice of enforcing recommended retail prices; however, France’s Autorite de la Concurrence rejected a claim that restrictions on digital sales are required to prevent counterfeiting. | Source: Rolex

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Rolex hit with staggering fine by competition authority

Watch industry juggernaut Rolex has been fined €91.6 million ($AU149.2 million) by France’s competition authority for preventing authorised dealers from selling new watches online. Read more »
On 15 December, Jeweller contacted Doig and the JAA seeking information about the possible regulatory failure, given that the JAA must advise the not-for-profit authority about constitutional changes within 60 days.

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JAA: Queries over governance standards; possible breach of regulations

Despite the Jewellers Association of Australia (JAA) announcing a significant change to its structure and how the board makes decisions and consults members, it may have violated Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) regulatory reporting requirements. Read more »
The ‘No One Deserves a Serve’ campaign, first launched by the SDA in 2017, encourages customers to treat retail workers with courtesy and respect. | Source: SCN

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Industry advocates join forces to fight retail crime

Over the coming weeks, a new campaign will appear in shopping centres around Australia designed to combat retail crime. Read more »
Jo Tory, the founder of Najo, has resigned as director. She joined the board in February 2017 and served as president between 2019 and 2021.

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Former president bids farewell to JAA, new director appointed

The Jewellers Association of Australia (JAA) has announced the resignation of an experienced board director after seven years of service.  Read more »
In 2020, De Beers opened a new $US94 million lab-created diamond production facility in Oregon (US). Around the same time, ‘lower level’ brands began moving to lab-created diamonds as consumer awareness increased. | Source: De Beers

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Interruption or Disruption: Leadership crisis in the diamond industry

The diamond industry finds itself in a period of great change. ROBERT BOUQUET questions whether this is a fleeting phase or a moment of significant transformation. Read more »
To qualify for the ‘fancy’ moniker, diamonds must display a colour stronger than the Z grade. For the diamonds that reach these parameters, there are six distinct categories of which to be mindful - fancy light, fancy, fancy intense, fancy dark, fancy deep, and fancy vivid.

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The Fancy Colour Diamond War of Words: Science or Romance?

It’s been said that a different language is a different vision of life. SAMUEL ORD explores a rift within the diamond industry about the use of specific terminology. Read more »

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