28/02/2014
• Stephanie Chan • Staff Journalist
Scientists have confirmed that a tiny zircon gemstone discovered on a remote rock outcrop in Australia is the oldest known material of any kind formed on Earth.
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04/02/2014
• Emily Mobbs • Former Editor
The Christmas trading rush may have occurred a mere month ago but another important event on the retail calendar is about to take place, offering plenty of marketing and sales opportunities for jewellers.
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03/02/2014
The Christmas trading period is over and you should have plenty of cash around but this might not be the right time to knock down some of that bank loan or start those store renovations.
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24/01/2014
• Emily Mobbs • Former Editor
The personalised jewellery category has cemented itself within the industry, but as Emily Mobbs finds, conflicting views exist regarding what jewellery items should be included in this group.
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24/01/2014
• Emily Mobbs • Former Editor
As the market for pearls expands, the challenge for retailers is knowing how best to capitalise on potential sales. Emily Mobbs seeks advice on pearl retailing.
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22/01/2014
As prices of ruby, sapphire and emerald continue to climb, coloured gemstone consumers are turning to some extraordinary lesser-known alternatives that both surprise and delight, one of which is tanzanite.
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