21/12/2015
• Coleby Nicholson
After a hectic 12 months and as jewellery retailers get set for what is hoped to be a very busy Christmas and New Year trading season, COLEBY NICHOLSON reviews 2015 with his annual list of the industry’s highs and lows.
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16/12/2015
• Coleby Nicholson
In what can only be described as an unusual move, Pandora has taken steps to prevent its retailers from simultaneously carrying jewellery from US newcomer Alex and Ani.
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15/12/2015
• Stephanie Chan • Staff Journalist
De Beers Group has downsized its diamond production portfolio in response to industry challenges, while majority shareholder Anglo American is also undertaking a “radical” restructure.
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15/12/2015
• Stephanie Chan • Staff Journalist
More than $150,000 in jewellery was recently stolen in three robberies that occurred across two days, which could act as a reminder for jewellers to be vigilant during the Christmas trading period.
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15/12/2015
• Coleby Nicholson
What type of jeweller are you? COLEBY NICHOLSON predicts that continuing change in consumer behaviour and the wider market will see two types of jewellery retailer.
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15/12/2015
• Stephanie Chan • Staff Journalist
A series of world record-breaking jewellery auction sales have highlighted the current high demand for coloured diamonds and gemstones, which some have predicted will continue in 2016.
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15/12/2015
• Stephanie Chan • Staff Journalist
An international CAD software program has been designed with the aim of giving Australian and New Zealand jewellers more control over their choice of manufacturer.
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15/12/2015
• Stephanie Chan • Staff Journalist
A local supplier has attained internationally recognised accreditation that is said to rank its gold products among the highest quality in the world.
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08/12/2015
• Stephanie Chan • Staff Journalist
Bevilles Jewellers has returned to the Melbourne CBD with the opening of its first store since entering voluntary administration and undergoing significant structural changes.
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08/12/2015
• Stephanie Chan • Staff Journalist
The De Beers Group has sold its well-known Kimberley diamond mine and suspended production at another site as it reassesses its market position.
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08/12/2015
• Stephanie Chan • Staff Journalist
Recent industry figures indicate increased confidence amongst jewellery retailers and consumers, which could bode well for this year’s Christmas trading.
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08/12/2015
• Stephanie Chan • Staff Journalist
Jewellery supplier Najo has announced the winners of a visual merchandising competition designed to improve brand awareness and increase sales.
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08/12/2015
• Stephanie Chan • Staff Journalist
Local jewellery supplier Disney Couture has announced the launch of a new Star Wars-themed collection, leveraging the hype surrounding the release of the popular film franchise’s latest instalment.
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07/12/2015
• Emily Mobbs • Former Editor
Former Pandora Australia president Karin Adcock will return to the jewellery industry once more, having secured the distribution rights to high-profile US brand Alex and Ani.
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30/11/2015
• Stephanie Chan • Staff Journalist
The majority of the diamond grading reports that were invalidated by the GIA due to fraudulent alteration are still in circulation, with the investigation ongoing.
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