14/06/2023
Business tactics have evolved significantly for jewellers in the past decade, with change largely driven by improving technology. SAMUEL ORD examines the impact of advancing manufacturing capabilities on jewellery retail.
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11/05/2023
Colour gemstones are increasingly desired by consumers seeking a unique and personal style. SAMUEL ORD details this surge in popularity and how retailers can make the most of the opportunity it presents.
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03/04/2023
Driven by some of the world’s most recognisable names and faces, a new wave of enthusiasm by men for pearl jewellery has arrived. SAMUEL ORD explains why it should come as no surprise that men are increasingly attracted to pearls.
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30/03/2023
Extremely rare, immensely valuable, and uniquely Australian, pink diamonds have captured the world’s attention. SAMUEL ORD examines the unique values which have prompted jewellers and consumers alike to fall in love with these captivating treasures.
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02/11/2022
Cloud computing and technology quietly infiltrated the retail sector and now play a key role in the jewellery trade. SAMUEL ORD explores the key reasons why your store needs to make the most of the tools on offer.
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14/10/2022
2022 has been another year of remarkable uncertainty for the international diamond industry. SAMUEL ORD explores some of the more significant international trends.
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05/10/2022
SAMUEL ORD examines the unique appeal of Australian jewellery brands and highlights the importance of supporting local creators.
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06/09/2022
Pink diamonds are among the most valuable and sought after gemstones on Earth. SAMUEL ORD explores the complicated world of certification practices in order to ensure you get your money’s worth!
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29/04/2022
The pearl industry has always been susceptible to sudden and dramatic change, with everything from diplomacy to disease capable of reshaping the landscape. SAMUEL ORD puts the industry under a microscope in three key markets as a remodelled pearl industry enters a post-pandemic era.
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08/03/2022
Once upon a time – believe it or not – branded jewellery didn’t exist. To be clear, the industry has always had brands, but a ‘jewellery brand’ is quite different to ‘branded jewellery’.
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08/03/2022
One of the most surveyed consumer categories about spending and intentions is engagement and weddings. Each year various organisations measure what has happened or is likely to happen.
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25/02/2022
The jewellery industry can be a highly-charged and rapidly-evolving market where brands come and go. They start strong, only to fall behind the race as new competitors arrive. Innovation and determination are key factors to survival in a trend driven market. THOMAS SABO has remained resilient.
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25/01/2022
Much has been written about the impact of the global pandemic as well as the damage caused on businesses which, of course, then flowed through to people’s personal lives. And while the focus on the negative is important, what has often been lost is positive and beneficial examples of human endeavour.
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02/09/2021
Jeweller discovers the chemical and structural causes of colour in captivating natural blue and green gemstones, from Ceylon sapphires to imperial jade.
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02/07/2020
Part II: The COVID-19 pandemic impacted the jewellery industry across Australia and New Zealand in many ways, but it didn't stop the trade from working harder to future-proof their businesses. Jewellers share tips on how they spent their time during lockdown and which areas of their business they spent time developing.
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