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Retail rebound continues: Strong jewellery sales in Asia

16/04/2024 • Samuel Ord

Hong Kong jewellery retailer Chow Tai Fook has announced another quarter of increasing sales. Read more »

The Australian Opal Centre (AOC) is accepting invitations for a tour of Australia’s iconic gemstone fields in New South Wales, Queensland, and South Australia later this year. | Source: AOC

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Trip of a lifetime: Unique opportunity to explore Australia’s opal fields

15/04/2024 • Samuel Ord

The Australian Opal Centre (AOC) is accepting expressions of interest for a tour of Australia’s iconic gemstone fields in New South Wales, Queensland, and South Australia later this year. Read more »

The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) has announced that its trade shows will not feature lab-created or ‘synthetic’ diamonds or gemstones beginning next year. | Source: AGTA

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Lab-created diamonds and gemstones banned from US jewellery fair

12/04/2024 • Samuel Ord

The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) has announced that its trade shows will not feature lab-created or ‘synthetic’ diamonds and gemstones beginning next year. Read more »

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My Bench
My Bench: Lani Williams

08/04/2024

APRIL SPOTLIGHT:

Lani Williams can see the beauty in everything. Read more »

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This year’s fair is expected to feature more than 1,700 exhibitors from more than 30 countries, occupying 30 pavilions. | Source: JGA

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Anticipation building for Hong Kong jewellery fair

08/04/2024 • Samuel Ord

Excitement is rising for the Jewellery and Gem Asia Hong Kong trade show, which is scheduled to begin on 20 June. Read more »

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The 6.21-carat fancy vivid pink diamond is expected to return $USD15 million ($AUD22.78 million) at the 13 May auction. | Source: Phillips

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Pink diamond to shine bright at auction

05/04/2024 • Samuel Ord

A remarkable pink diamond is expected to make headlines at an upcoming Phillips auction in Geneva, commanding an impressive presale estimate. Read more »

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The 2024 State of the Industry Report (SOIR) found that Queensland’s ‘mum-and-dad’ independent retailers declined by 43 per cent (from 577 to 329).

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Going it alone: Why is Queensland different?

05/04/2024 • Jeweller Research

Like most comprehensive studies, the 2024 State of the Industry Report uncovered a range of unexpected insights which were worthy of closer examination. One notable discovery was that, over the past decade, Queensland's number of jewellery stores decreased dramatically more than any other state. Why? Read more »

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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

05/04/2024 • Jeweller Research

The past decade has been a rollercoaster ride for fashion jewellery chains, defined by explosive expansions and dramatic collapses. Read more »

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Now Showing
Now Showing: A journey to world's most exquisite high jewellery treasures; The Australian opal secret you need to know; and how diamonds grow

05/04/2024

Take a few moments to enjoy Jeweller's Friday Flicks video selection including updates on current affairs and insights into our jewellery trade. This week, let us bring you on a journey to some of the world's most exquisite treasures, learn about an Australian opal secret you need to know, and discover new ways to add colour to your jewellery. Read more »

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While many other countries suffered an economic recession, Australia’s economy avoided a recession. However, the economy was impacted by high inflation - which led to repeated hikes in interest rates - consumer confidence was adversely affected, and discretionary spending took a knock.

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Independent Jewellers: Still prospering despite a decline

05/04/2024 • Jeweller Research

It’s been said that one man’s misery is another man’s fortune. This philosophy may serve the jewellery industry well in the wake of a significant decline in independent retailers. Read more »

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Campaign watch: FRED embraces sunshine by the sea

26/03/2024 • Samuel Ord

French luxury brand FRED has released a new marketing campaign – The Sunshine Jeweller – paying tribute to the brand’s founder. Read more »

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The Australian Jewellery Fair (AJF) is just one week away, and two of the industry’s jewellery buying groups are expected to have a significant presence during two busy days of trade. | Source: AJF

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Less than one week to go until the Australian Jewellery Fair

18/03/2024 • Samuel Ord

The Australian Jewellery Fair (AJF) is just days away, and for independent jewellery retailers, organisers are describing the event as an opportunity not to be missed. Read more »

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Influential Australian gemmologists: Corinne Sutherland, Geoff Tombs and Grant Hamid in 1980.

Gemstones
Gemmologists who changed the game: Serving an industry amid constantly evolution

08/03/2024 • Kathryn Wyatt

Over the past six issues of Jeweller magazine, we’ve taken a closer look at the many gemmologists who have transformed the industry over the years. Read more »

In the competitive landscape of the jewellery industry, a store's success often hinges on its staff's expertise and skills.

Business
Products and sales: For your business, it's a game of two halves

08/03/2024 • David Brown

What’s the difference between product and staff training? DAVID BROWN explains the crucial distinction between two essential elements of retail. Read more »