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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28/02/2014
• Stephanie Chan • Staff Journalist
Contrary to previous suspicions, a rare pink diamond stolen from a Cairns jewellery store was not swallowed by the alleged thief, and is yet to be found.
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27/02/2014
• Emily Mobbs • Former Editor
The Jewellers Association of Australia has announced that it will be looking for a new Chief Executive Officer after it revealed that Ian Hadassin would be leaving in June.
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25/02/2014
• Coleby Nicholson
The spotlight is now being put on the pricing practices of internet jewellery traders in the wake of the ACCC’s successful case against Zamel’s.
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25/02/2014
• Jonathan Green
Continued growth of global brands with opportunities in fine jewellery are the key predictions for the jewellery industry, according to an international report.
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25/02/2014
• Jonathan Green
The continued popularity of beads and charms indicates that the items are key components of the jewellery industry, with one local supplier even suggesting it is time they be treated as a category in their own right.
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25/02/2014
• Jonathan Green
Exceptional results in all regions, including Australia, has seen
Pandora post record figures across the board and a massive 35.4 per cent
increase in group revenue for 2013.
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21/02/2014
• Jonathan Green
Signet Jewelers’ recent acquisition of long time rival Zale Corporation will make it the largest jewellery chain in the world, with six recognisable retail brands across three countries.
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21/02/2014
• Jonathan Green
An English tourist suspected of stealing and swallowing a AU$200,000 Argyle diamond has been arrested trying to leave the country.
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18/02/2014
• Coleby Nicholson
Running any form of retail business these days is tough, and it can be made all the more difficult by government legislation. COLEBY NICHOLSON asks; is the ACCC unfairly targeting jewellery retailers?
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18/02/2014
• Jonathan Green
A 12-carat square-cut diamond and an appearance by the Australian
Diamonds netball team captain added sparkle to the launch of De Beers
Group’s Forevermark brand.
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17/02/2014
• Jonathan Green
A new report into luxury spending has found that consumers are
increasingly seeking experiences rather than possessions; indicating the
importance for retailers, including those in the jewellery industry, to
assess their service offering.
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17/02/2014
• Jonathan Green
Michael Hill International has released its full financial results for
the six months ended 31 December 2013, showing an operating revenue
increase of 9.8 per cent on the same period last year.
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17/02/2014
• Jonathan Green
London-based miner, Gem Diamonds, has announced the discovery of two
“exceptional” 160-carat diamonds from its Letšeng mine in Lesotho.
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14/02/2014
• Jonathan Green
Shiels Jewellers is believed to be the first Australian jewellery
retailer to accept Bitcoin's digital currency for online sales,
claiming it is easier, faster and has opened up more sales opportunities
internationally than traditional payment methods.
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