28/07/2015
• Stephanie Chan • Staff Journalist
Two major diamond producers have taken a hit to revenue in the first half of 2015, while new regulatory developments within the international diamond sector are underway.
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28/07/2015
• Stephanie Chan • Staff Journalist
The boundaries between physical and online retailing appear to be diminishing, with retailer Myer trialling a new digitally-focused initiative in one of its bricks-and-mortar stores.
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28/07/2015
• Stephanie Chan • Staff Journalist
Police have released CCTV photos and video footage in the hope of catching a team of brazen thieves that robbed two salesmen of about $700,000 in diamond and gold jewellery.
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28/07/2015
• Stephanie Chan • Staff Journalist
Apple’s decision to withhold exact sales figures for the Apple Watch has led to speculation that the high-profile smartwatch may not have performed as well as expected.
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21/07/2015
• Stephanie Chan • Staff Journalist
In response to the increasing popularity of personalised jewellery, Thomas Sabo has unveiled its first engravable jewellery range in Australia.
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21/07/2015
• Coleby Nicholson
In what appears to be a highly planned armed robbery, at least four offenders have stolen $700,000 in diamond and gold jewellery from the back seat of a car.
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21/07/2015
• Stephanie Chan • Staff Journalist
Men’s jewellery supplier Cudworth Enterprises is expanding its stable, having partnered with a global luxury goods company to distribute a new product range.
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21/07/2015
• Stephanie Chan • Staff Journalist
An advancement in diamond manufacturing technology could reportedly make it more difficult to differentiate natural rough stones from those produced in a laboratory.
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21/07/2015
• Stephanie Chan • Staff Journalist
New figures indicate a fall in diamond production across all of De Beers Group’s mining operations, with sales volumes also taking a hit.
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21/07/2015
• Stephanie Chan • Staff Journalist
Michael Hill International’s weak Australian results for the past financial year have been buoyed by its strong performance in overseas markets.
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14/07/2015
• Stephanie Chan • Staff Journalist
Scientists have confirmed the presence of opal on Mars, which could also potentially provide further information on whether Earth’s neighbouring planet once contained life.
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14/07/2015
• Stephanie Chan • Staff Journalist
A private collection of some 680 rare gemstones, believed to be one of the largest in Europe, will go under the hammer later this year.
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14/07/2015
• Stephanie Chan • Staff Journalist
Mounting challenges in the Indian diamond market recently led several of the country’s major industry bodies to discuss possible solutions, including banning rough imports.
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14/07/2015
• Stephanie Chan • Staff Journalist
The European Gemological Laboratory network has released details of reorganisation plans in an attempt to restore its reputation following damaging allegations about over-grading.
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07/07/2015
• Stephanie Chan • Staff Journalist
Showcase Jewellers has announced it is “switching gears” in response to the evolving market by placing a greater focus on diamonds and fine jewellery.
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