19/03/2019
• Arabella Roden
Two jewellery design competitions featuring Australia’s national gem are now open, with cash and gemstone prizes available.
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19/03/2019
• Arabella Roden
After more than 10 years of struggle, plans for a national opal museum in the town of Lightning Ridge have been approved, with $19 million of the $35 million budget funded by federal, state and local governments.
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18/03/2019
• Arabella Roden
The US-based Diamond Producers Association (DPA) in association with Signet Jewelers have released the results of their synthetic diamond detector test.
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18/03/2019
• Arabella Roden
Indian authorities are demanding answers after fugitive billionaire Nirav Modi surfaced in London earlier this month.
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18/03/2019
• Arabella Roden
Pandora International’s Chairman of the Board of Directors, Peder Tuborgh, has announced plans to appoint his successor.
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18/03/2019
• Arabella Roden
The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) has released a new “Do’s and Don’ts” guide to ethical and responsible gem handling and trading, covering diamonds, colour gemstones, pearls and precious coral.
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10/03/2019
• Angela Han
With a booming middle-class and an increase in domestic consumption of gold and diamonds, ancient handcrafting skills have fused with technology in India to produce demi-fine jewellery that meets millennials’ demands. ANGELA HAN talks to skilled veterans and contemporary designers at the center of India's jewellery design revolution.
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09/03/2019
Over the past few years, I’ve visited and spoken to many jewellery retailers who have been the victims of crime – ranging from theft to break-ins and armed robberies. I’ve seen too many simple security steps overlooked, ignored or neglected. Jewellery businesses need to take security seriously and continually budget for upgrades and improvements.
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09/03/2019
MARCH SPOTLIGHT: BUDJ JONES seldom make mistakes with his favourite tool, starrett dividers.
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09/03/2019
• Russell Zimmerman
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) condemns moves by opposition parties in the Australian Senate to rollback regulations defining the entitlements of casual workers.
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09/03/2019
• Katie Bunch
It’s critical for any small business that you ensure customers can find you online and in person. This simple online tool makes it easier than ever. KATIE BUNCH explains how.
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09/03/2019
• Lisa Masiello
Customer satisfaction is not the same as customer loyalty but if customers are happy, does it matter what retailers call it? Yes, says LISA MASIELLO, who argues that the terms aren’t interchangeable.
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09/03/2019
• Amyk Hutchens
Strong leaders know they need a supportive, capable team around them if they are going to hit all of their goals. Selecting that team is a skill in itself. AMYK HUTCHENS reports.
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09/03/2019
• Bryan Pearson
As the retail industry adapts and evolves to meet the demands of the consumer, BRYAN PEARSON discusses what today’s retailers are doing right – and what they’re still getting wrong.
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