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“During our tenure at Jewellery Industry Network, Laura Moore was the General Manager and was responsible for the day-to-day running of the organisation, including operations, marketing and finances. We did not receive any payment, distributions or financial benefit.” - Brett Low and Ewen Ryley

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Former Jewellery Industry Network directors issue statement

Just now • Jeweller Research

Jeweller recently reported on the dramatic multi-million dollar collapse of several companies associated with the Jewellery Industry Network and now two former directors have issued a statement ‘clearing the air’ regarding their decision to exit the company. Read more »

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Showcase Jewellers has announced a number of changes to its board. | Source: Showcase Jewellers

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Buying group announces 2026 board changes

2 days ago • Jeweller Research

Showcase Jewellers has announced a number of changes to its board. Read more »

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A straightforward preview of two jewellery industry fairs scheduled to take place on the same weekend in Sydney in 2024 evolved into an expose of the liquidation of companies that owe $7 million to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), raising more questions than answers.

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Surprising twist in Jewellery Industry Network connections and collapses

16/12/2025 • Jeweller Research

In recent weeks, Jeweller has painstakingly documented the collapse of seven companies that share some unusual connections with two of the founding directors of the Jewellery Industry Network. Read more »

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Australian jewellery retailer Secrets Shhh has entered voluntary administration, with FTI Consulting appointed as administrators to explore restructuring and potential sale options amid financial struggles.

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Jewellery chain collapses; Administrator appointed

11/12/2025 • Jeweller Research

The 23-store fashion jewellery retailer Secrets Shhh has been placed under administration with hope the business can be sold. Read more »

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The Jewellery Industry Network, founded by Angkham (Andy) Phanthapangna and Laura Moore, is connected to seven companies that have collapsed with $14 million in liabilities, and owing the Australian Taxation office $6.9 million along with $1.4 million to staff.

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Jewellery Industry Network: Connecting the dots in a $14 million collapse

29/11/2025 • Jeweller Research

Jeweller recently documented the collapse of eight companies that, on the surface, seem largely unrelated – operating in diverse and disparate industries – sharing little more than some unusual connections to the Australian jewellery industry. Read more »

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Details have emerged of the collapse of a children’s charity and six other companies owned by Angkham Phanthapangna, a founding director of Jewellery Industry Network. The liquidators report advises that one company that traded for two years “was insolvent from inception”.

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Jewellery Industry Network: Unravelling a web of collapsing companies

02/11/2025 • Jeweller Research

Jeweller recently reported on a range of significant changes to the Jewellery Industry Network and documented several unusual connections it has with liquidated companies. Read more »

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At least eight companies linked by shared business addresses and creditor relationships, associated with the Jewellery Industry Network, have been liquidated. One was “insolvent since inception”. ASIC records show action was taken to wind-up a ninth - the company that owned Jewellery World.

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Jewellery Industry Network: Insolvency connections everywhere you look

02/11/2025 • Jeweller Research

Jeweller recently published a report tracing a web of connections between a group of companies intertwined by insolvency proceedings, revealing repeated links to specific individuals and an unusual focus on Australia’s jewellery industry. Read more »

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Beyond the tarnish these fly-by-night ‘ghost store’ operations leave on consumer trust in the jewellery industry, some scammers are willing to take things further, including stealing product photos and descriptions and promotional social media content.

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Scorched Earth: Jewellery retailer settles score with scammer

14/10/2025 • Jeweller Research

Jeweller recently published the first instalment of an investigation into fraudulent and sham online retailers posing as local jewellery stores. Read more »

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Three companies associated with one of the founding directors of the Jewellery Industry Network have collapsed; bringing attention to an intriguing array, and complex web of businesses that sit behind Laura Moore's Jewellery Industry Network, Jewellery Industry far and Jewellery World.

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Last one standing: Jewellery Industry Network linked to three collapsed companies

13/10/2025 • Jeweller Research

The past 12 months have seen some significant and well-documented changes for the Jewellery Industry Network. Read more »

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Could the decision to invite consumers to attend a jewellery fair, allowing suppliers to sell directly to the public, upend long-term relationships between suppliers, retailers and the buying groups? | Source: iStock

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Dramatic changes to the jewellery fair landscape

22/07/2025 • Jeweller Research

Australia’s jewellery trade show ‘landscape’ is in the midst of dramatic change, and, as is so often the case, sudden shifts have sparked controversy and confusion. Read more »

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While Donald Trump-inspired watches date back to 1984, the launch of Trump Watches in September last year raised many questions, including: Who owns the company and where are the watches made?

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Trump Watches II: Timing, Mystery and Intrigue

28/04/2025 • Jeweller Research

During the 2016 US Presidential Election, a political rival lashed out at Donald Trump on the debate stage and landed a well-timed barb. Read more »

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For Donald Trump, time is money, in more ways than one. While many watches have carried his name and likeness for years, the Trump name and personal branding has been used to promote everything from casinos, airlines, steaks, sneakers, Bibles, and bottled water.

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Trump Watches I: Time is money for the US President

28/04/2025 • Jeweller Research

When Donald Trump helped launch a new, ‘mysterious’ company selling Trump-branded watches in 2024, few people would have known of the abundance - or overabundance - of existing Trump-inspired watches, pocket watches and clocks. Not all are complimentary! Read more »

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This year, common sense has prevailed, with the two jewellery fairs now five weeks apart, with Jewellery Industry Fair moving to a later date. While the new schedule is good news, questions remain about the motives behind the change and its long-term impact.

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Jewellery Trade Shows VII: Is this the end of the industry division?

21/03/2025 • Jeweller Research

Good news! It would appear that the Australian jewellery trade will be saved from the ignominy that unfolded last year when suppliers and retailers were confronted with a deliberate clash of dates for two jewellery fairs. Read more »

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An otherwise unremarkable incident for the Jewellers Association of Australia (JAA) has ended in the loss of a member who has supported the industry organisation for more than two decades.

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JAA loses long-term supporter over membership confusion

18/03/2025 • Jeweller Research

An otherwise unremarkable incident for the Jewellers Association of Australia (JAA) has ended in the loss of a member who has supported the industry organisation for more than two decades. Read more »

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