A couple of hours ago
• Samuel Ord
Pallion Group, owner of ABC Bullion and one of Australia's largest precious metals businesses, has quietly settled its long-running legal dispute with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), ending more than a decade of litigation.
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A couple of hours ago
• Samuel Ord
The impact of violent unrest across France continues to spread through the luxury industry, with jewellery brand Pandora and Swiss watchmaker Breitling now among the latest affected businesses.
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A couple of hours ago
• Samuel Ord
Lab-created diamonds could be heading toward a new future in technology, as Chinese manufacturers increasingly shift their focus from jewellery to applications in semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced electronics.
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A couple of hours ago
• Samuel Ord
The prospect of lab-created gold has returned to the headlines in recent weeks, with a US-based start-up claiming it has successfully converted mercury into stable gold using nuclear fusion technology.
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27/10/2026
• Samuel Ord
Violent protests targeting major luxury brands have highlighted the tension between aspirational appeal, social inequality, and the secondary market for high-end goods.
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27/10/2026
• Samuel Ord
Surging gold prices are fuelling illegal mining and deforestation worldwide, putting increasing pressure on the industry to strengthen supply chain safeguards.
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20/10/2026
• Samuel Ord
A nine-carat fancy colour pink diamond stolen from a French château almost 100 years ago is returning to public display, with the historic diamond set to feature in an exhibition at the Château de Chantilly.
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20/10/2026
• Samuel Ord
Luxury group Richemont, owner of brands such as Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels, is reportedly in talks to join a consortium bidding for the diamond miner De Beers Group.
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13/10/2026
• Samuel Ord
Positive momentum continues to roll for Australia’s independent retailers, with jewellery sales improving across September.
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13/10/2026
• Samuel Ord
The doors have been closed on one of the largest jewellery showcases in Australian history, with more than one-quarter of a million people visiting the exhibition.
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13/10/2026
• Samuel Ord
An online e-commerce marketplace has published research findings showing growing interest in vintage and luxury watches, while concerns about counterfeits and non-original components continue to shape second-hand purchasing decisions.
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13/10/2026
• Samuel Ord
At an upcoming auction in Geneva, a massive fancy colour pink diamond will take centre stage with a hefty pre-sale estimate.
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13/10/2026
• Samuel Ord
A lawsuit over two deaths at a Tanzanian gold mine could have far-reaching implications for responsible sourcing standards and the London Bullion Market Association.
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12/10/2026
• Samuel Ord
The next generation of consumers want jewellery with a story to tell. SAMUEL ORD argues that the story of Australian colour gemstones may be the most interesting of all.
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