29/04/2022
• Samuel Ord
The works of legendary Australian jewellery designer Margot McKinney will be on display at the Museum of Brisbane with a new exhibition opening in June.
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29/04/2022
• Samuel Ord
The jewellery industry remains entangled in hostilities between the UK and Russia as the two countries continue trading economic blows.
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29/04/2022
• Samuel Ord
De Beers has signed Mineral Investment Contracts (MICs) with the Republic of Angola – following 10 years of not operating one the country – and plans to search for diamonds in the north-east corner of the country. The contracts expire in 35 years.
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29/04/2022
• Samuel Ord
The world’s largest blue diamond, the De Beers Cullinan Blue, has been sold at auction for $US57.47 million ($AU80.96 million) at Sotheby’s in Hong Kong.
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19/04/2022
• Angela Han
It’s no secret that the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has faced a barrage of criticism since the beginning of the Russia-Ukraine war.
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18/04/2022
• Richard Chiu
Colour diamonds dominated the Christie’s New York ‘Magnificent Jewels’ auction last week, led by the 8.8-carat pink diamond dubbed ‘The Fuchsia Rose’ which was sold for $US6.7 million ($AU9.1 million).
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15/04/2022
• Richard Chiu
The 205-carat fancy yellow diamond dubbed the “Red Cross Diamond” will be auctioned next month, and is expected to fetch around $US10.7 million ($AUD14.41 million).
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15/04/2022
• Richard Chiu
French luxury conglomerate Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy (LVMH) has reported a strong 2022 first quarter performance marking a strong rebound from the COVID-19 slump and challenges wrought by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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15/04/2022
• Richard Chiu
Australia’s homegrown boulder opal – one of the world’s rarest and most valuable gemstones – will be showcased during the 2022 Queen of Gems Jewellery Awards in July.
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14/04/2022
This week a jeweller closely inspects J.Lo's headlining green diamond engagement ring, discover how much gold is actually in a 'solid gold' Rolex, and explore the gems that have inspired poetry throughout history.
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13/04/2022
Despite their simplicity in colour, black and white gemstones continue to captivate people in many cultures around the world. Jeweller explores the globe to find out which of the black and white gemstone varieties are out there.
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11/04/2022
• Samuel Ord
As the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) continues to come under siege for its handling of the Alrosa situation in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine – among other issues – industry experts and commentators have called for it to be restructured instead of dismantled.
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11/04/2022
• Samuel Ord
Preparations are well and truly underway for the upcoming International Jewellery Fair (IJF) in Sydney following a highly successful Australian Jewellery Fair in March.
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10/04/2022
• Richard Chiu
In what could be a significant blow to Russia, the US has designated state-run mining company Alrosa in its Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) roster, which increases sanctions that carry substantial economic impacts on Russian companies.
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07/04/2022
This week discover the world's top ten fascinating green diamonds, watch jewellers making a Bridgerton ring and a 24-carat gold spoon and see how mother-of-pearl sheets are made in preparation for jewellery and artistry.
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