| 
						
						
                            
                                
                            
                            
                                30/06/2023
                                 • Samuel Ord
                             The auction of a pearl and diamond necklace with matching earrings, once owned by Princess Diana and known as the Swan Lake Suite, has been cancelled - as the collection now has a new mystery owner.
								
                                Read more »
								  
							 | 
			| 
						
						
                            
                                
                            
                            
                                30/06/2023
                                 • Samuel Ord
                             The good news has continued for the World Jewellery Federation (CIBJO) with the confirmation of a new partnership with The Birmingham Assay Office (BAO).
								
                                Read more » 
                                         View Album 
                                        2 Images
                                    
								  
							 | 
			| 
						
						
                            
                                
                            
                            
                                28/06/2023
                                 • Samuel Ord
                             The Perth Mint will face renewed scrutiny after the Federal Parliament agreed to a motion put forward by Liberal senator Dean Smith to form a new investigative committee.
								
                                Read more » 
                                         View Album 
                                        2 Images
                                    
								  
							 | 
			| 
						
						
                            
                                
                            
                            
                                27/06/2023
                                 • Samuel Ord
                             The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) and the International Grown Diamond Association (IGDA) have formalised a new partnership in pursuit of protecting consumer confidence in the jewellery industry.
								
                                Read more » 
                                         View Album 
                                        4 Images
                                    
								  
							 | 
			| 
						
						
                            
                                
                            
                            
                                26/06/2023
                                 • Samuel Ord
                             Speculation about the future of Russia’s diamond industry has continued after recent reporting suggested that further prohibitions will be installed early next year.
								
                                Read more » 
                                         View Album 
                                        2 Images
                                    
								  
							 | 
			| 
						
						
                            
                                
                            
                            
                                26/06/2023
                                 • Samuel Ord
                             Retail employees in New South Wales – including staff at jewellery stores – have been granted new legal protections by the NSW Government.
								
                                Read more » 
                                         View Album 
                                        2 Images
                                    
								  
							 | 
			| 
						
						
                            
                                
                            
                            
                                26/06/2023
                                 • Samuel Ord
                             Brisbane-based technology company Everledger has been misusing the intellectual property of third-party organisations and may have breached Australian Consumer Law.
								
                                Read more » 
                                         View Album 
                                        7 Images
                                    
								  
							 | 
			| 
						
						
                            
                                
                            
                            
                                26/06/2023
                                 • Samuel Ord
                             More than one-fifth of Australian businesses experienced a cyber security attack during the 2021-22 financial year, a sharp increase from the previous year.
								
                                Read more » 
                                         View Album 
                                        2 Images
                                    
								  
							 | 
			| 
						
						
                            
                                
                            
                            
                                26/06/2023
                                 • Samuel Ord
                             The De Beers Group has published the results from its fifth sales cycle of the year, identifying a further decline amid weakened global demand for diamonds.
								
                                Read more » 
                                         View Album 
                                        3 Images
                                    
								  
							 | 
			| 
						
						
                            
                                
                            
                            
                                15/06/2023
                                 • Shane O’Neill
                             Things change quickly in the digital world and it’s vital that your jewellery business stays ahead of the game. SHANE O’NEILL explains how you can maximise the remarkable opportunities the internet presents.
								
                                Read more »
								  
							 | 
			| 
						
						
                            
                                
                            
                            
                                15/06/2023
                                 • Simon Dell
                             Shopping preferences change from generation to generation. SIMON DELL explains the characteristics which define today’s youngest consumers.
								
                                Read more »
								  
							 | 
			| 
						
						
                            
                                
                            
                            
                                15/06/2023
                                 • Dale Furtwengler
                             In the jewellery trade, it’s natural for business owners to want to get the most they can out an employee. DALE FURTWENGLER  explains why that’s the wrong approach to leadership.
								
                                Read more »
								  
							 | 
			|  | 
			| 
						
						
                            
                                
                            
                            
                                30/05/2023
                                 • Angela Han
                             ‘Stronger together’ is a phrase that’s been used aplenty. ANGELA HAN believes that it’s a term that exemplifies the work buying groups achieve.
								
                                Read more »
								  
							 | 
			| 
						
						
                            
                                
                            
                            
                                30/05/2023
                                 • Angela Han
                             It’s difficult to escape the doom and gloom messaging around the economy. ANGELA HAN calls for retailers and suppliers to remain proactive no matter what the future holds.
								
                                Read more »
								  
							 |