01/09/2020
• Paul Zahra
As Australia moves beyond the peak of the coronavirus crisis, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has joined with other key industry bodies to develop a Retail Recovery Protocol to restore confidence in stores and shopping centres for both retail employees and the community.
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29/05/2020
• Arabella Roden • Former editor
Following the cancellation of Baselworld and Watches & Wonders Geneva, organisers have confirmed that Geneva Watch Days will proceed on 26–29 August, making it the only multi-brand Swiss watch event currently scheduled for 2020.
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29/05/2020
Take a few moments to enjoy Jeweller's Friday Flicks video selection. This week, watch a jeweller create a pair of functioning gold AirPods, explore Van Cleef & Arpels' 'Mystery Setting' technique, and meet the cellist who became a celebrated jeweller.
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28/05/2020
• Arabella Roden • Former editor
Get Diamonds, the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB)’s trading platform, has registered more than 3,400 suppliers and 26,000 buyers – the majority of which are retailers – in its first six weeks of operation.
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22/05/2020
Take a few moments to enjoy Jeweller's Friday Flicks video selection. This week, meet the famous US jeweller who invented diamond 'grillz' as he shows off his collection, watch a Tiffany & Co designer draw an extravagant peacock necklace using traditional gouache and uncover the full story of tanzanite.
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22/05/2020
• Arabella Roden • Former editor
The Diamond Producers Association (DPA), which promotes natural diamonds internationally and is funded by seven mining companies including De Beers and Alrosa, has announced a complete rebranding and a new marketing premise.
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22/05/2020
• Arabella Roden • Former editor
As Australia begins to overcome the COVID-19 health pandemic all eyes are set on the International Jewellery & Watch Fair still scheduled for September. It’s shaping up as more important than usual given the international economic crisis, so what’s in store for retailers and suppliers?
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19/05/2020
• David Brown
In the midst of an unprecedented and overwhelming global crisis, DAVID BROWN offers much-needed food for thought as well as practical management tips for retail jewellers.
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18/05/2020
• Arabella Roden • Former editor
With social distancing restrictions gradually lifting in Australia and New Zealand, Michael Hill International has begun reopening stores – but several "underperforming" locations will be permanently closed.
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15/05/2020
• Arabella Roden • Former editor
INCLUDES TIMELINE: The coronavirus has forced shutdowns at every stage of the diamond ‘pipeline’, from mines to bourses, the polishing centre of Surat, and retailers. Yet, the pandemic may represent an unlikely opportunity to rebalance the supply chain, writes ARABELLA RODEN.
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15/05/2020
Take a few moments to enjoy Jeweller's Friday Flicks video selection. This week, watch an artist create a hyper-realistic drawing of an aquamarine, discover a rapper's unusual and extravagant jewellery collection, and see a jeweller set a $62,000 yellow diamond.
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14/05/2020
DOWNLOAD FREE GUIDE: With the recent announcements of government restrictions starting to be rolled back, jewellers will now have the opportunity to get customers back into the store. Find out how you can communicate that you're back in business.
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14/05/2020
• Arabella Roden • Former editor
A second suspect has been charged by police in the armed robbery of gold dealer Melbourne Gold Company (MBC), which took place on 27 April.
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13/05/2020
• Arabella Roden • Former editor
Following the cancellation of the 2020 and 2021 editions of Baselworld, organiser MCH Group is planning to completely restructure the 103-year-old trade show including changing its location, format, and name, according to a new report.
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12/05/2020
• Arabella Roden • Former editor
After more than a year in custody, former diamond dealer and jewellery retailer Nirav Modi’s extradition trial has begun at Westminster Magistrates’ Court.
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