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Stunning diamond necklace leads auction in Hong Kong

01/12/2022 • Samuel Ord

Christie’s Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels auction was headlined by the sale of a platinum necklace featuring 104 carats of D-colour diamonds. Read more »

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Rolex doesn’t publish production figures, however, it’s been reported the manufacturer produces approximately one million timepieces each year.

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New Rolex factory expected to be completed in 2029

30/11/2022 • Samuel Ord

Swiss watch designer and manufacturer Rolex SA plans to invest approximately $AU1.5 billion in a new production site in western Switzerland. Read more »

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LVMH, which owns brands such as Bulgari, Tiffany & Co, and Chaumet, said the deal would significantly increase production capacity. Image: Pedemonte Group

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LVMH purchases Italian jewellery manufacturer

30/11/2022 • Samuel Ord

French luxury conglomerate Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy (LVMH) has purchased the Pedemonte Group, an Italian jewellery manufacturer. Read more »

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In a series of emails following recent reporting the JAA says that its six-year-old dispute with Expertise Events "is dead and buried”.

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“It’s dead and buried”, JAA closes chapter on industry dispute

29/11/2022 • Angela Han

Jewellers Association of Australia (JAA) president Joshua Sharp has made the first move in what may be seen as a step towards unifying the industry. Read more »

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The newly minted gold, platinum and diamond-encrusted coins represent examples of fine numismatic craftsmanship and feature fancy colour diamonds from Western Australia’s now closed Argyle Mine.

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Australian pink diamonds highlight Opulence Collection

27/11/2022 • Samuel Ord

Aurom, a new company from Kunming Diamonds, has been named the premier global partner and distributor of the Royal Canadian Mint’s Opulence Collection. Read more »

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Ronnie Bauer, vice-president of the JAA issued an apology: “I acknowledge that between 2016 and 2019 I was not on the [JAA] board and as such I was not privy to any negotiations that were conducted by the JAA and Expertise Events".

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JAA vice president retracts comments and apologises

25/11/2022 • Angela Han

In a surprising turn of events Jewellers Association of Australia (JAA) vice president Ronnie Bauer has retracted recent statements made about Expertise Events. Read more »

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The Melbourne Jewellery Expo is a dedicated space featured under the roof of the Gift & Lifestyle Fair and Frontlines FAB event; an ideal combination for retailers wanting to maximise their time and see a broad range of complementary products.

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Melbourne Jewellery Expo sells out months in advance

25/11/2022 • Samuel Ord

The Melbourne Jewellery Expo has officially sold out according to event organiser Expertise Events. Read more »

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Audiatec uses CVD (chemical vapor deposition) to create diamonds in monocrystalline form on disks.

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Diamond Foundry purchases Germany's Audiatec

23/11/2022 • Samuel Ord

US based lab-created diamond manufacturer Diamond Foundry has purchased Augsburg Diamond Technology, also known as Audiatec. Read more »

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Earlier this week, Financial Services Minister Stephen Jones said the sector could soon face similar oversight measures as credit cards.

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New regulations coming for ‘buy now, pay later’ sector

23/11/2022 • Samuel Ord

Australia’s Federal Government has warned of incoming regulations for the multi-billion dollar ‘buy now, pay later’ (BNPL) industry. Read more »

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De Beers Jewellers has opened up a pop-up store in the US in a partnership with two prominent watch retailers.

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Modest sales for De Beers amid interruptions

21/11/2022 • Samuel Ord

The De Beers Group has announced the results of its penultimate sales cycle for 2022, noting an 11 per cent decline compared with the previous cycle. Read more »

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Wallace Bishop was founded in 1917 by Bishop’s grandfather, after whom he was named. He joined the family business in 1950, becoming chief executive officer in 1976.

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Celebrated Queensland jeweller passes away

21/11/2022 • Samuel Ord

Wallace Bishop, the long-serving leader of one of Australia’s most prominent jewellery businesses, has passed away aged 88. Read more »

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Expertise Events attempted to offer an olive branch to the Jewellers Association of Australia, but the meeting was rejected and yet the JAA claims it “only promotes harmony between each other” and “always welcomes discussions with other industry bodies”.

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Preaching unity while setting fire to the olive branch

17/11/2022 • Angela Han

In light of the sudden departure of the JAA president and subsequent admissions by the newly appointed vice-president, ANGELA HAN asks some difficult questions ahead of the JAA's upcoming annual general meeting. Read more »

Among the issues highlighted by Denaro was a JAA plan to create an ‘Australian Jewellery Industry Federation’ that she believed was misguided.

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JAA addresses industry backlash; denies plans for "authoritarian regime"

15/11/2022 • Samuel Ord

The Jewellers Association of Australia (JAA) has released a statement acknowledging industry backlash to the revelation that it has plans for the formation of a new industry ‘mega-body’. Read more »