18/07/2013
• Megan Austin
A new method of enhancing sapphire is emerging that makes great-looking sapphire more affordable, but jewellers should be aware of side-effects. FGAA’s Megan Austin discusses.
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18/07/2013
• Nick Lord
The ubiquitous 4Cs of diamond marketing have today been expanded to number five, six or even more Cs. What are these new Cs, and can they affect your business? Nick Lord reports.
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04/07/2013
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02/07/2013
• Emily Mobbs • Former Editor
A watch purchased at a car boot sale for about US$30 (A$33) and later identified as the timepiece worn by James Bond in the movie Thunderball has sold for US$160,175 (about A$175,000).
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02/07/2013
• Emily Mobbs • Former Editor
The world’s wealthiest individuals are more likely to spend their money on jewellery, gemstones and watches than other luxury items, according to a new study.
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01/07/2013
Branded jewellery is now an entrenched category that comprises so many players that the question for retailers is not whether to stock brands but which brands to stock.
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20/06/2013
• Jeff Salton • Assistant Editor
Are your customers becoming disenchanted with everyday gemstones and asking for something a little different? Gem-cutter Doug Menadue believes bespoke gemstones can provide jewellers with a competitive edge.
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20/06/2013
• Jeff Salton • Assistant Editor
The distinction between fine and fashion jewellery remains one of the industry’s most compelling and polarising debates. But JEFF SALTON investigates if the debate is even worth having?
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