29/04/2016
• Stephanie Chan • Staff Journalist
Michael Hill International will proceed with an Australian stock exchange listing, a move that seemingly completes the New Zealand-founded company’s migration across the Tasman.
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19/04/2016
• Stephanie Chan • Staff Journalist
Michael Hill International’s latest trading update shows improvement across all markets, including the “difficult” Australian region.
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19/04/2016
• Stephanie Chan • Staff Journalist
An Australian diamond mining company may have discovered a potential new source for pink diamonds at the same time that a record-breaking pink stone heads to auction.
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19/04/2016
• Stephanie Chan • Staff Journalist
French luxury conglomerate LVMH has kicked off 2016 with a sales hike in its watch and jewellery division as well as an increase in overall global revenue.
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19/04/2016
• Stephanie Chan • Staff Journalist
A young manufacturing jeweller has been recognised for her industry achievements as well as her commitment to educating others within the trade.
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12/04/2016
• Stephanie Chan • Staff Journalist
A selection of rare Australian opals will take centre stage at an upcoming live auction event that is expected to attract considerable international interest.
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12/04/2016
• Stephanie Chan • Staff Journalist
An Australian jewellery supplier has increased its international presence with the signing of a new distribution deal.
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11/04/2016
• Stephanie Chan • Staff Journalist
The GIA has developed a device to identify melee-sized synthetic and treated diamonds amid predictions the jewellery industry will soon experience a surge in synthetic stone supply.
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11/04/2016
• Martin Foster
Recent research suggests the popularity of smartwatches is overtaking traditional Swiss watches but MARTIN FOSTER says this superficial conclusion is downright misleading.
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08/04/2016
• Stephanie Chan • Staff Journalist
Blue diamonds appear to be making waves in the market, with the recent sale of a blue diamond setting an auction record at the same time that another record-holding blue stone has entered the auction scene.
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05/04/2016
• Coleby Nicholson • Managing Editor
In this digital age, first impressions count more than ever. COLEBY NICHOLSON says salespeople have only a few seconds to make a good impression on a new customer, especially in the ‘hell zone’.
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05/04/2016
• Emily Mobbs • Editor
Industry juggernaut Swarovski has used BaselWorld as a launch pad for a new range of gemstone cuts and colours expected to enhance the design, manufacturing and sales opportunities for jewellers.
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05/04/2016
• Stephanie Chan • Staff Journalist
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has dropped its investigation into Pandora Australia’s attempt to block retailers from stocking US newcomer Alex and Ani.
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04/04/2016
• Stephanie Chan • Staff Journalist
A jewellery supplier’s incentive program, which was said to have helped boost sales and improve retail staff confidence in 2015, will be held again this year.
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01/04/2016
• Stephanie Chan • Staff Journalist
Apple appears to be deliberately diverting attention away from its 18-carat gold smartwatch, which may come as a relief for those who feared the high-end model would steal market share from the traditional watch sector.
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