29/04/2016
β’ Stephanie Chan β’ 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
β’ Stephanie Chan β’ 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
β’ Stephanie Chan β’ 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
β’ Stephanie Chan β’ 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
β’ Stephanie Chan β’ 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
β’ Stephanie Chan β’ 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
β’ Stephanie Chan β’ Staff Journalist
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11/04/2016
β’ Stephanie Chan β’ 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
β’ 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
β’ Stephanie Chan β’ 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
β’ Coleby Nicholson
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
β’ Emily Mobbs β’ Former 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
β’ Stephanie Chan β’ 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
β’ Stephanie Chan β’ 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
β’ Stephanie Chan β’ 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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