Mark Watson’s claim of wrongful dismissal against Swatch Group Australia has been rejected by the County Court.  Read more »

Paterson Fine Jewellery has devised an innovative multi-media, community marketing campaign for the launch of its Luvlets tween jewellery range later this year. Read more »

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Marie Claire editor Jackie Frank said she was “blown away” by the standard of entries at the JAA Australian Jewellery Awards, held on Monday night during the International Jewellery Fair in Sydney. Read more »

Retailers have been urged to pursue more “significant” jewellery sales in readiness for a slowdown in the bead trend.  Read more »

Industry veteran and president of the Gemmological Association of Australia Terry Coldham has sold his wholesale gem business.   Read more »

The promise of a barnstorming trade fair was delivered as queues snaked out the door on the opening day of this year’s International Jewellery Fair in Sydney. Read more »

Four suspects have been detained in relation to the $1.45 million theft of more than 300 diamonds from a booth at the India International Jewellery Show in Mumbai. Read more »

You’ve prepared your trade fair checklist, considered exactly what suppliers you want to visit, and put on your comfy shoes ready to walk the halls. But is there anything you could have forgotten? Read more »

The International Jewellery Fair is almost upon us and this year’s show is set to be the biggest yet. More than 260 exhibitors will be showcasing their products, and 30 per cent of them are new to the show for this year. Read more »

The International Jewellery Fair continues to grow and one of the challenges is planning your visit. Be sure to collect your free trade fair showbag and directory to help you make the most of your time. Read more »

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This year’s jewellery trade extravaganza will include 70 new exhibitors, fresh Australian and international brands, retail technology developments and promotions to get the buying juices flowing. Here, we provide a round-up of some of the most exciting news. Read more »

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The upcoming Sydney trade fair will provide a smorgasbord of visitor activities, including seven seminars for retailers to attend in between looking for new products. Read more »

The issue of gold under-carating seems to be a contentious one at the moment – depending on whom you speak to, it is either rife in Australia or it is almost non-existent. Read more »

eBay has launched a partnership with the Jeweler’s Security Alliance (JSA) to tackle the increasing spate of jewellery crimes that is taking place on its website. Read more »

Watch sales in Melbourne’s troubled DFO in South Wharf have been booming for at least one retailer, despite the shopping centre’s widely publicised problems. Read more »