19/04/2022
• Angela Han
It’s no secret that the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has faced a barrage of criticism since the beginning of the Russia-Ukraine war.
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30/03/2022
• Angela Han
Two iconic watch brands, one low price – the MoonSwatch was destined to be an astronomical collaboration. While Swatch has stressed that this wasn’t a limited edition release, it wasn’t enough to prevent crowd chaos at launches across the globe. ANGELA HAN explores what this says about consumers today and what it means for the watch industry.
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04/03/2022
• Angela Han
The past two years of the global pandemic revealed some interesting trends, but one stands out: lockdowns, restrictions and overall sense of impending doom did not curb consumption. ANGELA HAN explores some of the anticipated changes to the supply chain in this brave new world.
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27/01/2022
• Angela Han
For more than a decade, people have been predicting the end of physical stores as choice and convenience lured customers away from the streets and into the cloud. But one thing is certain, and as demonstrated by the past two years, nothing is as ever as it first seems. ANGELA HAN explores what the future holds for retail.
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29/10/2021
• Angela Han
De Beers recently announced that it will now sell loose lab-created diamonds direct to consumers. ANGELA HAN explores further challenges that lie ahead for both retailers and suppliers.
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31/08/2021
• Arabella Roden • Former editor
Tiffany & Co.'s latest advertising campaign has made headlines – but will it attract new customers, asks Arabella Roden.
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10/08/2021
• Arabella Roden • Former editor
Arabella Roden examines how management missteps created a perfect storm for a once-prosperous jewellery business.
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09/07/2021
• Arabella Roden • Former editor
ARABELLA RODEN explores the reasons for Baselworld’s unexpected return – and why it wasn’t so unexpected after all.
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01/06/2021
• Arabella Roden • Former editor
The recent auction of the Sakura Diamond at Christie’s was reported to be both ‘disappointing’ and ‘record-breaking’ – so which was it? ARABELLA RODEN explores the complex factors that determine value.
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07/05/2021
• Angela Han
Recognising root rot is the first step towards saving a plant or tree, and just like gardening, a ‘dying’ business can often be saved by a repot and a solid prune. ANGELA HAN shares her experiences.
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19/04/2021
• Angela Han
Problems can sometimes appear bigger than they really are, but solutions are often right before our eyes. ANGELA HAN reveals how diamonds can teach us multifaceted solutions to multifaceted problems.
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04/03/2021
• Angela Han
As the world went into lockdown, businesses were forced to move trading from the street to the cloud. With the convenience and savings afforded to us by technology, are we looking at a digital-only future? ANGELA HAN reviews the state of affairs, one year on.
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03/02/2021
• Angela Han
After a year that’s felt much like a tumultuous trek through the Himalayas, ANGELA HAN sits on a summit to take in the view and ponder the lessons learned.
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07/12/2020
• Angela Han
What happens when the Australian jewellery industry undergoes an intense medical examination? ANGELA HAN checks the vitals and shares her findings.
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08/10/2020
• Angela Han
Is the industry resilient because jewellery is an irrational purchase, or is the industry robust because consumers are irrational about jewellery? ANGELA HAN explores.
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