06/05/2022
• Robert Bouquet
Russia’s status as a leader in the jewellery industry has been one of the most talked about issues of 2022 in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine in February. ROBERT BOUQUET provides an update on the current trading environment.
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18/04/2022
• Richard Chiu
Colour diamonds dominated the Christie’s New York ‘Magnificent Jewels’ auction last week, led by the 8.8-carat pink diamond dubbed ‘The Fuchsia Rose’ which was sold for $US6.7 million ($AU9.1 million).
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17/03/2022
• Richard Chiu
The European Union has announced a fourth round of economic santions on Russia following the invasion of Ukraine in late February, and among the restrictive measures is a ban on the importartion of luxury items such as diamonds and jewellery.
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11/02/2022
• Richard Chiu
Advances in technology have a way of making the unthinkable possible and such is the case of a novelty cut diamond that strikingly resembles the iconic Apple brand logo.
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09/06/2021
• Ewen Tyler (AM)
Australian geologist EWEN TYLER (AM) has been called the 'Father of Australian diamonds', having led the discovery of the country's three diamond mines. Here, he reflects on humanity’s captivation with these shimmering stones.
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12/02/2020
• Riza Ortiz & Arabella Roden
As Hollywood’s biggest stars walked the red carpet at the Academy Awards, it was their jewellery that stole the limelight.
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22/01/2020
• Riza Ortiz & Arabella Roden
Diamonds were truly a girls’ best friend at the 2020 Screen Actors’ Guild (SAG) Awards, with a constellation of stars glittering from head to toe.
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06/12/2019
A lot has happened since our last Great Diamond Debate. In the last 12-months, the continuing brouhaha concerning natural versus lab-grown diamonds has become complex, turning into a latter-day ‘land grab’ for the hearts and minds of consumers. Read updates from industry leaders around the world weigh in on the debate.
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05/12/2019
• Martin Rapaport
Synthetic diamonds are a fundamental threat to the natural diamond industry. They are not just a competitive product like gems, pearls or gold jewellery – they are a replacement product.
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27/11/2019
• Arabella Roden • Former editor
German police are investigating following the theft of more than 100 pieces of ‘priceless’ jewellery – including diamonds, pearls and rubies – from Dresden Castle in Saxony.
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04/11/2019
• Arabella Roden • Former editor
ARABELLA RODEN explores how global markets and consumer trends have impacted the diverse and complex category of white metals.
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28/08/2019
• Arabella Roden • Former editor
The 2019 Jewellery Design Awards (JDA) were presented at the International Jewellery & Watch Fair (IJWF) in Sydney over the weekend, with winners taking home stunning prizes.
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15/08/2019
The Jewellery Design Awards are returning to the International Jewellery & Watch Fair (IJWF) for 2019, following on from the hugely successful inaugural event in 2017. This year’s edition saw an incredible number of entrants submit pieces across 10 categories, with 44 standout finalists selected. Due to demand, the entry deadline was extended from 30 June to 21 July.
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09/07/2019
• Arabella Roden • Former editor
The desire for unique engagement rings has never been stronger. ARABELLA RODEN discovers how jewellers are adapting to the changing tastes and budgets of consumers
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06/06/2019
• Arabella Roden • Former editor
Navigating the branded-jewellery landscape requires an understanding of not only your customers but also the brand story of the retailer. ARABELLA RODEN reports.
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