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Coming Soon: The Great Diamond Debate III

16/10/2025 • Samuel Ord

Is all fair in love and war? Are rules made to be broken? SAMUEL ORD provides a sneak peek of an upcoming special issue of Jeweller. Read more »

Expertise Events has since confirmed that the Big Night Out will be returning next year, with 22 August 2026 secured as the date for round two.

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Big Night Out 2026: Return of high-profile jewellery industry event confirmed

23/09/2025 • Samuel Ord

Are we headed for calmer waters? SAMUEL ORD reflects on the importance of industry unity within the jewellery trade. Read more »

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The devil is in the details for jewellery retailers. SAMUEL ORD encourages you to reconsider your pricing philosophy. | Source: Times of Malta/Matthew Mirabelli

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Jewellery psychology: Subtle tweaks and significant sales

10/09/2025 • Samuel Ord

The devil is in the details for jewellery retailers. SAMUEL ORD encourages you to reconsider your pricing philosophy. Read more »

Digital retail scammers are a plague on the Australian jewellery industry.

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Don’t hold your breath, no one is coming to save us

13/08/2025 • Samuel Ord

Digital retail scammers are a plague on the Australian jewellery industry. SAMUEL ORD says that despite the severity of the issue, there’s still no end in sight. Read more »

Have you heard about ‘ghost stores’? Let’s not mince words – they are a scam! They aren't even real stores. | Source: Freepik

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Ghost stores are an evolving horror story

09/05/2025 • Samuel Ord

You can never be sure you’ll get what you pay for when shopping online. SAMUEL ORD discusses a troublesome phenomenon among online retailers. Read more »

Apprentices can learn from multiple mentors, each bringing their strengths and weaknesses to the process. This contributes to the creation of a more versatile jeweller.

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Could you mentor the next great jeweller?

09/04/2025 • Samuel Ord

Where do the most talented bench jewellers come from? SAMUEL ORD discusses a pressing issue for the future of the jewellery trade. Read more »

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Misleading advertising under the microscope

25/03/2025 • Samuel Ord

Trust is the most essential ingredient in effective communication. SAMUEL ORD reminds retailers that honesty is critical to the future of the industry. Read more »

This year, common sense has prevailed, with the two jewellery fairs now five weeks apart, with Jewellery Industry Fair moving to a later date. While the new schedule is good news, questions remain about the motives behind the change and its long-term impact.

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Jewellery Trade Shows VII: Is this the end of the industry division?

21/03/2025 • Jeweller Research

Good news! It would appear that the Australian jewellery trade will be saved from the ignominy that unfolded last year when suppliers and retailers were confronted with a deliberate clash of dates for two jewellery fairs. Read more »

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Continuous learning helps businesses adapt to market trends and outperform competitors. | Source: Gretchen Schmelzer

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Tiny seeds sprout into mighty trees, small sparks ignite roaring fires

04/12/2024 • Samuel Ord

Are you ready to take a risk and try something different for the first time? SAMUEL ORD encourages retailers to embrace a changing landscape. Read more »

How often do you catch yourself saying: “Now, why didn’t I think of that?” Sometimes, complex issues are resolved by the most simple solutions.

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Important: Special note regarding Jeweller's December issue

19/11/2024 • Samuel Ord

How often do you catch yourself saying: “Now, why didn’t I think of that?” Sometimes, complex issues are resolved by the most simple solutions. Read more »

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When retailers face intense competition to capture the attention of consumers, every little edge becomes critical. | Source: Adobe Stock

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Pricing psychology: A hidden edge not to be ignored

06/11/2024 • Samuel Ord

In a competitive market, every slight advantage is important. SAMUEL ORD explores the fascinating world of the psychology of retail pricing strategies. Read more »

In the US, Black Friday is the first Friday after Thanksgiving. In 2024, it will occur on 29 November. | Source: Daily Mail

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Chaos: Jewellers thriving when the heat is on

08/10/2024 • Samuel Ord

The only way to handle pressure is to apply it. SAMUEL ORD reflects on significant changes to the retail landscape. Read more »

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Two critical lessons learned from Sydney’s showdown

12/09/2024 • Samuel Ord

Insanity is doing the same thing, over and over again, and expecting different results. SAMUEL ORD reveals two lessons from the competition between two jewellery fairs. Read more »

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The magic of the tongue is the most dangerous of all spells. | Source: Flickr

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Dark art of language: How words cast spells of deception

07/08/2024 • Samuel Ord

The magic of the tongue is the most dangerous of all spells. SAMUEL ORD discusses the deceptive influence of language in the jewellery industry. Read more »