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JAA’s suppliers failure leads to false claims and more controversy

10/04/2026 • Jeweller Research

Pressure continues to mount on the Jewellers Association of Australia (JAA) concerning its relationship with jewellery industry suppliers and wholesalers. Read more »

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AI is rapidly moving from theory to practical application across a wide range of industries, including the jewellery business.

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AI Apocalypse: Tools will never replace craft

10/03/2026 • Samuel Ord

Skynet has started to take over the economy. How will this impact the jewellery trade? SAMUEL ORD discusses the future of the jewellery business in a digital world. Read more »

Following six months of correspondence, three attempts to arrange a meeting with industry ‘stakeholders’ the JAA Supplier Committee was not a formally constituted committee; it did not have decision-making authority and did not proceed to a formal meeting.

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Train wreck: JAA’s Supplier Sub Committee does more harm than good

10/03/2026 • Jeweller Research

Emails obtained by Jeweller have revealed that an attempt by the Jewellers Association of Australia (JAA) to launch a sub committee dedicated to jewellery wholesalers and suppliers has ended in abject failure. Read more »

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Online retail scams designed to deceive consumers by posing as legitimate Australian businesses.

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Gold, ghosts, & diamonds: A busy year ahead

12/02/2026 • Samuel Ord

Spooky scammers, overseas expansion, and the next generation are on the agenda. SAMUEL ORD outlines a significant year ahead in the Australian jewellery industry. Read more »

By appearing to arrogate acclaim from the buying groups that acted in good faith for the benefit of the entire industry, the Jewellers Association of Australia has once again alienated the very people and groups that it is meant to attract and represent.

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JAA’s Correction Request: Rules for thee, but not me

09/02/2026 • Angela Han

Following the publication of a recent article concerning the most significant achievement in the local industry in the past decade, JAA president Joshua Sharp contacted Jeweller requesting what he described as a “correction” to the story. Read more »

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Ring in the future, ring out the past! In 2025, the jewellery industry experienced bends, and storms that shook the trade - with wars raging on all fronts, it was tough to see the forest from the trees. However, after all is said and done, we've remained unbroken.

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Auld lang syne to 2025: Jewellery industry bends but refuses to break

22/12/2025 • Angela Han

In the blink of an eye, another year has come and gone and this year has been a doozy. That said, 2026 looks to be very exciting. Read more »

Mary wasn't too pleased that Mark got cold feet. “They grew the diamond under pressure; he crumbled under commitment.”

Diamonds
What becomes of the broken-hearted?

09/12/2025 • Angela Han

Angela Han argues that once ‘breach of promise to marry’ laws were abolished, diamond rings stopped being legal protection and started functioning as financial collateral. What's changed, and what does this mean for the broken-hearted? Read more »

The JAA’s participation in the Australian Jewellery Fair indicates a willingness to move on from past disputes. Meanwhile, the criticism from former board members suggests that some people are incapable of setting aside the petty politics that have divided the industry for nearly 10 years.

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JAA detractors must answer some tough questions

11/11/2025 • Samuel Ord

Why are former board members criticising the JAA’s move to unite the industry? SAMUEL ORD questions who benefits from continued division with the jewellery trade. Read more »

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Over the past seven years, the diamond industry has undergone a profound transformation, and for that reason, The Great Diamond Debate is back, and this time, the stakes have never been higher.

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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 »

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