06/02/2020
• Arabella Roden • Former editor
From environmental challenges to a surprising new consumer market, ARABELLA RODEN explores recent developments in the pearl sector.
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09/03/2019
• Arabella Roden • Former editor
They’ve had a turbulent decade following the global financial crisis, but after a return to popularity and technology breakthroughs, pearls are back on top – can they stay there? ARABELLA RODEN takes a closer look
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15/02/2017
• Emily Mobbs • Former Editor
While the pearl has a long history, its modern-day iteration is anything but dated. EMILY MOBBS reports on the production, supply and design trends shaping pearl jewellery this season.
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09/02/2016
• Emily Mobbs • Former Editor
Pearl jewellery is making waves amongst fashion circles with designers and consumers embracing modern ways to wear the gem. EMILY MOBBS discovers what’s hot in pearl jewellery this season.
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29/06/2015
• Emily Mobbs • Former Editor
The pearl industry is undergoing a raft of changes at production, supply and retail levels. EMILY MOBBS dives down for a closer look.
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25/05/2015
• Emily Mobbs • Former Editor
Staying competitive in the bridal market is no easy feat. EMILY MOBBS reveals the latest trends and sales tools expected to help those up for the (rewarding) challenge.
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08/08/2014
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02/12/2013
• Jeff Salton • Assistant Editor
Nicknamed "Queen of Gems", the pearl is at the centre of a fashion rethink. Jeff Salton explores how retailers can prepare for increased consumer demand.
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23/05/2013
• Emily Mobbs • Former Editor
Engagement and wedding rings will always rule the bridal category, but there’s another crop of jewellery items vying for attention. Emily Mobbs reports.
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02/05/2013
• Jeff Salton • Assistant Editor
Pearl jewellery is ditching its old-fashioned image and adopting a revamped persona. Jeff Salton discovers reasons for the shift.
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28/09/2011
• Kristy McCormick
Children's jewellery can be rewarding segment of the jewellery market but the market has evolved. Are you capturing your share of the kid’s market?
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23/06/2011
• Carla Caruso • Journalist
Pearls are still proving popular with jewellery consumers thanks to affordable ranges, innovative design and a greater variety enabling broader industry reach.
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23/05/2011
• Stuart Braun
Generation Y loves spending money, But with Australia’s 20-somethings digesting over 100,000 advertising messages a year how can jewellers cut through and connect? Stuart Braun reports.
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29/04/2011
• Lorna Goodyer
CIBJO provides definitive guidelines on gem nomenclature, yet misnomers are still rife. Lorna Goodyer talks to gemmology expert Ronnie Bauer to find the top offenders.
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28/07/2010
• Jacquie Byron
More than ever, consumers are looking to celebrities, films and the blogosphere as a key influence in what clothes and jewellery to wear. JACQUIE BYRON reports.
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