30/06/2014
• Stephanie Chan • Staff Journalist
At the same time that the Indian jewellery industry is reeling over the government’s stance on gold imports and credit issues, it has again been belted; this time from an unlikely source – cricket!
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25/06/2014
• James De Groot
One of the biggest challenges for retailers today is finding new ways to stand out from the crowd. Your competitor is no longer the 'other store down the street' – it’s just as likely to be someone half way around the world, courtesy of the internet.
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24/06/2014
• Stephanie Chan • Staff Journalist
Apple may be starting production for its rumoured iWatch as soon as next month in preparation for an official launch in October this year.
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24/06/2014
• Stephanie Chan • Staff Journalist
Four major international industry organisations have formed a committee to develop strategies and policies relating to the jewellery and diamond sectors.
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24/06/2014
• Stephanie Chan • Staff Journalist
Nationwide Jewellers recorded one of its most successful buying days at its annual conference, indicating that confidence in the jewellery retail sector could be improving.
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24/06/2014
• Stephanie Chan • Staff Journalist
Anticipation for the upcoming Sydney jewellery fair has risen after a number of industry members were invited to preview the event’s new venue.
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17/06/2014
• Stephanie Chan • Staff Journalist
A rare 122.52-carat blue diamond discovered in South Africa could break the record for highest price paid for a rough diamond.
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16/06/2014
• Stephanie Chan • Staff Journalist
Despite a growing number of undisclosed diamond mixing reports and negative publicity, a new study has found the prevalence of such instances may be exaggerated.
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16/06/2014
• Stephanie Chan • Staff Journalist
De Beers Group has highlighted branding and advertising as two areas
that the diamond industry needs to take advantage of while demand is
strong.
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13/06/2014
• India Nicholson• Staff Journalist
Walt Disney’s latest movie Maleficent has cast its spell on the jewellery world with a collaboration between the film company and a London-based jewellery business.
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10/06/2014
• Stephanie Chan • Staff Journalist
A new report has found that many consumers remain confused about the origin of synthetic diamonds, attributing one of the reasons to the use of the word “synthetic”.
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10/06/2014
• Coleby Nicholson
After having no local representation since December last year, Danish jewellery brand Trollbeads has appointed Designa Accessories as its exclusive supplier in Australia and New Zealand.
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10/06/2014
• Stephanie Chan • Staff Journalist
Two new world records for jewellery have been set at a Christie’s
auction, but in a twist, the piece expected to lead the sale was
eventually not purchased.
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10/06/2014
• Stephanie Chan • Staff Journalist
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10/06/2014
• Stephanie Chan • Staff Journalist
A citizen’s detective work has led to the investigation of a
jewellery store suspected of stocking and selling stolen goods valued at
approximately $2 million.
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