27/05/2013
As retailing continues to evolve we ask, is the middle being squeezed tighter and tighter into a distinctive hourglass shape of high end and low end markets? If so, what are the ramifications for middle market jewellery retailers?
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27/05/2013
• Emily Mobbs • Former Editor
A diamond necklace reportedly worth €2 million (A$2.7 million) is
believed to have gone missing during a star-studded party held by
jeweller de Grisogono at the Cannes Film Festival.
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27/05/2013
• Jeff Salton • Assistant Editor
Two jewellery suppliers allegedly were robbed last week of jewellery and
cash after leaving a retail store in Sydney and heading for their car
in an adjacent carpark.
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27/05/2013
• Emily Mobbs • Former Editor
Claims made by an online retailer about the therapeutic benefits of its
amber necklaces have been rejected and deemed as misleading to
consumers.
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27/05/2013
• Emily Mobbs • Former Editor
Rio Tinto Diamonds has launched a sales platform where a portion of its
Canadian Diavik production will be offered to parties outside of its
usual supply agreements with diamond dealers.
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27/05/2013
• Emily Mobbs • Former Editor
Though worldwide sales in luxury goods are expected to ease slightly in
the short term, news that the market in 2025 will be five times greater
than it was in 1995 may alleviate some concern.
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21/05/2013
• Jeff Salton • Assistant Editor
Imagine how surprised you’d be to get a phone call from an interstate retailer enquiring if your flagship jewellery store was still available for rent … if it wasn’t even on the market?
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21/05/2013
• Emily Mobbs • Former Editor
A bevy of high profile international and local experts will speak to delegates at this weekend’s Gemmological Association of Australia (GAA) Annual Federal Conference in Melbourne.
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21/05/2013
• Emily Mobbs • Former Editor
For the first time ever, investors and fine jewellers will have the opportunity to purchase three exceptionally rare red diamonds at this year’s Rio Tinto Argyle Pink Diamond Tender.
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21/05/2013
• Emily Mobbs • Former Editor
Jewellery sales at auction houses Christie’s and Sotheby’s have continued to break records as buyers are prepared to pay top prices to own must-have items.
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20/05/2013
• Emily Mobbs • Former Editor
The Chopard jewellery theft that took place at Cannes Film Festival, at first thought to be worth $1 million, has since been revised to a “far lower” figure according to a company spokesperson.
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16/05/2013
• India Nicholson• Staff Journalist
Swarovski Gems’ release of its annual Gem Visions report is sure to have tongues wagging as the company profiles jewellery trends for 2014 in a stunning collection of gemstones and jewellery design.
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15/05/2013
• Emily Mobbs • Former Editor
International jewellery brand Pandora has reported a 40 per cent increase in group sales revenue for Q1 2013, with all geographical regions – including Australia – performing well.
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14/05/2013
• Emily Mobbs • Former Editor
Australian jewellery supplier Georgini has taken to the world stage, featuring in Swarovski Gems’ prestigious and internationally-revered book Gem Visions 2014, a forecast of jewellery and design trends.
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14/05/2013
• Emily Mobbs • Former Editor
Nationwide Jewellers has reported a record attendance at its annual conference, resulting in a busy buying day where it says many suppliers experienced sales well above previous years.
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