Apple has released app development software specifically designed for its new Apple Watch while a survey predicts that the US company will “kick-start” growth in the overall smartwatch market. Read more »

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An international bank has been charged with assisting Antwerp diamond dealers to hide money in offshore accounts to evade tax. Read more »

Global gold jewellery demand in the third quarter of 2014 was unable to match last year’s “exceptional” corresponding period, according to the World Gold Council’s latest report. Read more »

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The high-profile fashion brand Kate Spade New York is set to launch in Australia after signing a deal with Designa Accessories for its colourful watch range.
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In the wake of international controversy surrounding the “over-grading” of diamonds, the JAA has published a list of “approved” laboratories while the World Federation of Diamond Bourses has stepped into the debate with a call for action. Read more »

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A few years ago I came across a 15-volume set of business books. One book in the set was titled, “Applying salesmanship in business and personal life”. It contained fascinating insights and excellent advice on everything to do with sales. Read more »

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The current debate about the use of diamond grading reports is not new. Given that it is not a “science” and involves some degree of subjectivity, there will always be room for disagreement – or at least a difference of opinion – on the grade of a diamond. Read more »

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Pandora’s strong global performance in the third quarter has been echoed by similarly positive results in Australia as the international jewellery brand continues its unbroken streak of revenue increases through 2014.
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A 392.52-carat Ceylon sapphire, said to be the fourth largest faceted sapphire in the world, has established a new world auction record price after selling for almost $20 million. Read more »

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A leading wedding ring supplier has launched an incentive campaign that rewards both retailers and consumers, with prizes including a European honeymoon. Read more »

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A new research body for fancy coloured diamonds has marked its official launch with the release of an index that provides information on coloured diamond pricing trends. Read more »

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After banning purportedly misleading grading reports from his online diamond trading platform, the head of Rapaport Group has called on the jewellery industry to take further action against the “over-grading” of diamonds. Read more »

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In a first for the Australian and NZ industries a jewellery conference has been announced with the aim of helping retailers increase sales and better manage their business. Read more »

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Nationwide Jewellers has announced that a new sales training program – the first of its kind for the buying group – will be introduced at its conference next year. Read more »

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Jewellery brand Thomas Sabo has launched its first international television campaign ahead of the Christmas trading period in a bid to drive more customers into retail stores. Read more »

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