15/05/2020
• Arabella Roden • Assistant Editor
INCLUDES TIMELINE: The coronavirus has forced shutdowns at every stage of the diamond ‘pipeline’, from mines to bourses, the polishing centre of Surat, and retailers. Yet, the pandemic may represent an unlikely opportunity to rebalance the supply chain, writes ARABELLA RODEN.
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17/04/2020
• Jeweller Research
UPDATED: Once touted as a ‘must-do’ pilgrimage for anyone in the luxury industry, Baselworld was renowned as the world’s premier watch and jewellery show. However, following a protracted decline and the withdrawal of high-profile exhibitors, the 103-year-old show was officially put to rest in July 2020. Organiser MCH Group has announced a replacement show, HourUniverse, which will launch in 2021.
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09/04/2020
• Susan Hartwig
Synthetic moissanite is marketed by the jewellery industry as an affordable diamond alternative. Named after Nobel Prize winner and French chemist Henri Moissan, moissanite in its natural form is a rare mineral, silicon carbide.
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09/04/2020
• Arabella Roden • Assistant Editor
The world of watches is almost unrecognisable from what it was ten, or even five years ago. From design to functionality and marketing, the category has evolved significantly due to a combination of technological change, industry politics, economic uncertainty and shifts in communication.
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16/03/2020
• Susan Hartwig
Chrysoprase is the green variant, and most valuable form, of chalcedony. Its name comes to us from the Greek language, with chrysos being the word for gold and prasinon for green.
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12/03/2020
• Arabella Roden • Assistant Editor
The fancy colour diamond category is as dynamic and varied as the stones themselves. ARABELLA RODEN explores new trends and opportunities for retail jewellers.
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12/03/2020
• Arabella Roden • Assistant Editor
The engagement ring category continues to evolve, with jewellers rising to the challenge of reinventing the classics – and creating unique designs – for the modern consumer. ARABELLA RODEN reports.
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21/02/2020
• Riza Ortiz & Arabella Roden
Jewellery offers consumers endless options for creative self-expression as well as affordable luxury items. The trend for ‘multi-piercing’ – wearing small earrings across multiple piercings on each ear – reflects both these factors. Find out how embracing multi-piercing can help boost jewellery sales.
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14/02/2020
• Arabella Roden • Assistant Editor
A long-term analysis conducted by the Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF) has revealed pink diamond prices more than doubled over the past ten years, increasing by 116 per cent.
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12/02/2020
• Riza Ortiz & Arabella Roden
As Hollywood’s biggest stars walked the red carpet at the Academy Awards, it was their jewellery that stole the limelight.
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06/02/2020
• Arabella Roden • Assistant Editor
From environmental challenges to a surprising new consumer market, ARABELLA RODEN explores recent developments in the pearl sector.
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06/02/2020
• Susan Hartwig
The beauty of gemstones resides in the optical properties associated with light, be it light reflected within the body of the gem or from the gem’s surface.
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29/01/2020
• Arabella Roden • Assistant Editor
Hong Kong-based Kunming Diamonds will visit Perth, Sydney, the Gold Coast and Brisbane with a selection of pink diamonds from Western Australia's Argyle Mine and other natural fancy colour diamonds.
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28/01/2020
• Arabella Roden • Assistant Editor
Swarovski has expanded its lab-created diamond range, introducing a collection of fancy colours at Couture Fashion Week in Paris.
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