PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
There have been many jewellery events and fairs around the world that have been impacted by COVID restrictions. Those restricted event organisers have had to
BREITLING’S CHRONOMAT FOR WOMEN
Lights, camera, double debut: Breitling’s new Spotlight Squad launches the brand’s line of Chronomat 36 and 32 watches – for women of purpose, action, and
OPPORTUNITIES
But do you see them? In the many discussion groups and interactions that I have with diamantaires, manufacturers, wholesalers and retail jewellers, there is optimism
SQUIRREL SPOTTING:
WHY I DON’T WORRY ABOUT BRICK-AND-MORTAR RETAIL There is a maxim that says if customers don’t want to come, nothing will stop them. As maxims
ENTERING THE MARKET AS AN EMERGING JEWELLERY BUSINESS
This is a transcript of a presentation I gave at Australia’s first Jewellery Industry Virtual Fair. I’ve included it here, in full, so that those
Jewellery Industry Virtual Fair
March 11th, 12th and 13th 2021 CONNECT | BUY | NETWORK | EXPERIENCE | UNITE Join us for the Jewellery Industry VIRTUAL Fair where the
RETAIN CUSTOMERS DURING CHRISTMAS
My favourite time of the year! And what a unique year it has been. Who could have foretold a pandemic that would lead to a
Diamond-level COVID protection
If you find that your fabric mask a little heavy and warm when you do the groceries, then a diamond mask is probably not for
PASSION, DREAMS AND LIFESTYLE
Philippe Poix and Craig Troy, established Poix & Troy to bring exclusive and beautiful collections from around the world to Australia and the South Pacific.
THE SILVER LINING
IN A RECESSION YEAR IS… SILVER A combination of factors has contributed to silver’s surge in this year of economic upheaval. Government handouts, the rising
News
The most expensive diamond sold at online auction A 102 ct D flawless diamond has sold for a record-breaking price for an online auction at
ETRUSCAN AND PRE- COLUMBIAN METALWORK INFLUENCES INSPIRE JEWELLERY DESIGNER
Bespoke jewellery designer, Gillian Hillman specialises in handcrafting beautiful jewellery for the everyday woman and aims to produce striking, edgy pieces that are wearable and
INAUGURAL JEWELLERY INDUSTRY VIRTUAL FAIR A HIT
The first Australasian Jewellery Industry Virtual Fair went live on the 20th and 21st of October and saw hundreds logging in for an exciting new
JEWELLERY BUSINESSES INTEGRATING INTO DIGITAL PLATFORMS
In early July this year, Palloys launched its new website Palloys.com, which merged Palloys, A & E Metals, Regentco and AGS|PJW all in one site.
News
Last special roughs from Argyle in Rio Tinto tender A selection of the finest rough diamonds from Rio Tinto’s Canadian and Australian mines will be
UNCOMMONLY BEAUTIFUL WEDDING JEWELS
The white gold solitaire engagement ring for women and the simple white/yellow gold or titanium/tungsten wedding band for men have long been seen as the
News
The 2020 Argyle showcase – One Lifetime, One Encounter Rio Tinto’s annual Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender, the most exclusive diamond sale in the world, has
INTRODUCING UNI-DESIGN JEWELLERY
Established in January 1995, Uni-Design is acknowledged within the global jewellery industry for being a multifaceted business with cutting-edge technology. We are seen as providing
Company Profile: INFINITY RINGS
Infinity Rings commenced business in 2004, the vision of managing director Ilhan Demirel, who comes from a family of jewellers, both retailing and manufacturing. Working
VIRTUAL FAIR
A turning point for the industry The announcement of a new Virtual Fair represents the moment when the jewellery industry shakes off both the gloom
Gemtellingence – Gübelin Gem Lab partners with CSEM to advance gemstone analysis with the power of Artificial Intelligence
Gübelin Gem Lab has teamed up with CSEM to develop a powerful machine learning platform that advances current methods used to determine gemstone authenticity and
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
To say things have been difficult of late would be an understatement. From all angles, the light at the end of the tunnel seems extremely
THE SECRET IS OUT
Ciufoli has launched in Australia World-renowned jewellery designer Giacomo Ciufoli has brought his exquisite jewellery Maison Ciufoli to Australia with the official launch of his
MEN’S WEDDING BANDS CHANGING THE JEWELLERY GAME IN 2020
It has been a challenging year to say the least however, there have been some positive signs that have been appearing in the industry, in
A CAPTIVE MARKET
No trade shows, no purchasing trips, so many retail shops closed. We talk to some local Australian and New Zealand brands and suppliers about how
Vote: Jewellery
Former US first lady Michelle Obama used an item of jewellery to reinforce the message behind her keynote speech on the first day of the
Australian Jewellers Supplies (AJS) to take over Peekays Findings.
Peekays Findings has been Australia’s leading seller of top-quality gold and silver findings for more than 45 years and are excited to share the news
News from the Treasurer – Josh Frydenberg
Dear Jeremy, Today’s National Accounts confirm the devastating blow to the Australian economy from COVID-19. Real GDP fell in the June quarter by 7%, which
Qoin takes jewellery sales to an extra level of buyer.
To join as a vendor of Qoin and receive 250 Qoin free, registering here https://shop.qoin.world/jwqoin/ We spoke to Tony Smales of Smales jewellers on why
PROACTIVE, NOT REACTIVE, CONSUMER RECRUITMENT.
When the world is changing around us, to stay still is to be left behind. As an industry, we need to consider and act on
WHAT DOES THE LUXURYBUSINESS MEAN TO YOU?
I am in the diamond business.I am in the jewellery business.I sell expensive watches.Is this you? Rami Baron – President, Diamond Dealers Club of Australia
THE CAUSE AND EFFECT OF THE NOW RISING PRICE OF GOLD
What is driving the new unprecedented historic high gold price? – Chris Botha For six years gold languished below US$1,375 but lately, it broke through
Romance Awareness Month August 2020 and the role of Intellectual Property in handcrafted jewellery.
Louise Brunero / LLB (Hons), BSc (Hons) / Senior Associate – Solubility Intellectual Property may not first spring to mind when you think of romance,
COVID REPORT – AUGUST 2020
In March 2020, Australia changed. COVID-19 put a halt to the way we operate. International borders were closed, state borders were closed, entire industries were
Major West Australian jewellery chain moves to Australian based digital currency
One of WA’s best-known jewellery chains has embarked on the digital currency journey and will now start offering customers and clients the ability to pay
CIBJO reschedules annual congress for 2021
CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation, has announced that its annual congress, which this year was scheduled to have taken place in Dubai, UAE, October 5
WANT TO SELL BIGGER DIAMONDS? UNDERSTAND THE CONCEPT OF SACRIFICE.
When most people want to sell more, or bigger dollar figures, they resort to the discount. It is the reality in every culture and business.
World Diamond Council names new president
Diamond dealer Edward Asscher has been named the new president of the World Diamond Council, the industry group that represents the diamond industry to the
GJEPC elects new chair
Colin Shah, the founder of Schachter and Kama Jewellery, has been elected chairman of the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the body that
Emma Watson joins board of Kering
Actor and activist Emma Watson has joined the board of directors at Kering, the luxury goods group that owns Boucheron, Girard-Perragaux and Ulysse Nardin as
“Real is Rare” campaign dropped by DPA
The Diamond Producers Association (DPA) has revealed a brave new plan to rebrand. The DPA was established in 2015 in response to De Beers having
Michael Hill reopens 148 stores
Michael Hill has announced the reopening of 148 stores across from 30 May, with 100 being in Australia and 25 in New Zealand. The company
A CALCULATED RISK: COLOURED GEMS AND THE ONLINE MARKETPLACE
By Kirsten Ehrlich Davies The online world has forever altered even an ancient trade such as coloured gems. For merchants, manufacturers and consumers alike there
A new revolution in coloured gemstones: GemCloud brings the gemstone industry online
GemCloud technologies – focused on the coloured gemstone supply chain – transform gemstone inventories into a shareable digital interactive library, create a unique, secure, vetted
De Beers appoint Sally Morrison director for natural diamonds
Sally Morrison will hand over her responsibilities as Lightbox Jewellery’s chief marketing officer over the coming months and return to natural diamonds as De Beers
WHAT IS THE NEW NORMAL?
What does this even mean? Rami Baron – President, Diamond Dealers Club of Australia Over the last five years, every diamond wholesaler has been talking
A professor of happiness explains how to deal with COVID-19
The global lockdown is taking a toll on mental health, with a recent poll in the US showing rising rates of stress and worry, while
The COVID-19 crisis will be transformational for our industry, it’s imperative that we discuss together how to move forward
This message from CIBJO president Gaetano Cavalieri invites all of us to consider the kind of future we want for our industry. Dr. Gaetano Cavalieri
GLOBAL PANDEMIC CHANGES AUSTRALIAN JEWELLERY INDUSTRY FOREVER
The Australian jewellery industry has undoubtedly endured its fair share of hardships. Whether it was the Dot-com bubble or the 2008-2009 global financial crisis, the
WHAT WILL BE YOUR NEXT STEP?
DDCA NEWSRami Baron – President, Diamond Dealers Club of Australia. “A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity, an optimist sees the opportunity in every