GIVE WOODEN RING BOX – the start of a sustainable packaging story
Give Packaging had its inception when Nicolette Jones was presented with a beautiful ring by her fiancé to mark their engagement. Delighted upon receiving the
CIBJO RESPONSIBLE SOURCING TOOLKIT
CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation, has launched an online toolkit designed to enable all members of the jewellery and gem sector to conduct responsible sourcing
Growing industry diversity impacts jewellery design
“Diversity and inclusion, which are the real grounds for creativity, must remain at the centre of what we do,” Marco Bizzarri, CEO of Gucci, is
PALLOYS POINTS: HERE DOES YOUR GOLD COME FROM? KNOW YOUR SUPPLIER: PALLOYS
PALLOYS POINTSChris Botha,Operations Manager, Jewellery DivisionPalloys Before your jewellery manufacturer, wholesaler or supplier even begins to fabricate your precious metals or casts your jewellery prints
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
JAA President’s Message – June 2021 We are only a few weeks away until entries in the 26th instalment of the JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards
ARE YOU A HUNTER OR A FARMER?
DDCA NEWSRami BaronPresident, Diamond Dealers Club of Australiarami@ddca.org.au It’s an interesting question when we apply it to the diamond and jewellery industry My instincts and
PALLOYS POINTS: JEWELLERY DESIGN IN THE DIGITAL AGE Precision and finesse with the Palloys Design Team
CAD has been a large part of the jewellery industry since the turn of the century and is continuing to revolutionise the design process. PALLOYS
THE JEWELLERY INDUSTRY SUMMIT
No matter what stage your business is in, no business is ever ready to stop improving or stop growing. From start ups, to established and
WHAT SORT OF EMPLOYEE DO YOU NEED?
On the surface, it’s a fairly simple question. But is it? DDCA NEWSRami BaronPresident, Diamond Dealers Club of Australiarami@ddca.org.au If you are in the wholesale
METAL REVOLT: The modern and durable alternative metal jewellery industry
Gold, silver and platinum will always have the strongest presence in the modern jewellery industry, so their cousins in the alternative metal jewellery sector can
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
In2021, the Jewellers Association of Australia is pleased and proud once again to bring the JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards to the industry; the longest-running local
CAN YOU CHANGE? DO YOU WANT TO?
Business owners in general like to believe that they are capable of (and even good at) change. I would challenge this premise. We need to
CIBJO appoints Jonathan Kendall as executive vice president
CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation, has announced the appointment of Jonathan Kendall as the association’s executive vice president. Long active in CIBJO, Jonathan has served
OPPORTUNITY CREATED FROM ADVERSITY
Mike Dyer from Retail Edge Consultants explains that the relationship between suppliers and retailers is critical, especially in such unusual times as these. But consumer
Palloys Points: RECYCLED PRECIOUS METALS VS. ETHICALLY SOURCED PRECIOUS METALS
‘Recycled’ and ‘green’ are terms that often dominate discussions about ethically sustainable precious metals or jewellery. PALLOYS POINTSChris Botha,Operations Manager, Jewellery DivisionPalloys Post-production recycled material
B2C marketplace platform launched – JewelryReady.
Bangkok based gemstone specialist Star Lanka have launched a new subsidiary B2C marketplace platform known as JewelryReady. The platform connects jewellery designers to leading gemstone
HOW TO LOCKDOWN-PROOF YOUR JEWELLERY BUSINESS
2020 and its subsequent COVID-19 economic disruption threw a whole Sidchrome set of spanners in the works for businesses in the Australian jewellery industry. Here
Pearls Classification Guide released by CIBJO
CIBJO’s Pearl Commission has released the first edition of the CIBJO Guide for Classifying Natural Pearls and Cultured Pearls. Offered free of charge, the document
NAOMI OSAKA – A NEW BRAND AMBASSADOR FOR TAG HEUER
The Swiss luxury watch brand has announced the signing of Naomi Osaka as a brand ambassador. Osaka is not only one of the world’s top
COULD YOU SELL YOUR BUSINESS TODAY?
I guess everyone’s first reaction would be, “well, not today,” because we have just gone through COVID 19, and in most cases, this year’s figures
Inhorgenta Munich Cancelled For 2021
Yet more in-person tradeshows are being cancelled in 2021, with Inhorgenta Munich being postponed, again, until February 2022. Messe München is planning a digital offering
MAKING UP LOST GROUND
The strength of our industry has been proven by the way we stuck together as a community in the midst of a global pandemic. Let’s
CIBJO webinars continue to offer valuable material free for all
It was the Greek philosopher Aristotle and not a branding guru who first coined the term “the whole is greater than the sum of its
ARE YOU AN ENTREPRENEUR?
Enjoy, but look out. I consider myself to be an entrepreneur. I am forever analysing business opportunities, both within and outside my own environment. Conservatively,
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