What does the future of Australia’s jewellers and gemmologists look like? Jewellery is anindustry with an alarming disproportionate representation in comparison to other majortrades, yet
Inspiration for Maria Kostina’s winning piece came from a walk around the rockpools at Sydney’s Collaroy. She saw an opportunity to create a piece of
“My jewellery tries to be dynamic in meaning,” says Roberto Mattei, a third-time winner of the JAA Awards CAD category. “I always try to insert
Benjamin Tracy says he has kept his eye on the winning pieces of the JAA competition with amazement and had always planned, one day, to
Michael Muratore says he fell into the jewellery at the age of 15 and has enjoyed every moment of the journey since. Seven years ago,
Claire has been at the bench for five years, but jewellery has been in her soul her whole life. Her story shows that inspiration can
Aden Wylie is an apprentice with Melbourne-based jewellers MDT Design. He joins a collective of master jewellers with an impressive record of award wins, numerous
Long time industry member Karen Lindley has been made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the Queen’s Birthday honours in June for
By Stefan Juengling Centuries ago, the wealthy and high-class men of society used to don themselves with ostentatious jewellery as a sign of status. But
This year the Jewellers Association of Australia has awarded Alfredo Salera, from Salera’s, the honourable JAA Lifetime Achievement Awards for his sustained contributions to the
I n practice, the role of the JAA Board, including governance, direction and monitoring the association’s business affairs and operation, occurs across two broad areas.
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
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
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
The Jewellers Association of Australia (JAA) Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Jo Tory as president, from 1 January 2019. Jo has been
PRESS RELEASE JAA President Selwyn Brandt and board memberKaren Lindley together with JewelCover CEO Rami Baron. The Jewellers Association of Australia (JAA) is excited to