PANDORA JEWELRY APPOINTS NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR FOR AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND
Mikael Kruse Jensen PANDORA Jewelry is pleased to announce the appointment of Mikael Kruse Jensen as Managing Director of PANDORA Australia & New Zealand. Currently
DIAMOND GUILD AUSTRALIA ANNOUNCES NEXT DIAMOND GUILD AUSTRALIA JEWELLERY AWARDS FOR 2018
Diamond Guild Australia Awards 2015 The decision to move the date of the next DIAMOND GUILD AWARDS follows the announcement of both the JAA
Karen Walker Says ‘No’ to New York Fashion Week
Virginia Woolf / Fairfax NZ The September 2016 New York Fashion Week event lost a major fashion show contributor. Karen Walker, one of New Zealand’s
2017 Conference Venue Announced
Fiji –Sofitel Pool The 2017 Nationwide Jewellers annual conference will be held in Fiji, on 9th to 11st June. Nationwide have selected the 5 star
JAA to Continue with 2017 JAA Jewellery Tradeshow
JAA to continue with 2017 JAA Jewellery Tradeshow In light of the recent communication sent from both Nationwide and Leading Edge buying groups regarding their
Melbourne Gold Rush Society and the Showgirl
Born Maria Eliza Delores Rosanna Gilbert, Lola Montez fled Limerick, Ireland, and an arranged betrothal in 1818. She led a whirlwind life dinning and sleeping
Hong Kong Hosts World’s Premier Jewellery Event
Source: UMB Traffic at Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair The premier trading hub for jewellery, Hong Kong offers professionals duty and restriction-free shopping on
Melbourne Jeweller a World Best Enamel Artist
Debbie Sheezel Saul Award Necklace Melbourne jeweller, Debbie Sheezel, is officially one of the world’s best in enamel jewellery. Awarded the prestigious 2016 Saul
Palawan Pearl Labeled Possible World’s Largest
Aileen Cynthia Amurao and Palawan Pearl Ten years ago, off the Palawan Island coast, a 34-kilogram pearl was discovered on the anchor of a Philippine
9 Weeks to the Start of CIBJO Congress 2016
CIBJO releases Marketing & Education Special Report, calls for jewellery industry to help combat climate change MILAN, ITALY: AUGUST 24, 2016 – With nine weeks
Perth’s Cathedral Square Welcomes Rohan Jewellery Boutique
Cathedral Square, the newest inner city neighbourhood in Perth, welcomes Rohan Jewellery. The second boutique for Rohan Jewellery, shares housing space with Perth’s state buildings
Canadian-Australian Firm Joins World Gold Council
In a statement by WGC, Sibanye Gold out of South Africa, and Australian firm OceanaGold Corporation are the new World Gold Council (WGC) members. WGC
A New Jewellery Insurance Initiative by Swim Software and Jewelsure
A new jewellery insurance initiative by Swim Software and Jewelsure will make obtaining jewellery insurance much easier for jewellers and their clients. The Jewelsure Repair
THE LONG ROAD TO BROOME
Allure South Sea Pearls co-founder and pearling pioneer Bill Reed has documented his incredible life story in his autobiography The Long Road to Broome, released
David Jones opens first international store in Wellington, New Zealand
28th July 2016, Wellington NZ – David Jones today officially opened its first international store in Wellington, New Zealand, marking a significant milestone in the
Tresor Paris Announces Design of Miss Great Britain 2016 Crown
The Miss Great Britain 2016 Crown exclusive design and supply is by Tresor Paris. The award winning jeweler announced this week that the competition crown
Lost Lease Causes Closure for Borough Green Jeweller
PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images A 40-year mainstay of Historic Borough Green, The Jewellers, is closing once their current lease expires this month. Previously known as J.C.
Precious Metals and Gems Welcome the Dark Side
Jacqueline Cullen Whitby Jet with Black and White Diamonds Bright and shiny with light and clarity comes to mind when talking about jewellery. However, designs
CIBJO President reports on its CSR programme in jewellery industry to United Nations ECOSOC High-Level Segment in New York
The 2016 High-Level Segment of the UN’s Economic and Social Council in session in New York. MILAN, ITALY: JULY 21, 2016 – CIBJO President Gaetano
Nublue Earns 2016 Northern E-Commerce Awards Nomination
The Northern E-Commerce Awards (NEC), created by Prolific North and Don’t Panic Event Management in association with UKFast, acknowledges North of England’s best in e-commerce
Showcase Jewellers to Exclusively Support 2017 JAA Jewellery Tradeshow
The Jewellers Association of Australia (JAA) is pleased to announce Showcase Jewellers buying group will exclusively support the 2017 JAA Jewellery Tradeshow. The Showcase Jewellers
Now for the WHOLE truth!
Now for the WHOLE truth! The Jewellers Association of Australia (JAA) would like to address the communication sent from Gary Fitz-Roy, Managing Director of Expertise
JAA to run new JAA Jewellery Fair in 2017
The Jewellers Association of Australia (JAA) proudly announces a new industry fair run by the industry for the industry, the JAA Jewellery Fair. This landmark
The Barometer is Active Now – We need your responses for the month of April
Did you see the last two Barometers in the magazine? Click the pic above to have a read of the data collected in our previous
ABC Refinery appointed to LBMA Good Delivery List for gold
In December last year, ABC Refinery, the refinery division of Pallion, was appointed to The London Bullion Market Association’s (LBMA) Good Delivery list for gold.
Michael Hill sets up retail scholarships
Michael Hill Jeweller has partnered with the International College of Management, Sydney to create the Michael Hill Scholarship for retail marketing students.
Perth mints first pink diamond coin
The Perth Mint has launched the first ever legal tender coin featuring an Argyle Pink diamond.
Opal lights up Vivid Festival
A light art installation inspired by the colours and patterns of Australia’s national gemstone is expected to wow 1.5 million people at Vivid Sydney’s festival of light, music and ideas this year.
Schwarzenegger makes watch fans day
Arnold Schwarzenegger unveiled his own watch collection at Baselworld last month.
Hatton Garden robbers caught on CCTV
Police have released CCTV images of the robbers who stole millions of pounds worth of jewellery from 72 safety deposits boxes in London’s Hatton Garden.
Cerrone creates championship trophies
Cerrone has created a trophy covered in more than 2000 emeralds for The Championships at Royal Randwick.
Luv Letters launches online engraving service
Luv Letters has launched a website that enables stockists and customers their own engraved jewellery and see the finished result on screen instantly.
Perth couple win Dora honeymoon
A West Australian couple has won the major prize, a European honeymoon valued at $7000, in RJ Scanlan’s Dora wedding ring promotion.
Mr Baxter set to help men propose
Sydney jeweller Kate McCoy has joined forces with wedding planner Bree Taylor to create ‘Mr Baxter’ – a business designed to help men “execute a memorable proposal”.
Faberge unveils The Pearl Egg
Faberge has unveiled its first new ‘Imperial Class’ egg in almost 100 years – The Faberge Pearl Egg.
Ole Lynggaard replaces Helena Christensen
Ole Lynggaard’s latest advertising campaign stars a relatively unknown ‘muse’ – 28-year-old Swedish model Mona Johannesson.
Gregory collaborates with Haryono Setiadi
Gregory Jewellers has created a sterling silver jewellery collection with up-and-coming Australian fashion designer Haryono Setiadi.
JAA launches industry accreditation
The Jewellers Association of Australia has launched its inaugural industry accreditation program.
Webb heads Showcase Jewellers
JIMACO’s board of directors has appointed Carson Webb as the senior executive of JIMACO Ltd and its subsidiaries.
Frederique Constant celebrates the Year of the Goat
To salute the traditional Chinese calendar system, Frederique Constant has launched the Manufacture Zodiac 24H for the Year of the Goat.
Russians overtake Americans in ‘fake diamond’ race
Just six months after US based Pure Grown Diamonds announced that it had created the world’s biggest colourless diamond, Russia’s New Diamond Technology has announced that it has superseded the American record by more than two carats.
Bremont opens in New York
Six years after launching its luxury timepieces in the US, British watch manufacturer Bremont, is set to open its first standalone store in New York.
Tribe Trading relaunches byBiehl
One year after the closure of Karin Adcock’s House of Brands, Danish jewellery brand byBiehl has been relaunched in Australia by Tribe Trading.
China leads global drop in gold jewellery demand
The global demand for gold jewellery was 2153 tonnes last year – 10 per cent less than in 2013 – according to the latest report from the World Gold Council.
Nationwide’s apprentice support reaches $50,000
The Nationwide Jewellers group has contributed over $50,000 to apprenticeship support since 2009.
Endless Jewelry moves into Oz market
Danish bracelet and charm jewellery brand, Endless Jewelry, is poised to enter the Australian market this year.
Sotheby’s unveils 100 carat perfection
Sotheby’s has unveiled “a 100 carat perfect diamond” in a classic emerald-cut.
Thomas Sabo sparkles in French kitchen
Duraflex Group Australia has launched Thomas Sabo’s latest jewellery and watch collections at Clair’s Kitchen at Le Salon in Sydney.
Hublot raises Bar with new campaign
Israeli model Bar Refaeli is the latest celebrity to become a brand ambassador for Hublot.
Loree Rodkin arrives at Fairfax
Sydneys Fairfax and Roberts has become the exclusive stockist of Loree Rodkin jewellery in Australia.