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
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
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
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 Jeweller has partnered with the International College of Management, Sydney to create the Michael Hill Scholarship for retail marketing students.
The Perth Mint has launched the first ever legal tender coin featuring an Argyle Pink diamond.
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.
Arnold Schwarzenegger unveiled his own watch collection at Baselworld last month.
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 has created a trophy covered in more than 2000 emeralds for The Championships at Royal Randwick.
Luv Letters has launched a website that enables stockists and customers their own engraved jewellery and see the finished result on screen instantly.
A West Australian couple has won the major prize, a European honeymoon valued at $7000, in RJ Scanlan’s Dora wedding ring promotion.
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 has unveiled its first new ‘Imperial Class’ egg in almost 100 years – The Faberge Pearl Egg.
Ole Lynggaard’s latest advertising campaign stars a relatively unknown ‘muse’ – 28-year-old Swedish model Mona Johannesson.
Gregory Jewellers has created a sterling silver jewellery collection with up-and-coming Australian fashion designer Haryono Setiadi.
The Jewellers Association of Australia has launched its inaugural industry accreditation program.
JIMACO’s board of directors has appointed Carson Webb as the senior executive of JIMACO Ltd and its subsidiaries.
To salute the traditional Chinese calendar system, Frederique Constant has launched the Manufacture Zodiac 24H for the Year of the Goat.
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.
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.
One year after the closure of Karin Adcock’s House of Brands, Danish jewellery brand byBiehl has been relaunched in Australia by Tribe Trading.
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.
The Nationwide Jewellers group has contributed over $50,000 to apprenticeship support since 2009.
Danish bracelet and charm jewellery brand, Endless Jewelry, is poised to enter the Australian market this year.
Sotheby’s has unveiled “a 100 carat perfect diamond” in a classic emerald-cut.
Duraflex Group Australia has launched Thomas Sabo’s latest jewellery and watch collections at Clair’s Kitchen at Le Salon in Sydney.
Israeli model Bar Refaeli is the latest celebrity to become a brand ambassador for Hublot.
Sydneys Fairfax and Roberts has become the exclusive stockist of Loree Rodkin jewellery in Australia.
The new concept Vicenzaoro The Boutique Show attracted over 33,000 local and international visitors – 13 per cent more than the 2014 edition.
Michael Hill International launched its new ‘We’re for Love’ brand platform in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the US with two new commercials during the Super Bowl on Sunday February 1.
De Beers claims US consumers’ growing preference for brands is helping retailers achieve Forevermark diamond jewellery prices 10 to 15 per cent above generic diamond jewellery.
Tiffany’s jewels may have sparkled at the 2015 Golden Globe Awards and the Screen Actors Guild Awards but the company’s holiday sales were lack-lustre.
English model Cara Delevingne is the latest celebrity to be named as a TAG Heuer ambassador.
Time is fast running out to enter the 2015 International Opal Jewellery Design Awards (IOJDA) competition.
The ABC Bullion and Palloys Group of companies have merged under a new holding company called Pallion.
Lion Brands has been appointed the official distributor of Swiss watch brand JEANRICHARD in Australia and New Zealand.
Melbourne-based Australian Diamond Trading Corporation will open a new office in Sydney early next year to meet ‘a strong demand for diamonds’ in NSW.
Swarovski has unveiled its Spring Summer 2015 collections with a party at the Lions Gate Lodge in Sydney’s Botanic Gardens.
Pandora Australia has rolled-out a mobile POS system which enables its staff to serve in-store customers on Apple iPods.
Swiss watch manufacturer Hublot is set to increase its profile in Australia and New Zealand next year with its official entry into the cricket world.
US-based carved pearl jewellery maker, Galatea, has launched a cultured pearl which can record and play personalised messages.
Danish bracelet and charm jewellery brand, Endless Jewelry, has signed a three-year partnership with Jennifer Lopez
Following recent local and international controversy about the over-grading of diamonds, The JAA National Industry Advisory Council has released a list of six independent diamond grading laboratories that it endorses.
Just three months after the opening of Seiko’s first boutique in the US, the Citizen Watch Company has opened its first US flagship store.
A 9.75 rare fancy vivid blue diamond has sold for US$32,645m – a new world auction record price for any blue diamond and a new world auction record for price-per-carat for any diamond.
Following the success of its inaugural ‘T‘wo Shows, Two Venues’ jewellery fairs in March, the HKTDC is expecting next year’s fairs to be even better.
Models dressed in black lingerie and balaclavas added an unexpected touch of drama to the opening party for the JASN ALTN Diamond Boutique at Bondi this month.
As part of its new strategic direction, TAG Heuer is entering the world of sports marathons as a partner and official timekeeper.
The world’s most famous watch, the Henry Graves Supercomplication, has been sold for US$24 million to an anonymous bidder at Sotheby’s in Geneva.
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 Events on 26 May. The JAA does not wish to waste resources and engage in a negative to and fro, however, strongly refutes many of the unfair and one sided …
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 announcement is being delivered amidst great excitement, after detailed research, analysis and discussion by the JAA Board and Executive Director. The event must meet the needs of the industry into …
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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. ABC Refinery’s appointment to this exclusive list is a testament to its ability to refine and produce gold products to LBMA level, universally regarded as the highest international standard. LBMA …
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Michael Hill Jeweller has partnered with the International College of Management, Sydney to create the Michael Hill Scholarship for retail marketing students.
The Perth Mint has launched the first ever legal tender coin featuring an Argyle Pink diamond.
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.
Arnold Schwarzenegger unveiled his own watch collection at Baselworld last month.
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 has created a trophy covered in more than 2000 emeralds for The Championships at Royal Randwick.
Luv Letters has launched a website that enables stockists and customers their own engraved jewellery and see the finished result on screen instantly.
A West Australian couple has won the major prize, a European honeymoon valued at $7000, in RJ Scanlan’s Dora wedding ring promotion.
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 has unveiled its first new ‘Imperial Class’ egg in almost 100 years – The Faberge Pearl Egg.
Ole Lynggaard’s latest advertising campaign stars a relatively unknown ‘muse’ – 28-year-old Swedish model Mona Johannesson.
Gregory Jewellers has created a sterling silver jewellery collection with up-and-coming Australian fashion designer Haryono Setiadi.
The Jewellers Association of Australia has launched its inaugural industry accreditation program.
JIMACO’s board of directors has appointed Carson Webb as the senior executive of JIMACO Ltd and its subsidiaries.
To salute the traditional Chinese calendar system, Frederique Constant has launched the Manufacture Zodiac 24H for the Year of the Goat.
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.
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.
One year after the closure of Karin Adcock’s House of Brands, Danish jewellery brand byBiehl has been relaunched in Australia by Tribe Trading.
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.
The Nationwide Jewellers group has contributed over $50,000 to apprenticeship support since 2009.
Danish bracelet and charm jewellery brand, Endless Jewelry, is poised to enter the Australian market this year.
Sotheby’s has unveiled “a 100 carat perfect diamond” in a classic emerald-cut.
Duraflex Group Australia has launched Thomas Sabo’s latest jewellery and watch collections at Clair’s Kitchen at Le Salon in Sydney.
Israeli model Bar Refaeli is the latest celebrity to become a brand ambassador for Hublot.
Sydneys Fairfax and Roberts has become the exclusive stockist of Loree Rodkin jewellery in Australia.
The new concept Vicenzaoro The Boutique Show attracted over 33,000 local and international visitors – 13 per cent more than the 2014 edition.
Michael Hill International launched its new ‘We’re for Love’ brand platform in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the US with two new commercials during the Super Bowl on Sunday February 1.
De Beers claims US consumers’ growing preference for brands is helping retailers achieve Forevermark diamond jewellery prices 10 to 15 per cent above generic diamond jewellery.
Tiffany’s jewels may have sparkled at the 2015 Golden Globe Awards and the Screen Actors Guild Awards but the company’s holiday sales were lack-lustre.
English model Cara Delevingne is the latest celebrity to be named as a TAG Heuer ambassador.
Time is fast running out to enter the 2015 International Opal Jewellery Design Awards (IOJDA) competition.
The ABC Bullion and Palloys Group of companies have merged under a new holding company called Pallion.
Lion Brands has been appointed the official distributor of Swiss watch brand JEANRICHARD in Australia and New Zealand.
Melbourne-based Australian Diamond Trading Corporation will open a new office in Sydney early next year to meet ‘a strong demand for diamonds’ in NSW.
Swarovski has unveiled its Spring Summer 2015 collections with a party at the Lions Gate Lodge in Sydney’s Botanic Gardens.
Pandora Australia has rolled-out a mobile POS system which enables its staff to serve in-store customers on Apple iPods.
Swiss watch manufacturer Hublot is set to increase its profile in Australia and New Zealand next year with its official entry into the cricket world.
US-based carved pearl jewellery maker, Galatea, has launched a cultured pearl which can record and play personalised messages.
Danish bracelet and charm jewellery brand, Endless Jewelry, has signed a three-year partnership with Jennifer Lopez
Following recent local and international controversy about the over-grading of diamonds, The JAA National Industry Advisory Council has released a list of six independent diamond grading laboratories that it endorses.
Just three months after the opening of Seiko’s first boutique in the US, the Citizen Watch Company has opened its first US flagship store.
A 9.75 rare fancy vivid blue diamond has sold for US$32,645m – a new world auction record price for any blue diamond and a new world auction record for price-per-carat for any diamond.
Following the success of its inaugural ‘T‘wo Shows, Two Venues’ jewellery fairs in March, the HKTDC is expecting next year’s fairs to be even better.
Models dressed in black lingerie and balaclavas added an unexpected touch of drama to the opening party for the JASN ALTN Diamond Boutique at Bondi this month.
As part of its new strategic direction, TAG Heuer is entering the world of sports marathons as a partner and official timekeeper.
The world’s most famous watch, the Henry Graves Supercomplication, has been sold for US$24 million to an anonymous bidder at Sotheby’s in Geneva.