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.
New-look Vicenzaora attracts ‘positive numbers’
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 reveals new ‘Love’ campaign at Super Bowl
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 branding success
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 holiday sales fall – slightly
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.
Cara Delevingne joins TAG family
English model Cara Delevingne is the latest celebrity to be named as a TAG Heuer ambassador.
Time running out for opal awards
Time is fast running out to enter the 2015 International Opal Jewellery Design Awards (IOJDA) competition.
ABC Bullion merges with Palloys
The ABC Bullion and Palloys Group of companies have merged under a new holding company called Pallion.
Lion takes on JEANRICHARD
Lion Brands has been appointed the official distributor of Swiss watch brand JEANRICHARD in Australia and New Zealand.
ADTC moves into Sydney
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 unveils 2015 collection
Swarovski has unveiled its Spring Summer 2015 collections with a party at the Lions Gate Lodge in Sydney’s Botanic Gardens.
Pandora rolls out mobile POS system
Pandora Australia has rolled-out a mobile POS system which enables its staff to serve in-store customers on Apple iPods.
Michael Clarke teams up with Hublot
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.
Galatea launches ‘smart’ pearl
US-based carved pearl jewellery maker, Galatea, has launched a cultured pearl which can record and play personalised messages.
Jennifer Lopez teams up with Endless Jewelery
Danish bracelet and charm jewellery brand, Endless Jewelry, has signed a three-year partnership with Jennifer Lopez