Wuyi Wang, the research and development director for the GIA, will update the industry on the latest developments in the world of synthetic diamonds at a seminar in Sydney next week.
Swiss watchmaker Patek Philippe has celebrated its 175th anniversary with the launch of a collection of commemorative timepieces headlined by the US$2.6m Grandmaster Chime.
The 32nd edition of the September Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair attracted a record-breaking 3695 exhibitors from 49 countries/regions and 59,116 buyers from 157 countries and regions.
An 8.1 carat purple-pink diamond was sold for a record-breaking US$17.8m – US$2.1m a carat – at Sotheby’s Hong Kong Auction on October 8.
Couples who spend the most on their engagement rings are most likely to end up divorced, according to a new report by two economics professors at Atlanta’s Emory University.
The Reserve Bank’s decision to keep the cash rate on hold at 2.5 percent may not provide enough support for retailers in the lead-up to Christmas, according to the ARA.
UK-based Lolo & Galago is planning to create a fine jewellery collection with a 3D printer that can print directly in precious metals.
Rio Tinto has created a white and champagne diamond encrusted tiara to celebrate the 85th anniversary of Chinese jeweller, Chow Tai Fook.
Less than five months after restructuring the business, Bevilles Jewellers is celebrating its 80th Birthday with the opening of a new head office and the rollout of its new-look stores.
TAG Heuer has joined forces with the world’s first-ever electric car open championship, the FIA Formula E Championship.
The ‘stunt double’ for the diamond-studded Satine neckpiece worn by Nicole Kidman in Moulin Rouge is now on display at Sydney’s Powerhouse Museum.
JAA members voted to adopt a new Constitution and elect a new, much smaller, Board at the association’s AGM on September 1.
Gemfields, the world’s largest producer of coloured gemstones currently best known for its Zambian emeralds and Mozambican rubies, has moved into the Sri Lankan sapphire market.
Global demand for diamond jewellery reached a record high of US$79 billion in 2013, according to De Beers’ inaugural Diamond Insight Report.
Rio Tinto has donated ‘a significant sample’ of Australian rough diamonds to the Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC.
Gary Kokozian, the founder of Kokozian Jewellery Manufacturing, passed away this month after a 10-year struggle with multiple myeloma.
Petra Diamonds has sold the 122.52 carat blue diamond recovered from its Cullinan mine in June for US$27.6 million.
Pandora Australia and New Zealand has been named Supplier of the Year for 2014 by Leading Edge Group Jewellers.
Twenty-eight-year old Rhys Turner has been named Jeweller of the Year at the JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards.
Sydney-based goldsmith Henning Molgaard passed away unexpectedly in August.
Bolt International has launched Swarovski’s lolaandgrace jewellery brand in Australia and New Zealand.
After years of industry rumours, Apple has unveiled its long-awaited smart watch.
Tiffany’s new design director, Francesca Amfitheatrof, is making her mark on the iconic brand with the launch of her first jewellery collection and talk of possibly changing the brand’s iconic packaging as well.
De Beers has launched a new stand-alone business, the International Institute of Diamond Valuation, to study the second-hand diamond market.
Rio Tinto has unveiled the 55 pink and red diamonds that make up its 30th annual Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender.
The Seiko Corporation of America, a subsidiary of Seiko Watch Corporation, has opened the first Seiko boutique in the US.
Pandora has entered into a strategic alliance with The Walt Disney Company which will see the launch of a charm collection featuring ‘inspirations from Disney’s beloved characters’ this November.
Modern Family star Sofia Vergara has joined forces with America’s biggest jewellery retailer, Kay Jewelers, to launch her first jewellery collection.
Lion Brands has added Alpina Watches to its suite of independently-owned Swiss brands.
De Beers has updated its sales model to enable more businesses to purchase its rough diamonds through Global Sightholder Sales.
Pure Grown Diamonds has created the world’s biggest gem-quality grown diamond – a three carat, round brilliant-cut K colour, SI1 clarity, stone.
Two of Australia’s leading diamond wholesalers faced tough times in July – Miller Diamonds went into liquidation on July 18 and Storch & Co entered voluntary administration on July 31.
A diamond launched into space by London-based jewellery retailer, 77 Diamonds, has landed near the village of Lea in Gainsborough.
Timesupply has secured the distribution of the Coeur de Lion jewellery brand in Australia and New Zealand.
The world’s most famous watch, the Henry Graves Supercomplication, will be up for auction at Sotheby’s Geneva November 2014 Watch Sale with many expecting it to sell for over US$17 million.
Ann Middleton, one of Australian’s most successful jewellers, fell to her death from a high-rise apartment block on Friday, July 25.
Japanese jeweller Ayano Nakajima has won the major prize at the Queen of Gems Boulder Opal Jewellery Design Awards for the third time.
RJ Scanlan, the distributor of Dora wedding rings in Australia and New Zealand, is giving the brand’s customers the chance to win a European honeymoon valued at $7000 in a new in-store promotion.
Distell International has been appointed the Australia and New Zealand distributor for Lucet Mundi personalised jewellery.
Lion Brands has announced that it has secured the Bell & Ross luxury watch brand for Australia and New Zealand.
A month after being asked to stand aside, Michael Mishevski, the CEO of Showcase Jewellers for over 18 years, has resigned from his position.
Ten years after launching its first personalised jewellery collection, Sydney-based wholesaler Uberkate has launched a new software system that will make its now extensive gold and silver personalised jewellery collection “even more personal”.
Australian jewellery manufacturer Georgini has taken on the local distributorship of English jewellery brand, Chrysalis.
Ringly, the world’s first ‘smart’ ring, has been an instant success for its creators with “over US$100,000 in sales” on its launch day.
Ben Robertson has been awarded the top prize in the 2013 Watch and Clock Service and Repair course at Sydney TAFE.
Gemfields has sold US$33.5 million of ruby and corundum at its inaugural auction of Mozambican rough ruby and corundum.
US-based carved pearl jewellery maker, Galatea, has won the hearts of soccer fans around the world with its soccer ball designs.
The Jewellers Association of Australia is proposing a number of changes to its Constitution – including a dramatic reduction in the number of directors on its Board.
Chow Tai Fook, the world’s largest pure-play jeweller currently worth around US$15 billion, is buying Hearts on Fire for US$150 million.
Millennials, consumers aged 24-34, don’t value jewellery as much as previous generations, according to a new survey by US-based Unity Marketing.
Wuyi Wang, the research and development director for the GIA, will update the industry on the latest developments in the world of synthetic diamonds at a seminar in Sydney next week.
Swiss watchmaker Patek Philippe has celebrated its 175th anniversary with the launch of a collection of commemorative timepieces headlined by the US$2.6m Grandmaster Chime.
The 32nd edition of the September Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair attracted a record-breaking 3695 exhibitors from 49 countries/regions and 59,116 buyers from 157 countries and regions.
An 8.1 carat purple-pink diamond was sold for a record-breaking US$17.8m – US$2.1m a carat – at Sotheby’s Hong Kong Auction on October 8.
Couples who spend the most on their engagement rings are most likely to end up divorced, according to a new report by two economics professors at Atlanta’s Emory University.
The Reserve Bank’s decision to keep the cash rate on hold at 2.5 percent may not provide enough support for retailers in the lead-up to Christmas, according to the ARA.
UK-based Lolo & Galago is planning to create a fine jewellery collection with a 3D printer that can print directly in precious metals.
Rio Tinto has created a white and champagne diamond encrusted tiara to celebrate the 85th anniversary of Chinese jeweller, Chow Tai Fook.
Less than five months after restructuring the business, Bevilles Jewellers is celebrating its 80th Birthday with the opening of a new head office and the rollout of its new-look stores.
TAG Heuer has joined forces with the world’s first-ever electric car open championship, the FIA Formula E Championship.
The ‘stunt double’ for the diamond-studded Satine neckpiece worn by Nicole Kidman in Moulin Rouge is now on display at Sydney’s Powerhouse Museum.
JAA members voted to adopt a new Constitution and elect a new, much smaller, Board at the association’s AGM on September 1.
Gemfields, the world’s largest producer of coloured gemstones currently best known for its Zambian emeralds and Mozambican rubies, has moved into the Sri Lankan sapphire market.
Global demand for diamond jewellery reached a record high of US$79 billion in 2013, according to De Beers’ inaugural Diamond Insight Report.
Rio Tinto has donated ‘a significant sample’ of Australian rough diamonds to the Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC.
Gary Kokozian, the founder of Kokozian Jewellery Manufacturing, passed away this month after a 10-year struggle with multiple myeloma.
Petra Diamonds has sold the 122.52 carat blue diamond recovered from its Cullinan mine in June for US$27.6 million.
Pandora Australia and New Zealand has been named Supplier of the Year for 2014 by Leading Edge Group Jewellers.
Twenty-eight-year old Rhys Turner has been named Jeweller of the Year at the JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards.
Sydney-based goldsmith Henning Molgaard passed away unexpectedly in August.
Bolt International has launched Swarovski’s lolaandgrace jewellery brand in Australia and New Zealand.
After years of industry rumours, Apple has unveiled its long-awaited smart watch.
Tiffany’s new design director, Francesca Amfitheatrof, is making her mark on the iconic brand with the launch of her first jewellery collection and talk of possibly changing the brand’s iconic packaging as well.
De Beers has launched a new stand-alone business, the International Institute of Diamond Valuation, to study the second-hand diamond market.
Rio Tinto has unveiled the 55 pink and red diamonds that make up its 30th annual Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender.
The Seiko Corporation of America, a subsidiary of Seiko Watch Corporation, has opened the first Seiko boutique in the US.
Pandora has entered into a strategic alliance with The Walt Disney Company which will see the launch of a charm collection featuring ‘inspirations from Disney’s beloved characters’ this November.
Modern Family star Sofia Vergara has joined forces with America’s biggest jewellery retailer, Kay Jewelers, to launch her first jewellery collection.
Lion Brands has added Alpina Watches to its suite of independently-owned Swiss brands.
De Beers has updated its sales model to enable more businesses to purchase its rough diamonds through Global Sightholder Sales.
Pure Grown Diamonds has created the world’s biggest gem-quality grown diamond – a three carat, round brilliant-cut K colour, SI1 clarity, stone.
Two of Australia’s leading diamond wholesalers faced tough times in July – Miller Diamonds went into liquidation on July 18 and Storch & Co entered voluntary administration on July 31.
A diamond launched into space by London-based jewellery retailer, 77 Diamonds, has landed near the village of Lea in Gainsborough.
Timesupply has secured the distribution of the Coeur de Lion jewellery brand in Australia and New Zealand.
The world’s most famous watch, the Henry Graves Supercomplication, will be up for auction at Sotheby’s Geneva November 2014 Watch Sale with many expecting it to sell for over US$17 million.
Ann Middleton, one of Australian’s most successful jewellers, fell to her death from a high-rise apartment block on Friday, July 25.
Japanese jeweller Ayano Nakajima has won the major prize at the Queen of Gems Boulder Opal Jewellery Design Awards for the third time.
RJ Scanlan, the distributor of Dora wedding rings in Australia and New Zealand, is giving the brand’s customers the chance to win a European honeymoon valued at $7000 in a new in-store promotion.
Distell International has been appointed the Australia and New Zealand distributor for Lucet Mundi personalised jewellery.
Lion Brands has announced that it has secured the Bell & Ross luxury watch brand for Australia and New Zealand.
A month after being asked to stand aside, Michael Mishevski, the CEO of Showcase Jewellers for over 18 years, has resigned from his position.
Ten years after launching its first personalised jewellery collection, Sydney-based wholesaler Uberkate has launched a new software system that will make its now extensive gold and silver personalised jewellery collection “even more personal”.
Australian jewellery manufacturer Georgini has taken on the local distributorship of English jewellery brand, Chrysalis.
Ringly, the world’s first ‘smart’ ring, has been an instant success for its creators with “over US$100,000 in sales” on its launch day.
Ben Robertson has been awarded the top prize in the 2013 Watch and Clock Service and Repair course at Sydney TAFE.
Gemfields has sold US$33.5 million of ruby and corundum at its inaugural auction of Mozambican rough ruby and corundum.
US-based carved pearl jewellery maker, Galatea, has won the hearts of soccer fans around the world with its soccer ball designs.
The Jewellers Association of Australia is proposing a number of changes to its Constitution – including a dramatic reduction in the number of directors on its Board.
Chow Tai Fook, the world’s largest pure-play jeweller currently worth around US$15 billion, is buying Hearts on Fire for US$150 million.
Millennials, consumers aged 24-34, don’t value jewellery as much as previous generations, according to a new survey by US-based Unity Marketing.