Investment funds poised to enter the gold market in the first half of 2010 is likely to push gold prices to new…
Retailers unprepared for Fair Work Act
The Australian Retailers Association claims that the majority of local retailers are unprepared for the Federal Government’s new Fair Work Act.…
Brisbane fair sells out
The JAA Australian Jewellery Fair in Brisbane is a 'sell-out' with a 21 percent increase in first-time exhibitors.
Gucci joins RJC
Gucci, one of the world's leading luxury brands, has joined the Responsible Jewellery Council.
Antwerp diamond courses arrive in Oz
The National Council of Jewellery Valuers is planning to run a series of HRD Antwerp Institute of Gemmology workshops and…
Evening Star sells for US$5.4 million
The Evening Star Diamond, a 39 carat pear-shaped diamond from India’s ancient Golconda mines, was sold for US$5.4 million (US$138,000…
IDMA takes on Namibia
The International Diamond Manufacturers Association has accepted the Diamond Manufacturers Association of Namibia as its 15th member. IDMA president Moti…
Gem conference returns to Tucson
The International Colored Gemstone Association's annual Gemstone Industry and Laboratory Conference will return to Tucson this year.
Made in Italy
The Vicenzaoro Choice Fair in Italy offered jewellery buyers a huge variety of choice but one trend was highly evident…
Jewellery Centre wins – again
The Jewellery Centre was named Supplier of the Year at Nationwide's annual members' dinner.
Precise success
Precision Jewellery is celebrating 40 years of success manufacturing die-struck and machined findings and settings.
Old Gold – Stuart’s Master Jewellers
Jenny Berich meets a man who has devoted most of his working life to the Australian jewellery industry – manufacturing,…