Associations

March 4, 2012

JAA Award open to Kiwis

The Jewellery Association of Australia's biannual jewellery design competition will be open to New Zealanders for the first time this…

August 11, 2011

Defining ‘excellence’

Internationally-renowned designer, master jeweller and artist Rex Steel Merten explains the difference between ‘good’ and ‘not-so-good’ jewellery. Most jewellery-buying consumers…

March 7, 2011

Retailers face another tough year

The Australian Retailers Association has warned retailers that 2011 will be “another tough year” as new research shows that over…

April 20, 2010

Time running out for Queen of Gems

Time is running out for jewellers and others wanting to enter this year's 'Queen of Gems' International Boulder Opal Jewellery…

January 27, 2009

Howie launches Master Jewellers

John Howie, the former chief executive of the Jewellers Association of Australia, has officially launched Master Jewellers Australia to give…

January 26, 2009

GIA and Jewelers of America join forces

The Gemological Institute of America and Jewellers of America have begun working together to better fulfill their individual missions and…

January 23, 2009

The Diamond Baron

Rami Baron, the president of the newly formed Diamond Dealers Club of Australia, explains why Australia needs its own bourse.

November 12, 2008

ICA poster competition gets underway

The 5th ICA International Poster Competition is being held to promote the appreciation and trade of coloured gemstones