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Claire Bextream has headed to Shanghai to represent Australia at the 48th WorldSkills International Competition in China.

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Emerging jeweller to represent Australia on the big stage -

A young Victorian jeweller has set sail for Shanghai to represent Australia at the 48th WorldSkills International Competition in China. Read More »

1 day ago • By Samuel Ord

The JAA’s latest financial reports highlight a continuing decline in membership and profitability casting doubt over the legitimacy of its explanation of its 2024 financial performance, as well as the Board’s claims about the “Association’s overall financial position or direction”.

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JAA’s accounting comes home to roost -

The latest financial statement from the Jewellers Association of Australia (JAA) was highlighted by a continuing decline in membership and profitability.... Read More »

15/09/2026 • By Jeweller Research

CIBJO's Opal Guide has officially been launched, providing a comprehensive, internationally recognised classification system for opal. The 186-page guide underwent 60 revisions and includes significant contributions from Australia. It classifies all opal varieties and documents deposits worldwide.

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Massive win for opal trade as CIBJO launches comprehensive guide -

In a pivotal victory for the Australian opal industry and broader jewellery trade, the World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) has launched the Opal Guide.... Read More »

15/09/2026 • By Samuel Ord

Diamond jewellery retail giant Signet Jewelers has reported a decline in sales during the second quarter of the financial year. | Source: Shutterstock

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Modest sales slide for diamond jewellery retail giant -

Diamond jewellery retail giant Signet Jewelers has reported a decline in sales during the second quarter of the financial year. Read More »

15/09/2026 • By Samuel Ord

Australian consumers are increasingly sceptical of influencer marketing, with new research showing it is viewed far more negatively than general advertising. | Source: Shutterstock

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Australian consumers are increasingly sceptical of influencer marketing, with new research showing it is viewed far more negatively than general advertising.... Read More »

15/09/2026 • By Jeweller Staff

Pandora has announced the expansion of a jewellery collection amid allegations of copyright infringement. | Source: Pandora

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Pandora announces collection expansion amid legal headache -

Pandora has announced the expansion of a jewellery collection amid allegations of copyright infringement. Read More »

15/09/2026 • By Jeweller Staff

A US court has revived a copyright dispute involving the Rapaport Price List, ruling that more evidence is needed to determine whether its diamond values could be protected as original expression. | Source: WSJ

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Ruling revives legal fight between Rapaport and Nivoda -

A US court has revived a copyright dispute involving the Rapaport Price List, ruling that more evidence is needed to determine whether its diamond values... Read More »

15/09/2026 • By Samuel Ord

A legendary diamond, thought to be lost for 100 years, is available for public viewing at an exhibition in Canada. | Source: The New York Times

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100 years of mystery ends as Florentine Diamond appears on public display -

A legendary diamond, thought to be lost for 100 years, is available for public viewing at an exhibition in Canada. Read More »

15/09/2026 • By Samuel Ord

The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) has determined that ‘synthetic’ is the recommended sole description for lab-created diamonds, despite facing pushback from figures in the broader jewellery industry. | Source: Shutterstock

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CIBJO approves lab-created diamond terminology shift -

The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) has determined that ‘synthetic’ is the recommended sole description for lab-created diamonds, despite... Read More »

14/09/2026 • By Samuel Ord

It’s a discovery described as changing more than a century of scientific understanding: diamonds can generate electricity.

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Scientific breakthrough reveals diamonds can produce electricity -

It’s a discovery described as changing more than a century of scientific understanding: diamonds can generate electricity. Read More »

14/09/2026 • By Samuel Ord

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Nomination Fashion Jewellery: Italian-designed Composable collection — silver, gold-plate and steel styles for all, at accessible prices. | Source: Nomination Italy

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Nomination Fashion Jewellery offers an excellent addition to the ever-popular Composable collection. Read More »

Australian sapphire in claw setting — minimalist, timeless design, effortlessly wearable and ideal for layering. | Source: Sapphire Dreams

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The Maya Necklace showcases a natural Australian sapphire in a refined yet secure claw setting and comes in several cuts. Its clean, minimalist design... Read More »

Flexible standalone collections — Lab Grown Diamond jewellery including rings, bracelets and earrings. | Source: La Couronne

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Alongside La Couronne’s established seasonal catalogues, the company now offers standalone jewellery collections, giving retailers greater flexibility... Read More »

Timeless pearl jewellery — Akoya, South Sea and Keshi designs cherished across generations. | Source: Ikecho Australia

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Ikecho Australia brings generations together through timeless pearl jewellery, offering Akoya, freshwater, Keshi and South Sea pearls in classic and contemporary... Read More »

9ct gold rings - distinctive Argyle champagne and white diamonds in elegant minimalist designs. | Source: Ellendale Diamonds

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From Ellendale Diamonds, a 9-carat yellow gold ring showcasing a natural rough Argyle champagne diamond with a refined, minimalist setting. Read More »

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Claire Bextream has headed to Shanghai to represent Australia at the 48th WorldSkills International Competition in China.

Emerging jeweller to represent Australia on the big stage

A young Victorian jeweller has set sail for Shanghai to represent Australia at the 48th WorldSkills International Competition in China. [read...]

The JAA’s latest financial reports highlight a continuing decline in membership and profitability casting doubt over the legitimacy of its explanation of its 2024 financial performance, as well as the Board’s claims about the “Association’s overall financial position or direction”.

JAA’s accounting comes home to roost

The latest financial statement from the Jewellers Association of Australia (JAA) was highlighted by a continuing decline in membership and profitability. [read...]

CIBJO's Opal Guide has officially been launched, providing a comprehensive, internationally recognised classification system for opal. The 186-page guide underwent 60 revisions and includes significant contributions from Australia. It classifies all opal varieties and documents deposits worldwide.

Massive win for opal trade as CIBJO launches comprehensive guide

In a pivotal victory for the Australian opal industry and broader jewellery trade, the World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) has launched the Opal Guide. [read...]

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John Glajz’s four-decade passion transformed Argyle pink diamonds from geological curiosity into world-renowned treasures championing provenance, bold acquisitions, creative collaborations, and limited editions that preserve scarcity and storytelling to preserve the mine’s legacy.

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Vision to Rarity: A Love Affair with Pink Diamonds -

With the Argyle license ending this December, what is the future of Australia's unique pink treasure? ANGELA HAN speaks with John Glajz, who has spent four decades romancing pink diamonds. Read More »

03/08/2026 • By Angela Han

Scammers establish e-commerce websites that appear genuine but falsely present themselves as Australian businesses with physical retail stores.

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Be Warned & Be On Guard: Lessons Learned in the Digital Wild West -

It only takes one bad apple to spoil the barrel. SAMUEL ORD details the ongoing issue of deceptive and misleading conduct among online jewellery retailers. Read More »

14/08/2026 • By Samuel Ord

The International Jewellery Fair took place in Sydney's Darling Harbour from August 22-24. It remains the Australian jewellery industry largest annual gathering.

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IJF2026: Past, present, and future of an industry under one roof -

The International Jewellery Fair in Sydney has its own rhythm. Of course, there’s the rush of retailers arriving at the opening bell, the familiar faces reconnecting after months apart, the hum of conversations that spill from one stand into the next. Read More »

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2026 Australian Opal Exhibition: Play of Colour -

The Australian Opal Exhibition was hosted in Queensland in early August, bringing together members of an industry that is truly uniquely Australian. Read More »

02/09/2026 • By Angela Han

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Who We Were & What We Wore -

Treasures buried beneath the earth serve as an invaluable time machine to a different day. SAMUEL ORD explores the reasons behind our collective fascination with ancient jewellery. Read More »

14/08/2026 • By Samuel Ord

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Jewellery & Gem Asia Hong Kong 2026: A Jewellery Market In Motion -

What does the future hold for the jewellery business? ANGELA HAN walks the halls of one of the world’s largest annual jewellery trade shows. Read More »

25/06/2026 • By Angela Han

Engagement and bridal jewellery occupy a unique place within the jewellery industry. | Source: Norman Silverman

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Selling the Moment They WIll Never Forget -

Tread carefully! There’s treasure ahead. SAMUEL ORD edges along the balancing beam of successful bridal and engagement jewellery sales. Read More »

29/07/2026 • By Samuel Ord

One of the world’s most extraordinary colour gemstones spent generations burdened by a reputation it never deserved.

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The Lucky Country’s Luckiest Gemstone -

SAMUEL ORD reflects on the rise, fall, and rise again of opal in the social consciousness. Read More »

15/07/2026 • By Samuel Ord

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Jewellery and storytelling have always been deeply connected. DEE BOLTON says that behind every Australian gemstone, there is a story worth telling. Read More »

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