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Jewellers Association of Australia (JAA) has failed to explain a significant decline in membership revenue. A media statement issued by the JAA on this subject was inaccurate, misleading, or incomplete.

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JAA in the bad books after failing to explain financial shortfall -

Recent attempts by the Jewellers Association of Australia (JAA) to explain a severe decline in membership revenue have fallen flat. Read More »

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"Robert, have you looked into the anti-money laundering compliance yet, or am I one form away from an expensive misunderstanding?"

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Law changes: Buying groups unite to support jewellers -

Australia’s industry buying groups have organised an information session about significant changes to anti-money laundering regulations which will... Read More »

17/02/2026 • By Samuel Ord

The Independent Jewellers Collective (IJC) has announced the launch of an app, exclusive to members, which combines all of the buying group’s digital services in a single place. | Source: IJC/Google Play

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IJC takes custom-made jewellery to the next level -

The Independent Jewellers Collective (IJC) has announced the launch of an app, exclusive to members, which will allow stores to access all digital assets... Read More »

17/02/2026 • By Samuel Ord

In the lead-up to this year’s Valentine’s Day, new research suggested that cost-of-living pressures have impacted a willingness to splurge among Australian consumers. | Source: Shutterstock

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New research highlights shifting attitudes around Valentine’s Day -

In the lead-up to this year’s Valentine’s Day, new research suggested that cost-of-living pressures have impacted a willingness to splurge... Read More »

17/02/2026 • By Jeweller Staff

Two friends have stumbled across a large yellow diamond, unearthed from a popular US state park during a livestream on social media. | Source: THV11

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Historic yellow diamond unearthed at state park -

Two friends have stumbled across a large yellow diamond, unearthed from a popular US state park during a livestream on social media. Read More »

17/02/2026 • By Samuel Ord

Recent research has highlighted a troubling spike in crime targeting retail businesses in New South Wales. | Source: Shutterstock

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Rise in crimes against retailers noted in New South Wales -

Recent research has highlighted a troubling spike in crime targeting retail businesses in New South Wales. Read More »

17/02/2026 • By Jeweller Staff

A Valentine’s Day themed diamond jewellery promotion has raised serious questions about transparency around lab-created diamonds. | Source: Rapaport News

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Diamond jewellery promotion raises ethical questions -

A Valentine’s Day themed diamond jewellery promotion has raised serious questions about transparency around lab-created diamonds. Read More »

17/02/2026 • By Samuel Ord

Officials at the Louvre Museum in Paris have released images of a royal crown that was left damaged and deformed after being abandoned by thieves during the brazen robbery late last year. | Source: BBC News/Louvre Museum

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Images of crushed royal crown released by Louvre -

Officials at the Louvre Museum in Paris have released images of a royal crown that was left damaged and deformed after being abandoned by thieves during... Read More »

17/02/2026 • By Jeweller Staff

Two suspects in the brazen jewellery heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris have reportedly ‘partially’ confessed to their roles in the crime. | Source: Politico/Kiran Ridley/Getty Images

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Authorities announce progress in Louvre jewellery heist investigation -

Two suspects in the brazen jewellery heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris have reportedly ‘partially’ confessed to their roles in the crime.... Read More »

17/02/2026 • By Samuel Ord

The appearance of a US government official in marketing material distributed by a jewellery business has sparked an ethics complaint. | Source: Society for Mining, Metallurgy, & Exploration (SME)

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Ethics uproar after government official promotes jewellery -

The appearance of a US government official in marketing material distributed by a jewellery business has sparked an ethics complaint. Read More »

17/02/2026 • By Jeweller Staff

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Jewellers Association of Australia (JAA) has failed to explain a significant decline in membership revenue. A media statement issued by the JAA on this subject was inaccurate, misleading, or incomplete.

JAA in the bad books after failing to explain financial shortfall

Recent attempts by the Jewellers Association of Australia (JAA) to explain a severe decline in membership revenue have fallen flat. [read...]

Law changes: Buying groups unite to support jewellers

Australia’s industry buying groups have organised an information session about significant changes to anti-money laundering regulations which will affect all jewellery businesses. [read...]

Jay Bartlett has tendered his resignation as a director with the Jewellers Association of Australia, citing frustration with the governance of the organisation.

Crushing blow: JAA director confirms shock resignation

Less than a year after joining the board of the Jewellers Association of Australia (JAA), director Jay Bartlett has tendered his resignation. [read...]

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Seven years after the inaugural Great Diamond Debate, the diamond landscape is almost unrecognisable. Natural and laboratory-created stones now share a stage transformed by technology, shifting values, and new rules of engagement. In this edition, leading voices worldwide reveal how the story has evolved – and where it’s heading next! Read More »

Ring in the future, ring out the past! In 2025, the jewellery industry experienced bends, and storms that shook the trade - with wars raging on all fronts, it was tough to see the forest from the trees. However, after all is said and done, we've remained unbroken.

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In the blink of an eye, another year has come and gone and this year has been a doozy. That said, 2026 looks to be very exciting. Read More »

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Every diamond becomes what it really is: a tiny, shining piece of a very human puzzle. The stone may catch the eye, but it’s the story around it that truly carries the weight; diamonds mark moments, just fragments of a bigger picture we’re still learning to see.

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Signifying a change in how we perceive reality and value, Samuel Ord analyses how lab-grown diamonds are shifting perceptions and the value we place on diamonds. Read More »

11/12/2025 • By Samuel Ord

Mary wasn't too pleased that Mark got cold feet. “They grew the diamond under pressure; he crumbled under commitment.”

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Angela Han argues that once ‘breach of promise to marry’ laws were abolished, diamond rings stopped being legal protection and started functioning as financial collateral. What's changed, and what does this mean for the broken-hearted? Read More »

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Love & Marriage: Changing attitudes & your jewellery store -

SAMUEL ORD takes a closer look at the evolving attitude towards marriage in Australia and what this means for independent jewellery store owners. Read More »

01/12/2025 • By Samuel Ord

Beyond the tarnish these fly-by-night ‘ghost store’ operations leave on consumer trust in the jewellery industry, some scammers are willing to take things further, including stealing product photos and descriptions and promotional social media content.

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Jeweller recently published the first instalment of an investigation into fraudulent and sham online retailers posing as local jewellery stores. Read More »

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Every diamond becomes what it really is: a tiny, shining piece of a very human puzzle. The stone may catch the eye, but it’s the story around it that truly carries the weight; diamonds mark moments, just fragments of a bigger picture we’re still learning to see.

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Signifying a change in how we perceive reality and value, Samuel Ord analyses how lab-grown diamonds are shifting perceptions and the value we place on diamonds. Read More »

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