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• Samuel Ord
The Victorian Government has announced the opening of a quantum diamond technology foundry, based in Notting Hill, south east of Melbourne.
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2 days ago
• Samuel Ord
Spain’s government has announced a significant investment in a lab-created diamond manufacturing plant operated by Diamond Foundry.
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2 days ago
• Samuel Ord
It’s been a year of immense tension between advocates of natural and lab-created diamonds, and a recent report has allowed Australian jewellers to weigh in.
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2 days ago
• Samuel Ord
A remarkable sapphire and diamond necklace has generated an impressive return at a recent auction in Hong Kong.
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2 days ago
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A gold pocket watch recovered after the tragic sinking of the RMS Titanic has been sold for a record price.
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01/12/2025
• Samuel Ord
SAMUEL ORD takes a closer look at the evolving attitude towards marriage in Australia and what this means for independent jewellery store owners.
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25/11/2025
• Samuel Ord
After once again failing to reach an agreement on a revised definition for ‘conflict diamonds’, the Kimberley Process is facing renewed criticism.
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25/11/2025
• Samuel Ord
The Kimberley Process has once again failed to reach a consensus on a revised definition for ‘conflict diamonds’ following the plenary in Dubai.
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25/11/2025
• Samuel Ord
Over the past week, the story of a former professional snowboarder who became the leader of a ruthless international cocaine cartel has generated global headlines.
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25/11/2025
• Samuel Ord
A remarkably rare set of Patek Philippe pocket watches is headed to auction for the first time in early December, with an eye-popping pre-sale estimate.
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25/11/2025
• Samuel Ord
Sotheby’s has confirmed that a high-profile fancy colour pink diamond was withdrawn from auction for an unspecified reason.
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25/11/2025
• Samuel Ord
As the fallout continues from the multi-million dollar collapse of a luxury diamond jewellery retailer in the UK, a new report has detailed a supposedly lacklustre response from regulators.
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25/11/2025
• Samuel Ord
The Natural Diamond Council has confirmed the appointment of Amber Pepper as CEO, stepping into the role in February next year.
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18/11/2025
• Samuel Ord
An agreement has reportedly been reached between the US and Switzerland for a lower tariff rate – a welcome announcement for the broader luxury watch industry.
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