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A Michael Hill staff member has had her employment contract terminated, with immediate effect, after claiming the company threatened her against publicly revealing she had been assaulted by a colleague.

‘Business as usual’ after Endless Jewelry collapse 6.6 k views | Posted November 29, 2016 | By Staff Journalist The Australian retail stockists of Endless Jewelry have been advised it will be “business as usual” despite the company filing for bankruptcy in Germany. German Insolvency Register records indicated that Endless International GmbH, which is headquartered and registered in Germany, initiated insolvency proceedings on 18 November. A statement issued by Endless Intern...

New collection of prestigious Argyle pink diamonds released in Australia Posted February 23, 2021 | By Arabella Roden • Editor John Glajz, a Singapore-based Argyle Pink Diamond Authorised partner and regional ambassador for the Natural Color Diamond Association (NCDIA), has created a second limited-edition curated collection of 1,000 Argyle pink diamonds, following the success of the original collection in 2017. Like the 2017 collection, the 2021 stones will each be independently ...

Gold Coast Trade Days sold out; overwhelming support Posted February 22, 2021 | By Arabella Roden • Editor All supplier spaces at the upcoming Gold Coast Jewellery Trade Days, organised by Expertise Events, have now sold out with two weeks to go before the event begins on 7 March. Gary Fitz-Roy, managing director Expertise Events, said the number of tables available to suppliers had been capped in order to “ensure the best possible return” for participating businesses, allowin...

Now Showing: The original Kings of Bling; making a 30-carat diamond necklace; and resurrecting a Rolex Posted February 19, 2021 | Take a few moments to enjoy Jewellers Friday Flicks video selection including updates on current affairs and insights into our jewellery trade. This week, watch a jeweller make a necklace with 30 carats of diamonds, meet the original Kings of Bling, and see a rusty Rolex be resurrected.

Fancy colour diamonds prices slip amid COVID-19 pandemic Posted February 17, 2021 | By Callum Glennen Yellow, pink and blue diamonds all recorded minor price falls during 2020, new figures from the Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF) have revealed. According to the organisation – which has tracked colour diamond prices for more than a decade based on sales data collected in major international diamond trading markets – prices fell by less than one percent during the past calendar...

Synthetic diamond spotlight: what does the Aussie industry think? 13.5 k views | Posted September 27, 2016 Synthetic diamonds were a hot topic at the Sydney jewellery fair, with a panel discussion taking place to address how this sector is impacting the local market. Synthetic diamonds have generated much attention in recent years and the reality is they are not only infiltrating the international market but the local market as well. In light of this, a panel discussion, titled Natural vs ...

JAAs fall from grace: 2020 State of the Jewellery Industry Report Posted February 16, 2021 | By Jeweller Research Part four of Jeweller’s analysis of the Australian jewellery industry explores and tracks how the JAA fell from grace from a once-proud association to a shadow of its former self, representing a small percentage of the industry. BY THE NUMBERS Advancing the Australian jewellery industry through representation, unity and consumer confidence .  as of 2020 _________ –2020...

Expertise Events confirms buying group presence at Trade Days, Sydney fair Posted February 15, 2021 | By Arabella Roden • Editor Expertise Events, organiser of the upcoming state-based jewellery industry Trade Days, has confirmed which buying groups will be present at the events, as well as the International Jewellery & Watch Fair (IJWF) in Sydney later this year. The five Trade Days events are scheduled to take place in March and April, at venues on the Gold Coast and in Sydney, ...

Non-traditional engagement rings for alternative brides 40.3 k views | By India Nicholson• Staff Journalist Contrary to popular belief, diamonds arent ‘every’ girl’s best friend – so it’s just as well there’s an endless array of unconventional engagement rings for the bride-to-be looking for something different. While a traditional setting with a classic white diamond is a beautiful custom, many contemporary brides are searching for a unique edge to their engagement ring. F...