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One of the world’s largest blue fancy colour diamonds, the Infinite Blue, has sold at Sotheby’s in Hong Kong for $US25.3 million ($AU39.78 million).

The world’s largest mass-market jewellery brand, Pandora, has raised its targets for the next three years, attributing the positive outlook to extensive investment in the brand and store network.

Hong Kong is back in business after a four-year hiatus. MARTIN FOSTER walks the floor of the Hong Kong Watch and Clock Fair.

The September analysis of the Australian jewellery market from Retail Edge has uncovered another decline in sales performance.

Annual extravaganza taking place at 1 Utama Shopping Centre till Oct 8.

Gold is a vital offering for many jewellery retailers – but how do you ensure you maximise your sales opportunities? SAMUEL ORD explores the weird and wonderful world of gold jewellery.

Are you ready to make the most of the busiest stretch? DAVID BROWN encourages you to be well-prepared for the holiday trading period.

In the latest instalment of the ‘game-changing gemmologists’ series, we introduce a figure of such influence that he likely requires little introduction - Richard T. Liddicoat Jr.

October SPOTLIGHT:Carlo Romeo loves seeing the new pieces he designs come to life, particularly when they’ve been created from something as simple as a lump of gold.

To know where your business is headed, you must be aware of your goals. MALCOLM SCRYMGEOUR encourages jewellers to establish a business strategy – and stick with it.