Australia
Australia is a key player in the global jewellery trade, known for its rich resources of precious metals and gemstones, including opals, diamonds, and gold, as well as its growing market for luxury and fashion jewellery. For UK jewellers, designers, and suppliers, Australia offers opportunities in sourcing, export, and collaboration, alongside insights into consumer trends shaped by its vibrant domestic industry. Jewellery Focus covers Australia-related developments, from mining and supply chain updates to market trends and trade relationships relevant to UK professionals.
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Oct- 2017 -27 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Watchfinder sponsors England for 2017 Rugby League World Cup
Pre-owned watch specialist Watchfinder has teamed up with England Rugby League to support the nation throughout its Rugby League World Cup 2017 campaign in Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. The Maidstone-based company’s logo will be displayed on the right sleeve of England players’ shirts for the upcoming tournament,…
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2 OctoberDesigners
Domino expands to Far Eastern market
Domino jewellery has recently dispatched £500,000 worth of British-made gold and platinum, semi-set jewellery and diamond ring mounts to new customers in Australia, Japan and Taiwan. The orders are the result of a sales trip made earlier this year by the company’s sales and marketing director, Andrew Sollitt and overseas…
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Sep- 2017 -22 SeptemberDesigners
First Jewels of Queensland exhibition hailed a success
The inaugural Jewels of Queensland exhibition of contemporary designer jewellery pieces was recently held at Australia House in London. A large number of UK jewellery media journalists and influencers attended the event, which was held over three evenings from the 12 September. Five emerging designers from the UK, Chris Boland,…
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Aug- 2017 -2 AugustDesigners
UK designers present House of Queensland exhibition
Six designers from the UK have come together to create the House of Queensland exhibition. The designers are currently working with Queensland gemstones to create a range of pieces to form the Jewels of Queensland Collection and each will be releasing bespoke items under their own brands. Pieces will be…
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Jul- 2016 -13 JulyManufacturers
Rio Tinto to sell world’s first red diamond coin
Mining firm Rio Tinto has unveiled what is believed to be the world’s first coin to feature a rare red diamond. Known as ‘The Kimberley Treasure’ and for sale at AU$1 million (£574,000), the collectable piece has been crafted from one kilogram of 99.99% fine gold and features a radiant-cut…
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May- 2016 -31 MayTrade Organisations
WFDB launches Young Diamantaires programme
The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) has launched the Young Diamantaires programme at its recent 37th World Diamond Congress in Dubai. The project, which came out of discussions held by the WFDB’s Promotion Committee, aims to promote ongoing communications between younger diamond industry members and reaching out to new…
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Apr- 2016 -7 AprilQ&A Sessions
Honoured by Royalty: Greg Valerio
After recently being honoured with an MBE, the work Greg Valerio has done with artisanal and small-scale miners in the jewellery industry is second-to-none. TOM DAVIS sat down with the jeweller and activist to hear more about his experiences and where he sees the future of Fairtrade gold [divider style=”solid”…
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Dec- 2015 -15 DecemberDesigners
Miglio opens first concession store in Germany
Miglio Designer Jewellery has announced the opening of its first-ever concession store within German department store ‘Galeria Kaufhof’. The new concession store, located in Munich, features Miglio’s signature pink and white colour scheme, which the company said provides the “perfect backdrop” for its interchangeable and collectable jewellery range. Miglio is…
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Oct- 2015 -9 OctoberBrand Profiles
A Shore Thing
Shore Projects is a British watch start-up inspired by the coastlines of the British Isles. TOM DAVIS sits down with co-founder Jono Holt to learn more about the company’s recent growth [divider style=”solid” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] Having only been in business 18 months, many brands in the watch industry would still…
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9 OctoberBrand Profiles
Interview with Scott Thomson, CEO of Carat*
Luxury fashion jewellery brand Carat* spent the latter half of 2014 expanding its footprint both in the UK and overseas. MICHAEL NORTHCOTT caught up with founder and CEO, Scott Thomson [divider style=”solid” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] Give us a 60-second roundup of what’s been going on in the last 12 months We’ve…
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