Leading Edge’s shambles: $9.9 million in losses as membership plummets
<p> The question of whether Australia is in a position to support four jewellery buying groups has been raised since 2020, and the recent <em>State of the Industry Report,…
<p> The question of whether Australia is in a position to support four jewellery buying groups has been raised since 2020, and the recent <em>State of the Industry Report,…
The 2024 State of the Industry Report has been released; the most extensive study of the Australian jewellery industry to date. It is a meticulous examination of the many…
A massive 133-carat fancy vivid yellow diamond has broken its pre-sale estimate at a Sotheby’s auction in New York. The yellow diamond – described as coming from ‘an important…
The auction excitement continued at Christie’s in New York this week, with a fancy colour blue diamond ring returning a remarkable price. The cushion-modified brilliant-cut 3.49-carat fancy vivid blue…
Mejuri is the latest fine jewellery brand to embrace lab-created diamonds, releasing a new collection featuring 12 pieces. Mejuri was founded in 2015 by Noura Sakkijha and is based…
The Australian Consumer and Competition Commission (ACCC) has issued a warning to retailers and brands using social media influencers to promote their business. The ACCC completed a sweep across…
The G7 nations have announced plans to prohibit the import of Russian diamonds in a multi-stage process beginning next year. The long-awaited new round of sanctions will be introduced…
The world’s largest retailer of diamond jewellery, US-based Signet Jewelers, recorded a third-quarter sales slump, which was attributed to a weakened economy. Sales decreased by 12 per cent on…
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has issued a scathing criticism of the jewellery and watch industry, publishing a report raising questions about the environmental impact of the trade. The…
As jewellery retailers prepare for the year's busiest period, Retail Edge has published a review of November’s jewellery sales, detailing several positive trends. Across more than 400 independent retailers…