$2.1 million heist: Jewellery, artwork stolen in Italy
Gold statues and jewellery crafted by sculptor Umberto Mastroianni have been stolen in a heist in Italy. Mastroianni (1910-1998) was an Italian abstract sculptor. Around 50 items he created,…
Gold statues and jewellery crafted by sculptor Umberto Mastroianni have been stolen in a heist in Italy. Mastroianni (1910-1998) was an Italian abstract sculptor. Around 50 items he created,…
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has appointed Dave Meleski as its new chairman. Maleski replaces David Bouffard of Signet Jewelers, who has been chair since 2018.Maleski is the president…
Anticipation for the 2024 Australian Jewellery Fair is building as exhibitors and visitors alike prepare for two busy days of trade at the Gold Coast Convention Centre. Organiser Expertise…
Australasia’s largest jewellery industry buying group, Nationwide Jewellers, expects big things from this year’s Timeout Conference, with more than 200 registrations secured two weeks in advance. This year’s conference…
The International Gemological Institute (IGI) has announced the development of a new process for separating natural and lab-created fancy colour diamonds. The IGI has detailed a method for screening…
Michael Hill International has reported a 4 per cent increase in revenue in the opening half of the financial year despite challenging market conditions. Sales closed at $362.7 million…
Over the coming months, Michael Hill International (MHI) will undergo a brand revitalisation, including the debut of a new green and gold theme in April. Along with a brand…
The latest sales analysis of Australia’s independent jewellery stores has revealed a further realignment with figures from before the COVID-19 pandemic. The data was compiled from more than 400…
Lab-created diamond brand Lightbox Jewelry will experiment with reduced prices in a bid to navigate wholesale declines. Lightbox Jewelry is operated by the De Beers Group. In a report…
Russian diamond producer Alrosa has reported a 9 per cent increase in revenue despite ongoing sanctions from Western countries in response to the conflict in Ukraine. The company achieved…