A spokesperson for the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) has said that the industry has largely supported a decision to ban lab-created gemstones and diamonds from its trade shows. …
Concern within the international diamond industry about the impact of sanctions against Russian diamonds has worsened in recent weeks. In December, it was announced that sanctions targeting Russian diamonds…
Swarovski has published its sales report for the past financial year, fuelling speculation the company may be preparing for a stock launch. The company’s sales improved by 4 per…
Many trade associations fail to uphold the standards they set themselves. SAMUEL ORD discusses an ongoing issue facing the jewellery industry. Many people and industry bodies in the jewellery…
The world’s largest diamond mining company, the De Beers Group, has reintroduced the ‘A Diamond Is Forever’ tagline as part of a major marketing campaign ahead of the holiday…
Despite attempts to save the Brisbane-based technology and diamond tracing company, Everledger Australia has been placed in liquidation with unsecured creditors totaling $AU19,178,371. In addition, more information has come…
Industry speculation over the future of diamonds sourced from Russia has ramped up, with media sources suggesting further prohibitions will be installed in early 2024. Rob Bates of JCK…
The former Queensland Chief Entrepreneur, whose companies collapsed in April with debts totaling $10 million had previously faced personal bankruptcy proceedings. Leanne Kemp, CEO Everledger, a Brisbane-based blockchain technology…
The future of Everledger, the Brisbane-based technology company with strong ties to the jewellery industry, remains up in the air after a second creditors meeting was postponed to 28…
As debate continues to swirl around future economic penalties expected to be implemented against Russia in response to the invasion of Ukraine, the impact of these sanctions has been…