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The Hope and Koh-i-noor: New insights into the world's most famous diamonds

May 6, 2024, 8:58 am

Could the famous Hope Diamond and Koh-i-noor have originated from a volcanic outcrop nearly 300 kilometres from where they were discovered in southern India?

Aussie jewellery brand secures deal with major US retailer

May 6, 2024, 6:58 am

Australian jewellery brand Jackie Mack Designs has secured a stockist agreement with the US retailer Bloomingdale’s.

Swarovski: Playing the long game in China

May 6, 2024, 6:41 am

Swarovksi has launched a new lab-created diamond collection in China, a market that accounts for 15 per cent of its annual sales.

Pandora: Lab-created diamond jewellery boosts sales

May 6, 2024, 6:38 am

The world’s largest mass-market jewellery brand, Pandora, has raised its guidance for the year following better-than-expected sales in the first quarter.

Facts, Figures, Fallacies and the Future of the jewellery industry

May 6, 2024, 6:27 am

The most comprehensive study of the Australian jewellery industry ever undertaken was published in January.

Listen to what is not said, for there, the true story lies

May 3, 2024, 7:44 am

Editor SAMUEL ORD explains some of the behind-the-scenes work that went into this study and discusses expectations and reality.

You'll never understand the universe if you only study one planet

May 3, 2024, 7:43 am

More often than not, the questions are complicated, but the answers are simple. Publisher ANGELA HAN reflects on the creation of the State of the Industry Report.

Off The Grid: Jewellers without a website

May 3, 2024, 7:41 am

Business ‘experts’ and retail analysts constantly emphasise the importance of digital marketing. Why are so many of Australia’s independent jewellery retailers operating without a website?

$12,000 up for grabs: Queensland’s buried treasure in the spotlight

May 3, 2024, 5:25 am

Anticipation is building for the Queen Of Gems Jewellery And Design Awards, scheduled to be hosted on 13 July in Winton, Queensland.

Digital mystery solved: How many jewellers don’t have a website?

May 3, 2024, 4:19 am

Industry research has established a surprising result: around 30 per cent of Australian jewellery retailers do not have their own website.


Call for the Resignation of Pope Francis

May 6, 2024, 4:01 am

Editor’s note: this statement was first published by our friends at Rorate. See this statement in a PDF here. May 2, 2024 St. Athanasius of Alexandria Since 2013, the words and actions of Pope Francis have caused an unprecedented crisis in the Catholic Church, and have done great harm to the Church and the whole world. The members of the hierarchy of the Church have a duty to act in order to prevent Francis from causing further harm. We therefore call for Pope Francis to resign the papal office, and to repent and do penance for his actions. If he does not … Continue reading

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Georgia Accuses Washington of Trying to Overthrow the Country in Order To Open a Second Front against Russia

May 6, 2024, 4:01 am

It is just as I said, and Putin’s inability to recognize reality and endlessly prolonging the conflict in Ukraine is bringing Russia and the world more trouble. Putin’s dithering has now brought the French Foreign Legion to the front lines in Ukraine, and western Ukraine is accumulating NATO troops. As I have emphasized from the beginning, wars need to be quickly won, not extended indefinitely. Putin pretends he is engaged in a limited military operation when in fact he is at war with the West. The limited operation has spun out of control precisely as I said it would. Now … Continue reading

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The United States-Ukraine Security Pact Is Lipstick on a Bloody Defeat for NATO

May 6, 2024, 4:01 am

The United States and Ukraine are moving toward signing a 10-year bilateral security pact. But former Pentagon analyst David Pyne sees it as a sign that Washington realizes Russia is near to outright victory in the conflict. Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has this week renewed talk about signing a long-term security alliance with the United States. The Biden administration seems to be amenable to signing off on the pact. Such a move may appear to give the U.S. a long-term foothold in Ukraine but, says Pyne, it is being proposed from a position of weakness, not strength. Russia has all … Continue reading

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The Keys To Trusting Your Gut

May 6, 2024, 4:01 am

In this video, I interview Gary Vaynerchuk about his family roots and how his upbringing contributed to his current success. Vaynerchuk, often known as Gary Vee, is a prominent entrepreneur, author, speaker, and internet personality. He’s best known for his work in digital marketing and social media, leading his own company VaynerMedia, a digital agency focused on social media-first approaches. He first gained prominence by revolutionizing his family’s wine business through innovative online marketing, which included creating one of the first e-commerce platforms for alcohol and hosting a daily webcast called “Wine Library TV.” His efforts dramatically increased the business’s … Continue reading

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BRICS Should Be Ready for Dollar Collapse – Russian IMF rep

May 6, 2024, 4:01 am

The BRICS group of nations could offer an alternative currency in the event of a collapse of the dollar and the international monetary system, according to Russia’s executive director at the International Monetary Fund, Alexey Mozhin. In an interview with RIA Novosti published on Friday, the expert noted that the shortcomings of the current financial system are becoming more apparent and that many publications have started to mention BRICS “in the context of the fact that this association can offer an alternative.” Mozhin explained that it is possible for the economic bloc’s member countries to create a currency that would be “built … Continue reading

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US National Plan on ‘Responsible Business Conduct’

May 6, 2024, 4:01 am

US National Plan on ‘Responsible Business Conduct’.   CSIS is once again rising to the position of Parent over all the children it is tasked with leading.  The purpose of this relationship is to diminish the capacity of businesses which operate outside of the Control Center.  This applies to public and private businesses.  The Control Center wants to assure that all businesses are unified in their ‘good governance’ according to rules and protocols established by the few.   The few being the expert experts.  All businesses must operate in conformity with the UN  Guiding Principles on business and human rights.   Apparently, Germany … Continue reading

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‘Anti-Semitism’ vs. Free Speech

May 6, 2024, 4:01 am

“Our” House of Representatives recently passed perhaps the most odious piece of legislation in our history. This is quite a feat, considering that, in this millennium alone, they were responsible for the Patriot Act and Banker Bailout monstrosities. This act stamps the imprimatur of Zionist power on Congress, like a scarlet letter. If you want to know why so many “haters” believe “the Jews” control everything, look at the Antisemitism Awareness Act. Look at how overwhelmingly it passed. It was not a close vote. If someone can explain how a foreign nation holds such power over our elected officials, I’m waiting to … Continue reading

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Free Speech and Plain Language

May 6, 2024, 4:01 am

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The Youth Are Precious

May 6, 2024, 4:01 am

The number of children killed by bombs from Israeli planes is far larger than the number of civilians killed by Hamas.  Young Americans protest in universities because they say a “genocide” is being committed by Israel.  If this is correct, their protest is more than noble and ought to be the protest of everybody.  More than 34,500 Palestinian civilians have been killed since October 7. Younger people have a bold idealism that older people tend to lose with age.  They’re precious in that way.  On the other hand, let’s note that the students who are attending top universities are not … Continue reading

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