In sad news for the West Australian jewellery industry, the iconic Rosendorff Diamonds has called in receivers after collapsing, owing more than $18 million.

Pandora International has reported soft figures for the first quarter of 2019, with global sales falling six per cent and net profits down 31 per cent.

The Diamond Producers’ Association (DPA) has released the results of a comprehensive investigation into the impact of diamond mining.

Queensland police are investigating a bizarre burglary of a Strathpine jewellery store, with the suspect donning a mask of US President Donald Trump while carrying out the crime.

In what is believed to be a world-first, radiocarbon dating has been used to establish the age of a pearl.

The mother of disgraced Malaysian businessman Jho Low has handed over jewellery valued at US$1.7 million to government officials, as legal proceedings continue against her son.

With new CEO Michel Loris-Melikoff set to the task of rebuilding Baselworld, now is the time for the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) to set aside petty historical differences and return under the umbrella of the Baselworld show.

MAY SPOTLIGHT:

THOMAS MEIHOFER shares that the best part of his job is coming up with a design concept for an interesting and beautiful gemstone and seeing it become a piece of jewellery.

A snapshot of the industry events that made news headlines in the May 2009 issue of Jeweller.

SMALL SPACE JEWELLERY's uses illuminated floor boxes to display jewellery and other things that might relate to a new series of work or exhibition.

Just a few simple steps will get the attention of prospects online and blow away the competition. SIMON DELL reports on the easiest techniques for boosting your web profile in order to increase traffic and sales.