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News
Venice Film Festival
Reunited lovers Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck attended the premiere
of Affleck’s film The Last Duel in true Hollywood style. Affleck wore a
black tux at the Venice Film Festival
screening, while Lopez sparkled in a
white mermaid-style gown with a low-cut
front accentuated with Swarovski crystals.
Her earrings, ring and bracelet were all
from Cartier, and featured chunky white
diamonds accentuated by a pop of yellow
from canary diamonds.
JLo is well known for her love of fine
jewellery – fifteen years ago, when she
was previously with Affleck, he proposed
with a rose diamond Harry Winston
engagement ring.
The Emmys
Earrings were elaborate at the 2021 Emmys, and they were worn with
some fabulous accessories.
Elizabeth Olsen’s statement Chopard
chandelier earrings were so spectacular
she chose not to wear a necklace with
her V-necked gown. The earrings from
the Haute Joaillerie Collection featured
68.77-carats of diamonds set in titanium,
and she also wore several rings from the
same brand.
“Pose” actor Billy Porter, who was awarded
Best Actor in a Drama, wore a set of
diamond studded ear cuffs fashioned from
a brooch. The ear cuffs were only part of
his dazzling ensemble – dressed all in black
with ruffled “wings” attached to his sleeves,
Porter also wore a $1,000,000 white gold
necklace set with 49.93 carats of white
diamonds and 34.78 carats of emeralds. He
wore cuff bracelets and six elaborate cocktail
rings over his black gloves. “I am the fairy
godmother,” he told reporters.
Emma Raducanu Is The New Face Of Tiffany &
Co.
Eighteen-year old tennis star Emma Raducanu was dressed to
impress when she became the first British woman in 44 years to
win a Grand Slam.
The latest brand ambassador for
Tiffany & Co, Raducanu wore a
pair of US $6,000 diamond and
pearl earrings, a white gold ring,
cross pendant and diamond
bangle throughout her US Open
tournament, even when she won
the US Open Grand Slam in early
September. She has also worn
Tiffany & Co pieces to all the highprofile
events she’s attended since
shooting to fame.
“It’s such an iconic brand and one
that I’ve felt connected to for quite some time”' Raducanu
said. “I wore the ring, bracelet, earrings and cross necklace
throughout the tournament. These pieces will always be very
special to me.”
A Russian royal wedding
A descendent of the Russian Royal
family recently married in Paris and
his bride paid subtle tribute to his
ancestors through her jewellery.
On 12 September, Prince Rostislav
Rostislavovich Romanov, an artist,
married Foteini Georganta in Paris.
The Prince’s great-grandmother,
Grand Duchess Xenia Alexandrovna,
was sister to the last Russian
Emperor, Nicholas II who was killed
with his family in 1917.
The bride wore a pin that once belonged to Grand Duchess
Xenia, and a bandeau tiara made of white topaz set with silver
and seven blue topaz. Designed by Russian jewellery Petr
Axenoff, the Russian Paris Tiara is part of the Hearts of the
Romanovs collection, and came with a pair of matching blue and
white topaz earrings.
The collection will be given to the Romanov Philanthropy
Foundation to be auctioned for the benefit of Russian art.
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News
HRD Antwerp identifies colour-treated
diamond with false inscription
HRD Antwerp recently analysed a 1.50 carat polished diamond
(picture attached) that was submitted for certification in its Antwerp
laboratory. The sample was identified as Type IIa, meaning that it
contains virtually no elements other than carbon. Diamonds of this
type are always investigated extensively at HRD Antwerp’s Research
department to verify that the stone is a natural diamond without
any colour enhancements. This is of crucial importance, as diamonds
that are colour-treated sell at significantly lower prices than their
untreated counterparts.
During testing, HRD Antwerp
scientists discovered that the
diamond had in fact undergone
High Pressure High Temperature
(HPHT) colour treatment; a
remarkable outcome, considering
the stone was inscribed with a GIA
laser inscription corresponding to
a natural diamond grading report.
The report made no mention of any colour treatments, which raised
some questions about the authenticity of the inscription.
Upon closer examination, the HRD Antwerp graders noticed a few
inconsistencies between the diamond and its supposed grading
report, including clarity characteristics that were quite similar
and could be easily mistaken during a standard loupe inspection.
However, detailed microscopic investigation by an experienced
grader revealed that this was not the same diamond described
in the report. Although the stone’s carat weight, colour, cut, and
final clarity grade (VS1) precisely matched the accompanying
report, the clarity characteristics did not completely overlap. Since
these characteristics are a unique fingerprint of the diamond, the
inscription was conclusively identified as false.
The diamond at hand had been intentionally inscribed with a fake
laser inscription to deceive the customer. The global guidelines for
the diamond industry prohibit passing off a lab-grown diamond as
natural without clearly and publicly declaring its origin.
Although such fraudulent activities are seen as exceptions rather
than common practice, it stresses the important role of high-quality
laboratories to uncover these issues.
“These examples of attempted fraud illustrate why it is so crucial
to have the diamond grading report updated before completing a
purchase, especially in instances where the buyer does not have a
trusted connection with the seller,” stated Ellen Joncheere, CEO at
HRD Antwerp.
NDC launched new campaign with Ana de Armas
Hollywood actress Ana de Armas who is starring in the upcoming
James Bond film No Time to Die has been invited to be the
international face of the National Diamond Council (NDC) for the
second year in a row. Her previous advertising campaign for the
organisation was distributed across the US, UK, Chinese and Indian
markets in 2020.
This year’s campaign, named ‘Love Life’ was filmed in Mallorca,
Spain and features de Armas wearing a custom made 11-piece
diamond jewellery collection designed by Malyia McNaughton who
was part of NDC’s Emerging Designers Diamond Initiative earlier
this year.
De Armas said it was an “amazing experience” to work with the
team. “I hope it inspires people to love stronger, to enjoy every
minute and cherish the moments of happiness with their loved
ones.”
Diamond Foundry to build fully
solar powered factory
Diamond Foundry is planning its second lab-grown diamond facility
in Trujillo, Spain, in an area chosen specifically for its sunshine.
The factory will start producing single-crystal diamond chips in
2024, with total production ramping up to 10 million carats. Its
primary focus will be industrial diamonds, but will also create
diamonds for jewellery.
The company says the facility will be powered entirely by solar
electricity and will build a 120 megawatt solar farm in conjunction
with Spain’s largest solar energy provider.
The plant will initially employ 300 people but could employ up to
650 once it reaches full capacity.
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News
New RJC standard for lab-grown materials
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC has announced that it will develop
a standard for laboratory-grown materials (LGMs) to establish best practice,
including the requirement for full disclosure, for such materials when used in
jewellery products.
The standard will include laboratory-grown stones and will be separate from
the RJC Code of Practices in recognition that laboratory-grown products carry
a different risk profile from natural products. The standard will be available for
companies dealing in LGMs.
Iris Van der Veken, executive director of RJC, said setting a standard for LGMs is
an important strategic initiative by RJC. “It is all about consumer confidence. This
standard will provide a clear robust framework not only for manufacturers and
retailers, but also for reassuring customers that the manufacturers and sellers of
LGMs follow rigorous processes that ensure the credibility and transparency of
their operations,” she said.
Pandora sets gender targets
The world’s biggest jewellery maker, Pandora, has realised
its male-dominated C-suite is out of line with its customer
base.
The company, whose products are made almost exclusively
for women, wants to reach gender parity in its executive
leaders by 2030, said CEO Alexander Lacik in a LinkedIn
post recently. Currently, only 23 percent of its leaders are
female.
By 2025, at least a third of leaders should be women,
added the CEO, saying that the new targets were a result
of feedback from employees, consumers and other
stakeholders from all over the world.
Of Pandora’s almost 26,000 employees in stores, offices
and crafting facilities globally, slightly more than half are
women.
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CIBJO to launch third season of Jewellery Industry Voices with hybrid
in-person/streamed seminar at VicenzaOro
The third season of Jewellery Industry Voices, the widely followed
webinar series presented monthly by CIBJO, the World Jewellery
Confederation, will kick off the same way that it did in 2020, with
an in-person seminar in Vicenza, Italy, which will be live-streamed
simultaneously as a webinar around the globe.
The two-hour, two-part seminar/webinar is a featured event during
the second day of the VicenzaOro September jewellery show. It is
entitled “Sustainable Development Goals: Meeting Their Challenge,”
and is part of a joint programme of CIBJO and the Italian Exhibition
Group, endorsed by the United Nations Economic and Social Council,
to promote the principles of sustainability, responsible sourcing and
social engagement in the jewellery and gemstone sectors. It is being
co-presented by the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC).
The event will focus on industry strategies to support actualisation
of two of the 17 interlinked Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),
which are the set of global objectives designed to be a "blueprint
to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all.” They were
approved in 2015 by the United Nations General Assembly and are
intended to be achieved by the year 2030.
The first part of the seminar/webinar will focus on SDG 5: Gender
Equality. It will look at the growing role of women in the mining
and extraction of precious materials for the jewellery industry, and
consider the significance of their increased involvement.
The second part of the seminar/webinar will concentrate on SDG 12:
Responsible Consumption and Production. It will address a growing
movement within the jewellery sector to adopt the principles of a
circular economy, addressing global challenges like climate change,
biodiversity loss, waste and pollution.
The seminar will be available to view after the event via
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Vera Jarjo,
Relationship Manager
Palloys
WHAT IS READYMADE
BY PALLOYS?
ReadyMade was created with one purpose: To ensure our clients can offer the highest
quality products in a speedy and convenient transaction for their customers.
Palloys’ ready-made mounts are some
of our most popular designs— all 18ct
yellow and white gold, set with melee
diamonds and‘ready to go’. Palloys can supply
a fully finished engagement ring, ready to set
a centre stone,or a fully finished diamond
wedding band ready to ship the next day.
What is the benefit to our clients?
ReadyMade by Palloys means jewellers can
provide on the spot pricing and we will the
next day for those customers who have left
their purchase to the last minute.
ReadyMade will add new designs as the range
develops, to reflect emerging trends, as well
as having the classics that people always love.
What makes ReadyMade special?
ReadyMade by Palloys is the only jewellery
range where you can guarantee that these
products are crafted from 100% certified
Australian gold, from Australian mines.
An increasing number of consumers are
demanding transparency around precious
metal supply chains. Palloys is the only
Australasian jewellery manufacturer able to
offer this clarity for you and your customers.
Our international accreditations including our
accreditation by the Responsible Jewellery
Council can be found at palloys.com.
Palloys continues to provide its famous
custom jewellery manufacturing from design
to finishing, but as we all know this takes a
little longer.
Who is Vera?
Allow me to introduce myself. My name is
Vera Jarjo, and I’m one of the Relationship
Managers here at Palloys.
I have over thirty
years experience
in the Australian
jewellery industry.
I am just like
many of you — I
owned my own
jewellery store
and we made our
own jewellery,
but sometimes
we just needed a ring ‘practically overnight’ so
I could make that sale. ReadyMade by Palloys
fills this gap.
In my career, I’ve worked closely with jewellers
and designers, as well as working within the
manufacturing, wholesale and retail side of
the industry. .
I’ve covered the
entire life cycle of
our products— from
creation to customer.
My extensive
experience allows
me to intimately
understand both your needs as a jeweller, as
well as what your customers expect from you.
I’m thrilled to be representing the ReadyMade
products, and I look forward to helping you to
find the right solution for your customers.
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Diamond miners advancing carbon
capture and storage technology
Alrosa has completed the first phase of a study into kimberlite’s ability to absorb
CO2 from the atmosphere. The Russian mining giant joins De Beers in leading
the mined diamond industry toward positive climate initiatives.
Alrosa has reported that testing of processed
kimberlite from its mines has shown the
potential for the material to completely
offset the diamond miner's carbon emissions.
The company says it has completed the first
phase of a carbon sequestration study that is
expected to continue until 2023.
Preliminary studies undertaken by Alrosa in
co-operation with Russian research centres
have examined kimberlite ore’s ability to
absorb carbon and created the opportunity
for diamond mining companies to advance
climate initiatives involving CO2 capture and
storage.
The studies
focused
on the
chemical
processes
that occur
in spent
ore, and
Kimberlite. Credit: De Beers
included
ore samples in various stages of their lifecycle,
such as extraction, processing and postprocessing
storage. Selected ore samples that
had gone through the technological cycle
and been placed in tailings storage tanks for
a period of between 1 month and ten years
were compared with original kimberlite
samples extracted from the drill core sample.
The initial results showed that the CO2
absorption potential could be several times
greater than the carbon dioxide emissions
of the entire Alrosa Group. Carbon dioxide
absorption by kimberlite in the Udachnaya
pipe could be as high as 80kg per ton of
processed ore, which is almost four times
greater than the diamond mining industry’s
average annual CO2 emissions.
“If future research confirms
the preliminary data found,
we will have established
significant potential for
compensating greenhouse
gas emissions in diamond
mining through the
ore’s ability to absorb
carbon dioxide from the
atmosphere,” said Mikhail
Dubovichev, Head of
Alrosa’s innovation and
technology center. “This
discovery could mark a new
step in the efforts to preserve our planet’s
ecosystem.”
Alrosa says transport and power generation
are the biggest sources of greenhouse gas
emissions in diamond mining. While the
company currently generates around 90
percent of its power from renewable sources
and is in the process of replacing diesel used
in transport with natural gas, it could only
achieve total carbon neutrality via a combined
approach that also includes absorbing CO2
from the atmosphere and offset measures.
Other studies globally
De Beers is also conducting research in this
area with the University of British Columbia's
CarbMin Lab, as well as other partners.
A rough diamond on its parent kimberlite substrate,
from South Africa. Image: Parent Gery
Alrosa’s Udachnaya diamond mine in Russia’s Sakha Republic. Credit: Alrosa
Labelling their research project CarbonVault,
De Beers believes the concept has great
potential and could fundamentally change
the carbon footprint of not only the diamond
industry, but the mining sector more broadly.
Kimberlite is among the earth’s one percent
of rocks, known as ultramafic, which are
able to naturally soak up and capture
large amounts of carbon dioxide from the
atmosphere through a process called ‘mineral
carbonation.’
When kimberlite is bought to the surface
as part of the diamond mining process, it
reacts, absorbing carbon dioxide from the
atmosphere and locking it away as safe, solid
material within the rock.
"You can turn something that’s just sitting
there into something productive,” said
Stephen Lussier, Executive Vice President of
De Beers Group. “The promise is so exciting
because together with the other things
De Beers is looking at around dramatically
reducing our carbon footprint, we could
become carbon storage facilities as well as
diamond mines."
October 2021 15

FEAR IN BUSINESS.
WHY, WHAT AND HOW
TO DEAL WITH IT.
If you’re in business for yourself, you have had more than one occasion where some aspect of your
business sparked fear. You can give it a lot of different names — anxiety or stress to name a few —
but at the end of the day, it’s fear.
Why do we experience fear?
In essence, it’s to do with an event or an
occurrence in the future for which the results
are unknown.
You might be ordering a new piece of
equipment for your workshop and suddenly a
whole bunch of people around you are sharing
their bad experiences with this exact item. You
don’t even have it in your hands, but yet you
start to experience fear over potentially having
made a bad decision.
You’ve ordered a large stone from overseas.
It doesn’t arrive on the day that it is supposed
to. The really gut-wrenching fear is when you
look up the tracking number and it says that
the item has already been delivered. I mean
tell me that the hair on the back your neck
doesn’t stand up, or that you didn’t break out
into a mild sweat. I can see you all nodding as
you read this.
I didn’t write this article to focus on these
circumstances. I wrote it to demonstrate that
when we are trying to grow our businesses
and make the best decisions to reduce
the chances of failure, we will inevitably
experience some sort of fear. This will often
cloud our judgement, or in some cases,
paralyse us from making decisions.
Let’s walk through a variety of concepts to
help us frame fear and deal with it.
The very essence of fear is the unknown. In
business, it’s really about making a decision
which is bad and the consequences could be
expensive, very expensive. Interestingly, it’s
not always about money. Sometimes it’s about
our ego. How will others perceive us? We all
like to think, or should I say, project that we
don’t care what others think, but that’s BS.
Of course we care what others think. Who
wants to go down a path, fail and then think
that everyone is looking at them like a fool?
Caring what others think becomes less and
less important as we get older, but never fully
goes away, no matter what people say. This is
especially the case with those who raise their
voice and say things like “I don’t give a damn
what anyone else thinks.”
The problem lies in that, unless we are
constantly trying new things, we remain
stagnant (and not always safe). What I mean
by that, is that buying behaviours change and
if you are not adapting, you are falling behind.
What is the worst-case scenario?
That you will be so busy
you haven’t got the
manpower or time to
fulfil all your orders?
You wish. I’m actually
not joking in this case.
I’ve heard people say
this exact thing to me.
How would we cope?
Fear of success can be
as big a blockage as the
fear of failure. Is the
worst-case scenario
you losing everything?
Of course not, because 99 percent of the
decisions and plans that you make for the
future are limited to small projects. If you’re
planning something so big that requires all
of your money, then you need to get some
advice from your accountant, from a lawyer
and maybe a businessperson who has gone
down this path themselves. In all cases, by
pooling the information from those that I
mentioned above, you could always take steps
to protect the assets that you have already
accumulated.
There is nothing smart about putting it all on
the line. Your aim is to take calculated risks,
and ones where you can clearly define what
the worst-case scenario looks like. It might
mean that you lost three months of your
time, but I guarantee you that you learnt a lot.
You may have lost $20,000, but it’s not your
house.
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Rami Baron
President, Diamond Dealers Club of Australia
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What does the best-case scenario look like?
Can you see it? Can you make a list of all the
steps that you need to take to get there?
What is your definition of success? It might
be a dollar figure, but it might be bringing on
additional people into your business who are
very capable and give you the time to make
sure you are home when you promised to be.
Someone once said to me “bask in what
success looks like.” It’s a great incentive to
really visualise what success can be from a
number of different angles, and it’s often the
incentive to take the risk.
In all likelihood, you will probably take the risk
and success will probably be something in the
middle.
Was it worth it? That’s for you to judge. In my
experience, I never begrudge taking calculated
risks. I have learnt more from my failures
than my successes (a common response by
many). If you want to be in business, you have
to embrace it. If you really can’t, then accept
that maybe you are better suited to work
for someone. That’s ok too because we all
have different skill sets and managing fear is
definitely not for everyone when it comes to
business. Let’s not forget that you may be a
manager, and your fear of making suggestions
which involve major change will take everyone
out of their comfort zone. However, making
suggestions which are well thought out means
that you can leave it to the owner to pull the
trigger, but you have shown great initiative
and planning. They simply need to make the
final decision.
So, what are some great tools to
manage fear in business?
As I said above, imagine you have already
succeeded and ask yourself how that feels.
Why do you feel this way? Often it comes
from the fact that there are a number
of unknown assumptions that you are
making. Why don’t you speak to some more
colleagues, professionals or older people
in the business who may have experienced
similar concerns. Knowledge is power, power
that crushes the fear of the unknown. Keep
digging for answers. Make lists of where you
got your information from and ask yourself
how accurate it is. Or was it just someone’s
opinion, and you are basing your whole
business plan on hearsay? The tool is check
and recheck your facts and assumptions.
A number of people in our trade like to see
themselves as creative, and not the best with
numbers. Again, get someone who is to check
your calculations.
You are fearful of making a decision, but what
if you don’t? Then what? Do you want to be
the person who is always beating themselves
up and saying things like “if only I did this or
that”?
Sometimes fear is a good driver. It’s the highoctane
fuel that pushes us out of our comfort
zone. Once you get past a few of these
scenarios, you will have developed some
new skills and a framework to enable you
to manage risks head on,because you have
proven to yourself that you can tick off all the
boxes before you execute a decision to follow
a course of action.
Remember that piece equipment you ordered.
Maybe you should drive across town (when
you’re allowed) and visit someone’s workshop
who has one before you order it. Find an
online chat group that gives you multiple
opinions, set up a zoom call with the supplier
where you can ask all of your questions and
allay your fears.
The better we are in our preparation and
analysis, the better we will be positioned
to reduce the fear of making the wrong
decisions.
Knowledge and information pour cold water
on the fires of fear.
Oh, and the big diamond that you ordered
that looks like it disappeared, make sure you
and your supplier have the right insurance in
place. Sadly,I can’t really help you with that
one.You’re still going to feel ill.The good news
is at least you didn’t lose it.
Trade well,,, Rami Baron.
P.S. Check your insurance on sendings :)
October 2021 17

PRESIDENT'S
MESSAGE
Jo Tory
Recently I was contacted by a student of journalism who was gathering
information and seeking opinions about women in the jewellery industry.
She was writing a project on the subject, and it got me thinking…
Women drive the demand for 90
percent of the world’s jewellery
and their tastes and demands
shape the market and influence decisions
in all the steps of the supply chain. Yet the
jewellery industry has traditionally been a
man’s world.
But it seems that things are changing.
Women are now breaking into traditionally
held male positions whether it be in
manufacture or mining, gemstone cuttingor
being the CEO of an enterprise.
Some large companies, including De
Beers, Swarovski and Rio Tinto have made
commitments to support gender equality
in all parts of the industry, which include
opportunities for advancement, equal pay, or
hostility in the work place. This is an important
and refreshing step in the right direction.
In Australia, it is women who make up
the larger part of jewellers working at the
bench. The JAA data reveals that the gender
of jewellers, taken from a 5.9K group, is 55
percent female and 45 percent male, the
average of the male group being older than
the female group.
I spoke with Kirra-Lea Caynes, winner of the
2019 Jeweller of the Year award, who is not
only a superb craftsperson, but also a teacher.
She holds classes in jewellery making and tells
me that her students are almost 100 percent
female.
From the aspect of consumers, jewellery
has traditionally been seen by men as an
investment and by women as a symbol
of beauty, self-expression, ownership or
affection. As one of my colleagues said to
me the other day: men buy jewellery from
the aspect of the wallet and women from
the heart! Women understand what style of
jewellery they want, whether it be coloured
stones, something that matches an outfit, a
memory, a tradition, or simply something that
suits them.It is about beauty, style, invention
or pure fantasy in design.
There is a surge of young women in the
jewellery industry who are driving the
boutique jewellery sector, whether they be
designers, makers or entrepreneurs. They are
inventive, on trend and business savvy.
Many of these women, along with their
consumers, care about the origins of their
jewellery and the impact that it has, from
material origin to end product and means of
promotion. They are conscious of ethically
produced and sourced jewellery all the way
down the supply chain. They embrace these
principles, and their numbers are increasing
year on year.
So, it seems that the industry is definitely
changing in more ways than one.
I’m excited to see who will be the next
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By Stefan Juengling
Worth & Douglas
PLATINUM BRINGS VALUE
AND GROWTH TO RECOVERING
JEWELLERY INDUSTRY
According to a report released in March by the Platinum Guild International, platinum was
instrumental in leading the jewellery industry recovery across key markets last year across the
US, India, China and Japan. The report claimed that the metal’s uniquely differentiating qualities,
potential for higher margins and its ability to drive incremental sales and profits have made it a
value generator for manufacturers and retailers. Here we spoke to three major Australian brands
involved in platinum jewellery to see how successful the metal has been for them and why.
Platinum brings positive returns
amid business restrictions
David Michael Jewels are a Gold Coastbased
jeweller run by twin brothers David
and Michael Robinson, and David said their
business has traded steadily over the course of
the pandemic, but restrictions have inhibited
their ability to travel to their primary market in
New York, and also to hold special events.
“Our Gallery stockist has been locked down for
long periods of time and Sothebys have mainly
traded online which has taken some adapting,”
he said.
“We have had a number of private
commissions that have featured platinum
in personal creative pieces which has been
rewarding for all involved and kept us very
busy at the same time.”
David Michael Jewels
He said platinum always added value to any
piece as it is such a key component when
working with luxurious gems and investing
hundreds of hours of labour.
Worth & Douglas is one of Australasia’s
leading wedding ring manufacturers based in
Victoria and Auckland, and despite having an
unpredictable business environment, Business
Development
Manager Chris
Worth said
they had seen
an increased
demand for
platinum over
2021.
Why consumers and retailers
choose platinum
David Michael Jewels
As mentioned in the introduction, platinum’s
unique qualities and affordable price point are
some of the primary reasons why customers
buy platinum pieces and why retailers stock
them. Chris attests to this, stating that
platinum has a favourable price compared
to 18ct white gold, in addition to the added
benefits and qualities it has to offer.
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David was frank in admitting that they don’t
usually give clients a choice: that if they want
a David Michael Jewels piece, and they want
it to feature a white metal, then it will be
platinum, as the company does not work in
white gold.
“(Platinum is) an
honest metal,
it does not
pretend to be
white, it IS white,
it is beautifully
workable, it aids
Platinumsmith
the creative process and delivers functionality
as well as durability,” he said.
He also described platinum as a spectacular
metal that really affords his team the best
medium to add to the palette of creativity that
embodies a David Michael Jewels piece.
Platinumsmith
“It also future-proofs that jewel through
durability and honesty in its colour and
hopefully gives enduring life to a piece not
just for the original purchasers but for future
generations.”
A future platinum shortage?
Platinum is 30 times rarer than gold and
mined primarily in South Africa where 80
percent of the world’s
platinum is mined.
Combined with
platinum’s increased
popularity, it’s not
inconceivable to
envision a future in
which platinum becomes
a highly scarce commodity.
David said that the events of the past 18
months has taught them to cope with where
they are both in life and in business, and as
such, it makes it
difficult to plan for
the future. However,
he believes it would
be a wise decision
to have a ‘stash’ of
platinum stored at
the back of the vault.
Chris believes future
shortages will cause
prices to soar, but
before that, he
David Michael Jewels
believes we’ll
see recycling
of platinum
and other
precious
metals increase,
and consumers
look to other alternatives.
Dethroning white gold as the top
white precious metal
Worth & Douglas
White gold continues to dominate the
precious jewellery market especially in
engagement and wedding jewellery. This
is despite the fact that white gold requires
regular rhodium plating to maintain its
appearance, whereas platinum does not,
and platinum shanks tend to not wear thin,
and the prongs tend to not need re-tipping,
whereas those in gold do. David said that
unfortunately until the jewellery industry
as whole has a better
understanding of the
benefits of platinum over
white gold then white
gold’s dominance will
continue to be a problem.
Platinumsmith
“Education of frontline
staff is often not great in
this area and a lot more
can be done to improve
this,” he said.
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David Michael Jewels
Platinumsmith is a specialist platinum jeweller from Melbourne run by
Phillip Schmidt, and he agreed that platinum is a superior metal, but
that a lot depends on the white gold alloy you compare it with.
“It’s (platinum) harder to mass produce,” he said.
“For handmade pieces it requires more
time and a few extra skills that most
bench workers don’t have… (however)
it is easier to reach high quality
results with platinum.”
Chris said that some strong selling
points for platinum over white
gold are that it’s a luxury metal,
pure at 95 percent, rare, and low
maintenance.
Worth & Douglas
Plotting platinum’s path into the future
Phillip remained realistic in his assessment of platinum’s future. He’s
found the casting alloys he’s worked with recently no more desirable
than white gold, which he thinks is a sign of what will replace gold, if
things go that way.
“That is, too few handmade jewellers exist, and our
manufacturing processes are only capable of small
numbers compared to the regular mass-produced
market,” he said.
“I don’t see a notable marketing push for
handmade platinum jewellery on the horizon.”
Conversely, Chris said that platinum will always be
a popular choice sought after by those who are
aware of its qualities, and will remain a metal that
Worth & Douglas can offer to their customer.
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October 2021 25

CIBJO RELEASES PRECIOUS
METALS SPECIAL REPORT
2021 has been defined by recovering markets and savvy markets, says
CIBJO in its latest report on the state of precious metals in the industry.
Prepared by the CIBJO Precious Metals
Commission, headed by Huw Daniel, the
report reviews the year in the gold, platinum,
palladium and silver markets and looks at how
they fared in a world economy in the shadow
of a pandemic.
“In many ways the pandemic has simply
accentuated the roles these metals have
always played in providing a safe haven to
investors,” Mr. Daniel wrote. “Yet, we also see
new trends emerging in new applications, with
new gold and platinum jewellery alloys that
are pushing the boundaries of design, ensuring
their precious allure will continue to capture
the eyes and hearts of a new generation of
consumers.”
In general, all four precious metal markets
experienced robust sales, with prices
rebounding from the lows they had
experienced during the disruptive turmoil
of 2020. Because all four metals are
considered safe haven investment assets,
they experienced what appeared to be a
temporary dip in value following a meeting in
July of the Federal Open Market Committee
(FOMC), where the possibility of tapering,
or a reduction in the pace of monthly bond
purchases, was discussed.
A clear factor in creating robust market
conditions was the strong recovery in
jewellery demand, and innovation in the
development of new products and the savvy
use of social media marketing. The result of
these innovations in China, writes Mr. Daniel,
“has been to revitalise sales of pure gold (23
and 24 karat) at the expense of 18K gold, as
new levels of hardness permit greater design
innovation at these more attractive purity
levels.”
The CIBJO Precious Metals Commission
President also noted a growing tendency
by both government and NGOs to maintain
close scrutiny over supply chain integrity. He
points to the upcoming review of the U.S.
Federal Trade Commission of its Green Guides,
scheduled for next year.
“The Green Guides regulate environmental
claims made across industries, not just in
jewellery – and the FTC’s revision process will
be the source of any changes it makes going
forward,” he notes.
CIBJO annual congresses serve as the official
gathering place for the World Jewellery
Confederation’s global membership, and
are also the venue for the annual meetings
of CIBJO’s sectoral commissions, where
amendments can
be introduced to
the organisation’s
definitive
directories of
international
industry standards
for diamonds,
coloured stones,
pearls, gem
labs, precious
metals, coral and
responsible sourcing, known as the Blue
Books.
This year’s congress will take place virtually via
the Zoom Events platform which allows guests
to mingle and interact in a common area,
between and during formal meetings.
Sessions are timed to enable optimal
attendance from multiple timezones and
will be recorded so they can be viewed after
the event. Certain sessions will be open to
the public, while others will be by invitation.
Registration and more information are
available online.
The CIBJO Congress is also where the
programme of World Jewellery Confederation
Education Foundation (WJCEF), relating to
responsible and sustainable activities in the
industry and CIBJO’s ongoing cooperation
with the United Nations and its development
programme is reported upon.
A full copy of the Special Report on Precious
Metals can be downloaded for free from the
CIBJO webpage.
www.cibjo.org
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AUSTRALIAN
MADE

By Kirsten Ehrlich Davies
Daniel Bentley
UNTARNISHED STYLE
Despite its individualistic elegance, silver has always been valued in relation to the demand
for gold. But as consumers turn to buying their jewellery online, designers and wholesalers
are seeing a greater appreciation for the more versatile and affordable precious metal.
Silver has been a staple of the jewellery
industry since the Bronze Age, when
the first silversmiths discovered the art
of cupellation, extracting silver from lead.
Every era in history has found a new way
to make the most of this elegant precious
metal, from the silver rings used as the
world’s first currency in ancient Mesopotamia
to the elaborate Gothic silver necklaces of
the 1990s. With the unique versatility to be
suited for chunky
curved designs with
clean gleaming
lines, delicate
jewellery pieces and
intricate designs,
silver is the surprise
winner of today’s
market, appealing
to customers with
its unique range of
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affordable designs.
Increasing demand
There is currently an increased demand for
silver, with many companies specialising
in unique and creative silver designs
experiencing an additional boost of consumer
attention during COVID.
Jo Tory of Najo says that the industry at large
has seen a surge in demand for silver during
COVID.
“I have seen shifts in the demand for gold
plated silver jewellery, with sales increasing
significantly,” said Jo.
The Najo brand was originally inspired by the
beauty of Mexican jewellery, and features
original affordable designs with clean lines
and curves, accentuating the beauty of the
precious metal.
Helen Thomson-Carter of Fabuleux Vous
(FV) Jewellery says that she has observed a
significant increase in silver sales over the past
three years.
“Some of that will be due to our unique
designs and greater brand exposure,” said
Helen.
“Silver is perhaps seen as more of a ‘fashion’
item than gold, this so has doubtlessly also
driven a greater demand.”
“When women want that real statement
piece, it is so affordable in silver.”
The FV Jewellery brand has been inspired
by a passion for sharing stories and
commemorating special moments through
fine sterling silver jewellery at an affordable
price point.
Daniel Bentley from Daniel Bentley Jewellery
says that he has observed an increased focus
and understanding that silver is a beautiful
metal.
“We’ve always seen silver as a metal that you
can experiment with, create heavier and more
sculptural pieces of jewellery without the cost
constraints associated with gold,” says Daniel.
“That suits our clients who like bolder,
modern designs without compromising
quality.”
FV Jewellery
As a highly experienced jewellery designer
and artisan, Daniel is dedicated to crafting
unique and memorable jewellery pieces of
the highest quality. He and his wife Lene, also
a jewellery designer, have built their business
into an internationally renowned brand.
Cheryle Roberts from Stones & Silver says
that the affordability of silver and the modern
designs available have increased the demands
for silver jewellery.
“You can now buy a quality piece of silver
jewellery at a reasonable price, giving your
consumer the ability to swap, change and
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keep up to date with the
latest fashions and trends,”
says Cheryle.
Stones & Silver are suppliers
of one of the most extensive
wholesale jewellery
collections in Australia,
featuring 925 sterling silver
and gemstone jewellery to
Australian and New Zealand
retailers.
Vina Lambert from Vina’s
Jewellery says that her
business uses recycled
silver which appeals to
environmentally conscious
customers.
“Silver jewellery is the
jewellery for new generations,” says Vina. “It
effortlessly suits any occasion, and allows us to keep
up with the newest fashion trends without spending
a fortune.
Stones & Silver
“Recycled sterling silver is as good quality as nonrecycled
sterling silver, no purity is lost in the process of
recycling to make new silver products.”
As a jewellery designer, Vina is committed to building
a brand that represents elegance and style, while
committing to sustainability and quality.
Bianca from Bianc says that it has been interesting
to observe the transition of sterling silver from being
considered a cheap alternative to gold to being seen as a
high-quality metal in its own right.
Bianc
“I think the new
generation seeks
jewellery that is high quality
and long-lasting, yet still
accessible and versatile, and
sterling silver ticks those
boxes,” says Bianca.
Vina Jewellery
“When I launched Bianc
10 years ago, I was solely
designing sterling silver pieces.
Since then, I have noticed the
increased number of people
placing more value on sterling
silver. I think this is because
our customers and stockists
understand the material
and its essential place in
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Searay is a leading
Australian jewellery
wholesale brand with an extensive range
available to retailers in Australia and New
Zealand.
Affordable and versatile
the jewellery
market.”
Bianc is a
fashion-forward
jewellery
label featuring
contemporary
designs with
clean lines and
quality finishes, and stocked in more than 200
locations across Australia and New Zealand.
Ted Pevy from the Jewellery Centre believes
that silver has become more fashionable due
to offering a wider variety of styles than most
collections.
“The younger generation is embracing silver
due to its versatility and wide range of styles,
but it continues to be popular with the older
generations as well,” says Ted.
“Silver answers the higher demand for
fashionable and global styles, and the demand
for better quality.”
However, not everyone in the industry
is seeing an increased demand for silver
Bianc
Stones & Silver
jewellery. While Searay has an exquisite range
of sterling silver items, Ron L says that silver
is losing its appeal in the eyes of younger
consumers.
“Silver jewellery has always been a costeffective
way for the younger generation to
wear on-trend designs,” says Ron. “However,
at Searay, we have seen a significant shift
in demand away from silver jewellery and
towards 9k, 18k and platinum made jewellery,
especially when it comes to gift buying and
sentimental purchases.”
Ron believes that advertising terms such as
“high quality” are too vague for the millennial
market.
Searay
The affordability of silver gives customers
more flexibility of choice and more freedom to
experiment with designs and styles.
Melinda Carey from Georgini says that the
affordability of Georgini’s designs gives
consumers the opportunity to
collect on-trend pieces or
something unique for a
special outfit.
“Our affordability
also creates the
opportunity for
stacking, layering
or ear curation
with multiple
pieces designed to
work together,” says
Melinda.
“Layering is an expensive
look to achieve in gold, but
attainable and stunning in silver.”
Jewellery Centre
Melinda says that the lower price point of silver
can draw customers into the store, leading to
the option of landing bigger sales.
“It is always amazing to sell $1000 gold items
in-store, but it is essential to have products in
the Georgini price category,” says Melinda.
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Pastiche
“Georgini’s price points start at $39, with most pieces
being between $99- $199, so it is an easy online
purchase. If you do not have this in-store, you will
miss out on sales, especially gift-giving times.
You also miss out on the opportunity to
connect with a new customer who may
come back to you for that big piece.”
Georgini is one of Australia’s leading
jewellery brands, combining
modern elegance with
fashion-forward design with
a core range of the finest
rhodium-plated sterling silver,
semi-precious stones and cubic
zirconias.
Amy Bradley of Pastiche says sterling
silver has had a desirable status for many years, due to a number of factors.
“The beauty of the material, the desirable price tag, the colour complements
all complexions, sterling silver is suitable for sensitive skin, plus consumers
know they can trust the quality of silver products,” says Amy.
“The Pastiche silver range has always been and will continue to be a staple as
a material that is great to work with and a product we love.”
Pastiche is an Australian designed jewellery
brand, specialising in innovative and
on-trend designs crafted in sterling
silver and stainless steel.
Justin Meath, General Manager
of DPI Jewellery says that sterling
silver has become “the go-to accessory for everyday wear.”
Searay
“It has transcended beyond being just for “kids” and is showing
up on people of all ages in diverse styles and a range of designs,”
says Justin. “It’s fashionable, affordable and accessible for
consumers.
“Over the last two seasons, sterling
silver has definitely increased in
popularity, particularly items such as
earrings and hoops, or gold-plated
sterling silver.”
Daniel Bentley from Daniel Bentley
Jewellery says that the current online
sales have boost there has been a
significant increase of interest in their silver
collections during COVID.
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While silver is suited to many different
jewellery items, it is particularly popular for
earrings.
Justin says that at DPI Jewellery “earrings and
hoops are the best sellers for sterling silver.”
“We have also seen an increase in demand
for sterling silver chains in varied styles and
lengths, in both silver and gold plated,” Justin
said.
Helen Thomson-Carter of FV Jewellery agrees
that earrings are the most popular sterling
silver purchase, while necklaces, rings and
bracelets sell at an equal rate. FV Jewellery
has a wide range of sterling silver earrings,
including designs set with pearls and precious
stones.
Pastiche
Bianc and Georgini have also seen silver
earrings trend very successfully.
“Especially our drop hoops…” sayd Melinda
at Georgini. “Every time we release a new
design, it become a cult item!”
“All Georgini jewellery is rhodium plated,
giving it the look of platinum or white gold
or 18ct rose or yellow gold plated, making it
affordable luxury.”
Amy from Pastiche also nominated earrings
as the leading product in their sterling silver
range.
“Our customers are loving all earrings at
the moment from big, statement earrings,
everyday hoops and huggies, and of course
our selection of studs which are always best
sellers,” says Amy.
“We also see high sales in our necklace
designs, with an equal interest in delicate
choker styles to the thicker chain style
necklaces that have become very popular
since the beginning of the year.”
“Earrings are always a great impulse buy, but
pendants and chains are popular too,” Ted
says of sales at Jewellery Centre.
The Jewellery Centre is a wholesale business,
supplying gold and silver jewellery from
Europe, USA and Asia to all Australian states,
New Zealand and most South Pacific countries.
However, Cheryle says that rings are the top
seller at Stones & Silver.
“Rings continue to be everyone’s favourite,
when it comes to silver jewellery,” says
Cheryle. “Our collection ranges from fine
layering style rings to chunky gemstone set
rings, of which we carry in over 40 different
stones!”
Pairing silver with gemstones
Part of the versatility and beauty of silver is
its ability to complement any gemstone. The
challenge is to keep the jewellery item within
the established price point.
Ted says that birthstones are a constant seller
at Jewellery Centre.
“Pendants with natural garnet, natural
blue topaz and natural amethyst are also
consistently popular,” says Ted.
Daniel Bentley says that only natural gems are
used in his brand’s silver jewellery.
“Most of our gems are specially cut for us to
complement our unique designs,” said Daniel.
“These include semi-precious, stones and
cultured pearls, the most popular is sky blue
topaz, and golden citrine.”
Pastiche
DPI Jewellery
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DPI Jewellery
“We source our gems only from trusted suppliers to ensure they are
conflict-free. We are very proud of the fact that our production house is a
member of the Responsible Jewellery Council. This gives our clients peace
of mind when they purchase from us.”
Melinda says that while they are constantly exploring new opportunities
for the brand, the first priority is to keep Georgini’s products affordable.
“We love our cubic zirconias in silver,” said Melinda. “Our highest quality
Georgini cubic zirconias look like perfect diamond sparkle; only a trained
eye can tell the difference! We also add pops of colour in blues, pinks and
greens, and the demand for our green nano has been great, so much so
that we are releasing a unique Christmas earring in this colour.
Helen from FV Jewellery believes that silver works beautifully with both
semi-precious and precious stones.
“Gone are the days of either being one or the other – gold or silver – I love
that we now mix it all up and the colours actually go so well together,”
Helen says.
“Lab grown diamonds are also a
perfect fit – you get the beauty of
the stone and it’s so affordable.”
Helen says that combining pearls
with silver is a speciality of
Fabuleux vous.
“All sorts of pearls from fresh
waters, seed pearls, baroque and
keshi – we have the most unique
pearl offering in Australasia,” Helen
said.
“We love colour – our stunning
collection ‘My Colourful Life’
combines sterling silver, blue
topaz, rhodolite garnets, green
amethyst, black onyx and a fresh
water pearl. Our unique collection
‘Maria’ combines sterling silver
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Cheryle of Stones & Silver says that gemstones
are the perfect match for silver.
“Gold often clashes with the stone, but there
are not many stones that clash with silver,”
Cheryle said.
“I think the silver really makes the gemstones
pop, so they become the hero in the piece.
Perhaps the most popular and beautiful
combination with silver would be larimar.
The silver settings promote and highlight
the beauty of this much sought-after stone,
allowing it to show its true colours, which
everyone loves.”
Bianca from Bianc says that labradorite is a
favourite with silver customers.
“A lot of people are becoming more
adventurous with colour and introducing into
their everyday wear,” says Bianca.
“I have, for a few years now, been really
interested in a doing a silver and diamond
range but the price point is too high. This
is still something I could see myself
looking into further down the
track.”
Amy from Pastiche says that
sterling silver works with
any stone.
“We love using natural
stones and some of our
all-time favourites are
rose quartz, pearls, lapis and
howlite,” says Amy.
“We have also had great success pairing
yellow gold pieces with organic pearls,
aventurine, mother of pearl and cubic zirconia
details.”
Holding out through COVID
COVID has been a challenging time for
the jewellery industry as production,
manufacturing and delivery were disrupted,
and bricks-and-mortar stores were closed
during lockdowns. However, online shopping
and intensified social media marketing have
helped jewellery businesses survive and thrive
during COVID, so now they can plan ahead for
Christmas.
Melinda says that Georgini experienced
no issues with stock, and the company has
experienced an increase in sales, both online
and instore.
“Our established supply chain and efficient
ordering systems mean we are always in stock
of best sellers and in-demand items,” said
Melinda.
“Our Christmas Release Noel Nights will be
ready for delivery in October, and our Special
Commonwealth Games Collection will hit the
shelves in November!”
Jo Tory from Najo said that 2021 went far
more smoothly than last year. “There were
some delays in manufacture and production at
the end of 2020 but since then everything is
back to normal,” said Jo. “Equally, the shipping
times were very protracted last year, but
have also gone back to normal. Najo is totally
prepared for Christmas trading. We predict it
will be a huge selling season. We
offer next day delivery!”
Cheryle mentions that
while online trading has
increased during COVID
and lock downs, most
reports on consumer
confidence and habits
suggest that customers
cannot wait to go back to
the shops.
“Customers love to
actually see, feel and try
on pieces, which very
much suits our more
one-off style pieces,”
said Cheryle.
“The COVID pandemic
has certainly thrown
some challenges at the
industry. Thankfully,
having been in the
business for over 18
years now, we have built
great relationships with
our overseas suppliers,
so getting stock in over
the pandemic hasn’t
really been an issue.”
Cheryle says that Stones & Silver is fully
prepared for Christmas, seeing the bumper
trade show did not go ahead.
“Lockdown has given us time to analyse and
to ask our customers what they really want,
which in turn has inspired some wonderful
new designs. This has resulted in brand new
lines and exciting collections that we cannot
wait to show our customers,” said Cheryle.
“As a result, we have a showroom full
of beautiful jewellery, and our Reps and
Agents are topped to the hilt. We are really
looking forward to seeing retailers open
up everywhere and getting out to visit our
customers. We really hope all of our retailers
have a great Christmas sales period, after
such a trying year again. And as we are a
stock service wholesaler, we aim for dispatch
same/next day via Australia Post.”
Justin from DPI Jewellery says
their customers have been
very understanding and
supportive throughout
the entire pandemic.
“We are fully
stocked and
ready for
this
Ironclay
Vina Jewellery
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Bianc

N-5051 M1146
DPI Jewellery
Christmas, having just launched our new 135-page catalogue,
complete with new items in all ranges, and our updated website,”
said Justin. “We are looking forward to helping our customers stock
up with new items for the festive season.”
Bianca said that Bianc experienced an increase in silver sales due to
online trading through COVID.
“We haven’t faced any major backorder delays, although there have
been slight delays in the arrival of our stock, because we ensure all
our stock is in for the season before we release new collections,”
Bianca said.
E-1225/1 209502
“As always, we try and hold stock for the Christmas rush so that we
can best service our customers with fast deliveries.”
Pastiche also saw sales rise during COVID. “We believe people need
little luxuries to cheer them up through lockdowns and can't spend
money on holidays at the
moment,” said Amy. “At least
they will be dressed and
accessorised to impress when
travel opens up again!”
“We have just launched our
new Elia Collection in time
for Christmas sales. All items
are stocked and ready to
be dispatched with all new
orders received.”
With Christmas around the
corner, silver should be able
to continue its winning streak
as the precious metal of
choice during lockdown.
Bianc
B-4173/3 1146
The Affordable Luxury
www.mariana.com.au sales@mariana.com.au
Tel: (07) 5649 8797

AWARD WIN PUTS THE POLISH
ON ADRIAN'S SPARKLING CAREER
TAFE Queensland jewellery apprentice, Adrian Hogan, has won the Emerging
Category at the Queen of Gems International Jewellery Design Awards.
Hosted by the Queensland Boulder
Opal Association, the Queen of Gems
International Jewellery Design Awards,
which recognise jewellers specialising in
Australian unique gemstones took place at
this year’s annual Opal Festival in Winton,
Queensland.
His award-winning entry, Reef Glow, is an
ocean-inspired necklace featuring a blue
Queensland boulder opal set in finely polished
gold and platinum, accentuating the stone's
beautiful reflective properties.
"I was inspired to create this piece by rays of
starlight and the rich glow of a coral reef. The
rolling curves of the star's rays take influences
from the slow waves of the ocean and the
natural flow of the body of a sea urchin,"
explained Adrian.
A self-described opal addict, Adrian would
visit Winton looking for the precious gems
in mullock heaps. During his first trip there
in 2017, he learnt about the Queen of Gems
International Jewellery Design Awards and
decided he would enter when the time was
right.
Four years later, he entered the awards for
the first time and won the Emerging Jeweller
category, taking home $1,000 in prize money
and a certificate.
"I certainly wasn't expecting to win anything,
and the quality of the other entries was
awe-inspiring, so winning was an amazing
surprise."
Having cut, shaped and polished precious
stones since he was 12 years old, Adrian knew
designing and manufacturing jewellery would
one day become his
career.
"I've loved cutting,
polishing and shaping
skills from a young age
and I'd often spend
my weekends finding
agates and petrified
wood to practise on,"
says Adrian.
"It's incredible to
think that when
you're cutting into a
stone, you're exposing
something formed
millions of years ago, and you're the first
person to see it – and that's pretty special."
Knowing he wanted a career working with
gemstones, Adrian began working with
jewellery manufacturers after high school
before he began his apprenticeship with
Matthew Alexander Jeweller in Gaythorne,
bringing him to TAFE Queensland.
Helping Adrian develop his skills is the block
training he undertakes with TAFE Queensland,
where he's completing Certificate III in
Jewellery Manufacture.
Combining his on-the-job training with TAFE
Queensland training sees Adrian attend
intensive training at South Bank campus for
four weeks at a time, learning new jewellery
manufacturing techniques.
"It's great to come to class and learn other
manufacturing techniques like casting – which
is something that only happens in large
manufacturing companies."
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"Even though I'm working as a jeweller, there is always something new
to learn. The facilities and equipment are the same as the industry,
and we were able to make beautiful pieces at TAFE Queensland's
workshops.
"I also enjoy the social aspect of working with students from different
backgrounds, with different strengths, and we help each other hone
our skills," says Adrian.
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TAFE Queensland General Manager Brisbane, Dr Brian Heim, was
impressed by the quality of Adrian’s award winning entry.
“It is incredible to think that this stunning piece was created by a
student who is just starting in the jewellery manufacturing industry,” Dr
Heim said.
“I’m proud that TAFE Queensland is producing apprentices with the
skills that make them employable now and well into the future,” he
said.
Now three years through his four-year apprenticeship, Adrian aspires
to use his skills to grow his opal cutting and dealing business, Match
Maker Opals, designing and creating original hand-crafted pieces.
"I already have a design in mind that I plan on entering the Professional
Category in next year’s awards, so now I need to find the perfect stone
I can start cutting, polishing and bringing it to life,” concluded Adrian.
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was used in our first advertisement 30 years ago and we
are proud that we still carry these classic designs in
addition to contemporary designer pieces.
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Making sure your
inventory is prepared
Following months of homeschooling, Netflix
and ongoing news reports, consumers have
had time on their hands to plan and research
for retail therapy.
As we surface from the lengthiest lockdown and retail halt
our country has experienced, how are you positioned? Your
customers were literally locked up and are now ready to
spend money, engage in much needed retail therapy – and we are
opening into the eye of the Christmas storm.
After no sales for months within the lockdown, and a potential
wave of strong business ahead, is your diamond inventory
management prepared and ready to re-open?
It’s not easy to think about spending
money on stock when the last sale you
made was months ago, but if we
trend like the rest of the world and
your inventory is in good shape then
this should be a good Christmas.
Considering the COVID-related
delays with production times for
Christmas orders, most suppliers
have a small window to meet order
commitments.
Do you have the basic core stock items
in stock? Don’t forget its engagement season too. Do you have
those basic solitaires, solitaires with shoulder stones, halos, three
stone rings and the rest in the windows, covering all the price
points and styles etc? You can’t sell what you don’t have and there
is no time to have it made two weeks out from Christmas.
With lab grown diamonds heading mainstream, the ranging game
is more significant, complicated and challenging, it’s important
that lab grown diamonds feature in your inventory planning and

LAB-GROWN DIAMONDS
Craig Miller
CEO, JC Jewels
www.jcjewels.com.au
management. If the past year is anything to
go by, lab grown diamonds are fast becoming
a contender in most retail stores, bar those
few that are still resisting despite consumer
demand.
I would be placing a strong emphasis on
lab grown this year in conjunction with
your traditional mined diamond core
engagement, accessory, and fast seller
collections. Do both in basic fast selling
solitaires, halos, accessories, aspirational
jewellery, engagement rings and more.
Be prepared. When arranging your website
or windows, think of the consumer’s budget
and what goods to place on the counter when selling. Clients with
a 1.00ct mined solitaire budget may be curious and surprised to
see what the 1.50ct lab grown option looks like within that budget.
These are the approaches that can stop your clients from jumping
onto James Alan, Blueline and Brilliant Earth. Keep the strong selling,
traditionally popular items on hand to close the sale in the moment,
regardless of whether they’re mined or LG.
I am not pushing for only sales in LGD – I sell both – but I am saying
lab grown diamonds are here to stay. A savvy businessperson fits
them into inventory planning, mix and management to make the
most of fast sellers.
Whether you sell the mined or LG option is irrelevant, but it will be
imperative to be armed with the education pitch, the stock on hand
to close the sale. It’s time to make up for the lost months and COVID
disruptions!
Looking forward to seeing our trade back in action as we start to exit
lockdown.

BE A SHREWD BUYER THIS SEASON
With the lockdowns due to start lifting this October retailers have a big job with little time to prep
for the coming season. As we saw last year, coming out of lockdown took everyone by surprise
with record sales. This year will hopefully be no exception as doors open on 18 October in NSW.
Are you prepared? As a retailer, it’s absolutely vital to hit the ground running this time around. Shrewd retailers will have already
placed Christmas orders with suppliers. Have you?
Suppliers that carry brands manufactured overseas are still experiencing longer deliver times and if retailers want goods by 1
December it’s important to get organised and order within the first two weeks of October to guarantee delivery.
We asked suppliers about their deliver times and below is an indication of what to expect.
West End Collection
Our delivery for Noel Nights is scheduled
for October. The Commonwealth Games
Collection by Georgini is scheduled for
November. We do however recommend
orders being placed during our Virtual
Trade Fair in September to secure the
best deals for Christmas and ensure
early delivery.
The West End Collection Virtual Trade
Fair will be launching soon and is the
best opportunity to see new brands,
new releases and secure amazing deals
for Christmas. Contact your West End
Collection Representative for all the
details.
Ikecho Pearl
If the piece is in stock, we send same
day. If the piece is not in stock, it can
take up to 4-8 weeks (depending on our
factory lead times and freight delays.)
We will be accepting orders up to 17
December, but we can’t guarantee
Australia Post can deliver on time, so I
suggest get your orders in asap!
We are closing 17 December and the
last day to send orders is 16 December.
JC Jewels
Delivery times are as normal but our
absolute deadline on receiving orders to
deliver no later than 1 December is 14
October.
Top tip for retailers is to stock
up and ensure you have the
core basics on hand for
Xmas. Stores coming out of
lockdown these past weeks,
such as regional Victoria,
have been very busy.
Grown Diamonds
We are operating as per normal hours.
We ship via courier and that takes 1-3
days for delivery.
We have no deadlines for
orders.
Gerrim International
Gerrim prides itself on delivery 7-10 days.
We carry stock of our catalogue items
and manufacture most of our product in
Brisbane so special sizing and specific gold
colours are accommodated.
Fabuleux Vous
We have almost everything in stock for our
new season, the rest will trickle in over the
next 4 weeks.
We will have everything delivered by 1
December.
We ship via DHL to AU – most goods
are delivered within 3-5 days – some
overnight. Shipping in NZ is overnight to
2 days.
Tok Brothers
Deliver times are 2-3 weeks on customer
made pieces (all done locally in Sydney).
Friday 3 December will be last day to
submit new orders to be made in time
for Christmas.
We specialise in high-quality custommade
fine jewellery, and can assist with
diamond and stone sourcing.
Green Wax
Deliver times are 2 to 3 weeks from
design approval.
The deadline on orders to be delivered
no later than 1 December is 10
November.
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Stella Timepieces
Delivery for items in stock is 24 hours.
For overseas orders, 1-2 weeks.
Ellendale Diamonds
Our deliver times are 3-4 weeks.
No absolute deadline on receiving
orders to deliver no later than 1
December.
We are here to help the retail sector
with our Covid help plan.
Bramble Bay
Stones and Silver
We dispatch same/following day via
Australia Post.
We will accept orders right up to 21
December that will be dispatched via
Australia Post.
As we are a Stock Service Wholesaler,
we can get stock out very quickly right
up until the week before Christmas.
Vina Jewellery/Pinaroo
We are sending out orders on the same
day if received before 3pm. Retailers
should receive the order within 2-4 days.
Deadline on receiving orders is 25
November for delivery before 1
December.
Our latest designs, just arrived and
upcoming new designs are on their way
to supply retailers.
We offer 3-5 business day turnaround
from time of order. During our busiest
season, it may stretch to 7 business
days as last-minute seasonal orders
come through.
Cut-off dates for Christmas this
year nationwide will be Monday 13
December, with East Coast metro
orders as late as 20 December.
We are offering a Free Freight for
Christmas Promotion. Order 40 of our
bestselling Tree of Life Bracelets and
we will ship them Freight Free from
your chosen delivery date of Mid-
October onwards. This allows us to
place our end of year orders with our
bead suppliers and ensure our clients
get their favourite items for their
Christmas sales.
Koodak
We're accepting phone, email and
online orders for all your jewellery
making needs, Monday to Friday,
9am-4pm.
Orders are posted out 2.30pm daily (and
will continue to be up until our Summer
Holidays closure, during the week of
Christmas until mid-January 2022).
Soklich & Co
Our deliver times are 3-4 weeks.
Sparkle Impex
Our deliver times are 4-6 weeks.
The absolute deadline on receiving
orders to deliver no later than 1
December is 25 October.
Shabtay Fine Jewellery
We deliver immediately for items we
have in stock.
Deadline on receiving special orders for
season is 30 October. We offer an order
now and invoiced in November deal.
Salt and Pepper Diamonds
Orders dispatch same day if received
before 3pm.
We have no deadline as items are
shipped via signature express. Due to
our location shipping takes 2 days with
delays due to Covid. We will happily
send stock on appro.
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Chameleon Brands, Pastiche,
Luna Rae, Dear Addison
On average, our wholesale orders are
picked and out the door within 3 business
days.
The end of November is one of our
busiest periods as Christmas approaches
and the Black Friday sales rush in.
To ensure you have your orders
by 1 December and to avoid any
disappointment on availability of our
bestselling styles, we are advising our
stockists to place their orders by Thursday
18 November.
Daniel Bentley
We can deliver within a week.
Our stockists will be able to order right
up until Christmas.
We’re currently well stocked, but due
to Covid restrictions we are unable
to restock as fast as normal, so if our
stockists want to have their favourites
in store for Christmas, placing an order
soon is highly recommended.
K L Diamonds
Our delivery times are 4-6 weeks until the end of 2021.
R & D Italian
Deliver times for lines showing in stock
on website is 7 to 10 days
Absolute deadline for lines showing
in stock on our website Friday 24
December
Over 200,000 lines available with many
in stock.
Our cut-off date for December delivery is 30 November due to current
Covid lockdown backlog.
Cudworth Enterprises
We can deliver orders of stock in
our warehouse immediately. New
collections will be available for delivery
late October/early November.
We have no absolute deadline and we
will accept orders until we close on 23
December.
We are taking orders for the new
collections as of now.
PASSION
COLOUR
EXPERIENCE
Osjag
Our delivery times are minimum 8
weeks. Deadline for Xmas orders is
first week October.
We will have a limited amount of
stock on hand. First in and all that.
Suite 5, Level 1, 428 George Street SYDNEY NSW 2000
P +61 2 8065 8533 E info@sovereigngems.com
@sovereigngems

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KEEPING SKILLS ALIVE
Linked Settings
It’s important for apprentices to learn how to set up a system for
mass production. This is typically the case for chain making. This
project demonstrates how to make multiple settings for 6mm CZs
and link them together to make linked settings.
Before you set up your system, you must first make a prototype
using 0.9mm round wire.
1Measure the wire length you are
starting with and once you have
made the first setting, calculate the
total length needed to complete the
project.
Make a jump ring using a 4mm stake so
that it’s slightly smaller than the stone.
The other jump ring should be around
4.5mm in diameter.
2
Close the jump rings and hard
solder them.
Make sure the remaining wire is
perfectly straight and cut two 17mm
pieces. Bur into the centre of them
with a tapered bur or 0.9mm round bur.
Bur halfway into the wires so that they
interlock.
3
Fit the cross together and set it
up for soldering. They must be
perfectly square. Flux and hard
solder the joint. Pickle to remove
the oxides and clean off any excess
solder and check the position of the
spokes again with a set square.
4
Now solder the smaller jump ring
perfectly centred on the cross.
Make sure that the jump ring
joint is lined up with one of the spokes.
It’s good practice to keep solder joints
together whenever possible.
5
Use the point of your chain nose
pliers to grab the wire close to the
jump ring and bend upto around
90°. You should place the stone at this
stage to ensure that the angle is correct
and adjust the claws if necessary. Also
make sure the four wire claws are
straight and perfectly spaced.
6
Now use the tapered or round
bur to create a notch on the
inside of each wire claw just
above the bend. Bur around halfway
into the wires and keep test fitting the
larger jump ring.
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7Pickle and clean off any excess solder.
Once the larger jump ring is in
place tight and level, flux and
solder using medium grade.
8
Cut the claws down so they
are approximately 2.5mm from
the inner jump ring bezel. Place
the stone on top and assess the fit.
You should be able to see at least
half of the claw thickness. Adjust
your measurements if required, then
continue to make more settings. In this
case I am making another seven.
9
To save time, make the multiple
components and construct them
using a manufacturing stage
system.
When you have made all your settings,
make the linking jump rings using a
3mm stake.
10
To be able to feed the jump
rings through the basket of the
setting, you will need to use a
0.9mm round bur to make the
appropriate clearance.
Close the jump rings and set up for
soldering.
11links together or sweating
You will need good precision
soldering skills to avoid fusing
other solder joints. Use easy
grade solder and a fine oxidising flame.
Pickle and clean the links ready for
setting.
12
You may need to squeeze
the links into an oval shape to
allow the links to move freely
and lay down flat.
If you made the settingsto the correct
size, fitting the stone will require little
work. Bur a notch on the inside of the
claws, fit the stones then push the claws
to tighten them in place. This process is
detailed in the video.
Peter Keep is a
master jeweller
and teacher. He
offers structured
online courses
that have helped
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students around
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their skills.
Jewellery Training Solutions offers a comprehensive online training service including
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From Tokyo to Australia
ALBA WATCHES
Alba was born in 1979 in Japan and its success was immediate, with the Alba name becoming
an instant symbol of the value and quality that consumers expect from a brand created by Seiko
Watch Corporation. Its fame spread rapidly throughout Asia and the Middle East and today, Alba
is a respected name in watches, with over millions satisfied new customers every year.
Seiko Australia has now officially launched the Alba brand into Australia. Its launch collection
downunder is split over a series of themes offering an extensive range of affordable timepieces
for all occasions and styles.
Tokyo Neon
Inspired by Tokyo street fashion, the colour palette for Alba’s Neon
series is on trend. Neon blue and pink colours on the dial stand out
against all black cases and bracelets. The new Tokyo Neon collection’s
character and eye-catching design is inspired by running around the
streets of Tokyo at night.
Fusion
The Fusion collection offers an on-trend shape with colourful elements,
which aims to always deliver a fresh style for Gen Z’ers. “From Japan” is
the DNA of Alba. As we all know, Japan has many unique experiences such
as manga, anime and street fashion. Alba’s Fusion is a crossing over of all
borders of gender, culture and nationality.
Signa
This range offers modern dress watches for young business people, who
are a driving force of the new era and want to take inspiration from
Japan. The iconic case shape with a functional square pusher is the
foundation for this modern dress look. The special “A” mark at the 12
o’clock position is Alba’s signature symbol of the Signa series.
Prestige
To excel in today’s striving business world, the smart
business executive not only needs to embrace new ideas
and innovation, but also be able to appreciate the values
of tradition that has gone through the passage of time.
The new Prestige series echoes this attitude with a unique
design blending the art of European classical charm
with a touch of contemporary urban style. It's a timeless
tradition with a touch of contemporary flair.
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Active
Designed to be tough, serious and practical and with a touch of cool style, the Alba
Active timepiece is a reliable partner to see you through every challenging moment in
today’s highly competitive environment. It’s setting the face for the smart and tough.
Workmans
Alba Workman’s watches are built tough and reliable. A
tradesman or craftsman values the quality of their tools to
complete the job, right down to their choice of timepiece.
The Workman’s watches boast precision quartz movements
with screw down crowns and stainless steel cases. They are
ready for any job at any time.
Fashion
There are moments in time when life deserves a little sparkle,
to brighten up a day, warm the heart or simply indulge with
romantic inspirations to charm your loved one. The Fashion
series presents a gorgeously designed timepiece that glitters
and glows with grace, alluring a charm of sophistication with
sparkling charisma. The range offers romantic inspiration
with shining elegance.
A FEMININE AND POETIC REINTERPRETATION OF THE
LADIES’ MAESTRO COLLECTION
Swiss watchmaker Raymond Weil presents a new, feminine version
of its iconic maestro collection — a reorchestration with an
automatic movement radiating poetry and elegance.
Originally launched in 2010, the maestro
collection by Raymond Weil celebrates Swiss
watchmaking virtuosity with the nobility of
classical music. Made with the Swiss precision
for which the company is renowned, this
self-winding mechanical timepiece has a
moon phase indicator at 6 o’clock and 38-hour
power reserve.
With its sparkling halo of 62 diamonds set in
a 34mm stainless steel rose gold PVD coating
case, the maestro Ladies knows how to stand
out. Hosted in its jewelled case, the white
mother-of-pearl dial is elegantly decorated
with Arabic numerals and a discreet date
window at 3 o’clock, further adorned with
contrasting royal blue hands composing a
contemporary ode to the beauty and grace of
time.
Be seduced by the maestro ladies’ curves
and astral dimensions. The purity of motherof-pearl,
delicate moon phase and intense
navy-blue strap creates the perfect harmony
between elegance, sophistication and
innovation. The calf leather strap, embossed
with an alligator grain, subtly echoes
enchanting night skies.
Curated in six variations, six timepieces
symbolising the unwavering bond between
Raymond Weil’s passion for watchmaking and
its love of precision.
www.avstev.com.au
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THE LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION:
THE MOON ON HER WRIST
A singular alchemy occurs when purely feminine elegance meets the world
of watchmaking complications. This new expansion of The Longines Master
Collection brings a piece that is as feminine as it is technical.
Elegance, character
and purity are the
pillars of The Longines
Master Collection,
which is aimed at
those who love the
exceptional and
offers a wide range of
exclusively mechanical
movements: hours,
minutes, seconds and
date, chronograph,
power reserve,
retrograde or annual calendar. Above all, the Moon phase display,
introduced two years ago on the men's models constitutes the tour
de force of the new 2021 models. Fitting such a complication into a
34 mm case is a major challenge, but it meets the requirements of
a female public eager for technical features and naturally inclined to
elegance. With its choice of straps and dials, The Longines Master
Collection fully satisfies all her desires…
The case now comes in a 34 mm
diameter with a choice of different
coloured straps (red, blue, taupe) or a
stainless steel bracelet designed to hang elegantly and comfortably.
Observable through a sapphire glass, the exclusive L899.5 automatic
calibre is fitted with a silicon balance-spring that is light, non-magnetic,
hard-wearing, stainless and impervious to thermal expansion. The
timepieces driven by this movement benefit from a 5-year warranty, a
proof of reliability.
On the visible side, the motherof-pearl
dial rivals the diamond
hour markers in subtlety. It is
also available in sunray blue,
and purists will appreciate the
now classic and unmistakable
silver "barleycorn" pattern,
emblematic of The Longines
Master Collection.
NEW PRODUCTS
Worth & Douglas Ltd
Introducing the new
LUV YOU collection
of stackable rings
personalised with
up to three individual
names and birthstones.
Available in all metal types, with
synthetic or semi-precious stones.
Instore point of sale includes gold
plated samples on
a display pad.
www.worthdouglas.com
Mariana Handcrafted Jewellery | +61 7 5649 8797
Each piece is handcrafted to the highest standard in Israel and is
nickel-free. The materials used are of the finest quality, the jewels
comprising Austrian and Czech crystals and semi-precious stones.
Bracelet: B-4195/1 1908 - RRP $349.00
Earrings: E-1460 1908 - RRP $135.00
www.mariana.com.au
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Jewellery Centre | +61 7 3221 3838
Jewellery Centre’s new range of engraving shapes.
Sterling silver 18mm heart engraving shape
Sterling silver 20mm x 12mm rectangular engraving shape
Sterling silver plain spinner pendant (disc 18.3mm)
www.jewellerycentreaustralia.com
Stones and Silver | +61 3 9587 1215
Timeless, understated elegance from
Stones and Silver.
Handcrafted in .925 sterling silver these link
hoop earrings are right on trend.
Our beautiful .925 sterling silver bangle featurs
a stunning freshwater pearl charm.
And a beautiful new chain style has just arrived.
This beautiful .935 sterling silver trace chain is
an old favourite with a modern twist.
www.stonesandsilver.com.au
Ellendale Diamonds Australia | +61 8 6180 1562
A dazzling grain set cluster ring in 18kt WG/RG or Platinum. Nine
round brilliant cut Argyle pink diamonds totalling 0.13ct provide a
captivating central feature and are accented by a single halo of 16
round brilliant cut white diamonds G+ SI2 0.24ct, completed with
12 round brilliant cut white diamonds set into the shoulders.
www.ellendalediamonds.com.au
Breuning | Osjag
New from Breuning in 2021 proving to be very popular.
A stunning pendant, bangle and earring set with blue topaz
and amethyst with gold plate trim.
Can be worn as a set or standalone statement pieces.
+61 2 9630 6619
www.osjag.com
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NEW PRODUCTS
Worth & Douglas Ltd
Cherish memorable moments and memories of your Best
Friends with you every day, wherever you go.
These adorable rings are available in sterling silver or gold
and come with an instore display pad.
www.worthdouglas.com
Bastian Inverun | Osjag
On trend, organic design, perfect for summer, new release scratch
matt and polished silver ring with 0.65ct green amethyst ring.
+61 2 9630 6619
www.osjag.com
Ikecho Australia
+61 2 9266 0636
9ct yellow gold white round
Edison 12mm diamond enhancer.
Dia: 0.23ct.
Product code: IP780PYG-EDI
Available in 9ct white and rose gold.
www.ikecho.com.au
Ellendale Diamonds Australia
+61 8 6180 1562
Sure to impress, this stunning 18kt
WG/RG band style ring is set with, 38
round brilliant G+ SI2 0.46ct diamonds.
Featuring a row of 19 round brilliant
cut Argyle 6PP SIAV diamonds totalling
0.221ct
www.ellendalediamonds.com.au
Ronnie Shabtay Fine Jewellery
9K round profile alternating 4 claw set round diamond/
bezel set baguette multi coloured natural sapphire Ring RO
- 5=0.03ct GSI, BLUE SAP- 1=0.12ct, GREEN SAP- 1=0.12ct,
PINK SAP- 1=0.12ct, YELLOW SAP- 1=0.12ct
www.ronnieshabtay.com
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PO Box 112
Toronto NSW 2283
P: 02 9380 4742 ∙ F: 02 8580 6168
E: sales@adelaimports.com
Adela Imports offer over 180
designs of sterling silver chain,
with up to 20 lengths available
in each from stock.
Also offering a range of
uniquely designed silver
jewellery.
Catalogue available.
www.adelaimports.com
services
Chris O’Neill
Piecemaker
2015 YJG Bench Challenge
Hand Engraving Champion.
Also specialising in quality
Handmakes, Repairs and
Antique restorations in the
Sydney CBD.
0405 689 834
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MILN & CO. Pty Ltd
Ph: 02 4655 7707 M: 0412 702 834
E:stuart.miln@milnco.com.au
Lancier Watch Bands - Leather, metal, sports.
Watchglasses. Seals. Batteries. Quartz Movements.
Pins/tools. Jewellery findings. J C Hurst Bangles.
Fischer Barometers and Tide Clocks
for sale
Looking for a
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Retail & Manufacturing Jewellery
business for sale in the beautiful
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Modern, boutique-style jewellery
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Did we mention great lifestyle?
Owners looking to retire but willing
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Vendor finance available.
All interest to 0412087023
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Relaxing...
Why did the chicken cross the
road? Because the chicken
behind it didn’t know how to
socially distance properly.
Two grandmothers were
bragging about their precious
darlings. One of them says to
the other, “Mine are so good
at social distancing, they
won’t even call me.”
My husband purchased a
world map and then gave me
a dart and said, “Throw this
and wherever it lands—that’s
where I’m taking you when
this pandemic ends.” Turns
out, we’re spending two
weeks behind the fridge.
Quarantine has really put
a damper on comedy. For
months nobody has walked
into a bar.
You know what they say: feed
a cold, starve a fever, drink a
corona.
Day 121 at home and the
dog is looking at me like,
“See? This is why I chew the
furniture!”
The World Health
Organisation announced
that dogs cannot contract
COVID-19. Dogs previously
held in quarantine can now
be released. To be clear, WHO
let the dogs out.
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