Upfront Rewind: Best Bench Tip FEBRUARY 2016 Image credit: Getty Stranger Things Weird, wacky and wonderful jewellery news from around the world “Listen to your customers – they’re always right. Well, sometimes.” JEFF CROSS JMX JEWELLERY HISTORIC GEMSTONE The Taj Mahal Diamond 4The Taj Mahal Diamond is a gold and ruby pendant by Cartier which was a present from Richard Burton to his wife, Elizabeth Taylor, on her 40th birthday in 1972. The diamond has an inscription of the name of Nur Jahan, the wife of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahangir. The diamond traces its roots back to the 17th century. The heart-shaped, table-cut diamond features inscriptions in both Persian and Arabic languages, suggesting the possible origin of the diamond. The Taj Mahal Diamond appears white and has been classified as a Type IIa diamond, with a colour grade ranging from D to F. The carat weight has never been established as it is mounted on a jade setting and is close to impossible to safely remove. Blockchain bonanza 4Despite the shock collapse of Brisbane-based Everledger, blockchain technology continues to make waves in the retail landscape. One important area of adoption is customer loyalty programs. By implementing blockchain-based loyalty programs, retailers can provide more transparent and flexible reward systems. Blockchain enables the creation of digital tokens or cryptocurrencies that can be securely exchanged and transferred between retailers or converted into fiat currency. This seamless interoperability and transparency may enhance customer loyalty and satisfaction. Another significant impact of blockchain is its ability to enhance supply chain visibility and traceability. Timeless Trends 4<strong>Jeweller</strong>y is all about self-expression and nothing is more important than colour selection. Vibrantly coloured accessories and rainbow jewellery have captured significant attention this year. Experimenting with colour blocking is particularly popular, for example by wearing a pair of exotic green emerald earrings with an all-black ensemble like Angelina Jolie. Campaign Watch 4Swarovski has launched their latest campaign named 'Metamorphosis'. Photographer Steven Meisel captured the campaign which was produced by creative director Giovanna Engelbert and styled by renowned makeup artist Dame Pat McGrath. The campaign is dedicated to crystals and the power of self-expression. Image credit: Swarovski Back in business 4Russia's largest diamond mining company Alrosa has confirmed plans to build a new $US1.5 billion mine at Mir, following the 2017 flooding disaster that claimed eight lives. Work will start this year and the first industrial production is expected in 2030-31, according to the Russian source Interfax. Mir opened in 1957 as the first diamond mine in what was the USSR. Making a splash 4Sydney student Alice Robert is enjoying an explosion of popularity with her waterproof jewellery aimed at 'lazy girls'. What sets The Littl apart from other lines is that it is 14-carat-gold-filled, meaning it’s composed of a solid layer of gold bonded to a base of highquality brass. This 14-carat-gold is cheaper, waterproof, and doesn’t tarnish and as an added bonus is great for sensitive skin. Prominent influencers and celebrities are fans of the brand, which is now sold in 55 countries in stores including Sydney, Perth, Italy, and the UK. Deep sea trends 4Shells have always been used as adornments and some of the earliest known pieces of prehistoric jewellery consisted of beads made with drilled sea snail shells. More than 100,000 years later, the style continues to inspire, and on this season’s catwalks, designers such as Ulla Johnson and Coach’s Stuart Vevers fashioned orange-flecked mitra shells and molluscs into necklaces and statement earrings. 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