Upfront Stranger Things Weird, wacky and wonderful jewellery news from around the world Nazism controversy 4Christie’s auction house has cancelled a scheduled fourth sale of jewellery belonging to Austrian billionaire Heidi Horten following controversy over her late husband’s connection to the Nazi party. Across three previous sales, the auction cleared 98 per cent of the items for a return of $US202.2 million ($AU304.7 million). The World of Heidi Horten demolished a record set by the auction of Elizabeth Taylor’s possessions in 2011, which generated more than $US115 million ($AU173.3 million) in New York. Beyonce’s diamond dress 4Beyonce has performed in a dress made of diamonds, which is valued at $US1 million. The dress first appeared in Toronto during the performer's Renaissance World Tour. The mesh dress is an Elsa Peretti Diamonds by the Yard design featuring delicate, fluid chains and bezel-set diamonds. Peretti, who died in 2021, was a designer collaborator with Tiffany & Co. since the 1970s. Beyonce is a brand ambassador for Tiffany & Co. ‘Tis the season 4British jeweller Angelic Diamonds has created a Pumpkin Spice Latte ring as a tribute to the seasonal drink - coffee plus pumpkin pie spices (cinnamon, nutmeg and clove) - which was launched by Starbucks in 2003. The ring features a rose gold band, replicating the shape of a pumpkin, with a 'whipped cream shaped centre diamond', a halo of white diamonds, and orange sapphires and emeralds. Rewind: Best Bench Tip JULY 2015 “Set yourself up with a good foundation and build your knowledge.” STEVE PALLAS STEVE PALLAS BESPOKE JEWELLERY HISTORIC GEMSTONE The Excelsior 4The Excelsior Diamond was the world's largest known diamond from its discovery in 1893 until 1905 when the Cullinan Diamond was earthed. Found in June 1893 at the Jagersfontein Mine in South Africa, it had a blue-white tint and a weight of 971 carats. The diamond is the fourth largest rough of gemstone quality ever found and was discovered by a worker who delivered the stone directly to the mine manager instead of handing it to his supervisor. He was rewarded with £500 in cash and a horse equipped with a saddle and bridle. It was later cut into ten stones. Automation phenomenon 4According to recent research by the McKinsey Global Institute, 52 per cent of all activities in retail can be automated with existing technology. Automation reduces human errors, improves quality and speed of service, improves employee productivity, and saves money. One specific area where this may prove helpful in jewellery retailers is marketing automation. Software powered by artificial intelligence can evaluate historical customer data and personalise promotions on different channels, including SMS messaging, emails, and social media adverts. Timeless Trends 4Why should necks, fingers, ears, and wrists always be in the spotlight? According to the latest forecast from Cosmopolitan, an increasing number of consumers are bedazzling torsos with jewellery. Chains under a shirt or a delicate selection draped over a plain top are popular. Campaign Watch 4British jewellery house Graff’s latest campaign brings together its diamond collections and exceptional fine jewellery jewellery pieces for the first time, which signifies a new creative strategy from the brand. The Villa La Vigie in France provides a backdrop for four essential collections — Butterfly, Tilda’s Bow, Laurence Graff Signature and Wild Flower. Image credit: Cosmopolitan/Revolve Image credit: Graff VOICE OF THE AUSTRALIAN JEWELLERY INDUSTRY Published by Befindan Media Pty Ltd Locked Bag 26, South Melbourne, VIC 3205 AUSTRALIA | ABN 66 638 077 648 | Phone: +61 3 9696 7200 | Subscriptions & Enquiries: info@jewellermagazine.com Publisher Angela Han angela.han@jewellermagazine.com • Journalist Samuel Ord samuel.ord@jewellermagazine.com • Advertising Toli Podolak toli.podolak@jewellermagazine.com • Production Learoy Bangis art@befindanmedia.com • Digital Coordinator Riza Ortiz riza@jewellermagazine.com • Accounts Paul Blewitt finance@befindanmedia.com Copyright All material appearing in <strong>Jeweller</strong> is subject to copyright. Reproduction in whole or in part is strictly forbidden without prior written consent of the publisher. Befindan Media Pty Ltd strives to report accurately and fairly and it is our policy to correct significant errors of fact and misleading statements in the next available issue. All statements made, although based on information believed to be reliable and accurate at the time, cannot be guaranteed and no fault or liability can be accepted for error or omission. Any comment relating to subjective opinions should be addressed to the editor. Advertising The publisher reserves the right to omit or alter any advertisement to comply with Australian law and the advertiser agrees to indemnify the publisher for all damages or liabilities arising from the published material.
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