News and Events

International Gemmological Research Industries – NCJV Conference
IndustryEvents

International Gemmological Research Industries – NCJV Conference

“Sourcing gems and diamonds” Brisbane 30th June – 3rd July 2023 Venue : voco® Brisbane City Centre 85-87 North Quay, Brisbane QLD 4000, Australia. New international ‘trade-technical’ conference…

The recovery of stolen art
Articles

The recovery of stolen art

Art theft is a global problem. When there was a greater openness between borders (pre-pandemic), smuggling was relatively easy, but even now with travel restrictions at international borders…

Jewellery with a message
Articles

Jewellery with a message

Madeleine Albright is an American politician and diplomat who served as the first female United States Secretary of State in U.S. history from 1997 to 2001 under President…

Ivory trade in Australia – a matter of life and death
Articles

Ivory trade in Australia – a matter of life and death

  Australia has had a ban on ivory imports since 1990, however it remains legal to buy and sell ivory items domestically. No matter where one stands on…

Where does all the stolen jewellery go?
Articles

Where does all the stolen jewellery go?

One thing that has always intrigued me for decades as a retailer and as a valuer is where does all the stolen jewellery go?  As jewellery valuers we…

Salt and Pepper Diamonds – On Trend
Articles

Salt and Pepper Diamonds – On Trend

Figure 1.  0.92ct Modified Hexagonal Salt and Pepper Diamond Engagement Ring in 18ct Rose Gold AUD $8,990 (29/10/20) Designed by Melanie Katsalidis, with permission of Laura di Florio…

Mid 19th to Early 20th Century Australian Jewellery
Articles

Mid 19th to Early 20th Century Australian Jewellery

Many types of jewellery were produced in precious metals in Australia from European colonization and had a heyday with the discovery of native gold in the mid-18th century.…

Now is the time to upskill
Training

Now is the time to upskill

Education engages the intellect and leads to personal growth. Skill-based education broadens employment opportunities, creates professional credibility, and instills confidence in clients, management, and industry colleagues. The education…

When precision meets art
Articles

When precision meets art

This amazing engraving was commissioned by an overseas client who is a professional deep-sea diver and this was his retirement present to himself – a Rolex Oyster Sea-Dweller…

PO Box 509 Randwick NSW 2031