Welcome Martin Rogers Jewellery
Welcoming Martin Rogers Jewellery to Diamond Guild Australia – we speak with recently rejoined member Andrew Mitchell. Diamond Guild Australia is delighted to welcome South Australian jewellery institution, Martin Rogers Jewellery, one again to its membership. Martin Rogers has always reflected the Benchmark of Excellence upheld by the Guild illustrated through their three-decade commitment to […]
Awards Launched on The Jewellers Podcast
Get Ready for the 2026 Diamond Guild Awards Diamond Guild Australia is pleased to share highlights from a recent Jewellers Podcast conversation with three of the people shaping the 2026 Diamond Guild Awards. Host Laura Moore was joined by: Janelle O’Connell, newly appointed Chairperson of Diamond Guild Australia Stephen Dibb, 2026 Vice Chair Nadia Newman, […]
The 9th Diamond Guild Australia Jewellery Awards
Diamond Guild Australia has officially launched its 9th Jewellery Awards, inviting jewellers and designers from around the country to enter one of Australia’s most respected design competitions. The awards celebrate excellence, creativity and craftsmanship in diamond jewellery, with categories ranging from Solitaire and Fancy Colour to Everyday Diamonds and Emerging Talent. Winners from each category […]
Creations Jewellers celebrate
With an eye for design and attention to detail, Creations Jeweller’s renovated shop highlights their point of difference in the jewellery industry…..handmade on the premises. Now customers can observe the age-old technique of handmaking jewellery through the glassed in workshop, front and centre in their retail space. From forging, melting, drawing and rolling down metals, […]
Celebrating life’s special moments in current times
The gift of jewellery has always been an enduring symbol to mark significant life events – from 21st birthdays to engagements, the birth of a baby to wedding anniversaries. Perhaps now, more than ever, a special piece of jewellery may be the most suitable way to celebrate when big parties are not feasible and distance […]
Proud to Support the Invaluable Work of Beyond Blue During the COVID-19 Crisis
As a group of small business owners, many of whom are family operated, we all have been touched by the impact of this crisis – the emotional cost of having to distance ourselves from friends and loved ones, the potential threat to the health of our elderly and vulnerable and the stress on all businesses […]
Jana Pittman joins Diamond Guild Australia in helping to raise money for Beyond Blue
The beautiful “Hope Will Catch the Tears” pendant is 100% crafted in Australia, featuring 18ct rose and white gold and ethically sourced diamonds and is exclusively available from DGA members across the country. A limited edition of only 100 of the pendants will be sold for $4950, with $2000 from the sale of each piece […]
Zara Tindall dazzles in Calleija diamonds
Among Zara’s collection of sparkling accessories was a 5.52ct Magnifique white ring by Australian diamond specialist and Diamond Guild Australia member Calleija, which cost $550,000. Princess Anne’s daughter also wore elegant Cascade drop earrings worth $115,000 and a black-and-white diamond cuff valued at $23,900. Zara, 33, completed her summery look with a sleeveless monochrome dress […]
New Creation ‘Paradiso’ from Mondial
This unique and versatile piece has taken over 150 hours of master craftsmanship to create, and can be worn as a ring, pendant and brooch. “Paradiso’s incredible versatility should be a wonderfully attractive proposition for its potential owner. I believe our clientele will be captivated by the idea that they are effectively purchasing three spectacular […]
Members win at JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards
Rhys Turner took out the pinnacle award of Jeweller of the Year for his angular and architecturally inspired piece, Facets of Morality. Turner won the Coloured Gemstone award earlier in the evening for the platinum and parti sapphire ring that features multiple finishes including sandblast, polish and emery. He said being recognised among the other […]
Member Mondial Wins Lifetime Achievement Award
The award was introduced to promote excellence in the jewellery industry and according to JAA president Selwyn Brandt, is the highest honour that the association would bestow on one of its members. Speaking on behalf of Neuman at the ceremony was his son Michael who said, “As a family we’re so proud of Fred. It’s […]
Three Guild members to feature at Argyle Pink Diamond exhibition in London
Out of the Vault – Pink Diamonds and Royalty The royal exhibition titled “Out of The Vault – Pink Diamonds and Royalty.” was a celebration of Her Majesty the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and will bring together a number of the world’s premier jewellers to exhibit a selection of pieces featuring amazing Argyle Pink Diamonds sourced […]
Kate’s Royal Jewels
The Nizam instructed Elizabeth to choose anything she wanted from Cartier; she selected this long chain with 38 diamonds at its center, plus 13 emerald cut diamonds and a pear-shaped drop. “It was one of the most magnificent wedding presents,” says Leslie Field, author of The Queen’s Jewels. It was the fourth time the Queen […]
Introducing The Argyle Pink Diamonds 2014 Tender Collection
The 30th Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender collection comprises 55 diamonds, including 51 pink and purplish red diamonds and the four Fancy Red diamonds. Only 13 Fancy Red diamonds, including the four from this year, have been included in the annual in the 30 years of the tender. The hero of the 2014 collection is a […]
Flawless 100-carat diamond sells for $22 million
The perfect, classic emerald-cut D colour diamond was purchased by an anonymous buyer via a telephone bid. It had a pre-sale estimate of $19 million to $25 million. The diamond is about the size of a walnut and was mined by De Beers in Southern Africa. Originally weighing over 200 carats, its owner spent more […]
Musson makes history with world’s most desirable diamond The Argyle Octavia™
The Argyle Octavia is the largest-ever gem quality white diamond the Western Australian Argyle mine has ever produced, at 28.84 carats. It is named for its perfect octahedral (eight-sided) shape. The Argyle Octavia yielded three diamonds in the cutting process, a 17.18 carat princess cut diamond, and two heart cuts of 1.71 and 0.52 carats. […]
Iconic Argyle Diamond Mine Closes
Rio Tinto employees, traditional owners and other stakeholders attended a small event at the mine on Tuesday afternoon to formally cease operations. Where is the Argyle diamond mine? Located about 3000 kilometres north of Perth, Argyle became famous for its consistent stream of rare and striking pink diamonds and with its closure 90 per cent […]
