Australia’s largest jewellery industry buying group, Nationwide Jewellers, will soon make its next voyage to Belgium, the ‘heart’ of much of the international diamond trade.
2021 Equipment Innovations: Innovation Information Posted July 15, 2021 | By Arabella Roden • Editor As the jewellery trade continues to evolve, so too do the tools and equipment used by its workforce, writes ARABELLA RODEN.
As the saying goes, a workman is only as good as their tools. Like most industries, over the years jewellery creation has evolved from largely hand-based, physically-taxing equipment towards more efficient technological solutions – allowing for ever more precision, design creativity, speed, and fewer injuries on the bench.
Manufacturers – and even jewellers themselves – have taken inspiration from other industries such as car manufacturing and welding to develop new, or refine existing, tools.
Nationwide Jewellers continues Apprentice Support Scheme for 2021 Posted March 02, 2021 | By Arabella Roden ⢠Editor Australasia’s largest buying group, Nationwide Jewellers, has announced its Apprentice Support Scheme will continue for an 12th year, providing vouchers for both tools and cash to jewellery and watch apprentices in Australia and New Zealand.
Under the scheme, which was first introduced in 2009, apprentices have the choice between a $500 tool voucher – subsidised by Australian Jewellers Supplies in Australia and G A Warburtons in New Zealand – or $400 in cash towards costs associated with their training. As a major player in the jewellery industry, we recognise our obligation to support and encourage young people in enhancing their skills and experiences
Australian Jewellers Supplies: a business built on its people Posted December 15, 2020 | Dedicated, professional, and experienced, the Australian Jewellers Supplies (AJS) team lights the way when it comes to product knowledge and customer service – in fact, our people are the reason we are the leading national supplier of jewellery tools and equipment.
Each AJS branch – Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth – is staffed by industry experts that specialise in various aspects of jewellery-making.
The team, which boasts more than 300 years of collective industry experience, has become an invaluable resource to Australia s bench jewellers.
From new hobbyists to the most experienced manufacturers, the AJS team is there to help with everything from product guidance to seasoned advice.
Australian Jewellers Supplies: a jewellerâs one-stop shop Posted December 14, 2020 | For first-class service, the widest range of quality products, and industry expertise, look no further than Australian Jewellers Supplies (AJS).
At AJS, we aim to work as an extension of a jeweller’s business and to assist and support it in all ways possible.
With fully-stocked branches in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth, and the full product range available online, AJS is Australia’s only truly national jewellery tools and equipment supplier, with the infrastructure to support jewellers country-wide.
During 2020, AJS has been busy expanding our range of findings, metals, lapidary supplies and gemstones.