Further details have emerged concerning a puzzling email circulating within the industry, initially distributed by the Jewellery Industry Fair (JIF) organiser Laura Moore.
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.
JAA s fall from grace: 2020 State of the Jewellery Industry Report Posted February 16, 2021 | By Jeweller Research Part four of
Jeweller’s analysis of the Australian jewellery industry explores and tracks how the JAA fell from grace from a once-proud association to a shadow of its former self, representing a small percentage of the industry.
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The Jewellers Association of Australia (JAA) would not consider the past decade auspicious. Indeed, it’s fair to say that much of it would rather be forgotten. As financial records demonstrate, it has lost more than $250,000 since 2012.
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.