Samuel Ord

Melbourne

Journalist at Jeweller Magazine

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Tensions mounting on Swatch board in strategy dispute

4 days ago | jewellermagazine.com | Samuel Ord

The Wall Street Journal has illuminated a dispute between the Hayek family, which founded Swatch in 1983, and US fund manager and investor Steven Wood. The report reveals that Wood invested one-quarter of his $USD150 million fund in Swatch in 2024 following an upbeat face-to-face meeting with CEO Nick Hayek in 2024. “Wood, who runs investment firm GreenWood Investors, reached out to Nick Hayek, the founder’s son, in September,” writes Margot Patrick.
Seven people indicted for $150 million jewellery heist

4 days ago | jewellermagazine.com | Samuel Ord

Around $USD100 million ($AUD154 million) in goods was stolen from a Brinks armoured car in July 2022, with 24 bags of jewellery stolen from the vehicle while it was parked on the way to a trade show. Seven people have been charged with conspiracy to commit theft from interstate and foreign shipment and theft from interstate and foreign shipment. According to the Department of Justice, some of the stolen jewellery was recovered during a search on 16 June.
Searching for distinction: HRD turns away from lab-created diamonds

4 days ago | jewellermagazine.com | Samuel Ord

Belgium's HRD laboratory has declared it will no longer grade lab-created diamonds in a bid to create a clearer distinction between ‘natural and synthetic diamonds’. | Source: Rubel & MénaschéBelgium's HRD laboratory has declared it will no longer grade lab-created diamonds in a bid to create a clearer distinction between ‘natural and synthetic diamonds’.
Museums Victoria launches new gold jewellery competition

4 days ago | jewellermagazine.com | Samuel Ord

Australian jewellers are encouraged to enter the Museums Victoria Gold Jewellery Acquisitive Prize, a new competition. | Source: Museums VictoriaAustralian jewellers are encouraged to enter the Museums Victoria Gold Jewellery Acquisitive Prize, a new competition. | Source: Museums VictoriaAustralian jewellers are encouraged to enter the Museums Victoria Gold Jewellery Acquisitive Prize, a new competition.
Search ends: GIA announces appointment of new leader

4 days ago | jewellermagazine.com | Samuel Ord

Patel joined the GIA in 2015 as chief information officer and was elevated to chief operating officer two years later. In his current role, he is responsible for operational strategy, planning, developing, and implementing innovative solutions. Patel will take over the role on 4 August and board chair Lisa Locklear said the new leader was well-suited to lead the organisation.
Historic emerald necklaces command huge returns

4 days ago | jewellermagazine.com | Samuel Ord

The carved necklace features five Colombian emeralds, weighing a combined 1,178 carats, on gold and magenta cords. The necklace once belonged to the Iranian ruler Nader Shah. Shah seized the jewellery after capturing Delhi in 1739 and taking control of the royal treasury of the Mughal Empire (1526-1857). The emerald necklace entered the Christie’s auction in New York with a pre-sale estimate of $USD2 million; however, it was sold for $USD6.22 million ($AUD9.66 million).
Incredible Cartier exhibition not to be missed

4 days ago | jewellermagazine.com | Samuel Ord

The exhibition, Cartier: Crafting the Exceptional, is open at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London until 16 November. It is the first major Cartier exhibition in the UK in three decades. It traces Cartier's evolution from Paris in 1847, expansion into London in 1902, and present-day status. It features many pieces from Cartier’s Royal Collection and private owners, which are rarely seen, if ever, in public.
Massive boost coming for global natural diamond marketing

5 days ago | jewellermagazine.com | Samuel Ord

Representatives from countries such as Angola, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Sierra Leone, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo participated in a meeting in Angola to determine the details of what is known as the Luanda Accord.
Purple prize: Colourful diamond surprise in Canada

5 days ago | jewellermagazine.com | Samuel Ord

In a social media post, the diamond producer announced the recovery of a 0.45 carat fancy colour purple diamond at the Diavik Mine in Canada. “Diavik diamonds are typically white, so this came as a surprise,” the post explained. “The purple colour likely comes from a trace element such as hydrogen or a twist in the crystal lattice structure of the diamond.
Futuristic security: Retailers ready for new technology

5 days ago | jewellermagazine.com | Samuel Ord

Among the eleven retailers was Michael Hill International. The statement explains that verbal and physical abuse from repeat offenders poses a risk to their employees and customers and that these offenders are often responsible for significant violence, loss, or damage. “We are firmly of the opinion that FRT, when used fairly and accurately, can be a valuable intervention to help keep customers and employees safe,” the statement read.