• JAA Awards 2012

Sponsors

Principal Sponsor

www.pwbeck.com.au

After 30 years servicing the Australian Jewellery Industry as the largest privately owned manufacturer and refiner of gold, silver, platinum and palladium we are very proud to again be associated with the JAA Australian Jewellery Awards.

Through commitment to sponsorship of industry events, we endeavour to provide encouragement to potential new talent, as well as supporting those already employed within the industry. We supply an extensive package of products and services to the jewellery industry. For manufacturing jewellers we provide quality casting and refining services as well as alloyed product. For retail jewellers we offer the most comprehensive range of wedding rings and innovative dress rings as well as full-colour catalogue and marketing support.


Platinum Sponsors

www.chemgold.com

Chemgold offers the complete precious metal products and services solution; casting, refining, fabricated alloys and comprehensive 10,000+ design catalogue. We have a full service CAD and Rapid Prototyping department to facilitate the design process. Our precious metal consultants use their experience, passion for quality and leading edge technology to guarantee excellent results every time.

Chemgold are proud to be sponsor of the CAD/CAM Award.



www.internationaljewelleryfair.com.au

Expertise Events creates memorable events that connect people and markets in a very personal way.

Our exhibitions are created with passion and a personal touch, delivering unique experiences to our customers that are beyond their expectations.

To be a successful event-maker is a skilled craft that requires a fine balance of professionalism and friendliness. Our events incorporate the hands-on teamwork of the company owners and staff, as well as understanding of our customers' personal needs.

Expertise Events runs more than 30 superior events each year that exemplify the company's reputation as the leading Australian independently owned and managed exhibition and event group.



www.gem.org.au

Reward yourself and stand out from the masses with a GAA course to improve your product knowledge and confidence. Both are keys to unlocking success and credibility in a increasing competitive market place. The Gemmological Association of Australia is the country’s premier educator in diamond and gemstone identification and grading. The GAA has specialty courses for the jewellery industry and general public. Founded in 1945, it is a not-for-profit body providing teaching centres and courses in every state. You will find a course to suit your needs from one day to a two year diploma course.

The GAA is passionately educating the industry and consumers about gemstones.



www.jewelphotography.com.au

Jewel Photography is a specialist jewellery photography and videography company with over 30 years’ experience in the jewellery industry. We provide high quality jewellery images and videos that showcase jewellery on television, cinemas, bill boards, magazines and websites. We provide a secure and welcoming studio environment backed by jewellers block insurance.

We accept work from all over Australia using secure parcel shipment methods. Competitive pricing, fast turnaround and consistent quality all ensure your company enjoys many years fuss free photography supply.



www.markmcaskill.com.au

Superior quality, honesty and customer service are the cornerstone values that have enabled Mark McAskill Jewellery to become a recognised name in the industry.

Mark McAskill Jewellery offers a stunning array of coloured gemstone jewellery, an impressive diamond jewellery collection and a beautiful range of pearl jewellery for retailers to select from. Ninety eight percent of all jewellery pieces are manufactured in their modern Adelaide factory utilising only the latest technology, ensuring highly efficient labor saving processes, whilst keeping ahead of the overseas competition. With over one million different variations available to choose from within the collections and providing retailers with a quality catalogue showcasing the designs- all this is what sets Mark McAskill Jewellery apart.



www.australia.marsh.com

Marsh is once again honoured to be associated with the 2012 JAA Australian Jewellery Awards.

As a leading supplier of jewellers block insurance, we value the partnership with the JAA and offer unique benefits to all JAA members. These benefits include: discounted services to JAA members, products and services that are tailored specifically to serve the jewellery industry, higher limits of cover, dedicated claims service, and most importantly, personalised one on one risk and insurance advice from specialists in our customer service team. Be secure in the knowledge that we can look after you!



www.najo.com.au

NAJO is a contemporary sterling silver jewellery brand that aims to provide the most captivating and enticing collection on the market.

Australian Jo Tory founded NAJO after living in Mexico in the mid 1980s where she fell in love with the beauty and traditions of mexican silversmithing.

While NAJO has grown from strength to strength, now selling to more than 700 retailers and galleries in Australia, New Zealand and Asia, Jo Tory’s mission has remained constant – to provide the best collection of contemporary sterling silver jewellery available by focusing on interesting design and materials, great quality and fabulous customer service.

NAJO is a branded product and is supported by a range of merchandising material and packaging.



www.spoonfuldesign.com.au

We know that design is the most fundamental ingredient to the success of an idea, and since 2004 we have produced creative and intelligent designs for large corporates, not-for-profit organisations, small businesses and entrepreneurs.


We work by building strong and trusting relationships - and whether it's a simple flyer or an in-depth campaign strategy, our talented team of designers happily guide our clients through the process with skill, expertise and professionalism.


To see our award winning designs go to www.spoonfuldesign.com.au


Gold Sponsors

www.brinksglobal.com

Brink's Australia Pty Ltd is the world's leading provider of global risk management and secure logistics for valuables including diamonds, jewellery, precious metals, securities, currency, high tech devices, pharmaceuticals and more. The Brink’s Global Services division specialise in managing your rick through safe, secure transportation and the handling of your valuables from packing and pickup through inventory control to final delivery.

Brink’s Australia has secure premises throughout Australia and has just opened its first Diamond and Jewellery secure service centre in Melbourne CBD. Brink’s is an official secure logistics and vaulting provider for International and Australian Jewellery Fairs.
Around the world and domestically, billions of dollars in valuables are entrusted to Brink's Global Services.



www.leadingedgejewellers.com.au

Leading Edge Jewellers is one division of Leading Edge Group which is Australia’s Largest Buying Group of independently owned and operated retailers. Leading Edge Jewellers are a united group of retailers that benefit from the combined buying power of 143 stores across the country. All members of Leading Edge Jewellers are market leaders in their own locality, specialising in offering premium quality, fine jewellery to their clients at the best prices available. All the members of Leading Edge Jewellers benefit from a community of like minded retailers that strive to keep the independent jewellery market strong by working together to offer the best service and knowledge in the industry.


www.nationwidejewellers.com

Nationwide Jewellers is the largest jewellery group in Australasia, representing over 500 independent jewellery stores. These 500 stores enjoy a comprehensive range of marketing, merchandise and cost saving benefits, many of which are totally free.


Even though jewellery stores in the Nationwide group do not pay any fees or charges, they receive excellent discounts and rebates. In fact, Nationwide guarantees that jewellers will be financially better off than they would in the other groups that charge various fees and levies.


Nationwide Jewellers Antwerp diamond marketing programme generates a substantial increase in diamond sales for jewellers.




www.showcasejewellers.com.au

Showcase Jewellers has been established for over 25 years and is considered Australia’s premier buying and marketing group for independent jewellers. It offers its members a range of services and advice in the specialised areas of merchandise, accounting and marketing. Our members enjoy the wide network of support provided to them by both local and international suppliers, fellow members and support staff from Head Office.


With 250 stores across the nation Showcase and its members continue to go from strength to strength.


Showcase Jewellers are again proud to sponsor the Awards.