Opportunities abound at GIA career fair
The GIA Jewelry Career Fair, scheduled for March 8 at the Javits Center in New York, will offer a myriad of career opportunities in the global gemstone and jewellery industry.
DPA launches ‘For Me, From Me’ campaign
The Diamond Producers Association has launched the third wave of its “Real is Rare, Real is a Diamond” campaign that focuses on female self-purchasing.
China, Israel to hold first diamond week
The first China-Israel Diamond Week, scheduled for April 2 to 4, 2019 in Shenzhen, is expected to further strengthen diamond trade between the two countries.
GSI to offer diamond testing at HK show
The Gemological Science International is providing diamond testing and screening services to jewellery manufacturers and retailers at the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show.
De Beers’ revenues up 4% in 2018
The De Beers Group of Companies reported a 4 percent increase in total revenues in 2018 to US$6.1 billion on the back of improved market demand.
Gemfields opens modern sorting house
Gemfields has unveiled a state-of-the art, US$15-million ruby sorting house at the Montepuez Ruby Mine in Mozambique.
Sotheby’s unveils rare 88.22-carat diamond in HK
A spectacular 88.22-carat, D-colour, flawless, Type IIA, oval brilliant diamond – “perfect” according to every critical criterion – will lead Sotheby’s Hong Kong Sale of Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite on April 2.
HK Jewellery Design Competition winners revealed
Winners of the 20th Hong Kong Jewellery Design Competition were announced yesterday, highlighting the skills of some of Hong Kong’s most talented young jewellers.
Consumer marketing and branding specialist Alexander Lacik was recently appointed as president and CEO of Pandora.
Colourful collection from Harry Winston
The House of Harry Winston is unveiling the Winston Candy Collection, featuring a series of cocktail rings adorned with exceptional coloured gemstones.
Economic growth to lift gold jewellery demand, says WGC
Structural economic reforms in key emerging markets are likely to boost consumer sentiment and in turn strengthen demand for gold jewellery, said the World Gold Council.
IDI to auction off special stones in HK
The Israel Diamond Institute is holding an auction of special stones at the March Hong Kong Fair, which is scheduled for February 28 to March 2.
Alrosa displays exceptional pink diamonds in Russia
Russian diamantaire Alrosa is showcasing a collection of large fancy colour diamonds, headlined by unique pink, bright yellow and pink-purple gems, in Moscow.
Industry welcomes first lab-grown ‘all diamond’ ring
The world’s first ring made entirely from a laboratory-grown diamond was launched recently by Dutch Diamond Technologies.
Finalists selected for JNA Jewellery Design Competition 2018/19
The JNA Jewellery Design Competition 2018/19 has shortlisted 15 finalists on January 31. They will vie for the grand prize that includes US$2,000.
Yellow diamond prices seen to rise in 2019
Prices of highly sought-after fancy vivid yellow diamonds are expected to increase slightly this year owing to tighter supply, the Fancy Color Research Foundation reported.
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