US market buoys swiss watch exports
Swiss watch exports jumped 10% to CHF 1.82 billion ($1.84 billion) in September, as orders from the US continued to grow.
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GIA pledges $1.3M to expand artisanal miner education
After seeing success with its pilot program in Tanzania, the Gemological Institute of America will expand distribution of its gem guide for artisanal miners.
CIBJO publishes ethics recommendations
The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) has produced a special report on ethics ahead of its annual congress in Bahrain next month.
SIHH changes its name, opens up to the public
The Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie (FHH) announced Wednesday the 16th that it is changing the name of SIHH and opening up the show to the public, another sign of the times in the changing world of trade shows.
There’s a trade war on—here are the rules
On Friday the 11th of October, the Trump administration said that it would postpone a planned hike in duties on $250 billion worth of Chinese products due to a reputed “phase one” trade deal with China. The 14th, it appeared that the “phase one” deal may not be as firm as originally reported, as China wants the administration to […]
Lieberherr steps down as head of Diamond Producers Association
Jean-Marc Lieberherr is stepping down as chief executive officer of the Diamond Producers Association (DPA) after heading the group for nearly four years.
Here’s why the 2019 Argyle pink diamonds tender is very, very special
Well, there’s one obvious reason why—by now the jewelry community is well aware that the famed Argyle mine’s supply of pink diamonds is dwindling, and the mine is projected to close in 2020.
Bulgari boosts LVMH’s Q3 watch, jewelry sales
LVMH reported double-digit revenue growth in its third-quarter results, buoyed by a strong performance across all segments from watches and jewelry to wines and spirits.
WDC 2019 Annual General meeting in Antwerp
Press release – WDC focuses on strengthening the scope of Kimberley Process during 2019 Annual General Meeting in Antwerp.
Rio Tinto unveils $1.1M Argyle diamond jewelry
Rio Tinto has unveiled a necklace-and-ring set worth $1.1 million, created from 673 diamonds recovered from its Argyle mine in Australia.
Diamond Producers Association unveils ‘The Diamond Journey’ campaign
Press release – The new campaign from the DPA’s Real is Rare, Real is a Diamond platform tells the epic journey of a natural diamond, 3 billion years in the making.
NRF: Holiday retail sales to Increase 4% this year
The National Retail Federation said Thursday it expects holiday retail sales to increase between 3.8 percent and 4.2 percent compared with last year.