Mediterranean Gem and Jewelry Conference to take place in Italy in 2017
The third Mediterranean Gemmological and Jewellery Conference will be held in Syracuse, Italy, following meetings in Greece in 2015 and in Spain earlier this year.
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London Diamond Bourse measuring effect on environment
The London Diamond Bourse in Hatton Garden is measuring the impact its businesses have on the environment.
Chow Tai Fook is coming to America
The Asian jewelry powerhouse is opening a branded shop at a New York City Macy’s.
SSEF introduces new chemical analysis system
Basel, Switzerland–The Swiss Gemological Institute said it has become the first grading laboratory in the world to introduce the “ground-breaking” GemTOF instrument in its facility.
Tiffany & Co. trapped by trump tower tornado
The retailer says its Fifth Avenue flagship is “open for business,” but analysts fear a drop-off in traffic.
8-carat “Sky Blue” diamond garners $17M
New York–An 8.01-carat fancy vivid blue diamond, dubbed “The Sky Blue Diamond” to emphasize its rare hue, sold for $17.1 million, or $2.1 million per carat, Wednesday.
What are the implications for U.S. jewelry trade of changing population patterns?
If there has been one exceptionally clear trend during the US Presidential campaigns of 2008, 2012 and 2016, it is that the population of the world’s biggest diamond and jewelry market has changed and is continuing to do so rapidly.
India clampdown on black cash prompts gold rush
Long-term outlook bleak for domestic gold and diamond jewelry market.
Will Trump presidency put some Sparkle Into the American economy?
It seemed pretty clear to me as I put fingers to keyboard this morning that this week’s Memo should probably talk about the impact of the forthcoming Trump presidency on the world’s biggest economy and largest diamond jewelry market.
Bringing personalized jewelry to the mass market
The Five-Minute Interview: Kent Wong. Chow Tai Fook continues to endure declining sales as a slowdown in China, especially in Hong Kong, shows little sign of abating.
Demand for natural blue diamonds drives color stone price rises in Q3
The Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF) reports that fancy color diamond prices continued to climb moderately during Q3 2016, at a rate similar to the previous quarter.
Sarine unveils automated clarity, color grading
Sarine Technologies launched equipment it claims can give an automated and accurate clarity and color grading for polished diamonds.