Israel bourse issues ethics code
The Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) has introduced an ethical code of conduct, requiring members to comply with a series of guidelines aimed at improving transparency and business practices.
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GIA demonstrates prototype mounted gem testing device
The GIA (Gemological Institute of America) will introduce for sale later this year an easy-to-operate, sophisticated desktop instrument to reliably identify natural diamonds, separating them from all simulants and from diamonds that may be synthetic or treated.
We are open for good business in all our locations – Erik Jens
Erik Jens, the Global Head – Diamond & Jewellery Clients – AMRO BANK N.V. comes armed with professional experience in banking, financing and investments.
GJEPC holds diamond detection Expo & Symposium in Surat
India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) organized the second edition of the Diamond Detection Expo & Symposium (DDES 2017) on April 14 and 15 in Surat.
Synthetic gem diamond production 4.2M Carats, says Indian study
Global production of gem-quality lab-grown diamonds has soared to 4.2 million carats a year from 350,000 carats annually just two years ago, according to a study by Bonas & Company diamond brokers and consultants.
Retired judge now to settle disputes at Diamond Exchange
The Israel Diamond Exchange is breaking with 80 years of tradition and bringing in a retired district court judge to handle the more high-dollar disputes between members.
Diamond trade banking on relationships
The diamond industry and the banking sector are getting to know each other again, having recognized the gulf that’s developed between them. In that spirit, the diamond financing seminar that took place recently in Mumbai presented a much-needed opportunity to talk.
DPA, Signet, De Beers working on ‘Project Assure’
Signet Jewelers unveiled further details of an initiative to test synthetic-diamond detectors, a project spearheaded by the Diamond Producers Association (DPA).
Antwerp diamond industry ‘demands solution for banking issue’
In reaction to media reports regarding access to bank accounts, the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) said it is “indisputable that Belgian banks discriminate against the entire Antwerp diamond industry“.
De Beers Consolidated Mines recognized for its conservation efforts
De Beers Consolidated Mines (DBCM) has won the Wildlife Ranching SA award for ‘Biodiversity and Social Responsibility’, in recognition of its approach to ecological management, the De Beers Group announced today.
2016 diamond pipeline – survival in the absence of growth
“Survival in the Absence of Growth” was the subject of a panel discussion at the recent Mumbai “Mines to Market Conference.” It certainly summarized succinctly the diamond industry’s 2016 performance. The full 2016 Pipeline article is published in Diamond Intelligence Briefs.
Second Jewelry Industry Summit launches report on supply chain talks
The organizers of the Jewelry Industry Summit announced today the publication of the final report on the recent meeting in Tucson, Arizona.