Christie’s to auction 92-Carat La Legende Diamond
Christie’s auction of Magnificent Jewels on May 17 in Geneva will feature La Légende, a 92-carat D color Flawless heart-shaped diamond pendant signed by Boehmer et Bassenge.
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Has GIA invented the synthetic diamond “black box”?
At last year’s forum on undisclosed lab-grown diamonds, Gemological Institute of America chief laboratory and research officer Tom Moses noted that jewelers have long yearned for an easy-to-use, synthetic-sniffing “black box” that costs $99 and fits on a countertop.
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.
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.
LVMH posts big jump in Q1 revenue
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s leading high quality products group, recorded revenue of 9.9 billion euros for the first quarter 2017, an increase of 15 percent. Its Watches & Jewelry business group recorded organic revenue growth of 11 percent in the first quarter of 2017.
Work! Chopard x Rihanna is coming soon
Flashback to February, when Rihanna rocked the 2017 Grammys in tangerine-colored Armani Privé and an entire treasure box of jewels, including a pair of earrings and a ring by Chopard. Turns out the superstar was secretly telegraphing exciting news.
‘Apollo’ and ‘Artemis’ could sell for $68M at Sotheby’s
Two non-matching pear-shaped diamond earrings will be up for auction next month, but interested parties will have to pay attention to the bidding on two lots instead of just one.
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.