Trade leaders to gather at Mumbai conference
India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) will host industry figures from across the world next week at a conference to mark the organization’s 50th anniversary.
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Bringing diamonds to a new generation
The Diamond Producers Association (DPA) has the mammoth task of changing the diamond narrative, according to Jean-Marc Lieberherr, the organization’s chief executive officer. Initially, at least, that mission extends to how the diamond industry engages with millennials, who have become disillusioned with the idea that they’re simply expected to buy diamonds for an engagement or […]
India braces for ban on large cash deals
India’s ban on high-value cash transactions could damage rural gold demand or spur growth in the black market, the World Gold Council (WGC) warned.
Christie’s to offer ‘Jonker No. 5 diamond’ at Hong Kong spring auction
The Jonker No. 5 diamond and an emerald and diamond ‘Palmette’ necklace are among the exceptional items that auctioneer Christie’s in Hong Kong will be offering at its Spring auction on May 30.
GIA finds significant undisclosed synthetics
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) recently uncovered an unusually large number of undisclosed synthetic diamonds mixed in with natural melee diamonds, the lab confirmed with Rapaport News on Monday.
5 lessons from the Hong Kong Show
The Hong Kong show was better than expected for the diamond trade, as Chinese jewelers were looking for goods after being absent from the market for some time. But while exhibitors were simply happy to be doing business again, conditions ultimately favored buyers.
De Beers rough diamond sales for Cycle 2, 2017
The De Beers Group of Companies today announced the value of rough diamond sales (Global Sightholder Sales and Auction Sales) for the second sales cycle of 2017.
10 retail trends expected to dominate 2017
Technology’s influence is so strong in today’s world that it is starting to drive trends rather than just being a response to them. In retail, it’s playing an equally large part as many of the trends that are shaping the market seem to be a confluence between the consumer behavior and tech.
De Beers cuts price on melee Screening Device
De Beers has dropped the price of the device designed to automatically batch screen diamond melee by nearly half. The second-generation Automated Melee Screener, or AMS, is priced at $45,000, compared with $85,000
Alrosa to introduce synthetic and treated diamonds detector at Med Conference
ALROSA representative Dr. Sergei Terentev will introduce the firm’s newly developed instrument Diamond Inspector at the third Mediterranean Gemmological and Jewellery Conference in May.
Rolex’s Oscars spot highlights its cinematic history
Think about some of the biggest names in the acting business–Harrison Ford, Al Pacino, Marlon Brando, Paul Newman. If these stars appeared in a movie wearing a watch, what brand would it likely be?
Sarine and GGTL Laboratories cooperate on gemological grading technology
Sarine and GGTL Laboratories have signed a collaboration agreement to research new and advanced approaches to gemological challenges facing the diamond industry. They have signed a collaboration agreement to research new approaches to diamond grading and authentication.