Chow Tai Fook is coming to America
The Asian jewelry powerhouse is opening a branded shop at a New York City Macy’s.
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From Dubai, a puzzling press release follows KP plenary
Dubai, United Arab Emirates–Following the Kimberley Process plenary meeting in Dubai, the KP chair nation touted the passage of two “historic” proposals, which would be a huge step for a process that’s perennially unable to move forward on substantive issues.
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.
WDC welcomes Australia as 2017 KP chair and EU, India as vice-chairs
The further strengthening of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme and the introduction of new working methods and new ways of organizing processes, were crucial at this year’s KP Plenary Meeting in Dubai, the World Diamond Council (WDC) said in a statement.
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.
ALROSA announces sales results for October 2016
PJSC ALROSA, the world leader in diamond mining, has announced rough and polished diamond sales results for October 2016.
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.