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| 30 Years of Jwaneng Diamonds | |
In what was described as “a very special and
unique day in the history of mining in Botswana,”
Jwaneng Mine commemorated 30 years of
diamond production. Speaking at the event, held in
Jwaneng last month, President of the Republic of
Botswana, His Excellency, Lieutenant Seretse Khama
Ian Khama applauded the Mine for having
catapulted Botswana into an economic
powerhouse.............. |
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| Asean Gemstone Outlook | |
Wilson Yuen, president of the International
Colored Gemstone Association, talked about the
ASEAN countries’ market trend at the 3rd
International Gem and Jewelry Conference (GIT
2012) in Bangkok. He discussed each country’s
strengths from the manufacturing, sales and
exportation perspective.”China and India remain
the largest consumer markets in terms of sales and export. Thailand maintains its position as the top supplier. With respects to the competition from Sri Lanka and India, Thailand’s growing economic status could soon disqualify it for tax exemption when exporting gems to the US market,” said Yuen....................... |
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| AGS Labs appoints CEO | |
American Gem Society CEO Ruth Batson has
also been appointed to the role of CEO of AGS
Laboratories. AGS announced at the JCK show in
June that it had
acquired the
outstanding shares of
American Gem Society
Laboratories, making it
a wholly-owned
subsidiary of the AGS....................... |
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| Alrosa continues Long Team Contracts | |
As the majority of Alrosa’s three-year supply
contracts are ending in 2012, the Russian diamond
miner is in a
process of renewing them. After it recently signed supply contracts with Tiffany & Co. and Chow Tai Fook, the company has signed a new agreement with Rosy Blue..................... |
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| Annaloucah Ethical Jewels | |
Fairtrade Fairmined gold jewellery created by
Annaloucah has raised $32,000 at auction in Dubai,
for Oxfam................ |
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| Antwerp Tender Facility opens | |
First Element (Pty) Ltd has held a tender of
rough diamonds, inaugurating the Antwerp
Diamond Tender Facility. The ender offered rough
diamonds from the Liqhobong Mine in Lesotho. The
company did not publish the results of the tender,
only calling it a success............... |
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| China Gemstone Outlook | |
Wilson Yuen, president of the International
Colored Gemstone Association, gave an overview
of China’s gemstone market at the 2012 World
Jewellery Industry Development Summit-Hong Kong.
He addressed the need to build an integrated
coloured gemstone database in China.............
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| Competition may impact Surat | |
In India, Surat’s diamond manufacturing
sector is facing increased competition from China,
putting a dent the city’s status as a leading
polishing and cutting hub. A report by the
Associated Chamber of Commerce and Industry of
India (Assocham) noted that there are grave
concerns now that Surat-based diamond
manufacturers are relocating to China, a country
which is constantly pushing for direct rough
diamond supply deals with producer countries.............. |
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| De Beers Execs at DMIA Meeting | |
Philippe Mellier, CEO of the De Beers Group,
and Varda Shine, the CEO of the Diamond Trading
Company (DTC), will be the guests of honour and
keynote speakers at the General Membership
Meeting of the
Diamond &
Importers
Association of America (DMIA) on January 8, 2013. Their participation will mark the first public appearance of De Beers’ executives in the U.S..................... |
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| De Beers opens Store in Nanjing | |
De Beers Diamond Jewellers recently opened
its first store in Nanjing on the first floor of Deji Plaza,
marking the brand’s fifth store in China. The new 80
square metre space features De Beers’ unique store
design concept of glass and light...................... |
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| Eden Rachminov received NCDIA Award | |
Eden Rachminov, owner and managing
partner of fancy colour diamond manufacturer
Rachminov Diamonds
1891, received the first
Natural Color Diamond
Association (NCDIA)
Achievement Award for
Education and
Promotion of Natural
Color Diamonds at the
organization’s recent “Night of Color
Diamonds Gala.” The
award was presented to Rachminov for his devotion
and efforts on behalf of natural colour diamonds,
for the variety of colours he promotes and for
advancing awareness and knowledge about the
field.................... |
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| First London Jeweller with Gold Standard | |
In England, Minar Jewellers in Tooting,
London, has become the first jeweller in London to
take on the voluntary Gold Standard.
The London arrival of the Gold Standard — a
scheme run in conjunction with the Metropolitan
Police, Trading Standards, the National Association
of Goldsmiths (NAG), the National Pawnbrokers
Association (NPA) and the British Jewellers Association (BJA) — launched last month at Minar Jewellers............... |
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| Gitanjali acquires Jewellery Brands | |
The Gitanjali Group has acquired two Indian
jewellery brands, Nirvana and Viola, through its
subsidiary, Spectrum Jewellery Limited. The new
brands will add to
the existing branded
lines Gitanjali offers
the Indian consumer.
Each of the brands
has a well
established presence
in modern retail
formats across India.
Gitanjali says they
will complement its
existing portfolio of brands and enhance its retail presence............... |
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| Hary Winston keeping Luxury Brand for new | |
Harry Winston Diamond Corp. has no plans
to sell or spin off its watch and jewellery division
from its mining division in the next year, though the
retail arm will eventually stand on its own, the
company’s chief executive said. “In the fullness of time, it will certainly either become separated or be sold to someone that can do better with it than we would be able to,” Robert Gannicott told investors. “But clearly that time is not now,” he said. “It still requires further investment and it still needs to get through at least another year.”......... |
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| HRD in Strategic Link with NGTC | |
HRD Antwerp has announced it has entered into strategic cooperation with NGTC - China's National Gems & Jewelry Technology Administrative Center- which operates in the fields of gem research, technology, jewellery trading and appraisal of jewellery........... |
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| New Global Diamond Industry Report | |
Following up on the global diamond industry
report of 2012, Lifting the Veil of Mystery,
the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) and
Bain & Company have released a second annual
report, focusing more in detail on the dynamics of
consumer demand across the globe........... |
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| Pforzheim Pearl Exhibition | |
In celebration of the pearl, Germany’s
Schmuckmuseum Pforzheim, which is devoted to
jewellery, is hosting an exhibition until January 27
presenting pieces through the centuries from its own
and other major collections, including Qatar
Museums Authority in Doha, Tiffany & Co. in New
York, Albion Art in Tokyo and the Gulbenkian
Museum in Lisbon. Displayed items include diadems,
brooches, necklaces, rings, earrings and jewelled
watches from the 6th century B.C. to the 21st
century............ |
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| Platinum Jewellery Outlook Stronger | |
The outlook for the platinum jewellery market
this year is showing signs of strength after a positive
2012, according to Dr Jonathan Butler, an expert on
platinum. He says how
India and China are
driving global demand
for platinum jewellery, while appetite for the metal is holding up well in Europe............. |
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| Progress at Gahcho Kue | |
Economic benefits for the Northwest Territories
and Canada, a comprehensive environmental plan
and extensive engagement with communities and
regulators drew praise from both government and a
number of Aboriginal groups that attended five
days of public hearings into the proposed Gahcho
Kue Diamond Project, 280km northeast of
Yellowknife, Canada..................... |
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| Rio Tinto showcases Bunder Diamonds | |
Rio Tinto showcased its inaugural diamond
jewellery collection from the Bunder diamond
project on the red carpet at Mumbai’s Liberty
Cinema. Australian-born Indian actress Pallavi
Sharda wore the diamond earrings and necklace,
known as Courageous Spirit, to the premiere of ‘’Fearless Nadia,’’ in celebration of 100 years of
Indian cinema...................... |
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| Ruby and Sapphire in East Africa | |
East Africa has been a well-known source for
rubies and sapphires since rubies were discovered
near Longido in Tanzania in the early 20th century.
Vincent Pardieu, GIA’s supervisor of field
gemmology in Bangkok, recently returned from a
three-month research expedition in the region and
discussed the ruby and sapphire trade in East Africa
at the recent GIA Gemstone Gathering in Bangkok..................... |
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| Tiffany Diamond on World Tour | |
To mark the 175th anniversary of worldrenowned
jewellers Tiffany & Co, the company’s
famous diamond is on a world tour as part of a
momentous exhibition of stunning jewels............... |
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| WFDB Presidents' Meeting set for Turkey | |
The World Federation of Diamond Bourses
(WFDB) has confirmed that its next Presidents’
Meeting to take place in Istanbul, Turkey from June
16-18, 2013. The meeting will be hosted by the
Istanbul Gold and Diamond Exchange and will
bring together the presidents from 28 diamond
bourses around the world............... |
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| World's Largest Cut Aquamarine | |
The Dom Pedro Aquamarine, the largest
single piece of cut aquamarine in the world, is now
on permanent display at the Smithsonian’s National
Museum of Natural History in Washington DC USA.
The gemstone joins other exceptional gems already on exhibit in the Janet Annenberg Hooker Hall of Geology, Gems and Minerals including the Hope Diamond and the Marie Antoinette earrings. Jane M. Mitchell and Jeffery S. Bland donated the piece. The quality of the original crystal and its size, exquisite blue-green colour and distinctive cut make it an exceptionally rare gem. “There is so much about the Dom Pedro that is remarkable, and we are able to preserve the story that goes along with it,” said Kirk Johnson, the Sant Director of the National Museum of Natural History. “The Dom Pedro is enriched by all the people and places that have been a part of its fascinating journey to its home here in the National Gem Collection. We are grateful to Jane Mitchell and Jeffery Bland for their wonderful gift.”.............. |
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