WFDB: 2018 World Diamond Congress to be Held in Mumbai on October 23-25
The dates of the 2018 World Diamond Congress have been finalised and the WFDB has announced that it will be held in Mumbai from October 23 to 25, 2018. The Congress is the bi-annual...
GIA works with Princeton University on advanced diamond research
Scientists at Princeton University called on GIA’s expertise in gemmological research and the analysis of optical centres to evaluate how to use the unique properties of diamonds to create a highly secure communications network.
The...
GJEPC Delegation Makes Presentation to Parliamentary Standing Committee on Commerce
A delegation of The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council made a presentation to the Department Related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Commerce which was looking into the “Impact of banking misappropriation on trade &...
Hot Diamonds re-structures team as it gears up for gold jewellery launch
The Hot Diamonds Group has re-structured its team and increased investment in independent sales staff in prepation for the launch of a gold jewellery line.
The new standalone collection, Hot Diamonds Gold, features 9ct gold...
COLLECTION: Karl Lagerfeld places pearls centre stage for AW18
Swarovski Group brand Karl Lagerfeld has unveiled its offering for AW18.
As always, the new season jewels combine classic designs with the iconic designer’s contemporary vision, with iconic motifs such as the letter K and...
De Beers’ IIDGR Presents AMS Machine to GJEPC for Delhi Region
The International Institute of Diamond Grading and Research (IIDGR), part of the De Beers group pf companies, presented GJEPC with an Automated Melee Screening (AMS) machine that will be used for R&D and training...
ALROSA’s Total Diamond Sales for June 2018 Amount to US$ 390 Mn
ALROSA’s total diamond sales – of rough and polished – in June 2018, amounted to US$ 390 million.
Of this, rough diamond sales were valued at US$ 383.7 million; while polished diamond sales stood at...
Israel Diamond Exchange to Host Augmented Reality Start Up Inova at its Innovation Center
The Israel Diamond Exchange’s (IDE) technological incubator Diamond Tech will host a new Israeli start-up Inova Diamonds Ltd, which is developing augmented reality imaging that will enable customers to virtually ‘try on’ diamond rings...
Mikimoto Unveils New Ultra-feminine Collection
Legendary Japanese pearl jeweller Mikimoto recently launched a new collection that pays homage to the classic motif of ribbons interspersed with the sophistication of pearls.
The new high jewellery collection, Jeux de Rubans, was unveiled...
GIA and Princeton University Collaborate on Research for Secure Communications
As diamonds form a key component in highly secure quantum communications network, scientists at Princeton University approached the GIA to collaborate on diamond research.
The prestigious university “called on GIA’s expertise in gemmological research and...
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