KGK expands operations to Namibia
Hong Kong-based diamond manufacturer KGK Group has further strengthened its foothold in South Africa with the opening of a diamond cutting and polishing factory in Namibia.
The facility, operated by KGK-owned Sky Investments, is located...
ABN AMRO Sees De Beers’ Lightbox as a Move to Ultimately Protect Natural Diamonds
ABN AMRO bank yesterday published an Insights article anchored by Georgette Boele, Senior Precious Metals & Diamond Analyst which analysed the launch by De Beers of a subsidiary Lightbox Jewellery; and its proposed plans...
Angolan Government Aims to Introduce New Marketing Model to Enhance Diamond Revenue
The Angolan government plans to implement reforms in the diamond sector including the creation of a marketing model that is “morebalanced” and does not “impair producers”, according to media reports that suggest that sales...
NAJ and BATF launch competition to find striking silverware
National Association of Jewellers has joined forces with its parent company, the British Allied Trades Federation (BATF) to launch a competition to find an interesting piece of silverware to sit alongside other important silver...
FEATURE: Discover how ChloBo stays at the forefront of the industry with its stack...
“hen Chloe Moss founded ChloBo over ten years ago, she was way ahead of the trends that are currently dominating the fashion jewellery market today.
Inspired by her travels in Bali, and the stunning craftsmanship...
Nirav Modi applies for asylum in U.K., claims “political persecution”
The billionaire jeweller is in London trying to claim asylum from what he calls “political persecution”, the Financial Times reported.
Nirav Modi, the billionaire jeweller at the heart of a more than ₹13,578-crore Punjab National...
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Relief for related-party diamond trade
The customs department has relaxed a rule that required compulsory scrutinising of imports and exports of diamonds between related parties, a regulation that was followed strictly after the Nirav Modi scam.
In the past...
Signet Sales Up, Posts Big Loss, Market Happy With Stabilizing Sales
Signet Jewelers reported total sales were $1.5 billion, up 5.5%, in the 13 weeks ended May 5, its fiscal 2019 first quarter.
Total same store sales performance was down 0.1% versus the prior year...
Platinum imports for jewellery in India to grow by about 25%
The report said, during the first quarter of 2018, sales of platinum jewellery logged 25 per cent retail sales growth in India.
The Platinum Guild India is expecting about 25 per cent growth in platinum...
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