IJL launches KickStart initiative for 2019
Trade show International Jewellery London has announced that it is officially open for applications for its tenth annual KickStart mentoring programme ahead of this year’s event.
The KickStart initiative is supported by the National Association...
Louis Vuitton’s jewellery designer aims to shake up sector with own line
Louis Vuitton’s jewellery designer, Francesca Amfitheatrof is bidding to shake-up the business of branded jewellery with her very own line.
Branching out from her role at Louis Vuitton, the jewellery designer, who previously worked for...
NRF Study Finds Fewer Consumers Expected to Celebrate Valentine’s Day; But Higher Spend From...
According to the findings of an annual survey commissioned by the National Retail Federation (NRF) of the US, and conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics, Americans are expected to spend a record amount on...
Provenance Proof Blockchain enables transparency for the entire gem and jewellery industry
At the AGTA Tucson gem show, the first coloured gemstone blockchain has been launched, which will track the provenance of gemstones – every step along the supply chain.
Transparency is one of the hottest topics...
IIJS Signature kick starts in Mumbai with Optimism
The 12th edition has over 750 exhibitors, 1400+ booths with delegates from the U.S., UK, Russia and more and expects around 12500 + visitors
The 12th edition of IIJS Signature kick-started in a grand manner...
Amazon reconsiders New York headquarters over local opposition
Amazon.com Inc is reconsidering locating part of its new headquarters in New York because of local opposition, the Washington Post reported on Friday, citing two people familiar with the retailer’s thinking.
The company had not...
Chinese New Year spells big opportunity for UK jewellers
Chinese New Year spells out a lucrative opportunity for jewellery retailers as some of the world’s biggest jewellery and watches buyers will be landing in the UK to celebrate.
According to Chinese marketing consultancy, Emerging...
Potentate Mining Unveils 64-Carat Montana Sapphire
Rock Creek, Montana—Potentate Mining has unveiled a 64.14-carat sapphire recovered at its Rock Creek mine in Montana.
The mining company believes it to be the largest gem-quality sapphire to be unearthed in the U.S.
Dubbed the...
South Korea Abolishes Diamond Tax Following Appeals By Korea Diamond Exchange
WFDB praises bourse's efforts as government simplifies tax regime for diamonds
Antwerp, Belgium – February 2019: World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) President Ernie Blom has praised the work of the WFDB-affiliated Korea Diamond Exchange...
Commerce department to meet exporters on Tuesday in wake of slowing exports growth
Senior officials of the department of commerce will meet exporters and export promotion councils on Tuesday in the wake of slowing growth of various exporting sectors.
Declining exports of labour intensive products including leather, gems...
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