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...
Birmingham jewellery manufacture to flourish despite challenges
Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter has a bright future in manufacturing, boosted by strong skill sets and cheap rents, and will flourish despite uncertainty over Brexit and a pollution charge.
Several large-scale manufacturers are based in the...
GIA Expands Identification & Origin Reports of Coloured Stones To Include Alexandrite
Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has now expanded its bouquet of services under the Colored Stone Identification & Origin Report to now include alexandrite. It has thus added to the service which currently has...
Jewellery & Watch gears up for 2019 edition
Jewellery & Watch is gearing up to open its doors for the 2019 edition of its annual trade show.
Today marks the start of the five-day event, which will be attracting buyers and jewellery retailers...
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