Last Emperor’s Watch Sells for Record $6.2m
A Patek Philippe owned by the last emperor of China sold for $6.2m at Phillips Hong Kong, smashing its pre-sale high estimate of $3m.
It belonged to Aisin-Gioro Puyi, last emperor of the Qing Dynasty,...
CIBJO CONGRESS 2023 Commences In Jaipur
Gem & Jewellery industry pledges to enhance Trust, Transparency, Sustainability, Traceability & Responsible Sourcing through self-regulation
The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) held its annual Congress for the first time in Jaipur at Fairmont, Jaipur. The...
De Beers’ 2023 Diamond Output -8% To 31.9 Million Carats
De Beers recorded a 3% decline in rough diamond production to 7.9 million carats, primarily due to the planned reduction in South Africa as Venetia transitions to underground operations, partly offset by higher production...
India Becomes KP Vice Chair for 2018; Also Appointed Chair of Ad-HoC Committee on...
At the recently concluded Plenary Meeting of the Kimberly Process (KP) which was held in Brisbane, Australia from December 9-14, 2017, India was appointed as the Vice-Chair of the KP for the year 2018.
While...
Thailand and India Cooperate to Revive Gems & Jewelry Industry
Mumbai June 26, 2020 - The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) organized a webinar to discuss the potential business opportunity between India’s and Thailand’s jewelry industry in post-COVID-19, as well as to promote...
Tanishq Unveils Pioneering In-Store Diamond Evaluation Experience
In a move set to redefine diamond retail in India, Tanishq—India’s leading jewellery brand under the Titan Company—has rolled out a groundbreaking in-store diamond evaluation service across select outlets, as part of its strategic...
International Diamond Council Elects New Leadership Julien Drybooms Is New Chairman, Pol Van Der...
The International Diamond Council (IDC) has elected Julien Drybooms as its new Chairman, while Pol van der Steen is the new Vice-Chairman.
"I am very pleased to take on this important position and I am...
WFDB Mobilizes Industry in Call to Action Regarding G7 Diamond Restrictions
The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) has launched a campaign to unite the industry in presenting its concerns regarding the proposed G7 restrictions on diamonds.
The WFDB has sent out a letter (appended below)...
Gahcho Kué Production Touches 1.82 Mn Cts in Q3 2017
Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. announcing production results of the Gahcho Kué Diamond Mine for the third quarter ended September 30, 2017 reported that the mine “treated approximately 823,000 tonnes of ore through the...
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...
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