June Brides: Tying the Knot in Modern Times
With the onset of June, the traditional wedding season has started. But while “June brides” remain a large part of the collective female consciousness, some of the other traditions usually associated with the big...
US buyers say synthetic diamonds not ‘real’ – DPA study
Results of a new survey released by the Diamond Producers Association (DPA) and The Harris Poll revealed that majority of American consumers don’t view synthetic diamonds as “real” diamonds.
According to DPA, 68 percent of...
Thirty-Eight Top Indian G&J Exporters Participate in India Pavilion at JCK Las Vegas
Thirty-eight leading Indian gem and jewellery exporters are taking part at the JCK Las Vegas Show 2018, which opened yesterday in USA, under the India Pavilion organized by The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion...
Sotheby’s to hold London auction in June
Sotheby’s also announced a similar auction will be taking place in Geneva on the 14 June
Sotheby’s has announced that it will hold an auction at its London gallery on 6 June featuring an array...
GIA Launches Proprietary Cut Programme to Include Branded Diamond Cut Names in Grading Reports
GIA (Gemological Institute of America) will include the branded name of a proprietary diamond cut with details of the diamond shape and cutting style description under its newly launched Proprietary Cut Programme for diamonds...
Sarine Technology Laboratory Opened in Mumbai, India
Sarine Technologies Ltd has opened its second Sarine Technology Laboratory – this one in Mumbai, India.
The first one was opened earlier this year in Ramat Gan, Israel.
The Mumbai lab “will offer services to the...
NAJ to showcase best in technology and security
The NAJ has partnered with leading security and technology providers across the industry to host a technology and security showcase at the Goldsmiths Centre.
The showcase will feature industry-leading providers that will show machinery in...
ALROSA’s Auction of Large Diamonds in Israel Earns Revenue of US$ 14.5 Mn
ALROSA’s sales revenue from a recently-held auction of special size rough diamonds (+ 10.8 carats), in Israel, amounted to US$ 14.5 million.
At the auction, the Company sold 112 gem-quality lots with a total weight...
Investment is key to survival on today’s high street, says Rox MD
The managing director and co-founder of Rox Jewellers claims the key to survival on today’s high street is investment.
Talking to Professional Jeweller about the challenges of retail across the board at the time, Kyron...
Fortnum & Mason extends British jewellery exhibition
Department store Fortnum & Mason has extended its exhibition in of the best precious metal jewellers and contemporary silversmiths working in the UK today.
The showcase, which has been run in collaboration with the...























