GIA works with Princeton University on advanced diamond research
Scientists at Princeton University called on GIA’s expertise in gemmological research and the analysis of optical centres to evaluate how to use the unique properties of diamonds to create a highly secure communications network.
The...
GCDC introduces new diamond design award for 2019 contest
The Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council (GC&DC) has partnered with London-based diamond dealer, Yves Frey Diamonds, on a new award for the Goldsmiths’ 2019 contest.
The annual competition organised by the GC&DC, is open to...
Jewellery firms partner with IBM on industry blockchain initiative
A group of five gold and diamond industry companies, and an independent laboratory, have joined forced with technology firm IBM to develop the first cross-industry initiative to use blockchain technology to track the origin...
US Jewellery Sales +11.9% In March As Consumer Spending Re-Balances To Pre-Pandemic Levels
Jewellery sales in the US in March benefitted from life increasingly getting back on track and growing numbers of consumers returning to stores, said Mastercard SpendingPulse, a payment tracking firm. US jewellery sales in...
Global Gold Jewellery Demand Dips in Q2 2018 | The Jewellery Magazine
Global gold jewellery demand posted a slight decline in Q2 2018, compared to the same time last year.
According to the World Gold Council, global gold jewellery demand fell by 2% during the second quarter...
China’s Retail Jewelry Trade is in Recovery
Jewelry stores have shown "encouraging signs" in post-COVID-19 China, according to De Beers.
Paul Rowley, its executive vice president of diamond trading, said most retail outlets were now open again, although sales had yet to...
Kendra Scott opens first overseas store in London
Kendra Scott, an American jewellery brand valued at more than $1bn (£754m) has chosen London for its first store outside of North America.
Today (Nov 20th), the American brand, best known for its use of...
IN PICS: Take a closer look at the new Pandora charm bracelet concept
Pandora launches its first new charm bracelet concept in five years yesterday (Oct 4).
Named Pandora Reflexions, the new charm concept features a flat and flexible mesh-style bracelet, available in sterling silver, Pandora Rose, and...
Forevermark Unveils New Retail Concept Store in Beijing
Forevermark, the diamond brand from De Beers Group, recently launched an "immersive, interactive and informative" retail experience in the Caibai jewelry department store in Beijing, China.
Forevermark said the...
British public still believe diamonds are forever, finds Inhorgenta research
The British public believe diamonds are here to stay with the majority stating diamond jewellery will be just as popular in the coming years as it is currently, claims Inhorgenta.
Messe Munich’s Inhorgenta trend index...
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