Despite an anticipated 9 percent increase in demand for platinum in 2019, demand for the precious metal for jewelry fell 5 percent in the second quarter of the year. Demand for platinum for jewelry fell 30 koz year-on-year. The World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) said this drop was due to a continued decline in Chinese […]

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The 42-exhibitor strong India Pavilion, hosted this year by The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) is one of the highlights of the 18 group pavilions led by countries, regions and trade associations at the June Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair which opened yesterday. Being held from June 21-24, 2018 at the Hong […]

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In 2014, I penned a primer on Bitcoin. And an insightful feature on blockchain (Bitcoin is a blockchain payment), by news director Rob Bates, will debut in our May 2018 issue. But although I have encountered the occasional jewelry retailer who accepts Bitcoin over the years, I’d never spoken to one who’s had as much […]

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Jewellery brand Nova Silver has experienced a spike in business following a successful three-days at International Jewellery London earlier this month. Off the back of IJL 2017 the brand has secured a variety of new accounts and developed existing relationships. Alex Nelmes, business development manager, comments: “Trade shows are such a great way for us […]

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