Category Archives: International Gem & Jewelry News

10th EDITION OF SIGNATURE IIJS AND 4th EDITION IGJME ORGANIZED BY GJEPC OF INDIA SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 6 -9, 2017

The 10th edition of “Signature IIJS” (India International Jewelry Show), one of India’s most successful Jewelry industry events, that provides a perfect platform for the country’s leading manufacturers and retailers to facilitate an exchange of market insights and knowledge, focusing on the product alone, such as new styles and collections, current market prices, latest trends […]

STAR OF VILUYSK DIAMOND CENTERPIECE OF ALROSA DIAMOND TENDER AT THE 2017 IDWI

A major attraction of the 6th-version of the International Diamond Week in Israel (IDWI) to be held between February 13 – 16, 2017, will be the holding of important international tenders of rough and polished diamonds by major diamond producers and diamond auction companies from around the world. One of the highlights of these international […]

IDE CANCELS SALE OF ROUGH DIAMOND FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH WFDB GUIDELINES

Since the introduction of the Galaxy 2000 diamond scanning machine by Sarine Technologies Ltd. that has revolutionized rough diamond trading by enabling traders to quickly and automatically inspect, evaluate and determine the value of a rough stone by comprehensively mapping its inclusions, regardless of their type, size and location, which can help a potential buyer […]

STRONG SALES OF MOZAMBICAN RUBIES AT GEMFIELDS SINGAPORE AUCTION

Gemfields Plc, the London-based mining company specializing in the mining , processing and sale of colored gemstones, with major mining interests in Zambia and Mozambique has announced strong sales at its Singapore auction of rough rubies extracted from its Montepuez ruby mine in Mozambique, held from December 12 to 16, 2016, realizing total sales of […]

ALROSA HOLDS ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING WITH LONG-TERM CLIENTS

In a press release dated December 08, 2016, PJSC Alrosa, the world’s leader in diamond mining announced the holding of its annual business meeting with the Company’s long-term clients, attended by its President, Andrey Zharkov.   Significantly, the annual business meeting was held at a time when the Company was in the process of developing […]

INAUGURAL THAILAND GEMS & JEWELRY FAIR SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 15 – 18, 2017

The inaugural “Thailand Gems & Jewelry Fair 2017” organized by the Thai Gem and Jewelry Traders Association (TGJTA) – who were previously organizers of the Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair, taking place twice a year – is scheduled to take place from June 15 to 18, 2017 at IMPACT CHALLENGER 1, MUANG THONG THANI, BANGKOK. […]

HARRODS TO SELL THE 228.31-CARAT “HARRODS DIAMOND” THE SECOND LARGEST PEAR-SHAPED COLORLESS DIAMOND IN THE WORLD

Harrods Department Store located on Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London has announced the sale of a 228.31-carat, pear-shaped, near-colorless diamond belonging to an anonymous customer, who had hitherto kept the diamond in a safe deposit box of the store, a facility provided to affluent clients to store their valuables on a annual rent basis. The owner […]

2017 IDWI WITH A NEW FORMAT PROMISES TO BE BIGGER AND BETTER THAN PREVIOUS VERSIONS

The Israeli Diamond Exchange (IDE) the main organizer of the 6th-version of the International Diamond Week in Israel (IDWI) has announced the holding of this much anticipated annual event from February 13 – 16, 2017 on the trading floor of the IDE. The event which is now open for registration promises to be much bigger […]

Katherine Bodoh Appointed New CEO of American Gem Society

American Gem Society, an organization dedicated to consumer protection, ethical business practices, and development and maintenance of superior gemological skills and knowledge, founded in 1934, has announced the appointment of their new CEO, Katherine Bodoh, who will succeed the current CEO, Ruth Batson who is retiring. Ms. Katherine Bodoh will assume duties on March 1, […]

Sotheby’s December 08th, 2016 New York Magnificent Jewels Sale Realizes US$25.2 million

Sotheby’s December 08, 2016 New York Magnificent Jewels Sale, featuring 458 lots that included jewels from prestigious private collections and signed iconic designs by renowned jewelry houses such as Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier, registered a total sale of US$25.2 million, selling 87% by lot and 77% by value. The private collections that featured […]

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