In a press release dated April 9. 2015, Christie’s has announced the highlights of its Geneva Magnificent Jewels Sale to be held on May 13, 2015. The sale will be led by a late 19th-century historically important antique jewel with royal provenance, known as the ” Maria Christina Royal Devant-de-Corsage,” which was presented as a […]
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Sotheby’s auction house has announced the holding of its New York Magnificent Jewels spring sale on April 21, 2015, featuring stones and jewels, the auction house states highlights the strength of today’s market. A total of 368 lots will be on offer at the auctions, inluding an array of jewels incorporating rare and exceptional high-quality […]
Christie’s auction house kicks off its spring auction season with the first Magnificent Jewels Sale due to be held at the New York Rockefeller Center on April 14, 2015. A total of 312 lots will be on offer at the auction to be held in two sessions, the morning session featuring lots 1 to 160 […]
In a press release dated March 5, 2015, Sotheby’s auction house announced the appointment of its Chairman of Jewelry, Europe and the Middle East, veteran auctioneer David Bennett to the newly created position of Worldwide Chairman of Sotheby’s International Jewellery Division. The announcement was made by Daryl Wickstrom, International Managing Director of Sotheby’s Jewellery & […]
The historic “Taj Mahal“ diamond, one of the three inscribed diamonds dating back to the classic Mughal period of India (1556-1707), during which the Mughal Empire reached the peak of its power and glory, excelling in the arts, literature, architecture and building construction, and the Mughal court attained its greatest pomp and pageantry, have received […]
Cartier has announced the launching of a high-end luxury timepiece for women, completely covered with round brilliant-cut diamonds, on the entire dial, case and bracelet – truly pure luxury Cartier style. The jewelry watch, part of Cartier’s successful larger Ballon Bleu timepiece collection is known as the Ballon Bleu de Cartier Vibrating Diamond Setting watch. […]
The Swiss Gemological Institute (SSEF) founded more than 40 years ago is today one of the world’s most respected gem research, education and grading institutions, based in Basel, Switzerland, providing its much sought after identification and grading services to the gemstone, jewelry and watch industries and reputed auction houses based not only in Europe but […]
All is now set for the holding of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council’s (HKTDC) twin parallel shows, the 32nd-edition of the Hong Kong International Jewelry Show and the 2nd-edition of the Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem and Pearl Show, appropriately described as “the world’s largest jewelry marketplace,” between March 2, 2015 and March 8, […]
PRESS RELEASE BY THE SWISS GEMOLOGICAL INSTITUTE – SSEF In a Press Release issued on February 18, 2015, The Swiss Gemological Institute (SSEF), one of the world’s most respected gem research, education and grading institutions, announced the inauguration of a state-of-the-art laboratory in Basel, more than doubling the size of its previous facility and enabling […]
The 15th-Biennial ICA Congress in Retrospect The 15th-biennial International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) Congress was held from May 12-16, 2013 in Changsha, the capital city of the Hunan Province of China, a province rich in minerals and colored gemstones, and was aimed at boosting China’s colored gemstone industry with particular reference to Hunan Province, where […]