Buddhist treasures buried in the Gobi desert has been unearthed by a Austrian-Mongolian team. According to Gobi Treasure.COM, the official website dedicated to the treasure hunt, the treasures were buried around 1937 to protect it from the communist army. The treasures known as the treasures of the Danzan Ravjaa was from a famous Buddhist […]
The gemstone bazaar held at Namak Mandi, Peshawar , Pakistan was a success and attracted a large number of visitors. Over 30 exhibitors participated in the bazaar. There was a wide range of gemstones and minerals exhibited at the show which was organized by the Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC). The show, the […]
Despite the economic downturn, sales of jewelry for special occasions such as wedding, engagement and anniversaries has remained relatively stable or in some cases even increased. Suresh Hathiramani, the vice-president of the Singapore Diamond Exchange told the Malaysian Insider that “Relationships matter even more now. More people are tying the knot. The last six to […]
Forfeited jewelry auctioned off. The auction was carried out by the US Marshals service and it is known as the U.S. Marshals Service national forfeited jewelry auction which takes place every 4 months in a different city. The auction which was held at Austin Texas on Saturday 1st August 09 was also attended by two […]
Su-raj Diamonds and Jewelry (UP 20%) First fiscal quarter sales ending June 30th 2009 by Su-raj Diamonds and Jewellery was up by 20% to $143.5 million (INR 6.86 billion). There was a corresponding increase in profit to $2.5 million (INR 121.7 million), according to a note the company sent to the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). […]
The AGTA (American Gem Trade Association) has announced on July 29th that it is closing its gemological testing center (GTC) in New York effective immediately. The lab which opened in 1988 is closing down because they do not have enough business to sustain operations. The AGTA GTC has stopped accepting any gemstones for grading. All […]
Retail sales of diamonds in China topped $300 million during the first half of 2009. This made China among the top 3 biggest diamond consuming countries of the world. According to the Global Times, China is the only country where the demand for diamonds has been on the rise despite the current recession. This is […]
The fifth Singapore International Jewellery Show was ceremonially opened yesterday July 30th. The partner country for the Singapore International Jewellery Show is Sri Lanka. The opening ceremony was also attended by delegates from Sri Lanka. Click to enlarge (above)Minister of Enterprise Development of Sri Lanka, Honorable Mano Wijeyeratne with the senior Minister of State for […]
Walawe Urumaya and Sisunenapola Education and Trade Exhibition (Angunakolapelesse) Photos courtsey National Gem and Jewellery Authority The Chairman National Gem and Jewellery Authority presenting a token to the Sri Lankan ambassador to the Philippines, Mr Benet Cooray
Sayan Designs has released an iPhone 3G blinged limited edition. It is named the diamond deluxe edition of the Apple iPhone 3G. The German based company is producing only 500 pieces. The phone which is encased in 24k gold is also decorated with diamonds and 18k gold and 0.2 carat brilliant cut carat. The decorations […]