IDEX Online - Consumer News

SDX to Offer Diamond Portfolios to HNW Investors

Thu, 24 May 2012 04:16:00 GMT

Knowing that more investors are looking for alternative venues to store their wealth, Singapore Diamond Exchange (SDX) is offering diamond portfolios starting at $250,000, going up to over $1 million.

CIBJO Congress Opens with Focus on Creativity and Development

Thu, 17 May 2012 18:32:00 GMT

A series of meetings, presentations and social events marked the opening of the 2012 CIBJO Congress on Thursday. The topics ranged from the definition of pearls to research findings about the jewelry retail sector.

HOF Unveils Innovative New Retail Concept; Announces Plans to Add 10-15 Stores

Thu, 17 May 2012 10:00:00 GMT

Fine diamond jewelry company Hearts On Fire today (Thursday) revealed its new retail concept with the opening of its store at the Forum Shops in Las Vegas. According to the company, the new concept is designed to break down traditional barriers and make find diamond jewelry purchases more fun and inviting.

Diamond Trader Makes Hostile Cash Bid for DCC

Wed, 9 May 2012 05:57:00 GMT

Geneva based entrepreneur and jeweler Abdallah Chatila is leading a bid for Diamond Circle Capital, the only public diamond investment fund. Backing Chatila is Pavlo Protopapa.

Stuller to Help Jewelers Maximize Sales with “Interiors by Stuller”

Tue, 8 May 2012 05:22:00 GMT

Lafayette-based Stuller recently announced a new program to help jewelers maximize their selling potential. “Interiors by Stuller” is designed to help jewelers increase the selling potential of their retail space by better showcasing their inventory.

The IDEX Online Price Report, May 3 2012

Thu, 3 May 2012 03:21:00 GMT

Another week of unwavering loose polished diamond prices despite an increase in trading activity in some markets. In the past month, overall diamond prices increased by 0.04%, flat by all accounts, however, the true trend is downward.

Israeli Pilot Acquitted of Diamond Smuggling, Advised to Sell them in Zimbabwe

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 09:18:00 GMT

The Harare magistrate acquitted Israeli pilot Shmuel Kainan Klein of smuggling diamonds out of Zimbabwe for lack of evidence. The led some to complain that justice was not done.

Taylor Convicted on all Counts, Sentencing Scheduled for May30

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 02:41:00 GMT

The Special Court for Sierra Leone convicted Charles Taylor, the former President of Liberia, on all 11 counts charging he was responsible for crimes committed by rebel forces during Sierra Leone’s decade-long civil war. Taylor is the first head of state to be convicted by an international tribunal.

Gitanjali Inaugurates Gold & Jewelry Vending Machine at Temple

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 08:28:00 GMT

DTC Sightholder Gitanjali Group on Tuesday inaugurated a gold and jewelry vending machine at Mumbai’s most noted temple for Lord Ganesha – the Shree Siddhivinayak temple. This is Gitanjali’s second such vending machine.

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Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT

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