IDEX Online - Gemstones

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.

Charity Auction Raises $37.9 Million; Almost Double Pre-Sale Expectation

Tue, 15 May 2012 03:42:00 GMT

The Jewels For Hope: The Collection of Mrs. Lily Safra sale, which took place yesterday (Monday) at Christie's Geneva, almost doubled pre-sale expectations to realize a total of $37,924,551.

Hangzhou to Host Eastern China’s Newest Jewelry Event

Tue, 8 May 2012 06:36:00 GMT

Another show has been added to the industry’s busy tradeshow calendar. Treasures Hangzhou will be held October 24-26 at the Hyatt Regency Hangzhou.

Definition of 'Pearl' on CIBJO Agenda

Sun, 6 May 2012 04:44:00 GMT

What does a consumer expects to see when the object put in their hand is called "pearl"? Is it by definition a natural pearl or something broader, and therefore requires a more specific terminology?

RJC Releases Progress Report

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:29:00 GMT

The Responsible Jewellery Council’s (RJC) 2012 Annual Progress Report, released Monday, profiles the first year of its comprehensive member certification system and highlights its dialogue processes.

GIA Helps Fight Crime, Holds Course for Special Agents

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 03:20:00 GMT

Helping in the fight against gem- and jewelry-related crime, the GIA (Gemological Institute of America) recently held an intensive two-week course for 22 special agents and detectives from international agencies.

CIBJO and Fiera di Vicenza to Hold “Tourmaline Day”

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 06:00:00 GMT

CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation, will hold its third annual gemmological mini-conference during the upcoming 2012 CIBJO Conference and Vicenzaoro Spring trade show.

CIBJO Releases Special Colored Stone Report

Thu, 5 Apr 2012 08:36:00 GMT

CIBJO's Colored Stone Commission (CSC) released its annual Special Report today (Thursday).

ICA Opens to Retailers

Tue, 3 Apr 2012 04:55:00 GMT

To fulfill its mission of being an integral part of the pipeline from mine to market, the International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) has changed its membership categories to allow jewelry retailers to take “associate member” status.

JA Urges U.S. Govt. to Continue Pushing for Reforms in Burma

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 06:51:00 GMT

JA recently sent a letter to U.S. President Barack Obama, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell in which it applauded efforts to bring about change in Burma.