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Chinese Diamond Jewelry Desire Strengthening

Thu, 24 May 2012 06:41:00 GMT

(IDEX Online News) – Chinese jewelry buyers are no longer restricting their diamond purchases solely for bridal or investment purposes. That, and other key findings, are the results of a market research commissioned by Rio Tinto that confirms the growing trend towards diamond fashion jewelry in China.

GSI Opens Grading Lab Inside Bharat Diamond Bourse

Tue, 22 May 2012 10:37:00 GMT

Gemological Science International (GSI) opened a new grading lab inside Mumbai’s Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB).

Hundreds of Undisclosed Lab-Made Diamonds Detected, Fears Many More Are Circulating

Tue, 22 May 2012 04:26:00 GMT

Concerns are rising that a large number of undisclosed lab-made diamonds are circulating in the market. Suspicions were raised after IGI detected a batch of such items a few weeks ago, according to Chaim Even-Zohar. The goods have VVS-VS clarities, leading to suspicions that the purpose of creating the diamonds was to have them misidentified as natural diamonds.

DEF Unveils Retailer Merchandising Kit

Tue, 22 May 2012 03:15:00 GMT

The Diamond Empowerment Fund (DEF) will introduce a preview of support materials to accompany its lineup of DEF-benefit products at the upcoming JCK Las Vegas tradeshow.

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.

Glendon Group Buys Bidz in Cash Transaction

Thu, 17 May 2012 17:53:00 GMT

Bidz.com has agreed to be bought by the Glendon Group for $0.78 per share in cash. The price represents a 59.2 percent premium over the Bidz's $0.49 share price.

Another Record Breaking Sale at Christie’s Geneva

Thu, 17 May 2012 10:03:00 GMT

It’s been a record-breaking week for Christie’s Geneva. Following the “Jewels For Hope” charity auction, which took place on Monday and smashed all pre-sale expectations, last night’s Magnificent Jewels sale saw record prices for an antique Indian emerald, diamond and enamel sarpech (a turban ornament) and an octagonal-cut Burmese sapphire brooch.

UBM, eBay Partner to Educate Jewelers on E-Commerce Possibilities

Thu, 17 May 2012 05:44:00 GMT

UBM India is collaborating with eBay India to educate jewelry manufacturers and retailers on the current online trends in the industry and on selling online.

JCK to Highlight “Made in the U.S.A”

Tue, 15 May 2012 08:40:00 GMT

The upcoming 2012 JCK Las Vegas show will pay special attention to manufacturers and designers who source materials and produce jewelry entirely in the U.S. Some 338 manufacturers and designers, including 50 first time exhibitors, are designated “Made in the U.S.A.” companies.

Major Israeli Presence at JCK Las Vegas

Mon, 14 May 2012 06:11:00 GMT

Proving the continued importance of the U.S. market, 13 companies will exhibit at next month’s JCK Las Vegas show as part of the Israel Diamond Pavilion, which is hosted by the Israel Diamond Institute Group of Companies (IDI). A further 25 diamond companies will be exhibiting throughout the show.