Hughes to resign from AGTA GTC
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Richard W. Hughes, has decided to leave his position as a Gemological Administrator at the AGTA Gemological Testing Center (AGTA GTC), effective at the end of this month.
Hughes is leaving the company for a new opportunity in Thailand. Hughes has been with AGTA since 2005.
Douglas K. Hucker, AGTA CEO, said, we wish Richard nothing [...]
Fifth Antwerp diamond conference
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The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) has announced that the Fifth Antwerp Diamond Conference will take place in Antwerp on Monday, November 17, and Tuesday, November 18, 2008. This year’s conference will focus on the value of the diamond in all its facets.
The 2008 Antwerp Diamond Conference will specifically examine the element of value [...]
GIA Laboratory offers priority lab service to JA show atendees
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The Gemological Institute of America’s (GIA) New York Laboratory has announced to offer “priority laboratory services” to Jewelers of America (JA) trade show attendees during the trade show this week in New York. The JA show runs July 27 – 29, and the GIA priority laboratory services will be provided from July [...]
Dubai and Thailand to boost trade opportunities
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Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), has signed an agreement with the Thai Gem and Jewellery Traders Association (TGJTA) signifying TGJTA as the first affiliate member of the Dubai Gems Club (DGC). The DGC is a strategic initiative of the DMCC’s Coloured Stones and Pears Division.
The main objective of the agreement is to boost trade opportunities [...]
GIA Jewelry Career Fair in New York
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The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced the agenda for the 18th GIA Jewelry Career Fair being held at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City on July 25, 2008.
Over 35 companies from the jewelry industry, who are seeking employees to fill a number of available positions, are likely to attend the Career [...]
India to host Kimberley Process meeting
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India is hosting the 5th Intersessional meeting of the Kimberley Process from 17 to 19 June 2008 at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi. India hopes that delegates from about 35 countries will be attending the meeting and participate in the various joint sessions to take stock of the progress made in implementation of Kimberley Process Certificate [...]
JCK Las Vegas event ends
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The 17th Annual JCK Las Vegas event provided jewelry retailers from 72 countries with new business insights to weather the current economy, new products to reach new market segments, and future trends such as nature-inspired and green-themed designs to bring back to their stores. During the five-day Show, retailers representing virtually every market size had [...]
WGI completes consumer research
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From the moment a diamond is entrusted to the World Gemological Institute (WGI) until the moment it is returned to the client with its grading results and report,it is handled and assessed with the utmost care,security and expertise by our team of highly-trained gemologists and support staff. Using state of the art [...]
OGI launches OGI X-RAY
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OGI SYSTEMS Ltd. the World’s leading company in technological solutions for the diamond industry, is proud to announce its biggest inauguration advances of its revolutionary developments and inventions, that will be presented to the public during the JCK Vegas Show 2008.
These revolutionary developments are the landmark in the technological field of the Polish and [...]
HSBC’s diamond banking unit in UAE
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The extensive campaign by Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) to promote diamond banking activities in Dubai has begun to produce positive results with HSBC establishing a diamond banking unit to finance the local and regional diamond trade.
Jean Van der Donckt, Director, Diamond Finance, DMCC, said, diamond trade in the UAE has witnessed tremendous growth in [...]
DMCC signs MoU with GAC
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Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Gems & Jewellery Trade Association of China (GAC), a national association of the gems and jewellery trade, approved by the Ministry of Civil Affairs of Peoples Republic of China (PRC), for increased cooperation towards the mutual growth and [...]
Panama Diamond joins WFDB
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The Panama Diamond Exchange (PDE) was accepted for membership in the World Federation of Diamond Bourses during the 33rd World Diamond Congress that concluded recently in Shanghai, China.
On the first day of the congress, PDE president Erez Akerman gave the following address to the WFDB General Assembly: “Our diamond exchange was opened in Panama [...]
GIA’s Aurora Diamond Butterfly
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The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has recently exhibited the famous “Aurora Butterfly of Peace” starting with a special Opening Night celebration and lecture. This piece, formerly on display at the Smithsonian Institute, is a collection of 240 natural, fancy colored diamonds in various sizes, shapes and cuts and weighs a total of 167 carats. [...]
Events at JCK Las Vegas
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From May 30 - June 3, 2008, jewelry retailers from around the world will gather at JCK Las Vegas to meet with colleagues, explore the latest trends and attend some of the year’s most exciting and informative special events.
Wednesday, May 28 and Thursday, May 29 — Pre-Show Events
— The JCK Conference [...]
IDI plans for JCK Las Vegas
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The Israeli Diamond Industry plans a huge presence at the JCK Show – Las Vegas May 30 — June 3, 2008, with 62 Israeli companies participating. The major US trade show for the diamond and jewelry industry, this is one of the most important events for The Israeli Diamond Industry. The United States accounts for [...]
LOVE & PRIDE commitment ceremony event
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On June 4, 2008, “Grey’s Anatomy” star T.R. Knight will join the Matthew Shepard Foundation to help kick off National Gay-Pride month with a symbolic dusk commitment ceremony at the famed West Hollywood hotspot, The Abbey.
At 8pm, couples from around the nation will “tie the knot” in an event officiated by the Mayor of West [...]
GIA elects 3 new members
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The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced the election of Jeffrey H. Fischer, James P. Shinehouse and Ephraim Zion to its Board of Governors. The new Governors will assume their duties at the next GIA Board of Governors’ meeting in New York in May, 2008.
Fischer and Zion come to GIA from significant positions within [...]
Dubai, China to promote jewellery
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Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the People’s Government of Panyu District, China, for increased cooperation towards mutual growth and the promotion of jewellery trade between both countries, with a special focus on diamonds and coloured stones. The MoU is in line with the recent visit of [...]
IDI to sponsor Jovella Jewelry Exhibition
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For the first time this year, the IDI Group of Companies will sponsor Jovella, the international jewelry exhibition held annually in Tel Aviv, Israel. Jovella 2008, which is also being sponsored by the Israel Ministry of Industry, Trade & Labor’s Administration of Diamonds, Precious Stones & Jewelry, the Israel Jewelry Manufacturers Association and the Israel [...]
Flawless receives orders worth $10M
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Flawless Diamond India Ltd has informed Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) that the Company has received Two Prestigious Order for its newly launched Designer Jewellery.
First Order received from Diambel N.V., Belgium for its AUM Signature and AUM Star Series of Designer Jewellery worth Rs 192 million ($4.9 million). Second Order received from Malay Impex, Hong [...]