Jewellery companies and associations have joined hands to form the Western Jewelry Industry Alliance, aimed at establishing Western China as a jewellery manufacturing hub. The group covers regions in Western China including the municipality of Chongqing and the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, Shaanxi, Guizhou and Hubei. Chongqing’s jewellery market is largely untapped and underdeveloped compared to Read More →

Rare mineral specimens, coloured gemstone carvings and sculptures, and decorative fossils for the home were among the standout exhibits at the second edition of Mineral, Gem & Fossil Asia. Held concurrently with the 29th June Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), the trade show drew some Read More →

KGK Group, a global corporation with fully integrated operations in the gemstone and jewellery industry, recently launched a new brand identity, which the company said is in line with its evolution and growth into a mines-to-brands enterprise. The brand refresh includes a new logo, new tagline and a revamped website. The logo reflects the company’s Read More →

The 58th Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair (BGJF) marks a new chapter in the show’s history by featuring fresh initiatives, stronger visitor promotion efforts and a larger international component, according to show organiser, the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce, Thailand. At a June 28 presentation to members of the Hong Kong Read More →

Turkey is pulling out all the stops to remain a frontrunner in the global jewellery industry. Adding muscle to the country’s manufacturing expertise are major initiatives ranging from fiscal incentives to market expansion and gemstone-cutting skills upgrading programmes. In separate interviews with JNA, industry stakeholders share their views on how Turkey is moving ahead of Read More →

COURTESY OF CUYANA 1. CUYANA The place to go for “It” girl bags on a real-girl budget, Cuyana’s “fewer, better” motto means your investment (Italian leather totes and structured cinch bags) will never go out of style. Its newly redesigned showroom on the second floor of its historic Union Square building is a must-visit while in Read More →