The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) recently announced that the prestigious annual design competition, the AGTA Spectrum Awards, is moving to Summer 2016. Deadlines for entries will be June 17, 2016, with the New York drop-off taking place on June 28, 2016. “The Spectrum Awards are one of our biggest promotional efforts and we are … Read More →
India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) recently called on the government to withdraw the 1 percent excise duty on jewellery – excluding plain silver jewellery – in the 2016-2017 Union Budget. In a press release, the council said GJEPC Chairman Praveenshankar Pandya has already approached the government to initiate meetings with officials from … Read More →
Luxury jeweller Tiffany & Co is showcasing some of its signature pieces in an exhibition in Taiwan. The presentation, entitled “An Homage to Spring,” kicked off on March 10, and will be held in five Tiffany boutiques in Taiwan until April 13, Ltn.com.twreported. More than 100 pieces of jewellery, with a total value of more … Read More →
HRD Antwerp and the Hong Kong Indian Diamond Association (HKIDA) recently signed an agreement on an exclusive diamond-screening service using the M-Screen. The M-Screen is “the world’s fastest melee-screening device available today,” HRD Antwerp said. The new service will offer the screening of parcels – with a minimum total weight of 10 carats – of … Read More →
Hong Kong companies purchased pearls amounting to US$220 million from Japanese traders in 2015, 70 percent of which were re-sold to mainland China, according to a recent report. Pearl jewellery has been steadily gaining popularity in mainland China especially since Chinese first lady Peng Liyuan has been spotted wearing pearl ornaments on several occasions, Tvbs.com.twreported. … Read More →
Hong Kong-based jeweller Wallace Chan will showcase his one-of-a-kind creations at the European Fine Art Fair (TEFAF) scheduled for March 11 to 20 in Maastricht, the Netherlands. Chan will mark his Maastricht debut with his exhibition, “Dream Light Water,” which was unveiled in Hong Kong last November, Forbes.com reported. First held in 1988, the annual … Read More →
The first edition of the Shunde Jewellery Design Competition is now accepting entries. Jointly organised by the Gems & Jewelry Trade Association of China and the Shunde Jewelry Chamber of Commerce, the contest serves as a platform for aspiring designers to share their creative ideas. The competition is open to all designers, based in or … Read More →