Russian mining giant Alrosa is spearheading efforts to boost Russia’s diamond trade with China and Hong Kong, and other Asian markets over the coming years with the opening of the Eurasian Diamond Centre in Vladivostok, Russia. The facility is situated near the domestic diamond production centre of Russia and key buyers from Asia Pacific, especially China … Read More →
Well-loved diamond and coloured gemstone jewellery are the star attractions of Sotheby’s sale of Important Jewels scheduled for September 22 in New York. According to the auction house, the sale is headlined by a vast selection of signed jewels from a variety of celebrated designers and major jewellery houses such as Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels … Read More →
HRD Antwerp is introducing a new diamond certificate at the Antwerp Diamond Pavilion of the September Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair. The launch is scheduled for September 14 at the AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE). Peter Macken, CEO of HRD Antwerp, will lead the launching ceremony, to be followed by a 3D presentation, according to the company. … Read More →
British luxury jeweller Boodles has been appointed as a Select Atelier for Argyle Pink Diamonds, joining an exclusive group of master craftsmen and luxury jewellers entrusted with transforming Argyle pink diamonds into fine jewellery, Rio Tinto Diamonds announced recently. Josephine Johnson, manager of Argyle Pink Diamonds, said, “Boodles are an exciting British fine jeweller with over … Read More →
Revered and desired throughout history, rubies have long since been shrouded in mystery. Coloured gemstone producer Gemfields recently announced that it is launching the new Gemfields Masterclass, Ruby Edition, which the company described as a ground-breaking new education experience set to de-mystify and build understanding of these extraordinary gemstones. As a leading supplier of responsibly … Read More →
The biggest and most established names in the gemstone and jewellery trade are all set to impress with their latest selections of diamonds, coloured gemstones, pearls, jewellery and industry-related products, and auxiliary services at the 34th edition of the September Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair scheduled for September 13 to 19 at two world-class venues. … Read More →
UAE Kimberley Process Chair Ahmed Bin Sulayem has announced that the second in a series of three, one-day “Special Forums” on rough diamond valuation will be held on September 30 in Antwerp. In association with the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), the Special Forum will focus on valuation practices employed by the global diamond industry. … Read More →