The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) announced that Ernie Blom was re-elected as WFDB president for a third consecutive term while Israel Diamond Exchange President Yoram Dvash was named vice president. The decision was made by the bourse’s executive committee at the recent 37th World Diamond Congress in Dubai. Rony Unterman will continue with Read More →

HRD Antwerp is hosting an industry-wide symposium on relevant issues in the diamond, coloured gemstone and global jewellery markets, scheduled for September 26 in Antwerp, Belgium. The symposium, Inspired by Nature, will gather renowned speakers and experts in the gemstone and jewellery industry, according to HRD Antwerp. Pierre Cartigny, professor and research director at CNRS, Read More →

K-gold jewellery is coming into its own as market demands become more diversified and Chinese consumers increasingly purchase jewellery for personal use than for investment. This product category, however, still faces major challenges in spite of its growing market share, expansive product range and stronger demand from overseas for K-gold jewellery products. In interviews with Read More →

Regarded as the largest natural fancy vivid green diamond in the world, “The Aurora Green” fetched US$16.8 million at Christie’s Hong Kong Spring Sales of Magnificent Jewels on May 31, setting a world record for a green diamond, according to the auction house. Hong Kong-based jeweller Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Co Ltd purchased the 5.03-carat rectangular-cut Read More →

Rose gold has gained significant acclaim in the jewellery industry and is now touted as the “chicest” hue for summer accessories, according to a Sotheby’s Diamonds report that discusses the precious metal’s rise to popularity. Rose gold is the perfect complement to a warm glow brought about by summer, with the pink tint of the gold Read More →