French designer Khieng Puong recently collaborated with Taiwan’s National Museum of History to launch a collection of jewellery inspired by Chinese calligraphy. The collection, entitled Jiqing Rufu (Blessings), was inspired by the calligraphic works of Yu Youren (1879 – 1964), displayed in Taiwan’s National Museum of History, Chinatimes.com reported. According to the report, it was … Read More →
Kalyan Jewellers is opening seven showrooms in Doha, Qatar within the month as the India-based company further strengthens its presence in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, according to a recent report. “We have registered a healthy double-digit growth rate in our businesses in the GCC. We believe that our presence in Qatar is critical … Read More →
Australia-based miner Rio Tinto named Jean-Sébastien Jacques as its new chief executive beginning July 2016. Jacques is taking the place of company chief executive Sam Walsh, who’s retiring from the business. Jacques recently joined Rio Tinto’s board as deputy chief executive to ensure a smooth transition. Commenting on his appointment, Jacques said: “Rio Tinto is … Read More →
Online fine jewellery retailer Blue Nile Inc is opening its third “Webroom” at Tysons Corner Center mall in Fairfax County, Virginia. Webrooms are physical display rooms that give consumers a new way to shop along with their PCs, phones or tablets. The new Webroom, expected to open by mid-summer, is the first location outside New York … Read More →
Portdiamonds/Numerplatina Ida of Portugal completed its first export of Kimberley Process-certified rough diamonds to Dubai. The Lisbon-based company, which has been operating for more than four years, traded with AIC Diamonds – a member of the Dubai Multi-Commodities Centre. Portdiamonds/Numerplatina Ida said it will be exporting rough diamonds on a regular basis. According to Portdiamonds/Numerplatina … Read More →
An Australian jewellery supplier celebrating its 30th anniversary this year has launched a competition to encourage and support local, emerging jewellery designers. The Najo contest, which was announced yesterday, invites jewellery design students and apprentices across Australia to submit a hand drawn sterling silver jewellery design that could become part of the brand’s upcoming range. … Read More →
Whether you’re married, engaged, or nowhere near that stage of your life, you’ve totally thought about the ring you’d like to seal the deal. Don’t lie to us. But have you thought about your wedding band? If you have, we’re sure you’ve got loads of questions: Should it be bigger or smaller than your engagement … Read More →