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 →
The Chinese diamond industry was not spared from the effects of the global economic slowdown in 2015. Despite significant economic headwinds, China’s jewellery market continues to grow, albeit at a slower pace. Some diamond companies said their business aspirations on the mainland are on track, with a number of active players even expanding their reach … Read More →
Rio Tinto recently unveiled its Australian Diamonds programme in China to lend further market support to its Argyle diamonds and in response to the growing consumer and trade interest in diamond provenance. “Increasingly, the value of a diamond is tied to where and how the diamond was mined, how it was cut and polished and … Read More →
HRD Antwerp signed separate agreements with two Shenzhen-based organisations in a bid to further fortify its business in China, the company announced recently. HRD Antwerp inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Shenzhen Jewelry Designers Association (SJDA), which stipulates the provision of advanced jewellery design courses by HRD Antwerp. The Belgium-based company will organise its … Read More →
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 →
A research panel from China’s Development Research Center of the State Council (DRC) recently paid a visit to high-end jeweller TTF Haute Joaillerie at an industrial park in Luohu District of Shenzhen to exchange insights on the local jewellery industry. The visit is part of DRC’s research tour to gather information on local industries, according … Read More →
Hong Kong-based jewellery retailer Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Ltd was named China’s most digitally competent jewellery brand in 2016 mainly due to its strong e-commerce strategy, according to the “Digital IQ Index” by digital intelligence firm L2 Inc. The Digital IQ Index examined the websites, digital marketing, social media and mobile presence, and e-commerce … Read More →