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 →
The Israel Diamond Institute Group of Companies (IDI) will host 84 companies in an expanded Israel Diamond Pavilion at the 34th edition of the September Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair, the world’s No. 1 fine jewellery event. The B2B fair will be held in two world-class venues as in previous years. Manufacturers and suppliers … Read More →
India-based diamond manufacturer Venus Jewel is presenting an online diamond-grading challenge aimed at displaying the company’s technological expertise while educating consumers at the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS). The five-day show opens today at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai. Venus Jewel explained that IIJS participants who want to enter the Venus Online Challenge, or … Read More →
A pair of Kashmir sapphires and a rare blue diamond are set to sparkle at Bonhams London as it kicks off the autumn auction season with its Fine Jewellery sale on September 20. Headlining the sale is an oval-cut blue diamond. Weighing 3.81 carats, the fancy intense blue diamond is accompanied by a GIA report … Read More →
Petra Diamonds Ltd recently recovered a 121.26-carat diamond at the Cullinan mine in South Africa, which is famed for having produced some of the world’s largest diamonds. The stone is a Type II diamond of exceptional colour and clarity, and is an outstanding example of the large, high-quality diamonds for which the mine is known … Read More →
The 29th June Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fairpromises to meet every professional buyer’s diamond, coloured gemstone and pearl needs as the four-day trade show opens today at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre. More than 2,200 jewellery manufacturers and gemstone suppliers from 41 countries and regions are displaying their latest collections of fine jewellery … Read More →
Diacore and Mellen Inc recently acquired an ownership interest in the 59.60-carat Pink Star diamond, which remains the largest internally flawless, fancy vivid pink diamond that the Gemological Institute of America has ever graded, according to Sotheby’s. Sotheby’s, which holds the diamond in its inventory, announced its partnership with the two companies. Nir Livnat, chairman … Read More →