Canadian perfume house Monsillage have added to their soap range with three soaps based on aromachemicals: Iso E Super, Cis-3-Hexenol and Benzaldehyde. Iso E Super The molecule Iso E Super® was discovered in 1975 by chemists working at IFF. It evokes a light cedar note that is soft and fleeting, yet mesmerizing. It has fast 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 →

It’s good news for jewellers and customers as the government has rolled back its budget decision to apply 1 percent tax on cash purchase of gold jewellery. The jewellers had earlier been on a 45-day strike after Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in his Budget speech in February proposed 1 percent excise tax on non-silver jewellery. Read More →

Jewellery retailers at major department stores in Ningbo, China, are offering discounts today, also known as the ‘love confession day.’ The numbers ‘520’ are pronounced similarly as ‘I love you’ in Chinese. In Ningbo No. 2 Department Store, customers can enjoy a RMB$20 (around US$3) discount for any purchase of gem-set jewellery pieces of RMB$520 Read More →