Members of the World Diamond Council, meeting today in Plenary Session at the WDC’s 8th Annual Meeting, reaffirmed the diamond and jewelry industry’s commitment to eliminating the trade in conflict diamonds, and agreed that the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme should evolve to reflect changes that have taken place since the KPCS was first launched in [...]
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World Diamond Council honors Nicky Oppenheimer at 8th Annual Meeting Gala Dinner
The World Diamond Council has paid a special tribute to De Beers Chairman Nicky Oppenheimer at the Gala Dinner which concluded the organization’s 8th Annual Meeting in Vicenza, Italy. Presenting Mr. Oppenheimer with a silver plate to mark the occasion, WDC President Eli Izhakoff read the inscription which recognized the De Beers chairman for his [...]
New IGE Resources board focusing on changing Group’s structure aiming to separate the Diamond and Nickel assets
The Annual General Meeting of IGE Resources AB (publ) took place on Thursday 10th of May 2012 in Stockholm, Sweden.The Annual General Meeting of IGE Resources AB (publ) took place on Thursday 10th of May 2012 in Stockholm, Sweden. The meeting elected a new board constituting of Timothy George, Magnus B Lindseth, Cheryl Brandon, Philip [...]
Security Council strongly condemns attack on UN peacekeepers in diamond rich DR Congo
The Security Council has strongly condemned an attack on the United Nations mission in the diamond rich Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in which at least 11 Pakistani peacekeepers were seriously wounded. Seven peacekeepers sustained bullet wounds and several others were injured after being hit with stones when a group of some 1,000 people [...]
LJ International Launches Upgraded Corporate and Investor Relations Website
LJ International Inc. a leading colored gemstone and diamond jeweler with retail and wholesale businesses, today announced that it has launched its upgraded corporate and investor relations website, as a part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the quality and availability of information to investors and other stakeholders of the company. The IR website can [...]
The Jewelry Exchange Reports Increase in Diamond Sales
The Jewelry Exchange is reporting an increase in Diamond sales in April compared to last year’s same store figures. The increase of 6.75% in overall number of diamonds sold is accompanied by an increase in the average price per item, which is up 6.18%. According to company spokesman Christopher Doddridge, “The industry is experiencing the [...]
Synova SA Forms Diamonds Business Unit
Synova SA announced today that it has organized its business according to market segments thereby forming three business units “Diamonds”, “Semiconductor” and “Industry”. This will allow the company to focus on the specific customer and market needs of each business segment in employing its core Laser MicroJet® technology application platform. It will also improve responsiveness and overall commitment to [...]
Global demand for rough diamonds holds fi rm in April
Demand for rough diamonds held firm during Diamdel’s April 2012 auctions as buyers took advantage of the opportunity to purchase the exact diamonds they required at Diamdel’s auctions and, where the facility was provided, in the quantities they required. Diamdel made 514 lots available spanning the Large, +2ct, Grainers, Smalls and Near Gem product categories at its third cycle of auctions [...]
CHRISTIE’S SAYS RECORD PRICE FOR ANY BREGUET WATCH AT AUCTION MULTIPLE RECORD PRICES
Christie’s auction sale of Important Watches in Geneva fetched a total of $32,706,018 / SFr. 30,283,350, selling 95% by value and 88% by lot, the second highest ever result for a watch sale at Christie’s. The top lot of the sale was a rare “Montre plate à deux mouvements, sur le principe des chronomètres”, an [...]
CHARMS SWAROVSKI’S FALL/WINTER 2012/13 COLLECTION
This season, Swarovski invites you to discover a collection of charms inspired by the jewelry and accessories of the “Kingdom of Jewels” collection, showcasing both rock and baroque influences. Creative Director Nathalie Colin transports us to an infinitely customizable universe. “I love the idea of being able to change your jewelry to suit different emotions, outfits, and occasions. Charms [...]
Bonhams sells greatest single collection of Montblanc pens
Bonhams is pleased to be hosting the Fine Writing Instruments: The Mel Wilmore Collection of Extraordinary Montblancs auction on June 11. This will be the greatest single collection of fine Montblanc pens ever offered at auction. These spectacular pieces belong to Mel Wilmore, who is described as one of the top Montblanc collectors worldwide. A [...]
Alluvial Diamond and Gold Exploration and Development Stage Mining Company Gold and Gemstone Mining Inc. Opens Office in Freetown
Gold and GemStone Mining Inc, an alluvial diamond and gold exploration and development stage mining company focused on Sierra Leone, West Africa has opened its mining development office in the Country’s Capital, Freetown. GGSM has moved into the new premises, thus marking the starting point of its activities in Sierra Leone. The purpose for the [...]