Prince William and his wide Kate are due to visit the ‘Diamond Capital of North America’, Yellowknife, as part of their tour of Canada and the west coast of the United States. The newly-weds, their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, will visit eight cities during their tour of Canada, from June 30 [...]
GIA to Host ‘Open Day’ During London Jewellery Week
GIA (Gemological Institute of America) announced today that it will host an “Open Day” on June 10 at the London campus to commemorate London Jewellery Week, a celebration of the city’s prominent position in the world of jewelry design, production and retail. GIA is a “prestige member” of London Jewellery Week, which will take place [...]
Diamond Engagement Rings Signify Eternal Love
“Diamonds are forever” is an eternal line famous for its grace among the gods’ best creation i. e. women. It will be easier that its hardness gave it such some sort of name. All over in the ancient civilizations histories diamonds’ hardness have been attributed with its permanency. The origin in the word ‘diamond’ is [...]
Li Bing Bing Wears Piaget Diamond Jewelry
Attending CHINESE FILM NIGHT, hosted by CCTV (China Central Television) at the 64th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, Chinese Actress LI BING BING elected once again to be accessorized by renowned Swiss Luxury Watchmaker and Jeweler, PIAGET. Recognized for her contribution to the Chinese film industry, LI BING BING was asked to attend the [...]
Minister of Diamond Rich Botswana Attending Antwerp Diamond Conference
C10) 19/5/11: THE MINISTER OF MINERALS, ENERGY AND WATER RESOURCES LEAVES FOR ANTWERP, BELGIUM The Honourable Minister of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources, Dr P.H.K. Kedikilwe is attending the 6th edition of the Antwerp Diamond Conference on behalf of His Excellency the President of the Republic of Botswana. The Conference, scheduled for 23rd -24th May [...]
Alrosa Ponders 430 Million Carats of Diamonds by 2018
On May 20, 2011, the Executive Committee of the Company met in Moscow chaired by ALROSA’s President Fedor Andreev. The members of the Executive Committee considered preparation of its transportation and supply structures to the 2011 navigation. The total navigation supply is to exceed 386 tons in 2011. The Executive Committee instructed related subdivisions, services [...]
Halle Berry Wears Bavna Gold Hoop Earrings
Actress Halle Berry wore Bavna Gold Hoop Earrings to the Beauty Culture” Exhibition at the Annenberg Space For Photography on May 19, 2011 in Century City, California.
Koop Diamond Cutters, Inc. – Exclusive Koop Custom Jewelry Design Custom Jewelry Design Corp Progresses its Cutting Edge by Embracing Yesterdays Journeys With the Latest Talents of CAD/CAM Technology
Koop Diamond Cutters, Inc., Cincinnati, OH began its business venture in 1966, founded by Clarence “Whitey” Koop. Whitey started the business solely cutting diamonds until his son Butch began adding his artistic flair creating Koop Custom jewelry pieces on an individual basis. Expanding their venture, Butch started Cincinnati Casting, Inc. in 1974. This was a [...]
Zimbabwe: Diamond Institute to Open Two Centres
A diamond cutting and polishing school based in Harare, is set to open two additional schools in Bulawayo and Mutare before year-end, reports the Herald, Zimbabwe’s govt owned newspaper. “We opened our learning centre in Harare last year with the co-operation of MMCZ and due to the demand of such institutes we have decided to [...]
Jewelry Industry Continues Search for Ultimate Proposal Story
Couples have only a few days left to enter Ultimate Proposal Contest, sponsored by Jewelry Information Center (JIC), the consumer education arm of Jewelers of America. JIC, along with jewelry stores nationwide, is inviting couples to enter second annual Ultimate Proposal Contest before the deadline of May 23. The nationwide online contest asks couples to [...]
