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 [...]
Veratad Technologies, LLC, a world class provider of Identity Verification and Compliance Solutions and the Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC), the trusted jewelry industry resource for trade and consumers , announced today that DCIT, Corp. will now offer Veratad’s IDMatch+PLUS, virtual identity verification along with JVC membership to its BusinessMind software solution customers. DCIT, a company [...]
GIA (Gemological Institute of America) has announced Jan Iverson as the Editor-in-Chief of Gems & Gemology (G&G), its award-winning quarterly research journal. G&G publishes, in print and online, the latest peer-reviewed research on diamonds and colored stones—where they are found, their special characteristics, simulants and synthetics, treatments, and identification techniques. Iverson’s appointment, effective June 1, [...]
A credible international certification system is badly needed to ensure that minerals used to make tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold are not fueling rape and violence in Congo, the Enough Project said in a report released today. The report, “Certification: The Path to Conflict-Free Minerals from Congo,” calls for an internationally accepted certification regime for [...]
MJSA, the association for jewelry makers and designers, has voted in favor of the proposed Children’s Jewelry Safety Standard, developed by the ASTM F15.24 Subcommittee on Children’s Jewelry. The subcommittee is chaired by the Fashion Jewelry and Accessories Trade Association (FJATA), and MJSA is a member. The other members include the Consumer Product Safety Commission [...]
Jennifer Lopez wore Hellmuth Diamond Hoop Earrings as well as a Le Vian Diamond Bracelet and two Amrapali Diamond Bracelets to EXTRA’s celebration of the release of her new album “Love?” at The Grove on April 29, 2011 in Los Angeles, California
The London Diamond Bourse (LDB) has announced that following the recent death of its president Freddy Hager, the LDB board, or Council of Management, had been reformed and a new president and vice president appointed. The LDB’s new council is as follows: President: Harry Levy Vice President: Menachem E. Prager Treasurer: David Joffe Executive Officer: [...]
Just one day after translators and editors finished working on an Arabic translation of the IDC Rules, the International Diamond Council presented the first printed copy to Ahmed Bin Sulayem, the executive chairman of the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC). The presentation took place at the concluding gala dinner of the 2011 Presidents’ Meeting of [...]
The 2011 Presidents’ Meeting of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) decided in Dubai earlier this month to accept the invitation of the Diamond Exchange of Singapore (DES) to host the 36th World Diamond Congress in the Asian city state in 2014. “Singapore is an important gateway to the Asian market, in particular to [...]
The 2011 Presidents’ Meeting of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) decided in Dubai earlier this month to accept the invitation of the Diamond Exchange of Singapore (DES) to host the 36th World Diamond Congress in the Asian city state in 2014. “Singapore is an important gateway to the Asian market, in particular to [...]
The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) mourns the death of Artur Beller, president of the Beurs voor Diamanthandel, who has passed away in Antwerp. Mr. Beller also served as president of the Belgian Federation of Diamond Bourses. “Artur’s passing leaves a real void in the diamond trade, at his bourse, in Antwerp and in [...]
The next AGM of the London Diamond Bourse will be dedicated to the memory of our late President, Mr. Freddy Hager. The meeting will be held at- the London Diamond Bourse 100 Hatton Garden, London ECIN 8NX On Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at 2:30 p.m. We would be pleased to welcome anyone who wishes to [...]