A new exhibition of jewelry, cameos and artifacts carved from gemstones will open at the Harry Oppenheimer Diamond Museum here next month. Entitled “And thou shalt breathe life into a gem”, the exhibition is based on the work of master carvers in Idar-Oberstein, Germany, and is the result of cooperation with the Deutsches Edelsteinmuseum there. [...]
Americas
New AGTA Online Source Directory Launches
The AGTA has developed a new, searchable, web-based Source Directory that will make it easier for buyers to find AGTA Members and their products online. The site will include all of the pertinent contact information and product listings from the printed AGTA Source Directory.
This new resource will replace the existing Electronic Source Directory that has [...]
Canada
Alberta surpasses Quebec as preferred place for mining investment, according to global mining survey update
Alberta is now seen as the world’s most attractive jurisdiction for mineral exploration and development, ending Quebec’s three-year reign as the preferred destination for mining investment, according to the Survey of Mining Companies: 2010 Mid-Year Update, released today by the Fraser Institute, Canada’s leading public policy think-tank.
The updated survey of international mining executives, conducted between [...]
Americas
The American Gem Trade Association Announces the return of GemJammin’ in GemJammin’ Tucson 2011
The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) is pleased to announce the return of GemJammin’ in conjunction with the 2011 AGTA GemFair Tucson. Back by popular demand, this open-to-all trade professionals music jam, is a benefit for Jewelers For Children. The event will be held at The Hut on February 3, 2011, from 8PM to the [...]
Europe
New CEO for British Jewellers’ Association
The British Jewellers’ Association has announced the appointment of Simon Rainer as its new Chief Executive. The BJA is the national trade body for the UK’s jewelry supply chain and it numbers amongst its members some 900 companies ranging from individual designer makers to the UK’s largest and most influential producers, as well as gemstone [...]
Americas
AGTA Finalizes Dates and Location for AGTA GemFair at the JCK Las Vegas Showb
The American Gem Trade Association has finalized its plans for the move of its AGTA GemFair at the JCK Las Vegas Show to the Mandalay Bay Hotel in 2011. GemFair will be open June 2-8, 2011 and will occupy the South Pacific and Islander ballrooms on the beach level of the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.
“We [...]
Africa
DIAMONDS, SIERRA LEONE, A WAR CRIMINAL AND A SUPERMODEL: A BACKGROUND
Global Witness’ Background briefing on the trial of Charles Taylor at which Naomi Campbell will testify
What happened in Sierra Leone?
In 1991, rebels of the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) attacked Sierra Leone from Liberia, backed by Charles Taylor, a warlord who later became Liberia’s president. The human cost of the conflict in Sierra Leone was staggering: [...]
Americas
New Board Directors Join Jewelers of America to Support Work as Resource for Professional Jewelry Industry
Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry retail marketplace, welcomed three new industry leaders to its Board of Directors at its Board meeting on July 24, in New York. The new directors are John Henne, owner of Henne Jewelers; Brian P. Mann, vice president and co-owner of David [...]
Africa
Naomi Campbell testimony shines light on blood diamonds and the importance of international justice
The role of natural resources in funding conflict will be highlighted by the testimony of supermodel Naomi Campbell at the trial of former warlord and President of Liberia Charles Taylor in the Hague tomorrow (August 5), said campaign group Global Witness. Taylor is charged with war crimes committed in Sierra Leone including murder, rape and [...]
Americas
GIA Launches Gem Identification on eLearning
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has added Gem Identification to its roster of eLearning courses in the Institute’s Web-based Distance Education program.
Gem Identification, with the most assignments and 500 gemstones to examine, has a reputation of being the most challenging course in the G.G. program. But Duncan Pay, director of Course Development for GIA, [...]
Africa
Zimbabwean Diamond Rights Activist Farai Maguwu Rearrested
Farai Maguwu, the Zimbabwean diamond human rights activist has been rearrested by Zimbabwean police over possession of a stolen car.
Maguwu’s previous arrest has caused great obstacles for Zimbabwe concerning its re-entry into the Kimberley Process diamond certification scheme.
Americas
JVC Launches Its Affiliate Partnership Program to Provide
The Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC), has announced the launch of its JVC Affiliate Partnership Program to provide support services to all segments of the jewelry industry.
JVC also announced the appointment of its first Affiliate Partner, Veratad Technologies, LLC, a leader in Online Identity Verification and Compliance Solutions. The identity verification services, provided by Veratad, assist [...]
