Bonhams promotes former Christie’s stalwart Leslie Roskind
International auctioneer Bonhams has promoted Leslie Roskind to the role of head of jewelry, Hong Kong, from her previous position as senior jewellery specialist.
Roskind previously worked for rival auctioneer Christie’s for 17 years across...
Israel Diamond Exchange Membership Shrinks
Membership of the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) is shrinking for the first time since it was founded in 1937.
The vast complex of four interconnected towers in Ramat Gan has around 3,200 members.
But the number...
Gold Seized Seized with Fake Hallmarks
Gold sovereigns with fake hallmarks have been seized in Kochi, in the south-west Indian state of Kerala.
Officials from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) said the 118 gold coins, weighing 948 grams, were worth...
WJA to bestow awards on Carol Pennelli, Stellene Volandes and Mark Hanna
The Women's Jewelry Association (WJA) has announced its 2019 honorees for the association's annual Awards for Excellence gala, to be held Monday, July 29, 2019. On the occasion, it will honor Carol Pennelli, president,...
Hong Kong Retail Sales Up 7.5% in November, Highest Growth Rate in Over 20...
Retail sales across all categories in Hong Kong continued to rise for the ninth consecutive month, with the Census & Statistics Dept of the HK government reporting a 7.5% growth in value and a...
World Diamond Congress to be held in Hong Kong from November 2-5, 2020
The World Federation of Diamond Bourses and the International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA) are pleased to announce that the dates have been agreed for the World Diamond Congress which will take place in Hong...
Ultra-Wealthy Buying Lab Growns, says Dubai Jeweler
Even wealthy clients, who can readily afford natural diamonds, are buying lab growns, says the founder of a luxury jewelry brand in Dubai.
Fergus James says he sells high-end lab-grown diamond bracelets to wealthy socialites,...
The latest bridal jewellery trends for modern Indian brides
Wedding is the most alluring day for a bride. It's one of the biggest days of her life and she dresses the best. From a statement outfit, glam make-up to dazzling jewellery, everything needs...
Barrick Gold to buy Randgold Resources in $18.3bn deal
London — Randgold Resources Ltd said on Monday it agreed to the terms of a recommended share-for-share merger with Canada’s Barrick Gold Corp in a deal worth $18.3bn.
Under the terms of the deal, each...
ALROSA Recovers First Large Yellow Diamond at its Verkhne-Munskoye Deposit
ALROSA recently recovered the first large coloured rough diamond at its new Verkhne-Munskoye deposit in Yakutia.
The find, a bright yellow gem-quality diamond weighing 17.44 carats was “unearthed” in mid-February from the Zapolyarnaya kimberlite pipe,...
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