UAE Concludes KP Intersessional & History Special Plenary In Dubai
The UN-mandated Kimberley Process (KP) Intersessional and historic special plenary concluded in Dubai, UAE, on 17th May with progress made in key areas that will have bearings on global trade in natural diamonds.
Hosted in...
Pandora Starts Building $150m Vietnam Factory
Pandora, the Danish company best known for its charm bracelets, started work last week on a $150m factory in Vietnam.
The new facility, together with the expansion of its existing facilities in Thailand, will allow...
US Leads Sales Hike at Watches of Switzerland
Watches of Switzerland (WoS) has reported increased Q4 revenues of $483m, led by a 14 per hike in US sales (at constant currency rates).
The UK-based retailer said revenue across its 223 stores was up...
GJEPC Webinar Highlights Logistics Management In Middle East
GJEPC hosted a webinar on the subject “How to Manage Your Logistics in the Middle East Market” on 15th May with the aim of giving exporters valuable insights into the UAE’s emerging role as...
6.2-ct Fancy Vivid Pink Fetches $12m
A 6.21-carat fancy vivid pink diamond sold for $12m at Philips Geneva.
The pre-sale estimate for the VS1 clarity, Type IIa gem, set in a ring, was $10.5m to $15m. It was the highlight of...
IEG: OROAREZZO 2024, +14% leap in foreign visitors, overall growth +5% compared to last...
The 43rd edition of Italian Exhibition Group's B2B event specifically for Made in Italy gold and jewellery manufacturing came to a close today
Global attendance from 109 countries. Europe 40%, Middle East 16%,...
Selling Broken or Damaged Jewelry: Is It Worth It?
For many people, jewelry has both sentimental and financial significance. But it can break, get damaged, or just go out of style over time. One common issue that comes up in situations like this...
KP Faces New Demands over Russian Diamonds
Kimberley Process (KP) is facing renewed calls to act over ongoing wars in Ukraine and Central African Republic (CAR) at its five-day intersessional meeting that opens today (13 May) in Dubai.
KP Civil Society Coalition...
Lightbox Slashes Prices to $500 a Carat
De Beers has responded to the plunging prices of lab growns by slashing the cost of its Lightbox goods by at least a third.
Prices for its standard lab growns have remained constant at $800...
Record $1.5m for Titanic Gold Watch
A crypto-millionaire from the US has reportedly paid a record $1.5m for a gold pocket watch recovered from the wreckage of the Titanic.
Auctioneers in Wiltshire, England, have confirmed that the buyer was the German...
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