De Beers’ Takes Further Steps on its Diamond Blockchain Initiative
De Beers Group, which had earlier announced its resolve to develop a blockchain for the diamond industry, yesterday said that “it is progressing development of the first blockchain technology initiative to span the...
Twinned, 12-carat at center of exhibition Lars van Trier in Antwerp
MHKA, the Museum of Contemporary Art Antwerp, is staging an exhibition called “Melancholia: The Diamond,” in collaboration with Lars von Trier, Marianne Slot and Leonid Ogarev.
The exhibition is inspired by van Trier’s film “Melancholia”...
Russia eyes jewellery market in Zhenping, China
Business representatives from Kostroma, Russia are setting their sights on business opportunities in the thriving jewellery industry of Zhenping county of Nanyang, China, according to a recent report.
Led by local officials from the Nanyang...
Baselworld organisers say footfall was up 8% on first two days of show
The amount of industry experts and specialists walking the Baselworld show floor has seen a healthy increase from last year, event statistics have revealed.
The first figures to be reported from the Switzerland-based trade show...
Ace jewellery forecaster Paola De Luca conducts 2nd module of Design Workshop
The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) conducted the 2nd module of Design Workshop led by jewellery forecaster Paola De Luca. This unique design workshop will be held on 10-11 October at Bharat...
Gold demand remains low in India; Investment buying steady in China
Gold demand in India remained sluggish this week as local prices jumped to their highest level in nearly three months and a rally in global prices of the precious metal dampened fresh buying elsewhere...
Gemfields’ Revenue for H1 2019 Dips 13%, Net Profit Down 22%
Gemfields Group Pvt. Ltd.’s Interim Report 2019 for the six months ended June 30, 2019 (H1 2019), reported a revenue of US$ 88.960 million for the period, as compared to a revenue of US$...
Bluestone.com launches Rainforest & Carnation Collections
Bluestone.com launches jewellery inspired from nature for the modern woman of today.
A visual representation of the Carnation flower, the pieces from this collection are every bit as nuanced as the beautiful layers of the...
Antwerp’s Rough Diamond Trade Shoots Up in November; Rough Exports Up 22%
The diamond trade in Antwerp took a sharp upward turn in November, with rough exports rising 22.3% in value terms and a massive 141.6% in volume terms year-on-year, according to figures released by...
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