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Jewellery Biz-news is a monthly newsletter from Isikhova Publishing, publishers of SA Jewellery News, reflecting the hottest, latest and most controversial developments in the jewellery and related sectors – both locally and internationally.
Forevermark shines at Oscars Forevermark shines at Oscars Diamond brand Forevermark made its mark at this year’s Oscars Red Carpet with Carey Mulligan, Eva Longoria and Mariah Carey all wearing creations featuring Forevermark diamonds.READ MORE... |
DTI sponsored stand at Jewellex DTI sponsored stand at Jewellex The Jewellery Council of SA and the Department of Trade and Industry have invited small jewellers with little or no export business to apply to exhibit at the DTI sponsored stand at Jewellex Africa 2010, which can accommodate 20 companies. All requirements must be met when submitting an application form and it is strongly suggested that interested parties include pictures of their best jewellery for a better chance to be selected.READ MORE... |
American Swiss honours SA talent with R365 000 investment American Swiss honours SA talent with R365 000 investment American Swiss Jewellers has boosted local jewellery design talent with a R365 000 investment. At a gala event held at American Swiss’s flagship Menlyn store the jewellery chain, in conjunction with the Jewellery Council of South Africa, Roland Africa and Harmony, gave something back with donations to charity, a jewellery design bursary fund and prizes to talented up-and-coming jewellers.READ MORE... |
507ct rough diamond sells for world record price 507ct rough diamond sells for world record price Miner Petra Diamonds recently sold a 507ct rough diamond to a Hong Kong jewellery company for a world record US$35,3 million in a tender in SA. The Cullinan Heritage, acquired by Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Company, by far exceeded its pre-sale estimate, underlining the strength of the market for magnificent diamonds.READ MORE... |
AGTA, CIBJO and ICA join to adopt coloured gemstone disclosure codes AGTA, CIBJO and ICA join to adopt coloured gemstone disclosure codes In recognition of the ever increasing importance of proper disclosure of gemstone treatments three major global organisations, the American Gem Trade Association, the World Jewellery Confederatio and the International Colored Stone Association, have reached consensus on a global method of coloured gemstone treatment disclosure within the trade.READ MORE... |
Russia’s rough diamond production -6% Russia’s rough diamond production -6% Russia’s diamond production fell 6% to 34,759 million carats in 2009, according to data published on the Finance Ministry website. By value, production dropped 6,7% to US$2,34 billion as the average price of the rough declined by 0,9% to US$67,34 per carat.READ MORE... |
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