Polished – wholesale and manufacturing
EasyShow Offers Tradeshow Solution For Buyers, Sellers And Organizers
A new program aimed at helping diamond and gemstone buyers, sellers and tradeshow organizers work efficiently called EasyShow is set to be launched.
GIA to Open Laboratory in Surat and Expand Antwerp Presence
The GIA plans to open a laboratory in Surat, India, and expand its long-term presence in Antwerp in the second quarter of this year, as it aims to meet the needs of the global gem and jewelry industry.
The GIA announced that it has premises in both locations.
Israel Diamond Exchange Says Hotel Rooms for Diamond Week Running Out
The Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) reports that hotel rooms for participating buyers are rapidly running out for the 7th International Diamond Week in Israel (IDWI).
Consequently, people registering late for the event will not be guaranteed free hotel accommodations, the IDE added.
Bain & Co Report Says Rough Diamond Firms to Increase Marketing
Bain & Company’s seventh annual Global Diamond Report says rough diamond players will likely raise their marketing spending by around 50 percent over previous years to promote diamonds.
Israel's International Tender Center to Host Three I. Hennig Rough Tenders
I. Hennig Tenders will hold three rough diamond tenders at the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) International Tender Center from March 13-16.
Christie’s to Offer 'Jonker No. 5 Diamond' at Hong Kong Spring Auction
Christie’s in Hong Kong will be offering the Jonker No. 5 diamond and an emerald and diamond ‘Palmette’ necklace at its Spring auction on May 30.
The Jonker No. 5 diamond is part of a collection of diamonds from the 726-carat Jonker rough stone discovered by Jacob Jonker.
Israel Diamond Exchange's Tender Center to Host Sale of Rough From Letseng
The Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) International Tender Center (ITC) will hold Gem Diamonds’ first tender of high-quality Letšeng productionoutside of Antwerp.
The lots will include large, high-value rough diamonds (+10.80 carat) from the Letšeng mine in Lesotho.
IIDGR Launches SYNTHdetect To Give Retailers Synthetic Detection Confidence
De Beers' International Institute of Diamond Grading and Research (IIDGR) unit has launched what it says is the industry’s first synthetic screening device for set jewelry, with the SYNTHdetect machine now available for delivery.
Dubai Diamond Conference to Debate Diamonds And Millennial Buyer Trends
The Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE), a DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre) platform, is all set to tackle the debate on ‘How diamonds fit in the new era of millennials’ with moderators Dr T.B. (Mac) McClelland Jr., President & CEO - Middle East, The Luxury Marketing Council; and Tim Dabson, Former De Beers Executive at the helm.
VAT On Jewelry In UAE And GST in India To Be Major Panel Debate at Dubai Conference
An an in-depth discussion on “The introduction of Goods and Services Tax (GST) on wholesale diamond trading” will be held at the Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE) on October 17 as part of Day 2 of the Dubai Diamond Conference.
The moderators will be DDE Chairman Peter Meeus and former De Beers executive Tim Dabson. The subject has caused widespread industry debate in India and the UAE.