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Tiffany Unveils New RUBEDO™ Metal to Mark Its 175th Anniversary
In honor of its 175th anniversary, Tiffany & Co. unveils RUBEDO™ metal, a new jeweler’s metal. RUBEDO™ metal is the first such creation in Tiffany’s history and takes its place among the most beautiful metals in the world. In the medieval philosophy of alchemy, Rubedo was the title of the very highest achievement, when matter [...]
RESPONSIBLE JEWELLERY COUNCIL CERTIFIES CHESTER INDUSTRIES CORP.
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) announced today that Chester Industries Corp., the US diamond manufacturer and wholesaler, has achieved certification by meeting the highest ethical, social and environmental standards established by the RJC’s Member Certification System. “RJC warmly congratulates Chester Industries Corp. on its certification. The successful verification assessment was conducted by Steve Nanette from SGS, one of [...]
Jewellery and watch maker Mouawad Presents The Mouawad Offshore Powerboat Racing Team
Mouawad, the 121 year old jewellery and watch maker, announced a one year sponsorship deal with four-time offshore powerboat world champion, Mr. Omar Danial. The announcement was made by the company’s Co-Guardians, Mr. Fred Mouawad and Mr. Pascal Mouawad, during an official press conference that took place this morning at the Dubai International Marine Club [...]
AGTA Updates Gemstone Enhancement Brochure
The American Gem Trade Association(AGTA) has just updated its popular Gemstones and Enhancements – What You Should Know brochure. This 20-page booklet provides comprehensive information on 16 common gemstones. “These brochures increase consumer confidence by providing information that helps them better understand the gemstones and jewelry they are purchasing,” states Douglas K. Hucker, AGTA’s Chief Executive Officer. [...]
RESPONSIBLE JEWELLERY COUNCIL CERTIFIES MONTBLANC
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) announced today that Montblanc, the German luxury maison and part of Richemont International SA, has achieved certification by meeting the highest ethical, social and environmental standards established by the RJC’s Member Certification System. “RJC warmly congratulates Montblanc on its certification. The successful verification assessment was conducted by Michel Mooser from SGS, one of [...]
People Receive Top Dollar from ‘Kaplan Diamonds NYC’ for Their Diamond, Jewelry
There are many reasons people decide to sell their jewelry, from changes in taste to changes in relationship status. And with the price of gold and diamonds at an increased rate, even more individuals are taking a second look at their current sparklers and choosing to make some extra money. In fact, industry experts say [...]
Online Diamonds and Fine Jewelry Retailer Blue Nile Net sales Down 2.1%
Blue Nile, Inc., the leading online retailer of diamonds and fine jewelry, today reported financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 1, 2012. Net sales for the fourth quarter decreased 2.1% to $112.3 million from $114.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2010. Operating income for the quarter was $6.3 million, [...]
Researchers Uses Diamonds to Watch the Brain at Work
A team of three interdisciplinary researchers from Columbia University—Dirk Englund, assistant professor of electrical engineering and of applied physics at The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science, Jonathan S. Owen, assistant professor of chemistry, and Rafael Yuste, professor of biological sciences and neuroscience—were recently awarded $1 million from the W. M. Keck Foundation to seed their [...]
DMCC reshapes commodity finance landscape with launch of DMCC Tradeflow
Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (‘DMCC’), the Middle East’s leading commodity centre, today announced the launch of DMCC Tradeflow, a significantly enhanced platform to the previous multi award-winning Global Multi Commodities Receipt (GMR) that was introduced in 2004 as a commodity finance risk mitigation tool. DMCC Tradeflow is an electronic system that brings together all parties [...]
