Demand for rough diamonds held firm during Diamdel’s April 2012 auctions as buyers took advantage of the opportunity to purchase the exact diamonds they required at Diamdel’s auctions and, where the facility was provided, in the quantities they required. Diamdel made 514 lots available spanning the Large, +2ct, Grainers, Smalls and Near Gem product categories at its third cycle of auctions [...]
CHRISTIE’S SAYS RECORD PRICE FOR ANY BREGUET WATCH AT AUCTION MULTIPLE RECORD PRICES
Christie’s auction sale of Important Watches in Geneva fetched a total of $32,706,018 / SFr. 30,283,350, selling 95% by value and 88% by lot, the second highest ever result for a watch sale at Christie’s. The top lot of the sale was a rare “Montre plate à deux mouvements, sur le principe des chronomètres”, an [...]
CHARMS SWAROVSKI’S FALL/WINTER 2012/13 COLLECTION
This season, Swarovski invites you to discover a collection of charms inspired by the jewelry and accessories of the “Kingdom of Jewels” collection, showcasing both rock and baroque influences. Creative Director Nathalie Colin transports us to an infinitely customizable universe. “I love the idea of being able to change your jewelry to suit different emotions, outfits, and occasions. Charms [...]
Bonhams sells greatest single collection of Montblanc pens
Bonhams is pleased to be hosting the Fine Writing Instruments: The Mel Wilmore Collection of Extraordinary Montblancs auction on June 11. This will be the greatest single collection of fine Montblanc pens ever offered at auction. These spectacular pieces belong to Mel Wilmore, who is described as one of the top Montblanc collectors worldwide. A [...]
Alluvial Diamond and Gold Exploration and Development Stage Mining Company Gold and Gemstone Mining Inc. Opens Office in Freetown
Gold and GemStone Mining Inc, an alluvial diamond and gold exploration and development stage mining company focused on Sierra Leone, West Africa has opened its mining development office in the Country’s Capital, Freetown. GGSM has moved into the new premises, thus marking the starting point of its activities in Sierra Leone. The purpose for the [...]
ICC prosecutor pushes for arrest of rebel leaders wanted for crimes in Diamond Rich DR Congo
The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) said he is seeking new charges against Congolese rebel leader Bosco Ntaganda, as well as an arrest warrant for the head of a Rwandan rebel group, both of whom are allegedly responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity in the diamond rich Democratic Republic of the [...]
Katrina Kaif unveils new Nakshatra Diamond jewelry brand logo and new brand campaign – Glow Divine!!
The gorgeous Katrina Kaif, brand ambassador of Nakshatra – India’s iconic diamond jewellery brand, today unveiled the brand’s new logo and its latest brand campaign – Glow Divine, at a glittering ceremony and amidst much fanfare at the Grand Hyatt. Also present on this occasion were Mr Mehul Choski, CMD, Gitanjali Group, Ms Shardah Uniyal, [...]
The Israeli Diamond Industry to Again Have Major Presence at JCK – Las Vegas 2012
The Israeli Diamond Industry will again have a major presence at the JCK Show in Las Vegas next month. The Israel Diamond Pavilion, hosted by the Israel Diamond Institute Group of Companies (IDI), will feature 31 exhibitors, with an additional 25 Israeli diamond companies exhibiting throughout the show. The United States is Israel’s leading market [...]
Former Executive of Diamond Giant De Beers Joins Shore Gold as Chairman
Kenneth MacNeill, President and CEO of Shore Gold Inc. (“Shore” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the Company’s Board of Directors has appointed Mr. Brian Menell as Chairman of the Board. Mr. Menell joined the Company’s Board of Directors on March 7, 2003. Mr. Menell is a principal and the CEO of the [...]
Top Names in Gems & Jewelry to Speak with Aspiring Professionals
Renowned designer David Yurman, jewelry manufacturing executive Ann Arnold, retail jeweler Lex Graham and leading auction house executive Rahul Kadakia will be panelists at GIA’s (Gemological Institute of America) Jewelry Career Fair on July 30 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York. Aspiring jewelry professionals – including those in retail, design and manufacturing – [...]
