Sunday, February 27, 2022

Economic sanctions on Russia seen to impact diamond trade

The US government has named Russian state-run mining company Alrosa as one of the companies facing “expansive economic measures” and which is expected to impact the worldwide supply and trading of diamonds.
http://dlvr.it/SKn6WT

Thursday, February 24, 2022

Now Showing: Was the Holy Grail actually a gemstone?; when the Hope Diamond gets naked; and entering Gem Palace and its trove of ancient treasures

This week, we explore the possibility of whether the legendary Holy Grail was actually a gemstone, enter a magnificent trove of ancient treasures at Gem Palace and see the Hope Diamond 'naked'. 
http://dlvr.it/SKcVBb

Michael Hill sees sustained rise in revenues

Brisbane-based jewellery retailer Michael Hill International has reported a sustained uptrend in revenue for its first half financial results (July to December) despite COVID-related challenges during the period.
http://dlvr.it/SKYhSX

Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Israel Diamond Exchange opens office in Dubai

The Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) has announced it has opened an office in the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC).
http://dlvr.it/SKXxdr

Monday, February 21, 2022

Australian Jewellery Fair a sell-out with four weeks to go

With the theme ‘Time to align for the year ahead’, the upcoming Australian Jewellery Fair (AJF) at the ICC Sydney, Darling Harbour is now sold out.
http://dlvr.it/SKMFCR

Friday, February 18, 2022

Now Showing: Jeweller makes engagement ring in 24 hours; cutting a giant ‘concrete’ opal block; and an art-deco bench tip

This week, a jeweller takes on the challenge to make an engagement ring in 24 hours, an opal cutter slices a huge rainbow 'concrete' block and learn a hot bench tip about setting stones art-deco style. 
http://dlvr.it/SKC1g1

Sunday, February 13, 2022

Lab-created diamond body names committee

The revamped International Grown Diamond Association (IGDA) - known as IGDA 2.0 - has announced its leadership committee to steer the course for the group’s representation of the synthetic diamond industry.
http://dlvr.it/SJwP2S

Friday, February 11, 2022

Fancy 1.13-carat diamond resembles Apple logo

Advances in technology have a way of making the unthinkable possible and such is the case of a novelty cut diamond that strikingly resembles the iconic Apple brand logo.
http://dlvr.it/SJn9v4

Monday, February 7, 2022

2021 – The Year when The Diamond Industry Rebounded

The worldwide diamond industry is going through a heightened state of recovery from COVID, but will it continue to sustain the trend throughout 2022? ROBERT BOUQUET provides a profound perspective.
http://dlvr.it/SJWmt9

Sunday, February 6, 2022

Alex and Ani gets new CEO to jumpstart the ailing company

Former Pandora executive Scott Burger will be the new CEO of ailing jewellery company Alex and Ani just a few months after it filed for bankruptcy in June 2021.
http://dlvr.it/SJVjkH

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

UNOde50

The exciting new collection from UNOde50 harks back to their origins of organic, unique and artistic jewels.
http://dlvr.it/SJGX9B

Tuesday, February 1, 2022

January jewellery sales shows interesting trends

After a strong December 2021 performance, there was a sight decline in jewellery sales in January revealing a new pattern of consumer behaviour leaning towards value and suitability rather than cost.
http://dlvr.it/SJCtyW