Tuesday, January 4, 2022

"Impressive recovery" for Israel's diamond industry

The Israeli diamond industry has seen an impressive recovery in 2021 from a COVID-induced slump with net exports for polished diamonds totaling $US3.65 billion ($AU5 billion).
http://dlvr.it/SGVBtM

Monday, January 3, 2022

Digging up jewellery: How ancient artisans help map human history

When the international jewellery industry discusses the latest trends and fashions, a debate often arises about the definition of fine or quality jewellery. However, something is lost along the way!
http://dlvr.it/SGTr3K

What is and isn't fine jewellery?

The distinction between fine and fashion jewellery remains one of the industry’s most compelling and polarising debates. But JEFF SALTON investigates if the debate is even worth having?
http://dlvr.it/SGTqPX

COVID claims it first jewellery show cancellation for 2022

Due to the surge of COVID-19 cases in India, the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) Signature 2022 has been postponed indefinitely, according to the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC).
http://dlvr.it/SGR44V

Sunday, January 2, 2022

December sales achieve “stellar performance” despite a drop diamond jewellery

Jewellery sales in December maintained a steady uptrend based on previous forecasts as overall sales dollars saw an increase by 1.8 per cent compared with the same period in 2020 despite a decline in diamond jewellery sales, according to Retail Edge Consultant’s month-end report.
http://dlvr.it/SGQlqr

Strong sales for luxury watch retailer; 41 percent incrase

The Watches of Switzerland Group has announced a very strong trading performance for its first half-year sales ending 31 October as group revenue reached £586.2 million ($AU1.09 billion).
http://dlvr.it/SGQWRt

High profile jeweller sues 'copycat' over IP infringement

New York-based jewellery designer David Yurman has filed a lawsuit against venture capital-backed rival Mejuri for copying several distinctive jewellery designs that bore striking similarities with Yurman’s Pure Form and Sculpted Cable collections.
http://dlvr.it/SGQHMr