Alrosa detector for polished identification!

Alrosa Group, the world leader in diamond production, demonstrated the first national commercial device for identification of natural and synthetic polished diamonds- Alrosa Diamond Inspector. The Company expects that its relatively low price and high accuracy will allow the detector to be in demand both in Russia and abroad. It will help fight unscrupulous suppliers who mix synthetic stones grown in the laboratory with diamonds of natural origin.

MGCJ to launch diamond identification kit!

MGCJ to launch portable synthetic diamond identification kit

to identify synthetic diamonds, both loose and mounted

One of the highlights of the upcoming 4th Mediterranean Gemmological and Jewellery Conference (MGCJ), to be held May 18-20, in Budva, Montenegro, will be the introduction of an affordable synthetic diamond identification kit and other portable instruments that will enable users to help identify loose and mounted melee-sized synthetic diamonds, as well as larger stones.

MGCJ, which is a gemmological conference that stands out for its practical workshops and training sessions, will offer hands-on instruction of these new instruments.

Detour and Kirkland join WGC

The World Gold Council (WGC), the market development organisation for the gold industry, has welcomed Detour Gold Corporation and Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. to its Board of Members.

Detour Gold Corporation (Detour) is a Canadian mid-tier gold mining company, with expected 2018 production to be between 600,000 and 650,000 ounces. Detour owns and operates the Detour Lake mine, one of the largest gold producing mines in Canada, which has reserves of nearly 16 million ounces of gold.

Mesmeric fusion of summer hues!

Heritage Jewellery brand, Aisshpra Gems & Jewels captures the mesmeric fusion of summer hues in a splendid range of multi-strings necklaces. Crafted in 18K gold, the collection derives its inspiration from the abundance of nature that sprouts during the season of spring. Each unique designs composed of a myriad of corals, pearls, emeralds and sapphire beads weaved into tassels, thus representing the illustrative nuances of summer blooming in all its glory.

A range of sculptural chokers!

Luxury Jewellery brand, Manubhai Jewellers known for pushing boundaries with every collection brings with them a range of sculptural chokers. The range is a tribute to the millennial woman who loves adorning herself and loves celebrating her achievements.   

Every handcrafted choker is a 22k yellow gold marvel that embodies timeless grace and personifies femininity. The range captures a variety of motifs and artistically combines leafy, flowery, architectural and geometric elements. An antique finish over the yellow metal with gemstones encrusted makes each of these jewellery pieces an inevitable part of your jewellery trousseau.

6.16 carat Farnese Blue at Sotheby’s

One of the foremost historic diamonds – The Farnese Blue – will appear on the market for the first time in history this spring, after having remained in the same family for over three centuries. Given to Elisabeth Farnese, Queen of Spain (1692-1766), the legendary diamond has subsequently passed down through four of the most important royal families in Europe: Spain, France, Italy and Austria.

Witness to 300 years of European history, from the aftermath of the Spanish succession War to the fall of the Habsburg Empire, the diamond has travelled across the continent for centuries. And all this time, it was kept secretly in a royal casket.

Ethical corporate behavior expected!

The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has said that bring-in greater transparency, ethical corporate behavior and enhanced accountability into our corporate governance system. He was addressing the inaugural session of the 58th National Cost Convention of Institute of Cost Accountants of India.

He said that talking about the role of professional bodies like ICAI must be in the forefront in the fight against fraud and corruption. One can help bring in greater transparency, ethical corporate behavior and enhanced accountability into our corporate governance system.

GJEPC bags the Award!

Exhibition Excellence Awards for IIJS 2017

According to the sources, GJEPC has won the Exhibition Excellence Awards in a Mega event & A Mega Initiative for the Indian Exhibition Industry. The Award event had organised by Exhibition Showcase (ES).

According to the Organiser, there were about 50 award categories, 30 live competing teams, 22 focused on industries & 400 exhibition leaders.

Klondike Announces Exploration Program!

Klondike Gold announces that the Board has approved a $2,500,000 exploration program for 2018 within the Company’s Klondike district property, Yukon Territory. $2.5 million exploration budget for 2018, which includes, 1: 5,000 to 7,000 meters of drilling, 2: 3,000 to 5,000 new soil samples & 3: 300- to 500-line kilometers of ground magnetics.

Carat+ welcomes GIA GemFest

Carat +, The World’s Premier Diamond Event, announces that GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Executive Vice President and Chief Laboratory and Research Officer, Tom Moses, will speak at a GIA GemFest during the 2018 edition in May.  

GIA will participate at Carat + 2018 in Antwerp, Belgium from May 6 to 8, offering information about GIA’s research programs, educational offerings, and gemological laboratory services and instruments. On Monday, May 7, Moses will speak at the GIA GemFest on a current gemological topic. More information about the GemFest talk will be available prior to the show.