Who is diamond jewellery buyer in 2018?

Chinese consumers are willing to buy diamond-

jewelry next year more often than Americans – research

Alrosa, the world leader in diamond mining, and GfK research company conducted an extensive research of diamond consumers in the US and China. Among other things, it demonstrates that consumers of both countries are interested in buying diamonds, they are planning to buy them in the future, and that they purchase for themselves much more often than as a gift.

Blue diamond prices appreciates!

According to The Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF), the fourth quarter of 2017 saw a slight rise in fancy color diamond prices over the previous quarter. There were significant increases in prices of fancy blue diamonds, offset by continued softness in fancy yellow diamonds and stagnation in fancy pink diamond prices.

The Fancy Color Diamond Index in Q4 2017 indicates an overall rise of 0.1% over Q3 2017 for fancy yellow, pink and blue diamonds in all sizes and saturations. Continuing the trend throughout 2017, prices of fancy blue color diamonds in Q4 increased 2.6%, with fancy intense and fancy vivid blues performing best, especially in the 1ct and 5ct categories.

DGCX Record January Volume

Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX), the largest and most diversified derivatives bourse in the Middle East, began 2018 on a positive note by recording its best January in volumes and value ever, growing 40% from last year with 1,909,488 lots traded, valued at USD 47 billion (AED 172.6 billion). The main drivers of this strong trading month were the Indian Rupee, G6 currency pairs and the Indian Single Stock Futures (SSF) with the BSE Sensex Futures.

Endeavour produces 53,007 oz gold

Endeavour Silver Corp 2017 production of 4.9 million ounces (oz) silver and 53,007 oz gold, meeting the company’s revised guidance on silver and exceeding revised guidance on gold. Silver equivalent production totaled 8.9 million oz at a 75:1 silver: gold ratio, approaching the top end of revised guidance. 

Silver production in the Fourth Quarter, 2017 was 1,436,962 oz and gold production was 14,577 oz, for silver equivalent production of 2.5 million oz, marking the third consecutive quarter of improved production and a 30% increase over the Fourth Quarter, 2016.

China Gold produces of 234,667oz

China Gold International Resources said 2017 Production of Gold reached to 186,957 ounces from the Chang Shan Hao Gold Mine, slightly increased from 185,052 ounces produced in 2016 while gold production of 47,710 ounces from the Jiama Copper-Gold Polymetallic Mine, representing an 82% increase compared to 2016.

New large stones found at Yubileynaya pipe

Two large stones recovered at Aikhal Mining

In January 2018, Alrosa recovered two gem-quality stones weighing 97.92 carats and 85.62 carats, from Yubileynaya pipe at Aikhal Mining and Processing Division. A 97.92 carat rough diamond is a transparent octahedron yellow-hue crystal with small sulphide and olivine inclusions near the surface. The measures are 26 х 17 х 21 mm.

Manthan Gems & Jewellery Conclave-2018

GJF announce & opens Manthan registration!

According to the available information, Manthan 2018 is to be held during April 5 & 6, 2018 in Mumbai, organised by All India Gems & Jewellery Trade Federation (GJF). Manthan is an endeavour to build a sustainable platform for the gem-n-jewellery trade in India. Equally the conclave is focusing to cope up with challenges of the changing mind-set of consumers.

27 X-ray sorters at the Cullinan

Bourevestnik, Inc., subsidiary company of Alrosa, supplied and commissioned a set of 27 X-ray luminescence sorters at the new recovery plant of the Cullinan mine in South Africa. The Cullinan Mine is owned 74% by Petra Diamonds Limited and is renowned as the source of very rare blue diamonds and large, high quality gem diamonds, including Type II stones characterized by low nitrogen content (their volume not exceeding 1−2% of the world production).

Izaara unveils spring collection!

This spring season, Izaara unveils a delightful emerald green Swarovski collection. A marque known for creating premium and precious silver designs, brings in a flawlessly crafted assortment of understated earrings. Inspired by the hues of nature, the collection is an ode to the spring season, which stands for rebirth and rejuvenation.

Unrivalled in beauty, the designs are expressive but are not expensive. With emeralds being central element, each piece marvellously captures varied designs in pear, Crescent and round shapes. Accentuated with Swarovski crystals that bear a canny resemblance to stars, these designs undeniably celebrate the beauty of nature.

Forevermark Launches In Kolkata

Evelyn Sharma Graces the Event at Madanji Meghraj Jewellers

Madanji Meghraj jewellers, one of the most recognised names for precious jewellery in Kolkata since 1901, have partnered with Forevermark, the diamond brand from the De Beers Group of Companies, by launching the brand at their store in Kolkata.

Forevermark diamonds are the world’s most carefully selected diamonds. Each Forevermark diamond undergoes a journey of rigorous selection and bears a unique inscription at its heart. Revered for their handpicked and exclusive designs for more than a century, Madanji Meghraj Jewellers are known as the finest and leading jewellers.