NEWS
Botswana Says No to Open Details of Deal
Gaborone: Botswana has defended its silence
on “mega” diamond mining deals saying that “no country signs transparent
agreements”.
RJC Elects New Vice-Chairman
Pforzheim: The Responsible Jewellery
Council (RJC), the global standards-setting and certification organisation for
the entire jewellery supply chain, held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in
Pforzheim, Germany. During the meeting the RJC membership elected Mr Didier
Theraulaz (Piaget) as its new Vice-chairman of the Board and re- elected Ms.
Feriel Zerouki (De Beers Group) as Honorary Treasurer.
UN Plans More Troops to CAR Diamond-Mining Town
Bangui: The United Nations (UN) is planning
to send more peacekeeping forces in the diamond-mining town of Bangassou in
Central African Republic (CAR) to stop a recent wave of violence.
Spot Gold Exchange for India
Mumbai: The World Gold Council (WGC) is
working with the Indian government on plans to create a local physical
spot-gold exchange that may start up as soon as next year. P.R. Somasundaram,
managing director for the WGC in India said, “We are working on a gold exchange
for India. The finance ministry has formed a gold committee. And the committee
has taken this as one of the things to do.”
GST on Gold to be Finalized on 4th June
New Delhi: Cost of healthcare services and
education in India are set to become cheaper once GST comes into force from
July 1.
Fanning Picks Platinum Jewellery for Cannes Festival
Cannes: Over the years, the A-listed
celebrities have been donning exquisite platinum jewellery on the red carpet
and beyond. At the much awaited 70th Annual Cannes Film Festival, Hollywood’s
stunningly gorgeous actress ‘Elle Fanning’ chose platinum jewellery for the
opening ceremony of the event. The actress, clearly a fan of platinum, sizzled
the red carpet in platinum jewellery by Tiffany & Co.
Botswana Mulls SEZ to House Diamond Trading Hub
Gaborone: Botswana is set to introduce a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) near the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport outside Gaborone, where the relocated Diamond Trading Company would be the “anchor enterprise”, according to news reports.
Christie’s Sells 92ct. Heart Pendant for $15M
Geneva: The largest heart-shaped, D-flawless diamond ever offered at auction fetched $15 million at Christie’s in Geneva on Wednesday, the company reported.
GJF’s PMI – Regional Networking Meet in Delhi from17-19 May
New Delhi: All India Gem and Jewellery
Trade Federation (GJF) organises the 6th show of the 3rd edition of the
PREFERRED MANUFACTURER OF INDIA (PMI) Regional Networking Meet at a glittering
ceremony from 17th May to 19th May, 2017 at The Leela Ambience & Convention
Hotel, 1 CBD, Maharaja Surajmal Road, Near Yamuna Sports Complex, Delhi 110
032. This is the first major event for jewellers in the national capital post
demonetization of high value currencies and also after the formation of the new
Board of Directors (COA) of GJF.
Israel Diamond Exchange Opens Internet Marketing Wing
Ramat Gan: The Israel Diamond Exchange
(IDE) opened a new wing dedicated to promoting internet marketing among its
members. Over the past year the Israeli Diamond Industry has introduced several
electronic commerce initiatives, signaling a new direction for the industry.