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GSI Launches Mobile Diamond Grading Lab in S. India
Chennai: Gemological Science International
(GSI) one of the largest Gemological laboratories in the world participates at
the 13th edition of GJIIE (Gems and Jewellery India International Exhibition) a
mega B2B event in Chennai.
Rolls-Royce Car Painted with 1000 Diamonds
Geneva: Geneva International Motor, which
was held last week, saw plenty of luxury cars, but one may well outshine all
others, literally: Rolls-Royce has unveiled a version of its Ghost luxury car
painted with diamonds. According to the car company, the “Diamond Stardust” car
is the “first luxury motor car to be finished in a paint created from
diamonds”.
AIGS Appoints Barbara Wheat as President
Bangkok: The Asian Institute of Gemological
Sciences (AIGS) has announced that Barbara Wheat has been appointed president
and will assume her role in mid-March.
Christie’s to Auction Famed Jonker Diamond
Hong Kong: Christie’s unveiled the top lots
that will go under the hammer at its Magnificent Jewels auction in Hong Kong
this May, including Harry Winston’s famous Jonker V diamond.
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JA Unveils CASE Award Winners
New York: Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace, has announced the winners of its 27th annual CASE Awards jewelry design competition.
7th Myanmar Gems Expo from 24th March
Yangon: The 7th Myanmar International Gems,
Jewellery and Watch Expo 2017 will be held at Myanmar Gems Trade Centre in
Yangon from March 24 to March 27.
Frauds in Indian Banks
New Delhi: ICICI Bank topped the list of
banks that witnessed most number of frauds during April-December period of 2016
with state-owned SBI in the second spot, according to Reserve Bank of India
data.
Gahcho Kué Receives PDAC Award
Toronto: The Gahcho Kué Mine was honoured
by the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) with the Viola
R. MacMillan Award for demonstrating leadership in management and financing for
the exploration and development of mineral resources.
Zimbabwe to Expand Diamond Exploration Activity
Harare: The Zimbabwe government owned
diamond company Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZCDC) has announced that
it plans to expand its diamond exploration activity to other parts of
Manicaland in the Mutasa and Mutambara districts, according to reports in the
local media, quoting a notice on the company’s website.
Lucapa to Receive $5.6 Million Capital Repayment
Luanda: The Lulo alluvial diamond venture
in Angola has declared US$8 million in a combined distribution and capital
repayment, and Lucapa Diamond - as operator and funder of both the Lulo
alluvial mining and kimberlite exploration programs – will be entitled to
receive a gross amount of US$5.6 million (A$7.3 million), the company writes in
an ASX statement.