Belgian Traders Face Random Compliance Probes

Antwerp: Belgian inspectors are checking diamond companies’ offices at random, the latest in a series of inspections to prevent money laundering, the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) has confirmed.

Carat+ Ends with Attendees Asking for More

Antwerp: As the Carat+ diamond trade fair drew to a close on Tuesday, exhibitors spoke of their plans to take part in next year’s edition and expressed hope that it would see an increase in buyer attendance, reports Rapaport.

KP Takes Step Forward at Meeting in Perth

Perth: The World Diamond Council (WDC) said that Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) members took significant steps forward on many issues concerning the rough diamond pipeline at the KP's annual Intersessional meeting held in Perth, Australia.

Israeli Leaders Meet Senior De Beers Executives

Ramat Gan: Members of the Israeli diamond industry met with a senior delegation from the De Beers Group, headed by CEO Bruce Cleaver. Cleaver was accompanied by Executive Vice President, Global Sightholder Sales, Paul Rowley.

Hong Kong Diamond Trade Advances in 1Q

Hog Kong: Hong Kong’s polished diamond trading rose in the first quarter as the municipality imported more stones and at a higher average price.

Israel Diamond Trade Enjoys Rare Growth

Ramat Gan: Israel’s polished diamond exports bounced back in the first quarter as orders from Switzerland and the US grew during the period.

Jewellery Trade Fair CARAT+ Begins

Antwerp: CARAT+, the newest addition to the jewellery trade fair circuit and the only international show dedicated exclusively to diamonds, diamond jewellery and diamond-related services, kicked off yesterday at Antwerp Expo, the main exhibition ground in the Belgian diamond capital. Traffic on the exhibition floor was brisk, with buyers flocking from both Europe and across the globe, with exhibitors from eight different countries.

Gaetano Cavalieri Meets European Parliament President

Milan: CIBJO President Gaetano Cavalieri has met with Antonio Tajani, President of the European Parliament, and discussed the recently approved Conflict Minerals Regulations approved by the EU legislature in Strasbourg, as well as issues related to the taxation on jewellery imported from the Europe Union.

Government Representatives Visit GJSCI in Surat

Surat Parliamentary Standing Committee on Labour visited Training Centres of GJSCI on Monday. The visit saw the esteemed presence of 20 Members of Parliament led by chairperson Shri. Kirit Somaiya, MP & other prominent personalities like Mr. Rajesh Agarwal (Jt. Secretary MSDE), Jayant Krishna (COO “NSDC), Mr. Gaurav Kapoor (Head- Industry Partnership &CSR; SSC Engagement-NSDC), Mr. Rajesh Agarwal (NSDC) and Mr. Binit Bhatt, CEO, GJSCI.

GJEPC Makes Presentation on Indo-ASEAN G&J Sector

Mumbai: GJEPC representatives recently made a presentation on issues related to the G&J trade between India and ASEAN countries before a Department Related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Commerce, putting forward recommendations on tariffs and other related matters.