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IDMA Welcomes New Ladies Executives

IDMA Welcomes New Ladies Executives

New York: International Diamond Manufacturers’ Association (IDMA) has welcomed the newly appointed ladies executives recently appointed in the global diamond sector on different faculties.


Alrosa Starts Sales of Angolan Diamonds

Alrosa Starts Sales of Angolan Diamonds

Moscow: Russia’s top diamond producer Alrosa has sold two batches of diamonds from its Angola-based processing facility of Catoca since the beginning of this year, the company’s Vice President Rinat Gizatulin told TASS.


Russian Dy. PM Meets Indian G&J Industry

Russian Dy. PM Meets Indian G&J Industry

Mumbai: A high powered Russian delegation led by Yuri Trutnev, Hon’ble Deputy Prime Minister of Russia and Presidential Envoy to the Russian Far East discussed closer collaboration between the gem and jewellery industries of the two countries with representatives of the GJEPC and BDB during a visit to the Bharat Diamond Bourse in Mumbai yesterday.


UAE Nominates Maryam Al Hashemi For KP Committee

UAE Nominates Maryam Al Hashemi For KP Committee

Dubai: Ahmed Bin Sulayem, the 2016 KP Chair, has nominated Maryam Al Hashemi, the UAE KP Director, as the 2017 Chair of the Committee of Participation and Chairmanship (CPC) of the Kimberley Process.


‘Coronet by Reena’ to be Launched at Baselworld

‘Coronet by Reena’ to be Launched at Baselworld

Basel: Hong Kong’s top brand Coronet® of Aaron Shum Jewellery Ltd. is known for innovation and exquisite craftsmanship. In the past two editions of Baselworld, Coronet® presented the Coronet Diamond Guitar and Coronet Gemstone Guitar, the two Guinness World Records setting artifacts that inspired imagination. This year, Coronet® is proud to unveil their partnership with award-winning Canadian jewellery designer and painter, Reena Ahluwalia, by launching ‘Coronet by Reena Ahluwalia’ line.


Forevermark Forum Emphasizes Importance of Consumer

Forevermark Forum Emphasizes Importance of Consumer

New York: The sixth annual Forevermark Forum took place last week, with 450 Forevermark retail jeweler, manufacturer and diamantaire partners.


Gem Diamonds Profit Halves For 2016

Gem Diamonds Profit Halves For 2016

London: Gem Diamonds Limited posted a sharp drop in revenue and a halving on the year in profit in its financial results for calendar year 2016.
Revenue dropped to $189.8 million from $249.5 million in 2015, while profit was $32.3 million from $67.4 million.


Illegal Diamond Miners Invade Marange

Illegal Diamond Miners Invade Marange

Harare: Zimbabwe’s mines ministry permanent secretary Francis Gudyanga and the newly-appointed Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZCDC) chief executive Morris Mpofu visited Marange last week to assess the situation following reports of a surge in illegal mining activities, according to media reports.


Alrosa Posts 41% Jump in Revenue in 2016

Alrosa Posts 41% Jump in Revenue in 2016

Moscow: Alrosa reported a 41-percent jump in revenue to 317.1 billion rubles ($5.4 billion) for 2016 IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) results.


6% Rise in Crime against US Jewellers

6% Rise in Crime against US Jewellers

New York: The total number of crimes committed against U.S. jewellery firms reported to the Jewellers Security Alliance (JSA) increased by 5.8 percent on the year to 1,245 in 2016 from 1,177 in 2015, the organization says in its annual report.


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