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Annenberg up for auction

The Annenberg diamond, a spectacular D color, flawless diamond of 32.01 carats, will be the highlight at Christies’ Jewels: The…

Exchange re-elects Paz

Avi Paz has been re-elected as president of The Israel Diamond Exchange for his third and final term with a…

De Beers production drops 90 percent

De Beers' diamond production fell 90.8 percent in the first quarter of this year, according to a report by Anglo…

GFMS predicts record gold price

Precious metals consultancy GFMS expects the annual average price of gold to reach a record high this year.

Blue diamond sells for US$9m

A fancy vivid blue, internally flawless, cushion-shaped diamond weighing 7.03 carats sold for a record US$9,488,754 at Sotheby’s ‘Magnificent Jewels’…

ICA appoints new president

The International Colored Gemstone Association has appointed Wilson Yuen of Able Lapidary & Jewelry Ltd from Hong Kong as president…

Best of the best

Hong Kong designer Joey Lai Yee Cheung was named 'Champion of Champions' at the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show.

BaselWorld 2009 – time out from the recession

The world may be in a recession but 93,900 watch and jewellery aficionados still found plenty to smile about at…

WFDB issues Zimbabwe diamonds warning

In reaction to reports of violations of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme in Zimbabwe, the World Federation of Diamond Bourses…

Bejewelled carpet sells for US$5.5 Million

An Indian carpet decorated with pearls and gemstones has sold for US $5.5 million at a Sotheby's auction in Qatar.

JCK’s cuts back Luxury Show

JCK’s Luxury & Premiere invitation-only trade event for jewellery retailers and manufacturers has been reduced from four to three days…

Gucci sells Bedat & Co

The Gucci Group has sold Swiss watch brand Bedat & Co to Luxury Concepts Watches & Jewellery in partnership with…
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