The 17th edition of the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition (DJWE), organised by Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC) was opened by His Excellency Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, under whose patronage the event takes place. It will run from 24th to 29th February at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC). The launch took place in the presence of   ...  more

The International Gemological Institute (IGI), has joined forces with John Glajz, a Singapore-based authorized partner of Argyle Pink Diamonds for nearly 25 years, to certify these gems, which are some of the rarest in the world, creating The Collector's Edition: An Exclusive Selection of Argyle Pink Diamonds. As the Australian mine that produces the majority of the diamonds is slated to close in 2020, this collection is likely to become more valuable. IGI grades each diamond attesting to the origin, natural aspect, color and   ...  more

The International Chanthaburi Gems and Jewelry Festival 2019 achieved its target by generating an income of over 100 million baht for Chanthaburi's economy while Thai and foreign exhibitors showed interest in booth reservation for next year's event. Deputy Minister of Commerce, Mr. Weerasak Wangsuphakijkosol revealed that the International Chanthaburi Gems and Jewelry Festival   ...  more

De Beers Group Institute of Diamonds (formerly The International Institute of Diamond Grading & Research (IIDGR)) will showcase its expertise in diamond grading, testing and educational services as part of a new collaborative exhibition with auction house, Christie's. 'Rare Treasures of the Earth' – a museum-quality public exhibition of exceptional fancy colour diamonds and gemstones – will take place at Christie's in London from   ...  more

Bharat Diamond Bourse has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Qatar Airways. The MoU will benefit members of the BDB to avail up to 12% discount on tickets through Qatar Airways which has more than 160 destinations worldwide. Qatar Airways has been awarded the world’s best airlines in 2019 at Skytrax World Airlines Awards. President, Mr. Anoop Mehta, said, “Through this partnership, members of Bharat Diamond   ...  more

The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce, has presented the “Thailand’s Friend Award 2020”at 65th Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair in line with the policies of Mr. Jurin Laksanawisit, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce which aims to revitalize the economy,   ...  more

Italy is the global reference point for quality jewellery production, design excellence and manufacturing elegance. A supremacy that makes OROAREZZO a much-awaited event for buyers and traders from all over the world: the 41st edition will be staged from 18th to 21st April in the Arezzo Fiere e Congressi halls and will be   ...  more

The three Israeli paratroopers from the iconic photo of the liberation of the Western Wall in 1967 were the guests of honor at the opening of the Moriah Collection exhibition at the International Diamond Week in Israel. An engraving of their image that has become an international symbol of the unification of Jerusalem is represented in one of the pieces of the exhibition.   ...  more

A scholarship from GIA (Gemological Institute of America) can help with the cost of the Institute’s industry-leading and globally-recognized diploma and certificate programs. Applications are now available for scholarships for professionals and students interested in gemology and jewelry manufacturing arts programs, distance education courses and lab classes related to gems and jewelry.   ...  more

The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (Public Organization) or GIT has launched the new color standards master of ruby: The Rabbit's Eye and Golden Red Ruby. The "Rabbit's Eye", one of the two colors of new color standards master of ruby,is introduced by the GIT to celebrate Chanthaburiprovince as the "City of Gems" and to recognize the great wisdom of ruby enhancement skills possessed by Thai artisans as well as their exceptional craftsmanship skills that   ...  more

ALROSA unearthed first colored rough diamond at its new Verkhne-Munskoye deposit in Yakutia, which started operations in 2018. A bright yellow gem-quality diamond weighing 17.44 carats was recovered in mid-February from the Zapolyarnaya kimberlite pipe, a part of the Verkhne-Munskoye deposit. The transparent crystal with a habit transitional between octahedron and dodecahedron has dimensions   ...  more

The Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF) announced today the results of the Fancy Color Diamond Index (FCDI) in 2019 and over the last decade. During the years 2010-2019 the general index showed a steady market price increase of 77%. Leading the index during the decade were   ...  more

The Guangdong Gems & Jade Exchange (GDGJE) and the International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) signed a strategic cooperation MOU in Hongkong during the HK International Diamond Gem & Pearl Show (HKIDGPS). Those signing the MOU were GDGJE's general Manager, Mr. Li Zhiwei, and ICA's president  ...  more

JCK Las Vegas, the jewelry industry's largest and most iconic North American trade event, recently wrapped its 2019 edition. This year's JCK Las Vegas show brought together over 2,200 exhibiting companies, and 30,000 industry professionals, including over 13,000 vetted buyers, representing nearly 100 different countries around world. Those in attendance experienced JCK's all-encompassing   ...  more

Mustang Resources (ASX: MUS) is pleased to announce that following a recentlycompleted review of its sales and marketing strategy, the Company has decided to implement a series of measures which better reflect the current exploration and development status of its Montepuez Ruby Project in Mozambique. The review was initiated and overseen by Mustang's new Managing Director, Dr Bernard Olivier, who has  ...  more

Newfield Resources Limited(Newfield) is pleased to announce an updated JORC-compliant resource estimate for its Tongo Diamond Project in Sierra Leone(Tongo Project or Project). This Resource update is one outcome of the ongoing Front End Engineering design(FEED) program for the Tongo Project, and incorporates data from the recent mine development drilling program of 10,792   ...  more

Recently, Gemological Science International’s (GSI) Mumbai laboratory identified HTHP lab-grown diamond with what appeared to be laser drilled channel. GSI researchers and scientists observed and studied this diamond since it would be highly unusual to laser drill a lab-grown diamond. Upon closer examination, the “laser drill channel” was found to be a typical HTHP inclusion that was cut open from top and pavilion.   ...  more