CIBJO releases Coloured Stone Commission Special Report, looks at responsible-practices standards specific to sector
With fewer than six weeks to go to the opening of the 2018 CIBJO Congress in Bogotá, Colombia, on October 15, 2018, the fourth of the CIBJO commissions' Special Reports has been released. Prepared by the CIBJO Coloured Stone Commission, headed by Charles Abouchar, the report looks at efforts being taken to promote responsible practices in the sector, while taking into consideration the very
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ALROSA, the largest diamond mining company in the world, presented the first of its kind collection of large coloured diamonds at the Hong Kong Jewelry & Gem Fair. This is a stepping stone of a new strategy, executed by ALROSA to become the world leader in the production of coloured polished diamonds. 
Fascinating one-offs, beautiful jewels, fossils millions of years old – at the 41st Mineralien Hamburg, you can look forward to some 400 exhibitors of unique objects and exhibits from the most diverse nations. This, the fourth largest minerals fair in the world and the largest jewellery fair in northern Europe, attracts numerous visitors 
Even though more than 700 people from 35 countries have already confirmed, there is still time to register for the sixth International Gemological Symposium on Oct. 7-9 at GIA's world headquarters in Carlsbad, California. Focused on the theme "New Challenges. Creating Opportunities," the three-day event will showcase the latest research in gemology and related fields by GIA researchers 
After years with no government backing, the Israeli diamond industry has entered a new era. That was the message brought by Israel's Minister of Finance, Moshe Kahlon, when he visited the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) today for a New Year celebration on the bourse trading floor
"The relationship between the government and the 
Buyer registration for the seventh Israel Diamond Week in New York, to be held October 15 – 17, 2018, is now open. The popular annual event, jointly organized by the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) and the Diamond Dealers Club of New York (DDC) is inviting bourse members, jewelers and other buyers from the New York metropolitan area and around the United States to take part 
The Gomti 'Magic Eye' Chakra necklace, which symbolizes protection against evil spirits, is showcased in the Jewelry Trade Center in Bangkok in August and is available for wholesale purchase.
The jewel features a naturally formed shell-stone from a rare sea snail obtained from the Gomti River in India, and is enclosed in 18k gold-plated sterling silver and a fine yellow sapphire
On August 13, 2018, two research projects from The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (Public Organization) won honorable mention awards at Thai Research Expo 2018 held by the National Research Council of Thailand.
The first research entitled "The Study of Gem Treatment by Heating with Pressure" focuses on the qualification 
The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) has announced that the 2018 World Diamond Congress, the biannual meeting of the WFDB and the International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA), will take place in Mumbai, India, from October 23 to 25. WFDB President Ernie Blom said: "I am delighted to be able to confirm the dates for 
The 62nd Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair experienced overwhelming success with Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) revealing that sales at the fair totaled 2,389.74 million baht, exceeding the initial target. Buyers worldwide expressed interest and admiration 
In 2013, the Swiss, family-owned House of Gübelin founded the Gübelin Academy to share the company's expertise and passion for coloured gemstones. On 16th September 2018, during the Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair, the Gübelin Academy invites its students and former students to celebrate the anniversary with an alumni event. At this event, the first Coloured Gem Professional graduation 
The seventh annual JNA Awards, one of the most prestigious award programmes in the international jewellery and gemstone industry, has been declared a spectacular success. The glittering gala event, which honoured industry forerunners and groundbreakers, was held during the September Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair Hong Kong on 17 September. At this 
Mr. Sontirat Sontijirawong (middle), Minister of Commerce of Thailand, Mrs. Nuntawan Sakuntanaga (second from right), Permanent Secretary and Mrs. Chantira Jimreivat Vivatrat (second from left), Director General of Department of International Trade Promotion presided over the 62nd edition of the Bangkok Gems 
The Second World Emerald Symposium follows in 2018 after the overwhelming success of the world's first World Emerald Symposium held in Bogotá in October 2015.
Devoted entirely to the world of emeralds, this Second World Emerald Symposium (2WES) will be held 12-14 October 2018, at the new Grand Hyatt
