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UPDATE GJEPC's new corporate As a symbol signifying the progress of the Indian gem & jewellery industry, the new corporate identity of the gem & jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) was unveiled recently by Bollywood Diva Sonam Kapoor, the brand ambassador for GJEPC, together with Raijiv Jain, Chairman og GJEPC .......
................................................................................................................................... FACE TO FACE Jewelry Trade Center
Jewelry Trade Center (JTC) continues to offer consumers a convenient shopping experience through two new permanent fixtures. The JTC Silver Jewellery Mart, to be launched in December, is located on the second floor of the Silom Galleria Plaza, part of the JTC retail operation. Covering more than 300 square meters, the space will feature 30 booths, with plans to expand to 70 due to high demand. The Silver Mart will provide an added boost to the silver industry, and has attracted manufacturers and designers, including traditional, contemporary and ethnic.......
................................................................................................................................... BULLETIN Yufa gears up for instability
With more than a decade of experience in Thailand's jewelry business, Yufa Jewelry Co., Ltd is prepared to deal with the current instabilities in the market, namely the global economic breakdown and the flooding crsis........ L.S. Jewelry's "Harmonize" Inspired by the need to become one, to reconcile the disharmony of people in the nation, "Harmonize," designed by L.S. Jewelry, presents the perfect integration of patterns and devoted elaboration to form the unity..... Bostwana's diamond Botswana, currently the world's largest supplier of diamonds, has expanded its role in the industry with a 10-year deal signed between its government and De Beers Group. The agreement, which commented in January of this year but only made public in Spetember, involves the sorting, valuing and sales of the diamond production of Debswana, a split venture between De Beers and the government of Botswana......... New standards for Chinese Pearl China's fresh-water pearl industry received a boost after the China Pearl Exchange announced the country's first standard testing guidelines..........
Baume & Mercier wins the Watch Champaign Chosen from more than 110 promotional operations, the new Baume & Mercier brand territory "Seaside living in the Hamptons" with the slogan "Life is about moments" has won the publics's heart as the watch Campagin of the year.....
................................................................................................................................... FASHION Pilgrim-a walk in the forest Established in 1883, Denmark jeweller Pilgrim has long reputation for its high quality. Every single Pilgrim jewellery piece is handmade, hand painted, and assembled by hand.......
Samantha Kogen Bangkok-based, award-winning jewelry designer Samantha Kogen loves engraving and colorful sapphires. The daughter of an entrepreneur, she's used her artistic talent and entrepreneurial sprint to build one of the most recognized and successful fine-jewelry brands in the US..... Spanish innovation Spain's premier fashion event, Cibeles Madrid Fashion Week(CMFW), was held in September at Feria de Madrid, bringing out the country's talented designers and showcasing their tremendous diversity and innovative designs...... Elegant Lightness Fashion and gold jewellery tradition have blended for centuries. Gold jewellery always expresses an attitude of elegance through an airy, simply refined style, fresh shapes and a quantum of light-heartedness...... Gitanjali Group The Indian jeweller Gitanjali Group, one of largest diamond and jewellery empires, recently acquired the Italian brands Valente, Stefan Hafner, Nouvelle Bague, Lo Si, and Porrati and launched Leading Italian Jewels, the Italian holding of the Indian Gitanjali group, as new international strategies for the coming years....
................................................................................................................................... TALKABOUT GIT's The Mega Project Recently, the Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (Public Organization:GIT) organized the fifth of GIT Gem and Jewelry design award 2011, with more than 500 designed pieces having been selected in this competition, under the concept of "The Mega Project-Jewelry Design Inspired by Architectural Concept"......
................................................................................................................................... SCENE Montblanc's World Premiere Montblanc paid tribute to one of the most remarkable inviduals of all time and gave support to her artistic legacy the Princess Grace Foundation-USA. 350 VIP guests from around the world came together in Monaco to celebrate the global launch of the Montblanc "Collection Princesse Grace de Monaco" on September 8th 2011, under the patronage of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco....... Vacheron Constantin The world's oldest watch manufacturer in continuous operation, Vacheron Constantin, celebrated the grand opening of its 28th boutique worldwide and the first ever US boutique. The choice of New York for the opening of the first Vacheron Constantin boutique in the United States is no coincidence, since this is a location carrying powerful symbolism...... Sortilege de Cartier gems
Cartier recently unveiled its new Fine Jewellery collection, Sortillege de Cartier, as an ode to femininty and as a tritute to fine art of perfumery. Adding a touch of creative synaesthesia, Cartier has reflected the entire family of fragrances-floral, eaux fraiches, fourgeres, citrus, heady scents and white flowers - in its more than sixty pieces that comprise this collection of fine stone jewellery. Each fragrance is brought to life visually in these remarkable creations.....
................................................................................................................................... FAIR REVIEW Japan jewellery fair Japan Jewellery Fair 2011 was held from 1-3 September at the Tokyo Big Sight Exhibition Center, and featured 369 exhibitors from 17 countries and regions. Despite fears that the devastating earthquake might deter some exhibitors from returning, this year's fair actually saw an increase in the total number of exhibitors. Meanwhile, visitor numbers totaled more than 13,000 for the 3-day event......
................................................................................................................................... JEWEL AGL, GRS collaborate Since the lead-glass treatment of low-grade ruby/corundum entered the market in 2003, concerns over how to recognize these stones and the inherent issues of durability, as well as the need for proper disclosure, have been discussed extensively around the world. GemResearch Swisslab (GRS) and American Gemological Laboratories (AGL) have finally come together to harmonize the description of these stones in their respective gemological reports......
................................................................................................................................... TIMEZONE Balmain Trio The long-established watch designer Balmain creates novel yet elegant watches, and these three timepieces continue in that distinguished vein....
................................................................................................................................... INNOVATIONS Forevermark allows individuals De Beers' Foreevermark diamond brand is the latest in a new wave of jewellery retailers who have embraced the newer technologies and possibilities online. Having teamedup with 3D technology gurus Holition, the diamond brand now markets its pendant and earrings via an interactive "augmented reality" interface.... AUCTION Patek Phillippe Sotheby's Hong Kong Imporatant Watches Autumn sale 2011was highly successful with two Patek Philippe pieces breaking new auction records. After the frantic bidding finished, totals had amassed US$14 million, with 23 lots selling for more than US$128,205....... ...................................................................................................................................
