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UPDATE Global
mine supply GFMS has launched
its Mining Projects Alert Service. The service providesa comprehensive
quarterly update on advanced exploration to development stage gold
and silver projects. It will be a valuable tool for organisations
looking to identify early stage opportunities to service the gold
mining industry, says GFMS. The Mining Projects Alerts Service covers
projects in 43 countries. Of the 147 projects, 33 are in the commissioning
or construction stage. Production from this category is expected to
generate roughly 80 tonnes of gold in 2005 increasing to around 140
tonnes per annum from 2006 onwards, says GFMS. Antwerp Court issues A court in Antwerp has sentenced eight
people for up to six years in prison for trafficking in diamonds illegally
obtained in conflict areas of Africa, and as such became the first
judicial body worldwide to issue a conviction in a case concerning
conflict diamonds. Hindustan Diamond
De eers India and the Hindustan Diamond
Company (HDC) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding whereby
HDC will subscribe for a 26% interest in De Beers India(DBI), with
an investment of US$3.75 million. HDC is an equal joint-venture between
the government of India and De Beers, established in 1978. Paris Cristofol buys Paris based the Cristofol Company has recently purchased the Cauet S.A.R.L. jewellery workshop located on the city's famous Rue Lafayette. For many years, Cristofol has developed a strong presence on the main overseas markets, in particular the US and Japan. The company will continue to design and create pieces in a Parisian style, now adding the talent of Cauet to its team. ...... SH Silver Company donates Estate jewelry collector Stephen H.Silver,
G.G., has contributed US$100,000 to the GIA to support the institute's
museum and education programs. Mr Silver credited GIA's academic roots
and growing museum collection for the donation......
................................................................................................................................... BULLETIN A
step Forward for Silver The
London-based Argentinum Silver Co. (A.S.Co) has announced the launch
of a new sterling silver that it says will keep its shine indefinitely
without the need for polishing. A.S.Co said, Argentinum(TM) Sterling
Silver is the first highly tarnish-resistant sterling available in
all the traditional forms needs for wide scale manufacture.This new
silver could replace up to 50% of the total worldwide silver market
share - estimated by experts at US$30 billion from traditional
sterling silver and be worth a total of US$15 billion by 2010, said
A.S.Co. German court orders A
panel of three judges in a German court have issued a restraining
order to a German distributor of gem-quality synthetic diamonds produced
by the Gemesis Corporation, a Florida-based company, to cease using
the term "cultured diamonds" when marketing its products
to the public in Germany. Explaining its decision, the court said
the term was misleading....... GIA on Diamond Cut Issues
regarding diamond cut, particularly the relationship between a round
brilliant's proportions and its appearance, have captured the attention
of many in our industry during the last decade. Although some believe
that only certain narrow proportion parameters yieldthe best appearance,
cut has remained the least understood element of diamond quality. During this time, the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has worked
to determine what it takes to produce an attractive, lively diamond.
The Institute's 15 year research project has examined the intricate
and complex relationships among the various factors that lead to a
diamond's face-up appearance and identified the aspects that are essential
to good cut quality.....
................................................................................................................................... TALKABOUT Palladium Under the bedrock of the serene and natural
landscape of southern Montana in the USA lies on of the world's most
precious and fine jewelers alike have turned to this kin of the platinum
family for its natural white luster, elegance and strength.... International
jewellery International Jewellery London, (IJL) celebrates
its 50th anniversary September 3rd-6th, 2006. As always, the show
will offer international buyers the opportunity to discover innovative
trends and premium quality products IJL's reputation as an international
showcase for contemporary exhibitors has been the key to its on-going
success.... Birthstones-Ruby The most coveted of all coloured gemstone is
undoubtedly the ruby, the birth stone of July.
In astrology, the ruby belongs to the planet Sun(the sign is Leo).
The Sun gives energy and force to all life. It is primeval foundation
of all life. Ruby also denoted strength and enthusiasm, nobillity
and love.....
................................................................................................................................... COLOURED STONES ICA
Gallery The
ICA GemBureau has scanned its vast collection of colored gemstone
varieties, most of which are held on 35 millimeter slides. This unique
collection is the hidden treature of the International Colored Gemstone
Association....... ICA
Congress "A
changing world of new opportunities," is the slogan of the upcoming
11th International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) congress. New
markets both geographical and technological will be in focus at the
twice-yearly gathering, which will be held February 18-21, 2005. The
venue will be Bangkok's Shangri-La Hotel.
....................................................................................................................................... AUCTION Fine
Jewellery Sparkles at Bonham's London Bonham's
of London recent sale of Fine Jewellery dazzled the eye. It offered
collectors a plethora of period pieces. The 249 lots of sparking jewelled
delights were collectively worth nearly US$2 million........ Precious
Pearls & Divine Diamonds at Christie's Important Jewellery in
London Precious
pearls and divine diamonds led a sparkling sale of Important Jewellery
at Christie's in London recently From 254 lots offered, 214 lots were
sold. The total sale produced GBP 4,625,134........ ...................................................................................................................................
