NEW BARZAAR
Blood Diamond
A rush of documentaries about conflict diamonds in Sierra Leone, and the recent release of the Leonardo Dicaprio film, "Blood Diamond," may hurt Sierra Leone's recovery efforts and distort the image of a country trying to recover from a 10-year war, says Partnership Africa Canada's (PAC) executive director, Bernard Taylor.
French Designer
The winners of the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Geneve were announced in Geneva, Switzerland recently. The competition is one of the world's major awards for luxury watches. The top prize, the Prix de L'Aiguille d'Or went to F.P. Journe for His Grande et Petite Sonnerie Souveraine timepiece. The July Prize went to Lange & Sohne for the Tourbograph timepiece. The Lady's Watch Prize went to Patek Phillippe for its Gondolo Gemma. The Men's Watch Prize was awarded to Roger Dubuis' Excalibur Triple Time Zone timepiece.
Polygon introduces
Polygon launched inventoryPower, a technology enabling retailers and wholesalers to integarte to their website a professionally designed shopping interface to showcase diamonds online. With inventoryPower, Polygon retailers can tap from CertNet, an online database of diamonds, and select only the Polygon suppliers of their choice. InventoryPower is totally customizable, says Polygon so retailers can integrate their own brand, colors and communication strategy. For their own websites, wholesalers can also bundle it with TradeLock so that only authorized partners may retrieve their inventory.
GIA confirms Donna
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) announced the appointment of Donna M.Baker to the permanent position of president. She had been serving as GIA's acting president since May 2006. The announcement came at the opening of the GIA Board of Governors' regular November meeting. Board Chairman Helene Fortunoff said. "We have every confidence in her ability to execute the Institute's commitment to archieve greater transparency, more accountability, a stronger level of customer focus, and a continued improvement in all our business processes."
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DESIGN
Barbara Berk
The Gemological Institute of American's (GIA) 2006 Museum Lecture Series concluded recently with designer Barbara Berk's presentation. "Of Potholders and Pigtails: Contemporary Applications of Textile Techniques in Metal." Barbara Berk revealed how she applied her childhood love of fabric and sewing to the weaving of precious metals by hand, thereby creating the "fabric" that becomes her jewelry, during her lecture at the Institute's headquarters in Carlsbad, CA.
David Lundahi
David Lundahi David Lundahi & Co. brings a new face to the art of jewelry design. For years, it has worked with major companies within the jewelry trade, doing design and visualization work, as well as servicing its own private clientele.
Milus
Since the beginning of the 21st century, a fashion accessory has taken on increasing importance for men who go all out for style when it comes to fashion. Cufflinks are again adorning elegant shirts at galas or everyday activities.
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BULLETIN
American museum
One of the most highly prized minerals in the world is on display in the exhibition, "Gold" at the American Museum of Natural History from November 18, 2006-August 19, 2007. The exhibition explores the historical fascination with this enduring symbol of wealth, beauty, and power.
Thai gems & jewelry industry
Mr. Pornchai Chuenchomlada, president of Thai Gems and Jewelry Traders Association (TGJTA) reported to Thai entrepreneurs that the jewelry industry in the Middle East has a very high potential for investment. To be successful in this region we need to search this essential market beyond the products, he said.
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TALKABOUT
Showing out
The French industry presence at International Jewellery Tokyo Show 2007 (IJT), over January 24-27 brought together 29 jewellery, high jewellery and watch manufacturers gathered on the French Pavillion; and 8 fashion and costume jewellery companies located in the popular Design World Section of the IJT event.
Trade show marketing
No matter what industry you're in, trade shows provide a fantastic opportunity to witness the extremes of business acumen. From the savvy, market-leading big brands, to the emerging "next big things," to the little guys who just don't ever seem to catch the big wave - it's all there being played out in every aisle of every hall.
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EVENT
Beauty Gems
Beauty Gems, Thailand's leadingjewellery company recently celebrated its 42nd anniversary. Beauty Gems Suriyon Sriorathaikul welcomed VIP guests who attened the event wearing magnificent sparkling jewellery sets.
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FASHION LINE
Pasquale Bruni
Damas has presented the latest Pasquale Bruni collections -unmistakably unique and magical, a perfect mix of modern fashion, elegance and luxury, the new collections - II Peccato - the new haute conture jewel, and Orme, Charm and Classic, all speak of the unique innovation of the brand.
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WATCHES
Parmigiani
Damas, the world renowned jeweller and watch retailers, now offers Parmigiani's Kalpa Grande Gold & Steel watch collection at its select boutiques. This line of timepieces is dedicated to women. Be it rose gold, white gold or steel, with or without a lateral row of brilliant-cut diamonds, it's a watch that evokes the infinite mysteries of time. It's mechanical self-winding movement, PF Caliber 331, is entirely developed and crafted by Parmigiani Fleurier. .
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Blood Diamond
A rush of documentaries about conflict diamonds in Sierra Leone, and the recent release of the Leonardo Dicaprio film, "Blood Diamond," may hurt Sierra Leone's recovery efforts and distort the image of a country trying to recover from a 10-year war, says Partnership Africa Canada's (PAC) executive director, Bernard Taylor.
French Designer
The winners of the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Geneve were announced in Geneva, Switzerland recently. The competition is one of the world's major awards for luxury watches. The top prize, the Prix de L'Aiguille d'Or went to F.P. Journe for His Grande et Petite Sonnerie Souveraine timepiece. The July Prize went to Lange & Sohne for the Tourbograph timepiece. The Lady's Watch Prize went to Patek Phillippe for its Gondolo Gemma. The Men's Watch Prize was awarded to Roger Dubuis' Excalibur Triple Time Zone timepiece.
Polygon introduces
Polygon launched inventoryPower, a technology enabling retailers and wholesalers to integarte to their website a professionally designed shopping interface to showcase diamonds online. With inventoryPower, Polygon retailers can tap from CertNet, an online database of diamonds, and select only the Polygon suppliers of their choice. InventoryPower is totally customizable, says Polygon so retailers can integrate their own brand, colors and communication strategy. For their own websites, wholesalers can also bundle it with TradeLock so that only authorized partners may retrieve their inventory.
GIA confirms Donna
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) announced the appointment of Donna M.Baker to the permanent position of president. She had been serving as GIA's acting president since May 2006. The announcement came at the opening of the GIA Board of Governors' regular November meeting. Board Chairman Helene Fortunoff said. "We have every confidence in her ability to execute the Institute's commitment to archieve greater transparency, more accountability, a stronger level of customer focus, and a continued improvement in all our business processes."
.......................................................................................................................................................................
DESIGN
Barbara Berk
The Gemological Institute of American's (GIA) 2006 Museum Lecture Series concluded recently with designer Barbara Berk's presentation. "Of Potholders and Pigtails: Contemporary Applications of Textile Techniques in Metal." Barbara Berk revealed how she applied her childhood love of fabric and sewing to the weaving of precious metals by hand, thereby creating the "fabric" that becomes her jewelry, during her lecture at the Institute's headquarters in Carlsbad, CA.
David Lundahi
David Lundahi David Lundahi & Co. brings a new face to the art of jewelry design. For years, it has worked with major companies within the jewelry trade, doing design and visualization work, as well as servicing its own private clientele.
Milus
Since the beginning of the 21st century, a fashion accessory has taken on increasing importance for men who go all out for style when it comes to fashion. Cufflinks are again adorning elegant shirts at galas or everyday activities.
.......................................................................................................................................................................
BULLETIN
American museum
One of the most highly prized minerals in the world is on display in the exhibition, "Gold" at the American Museum of Natural History from November 18, 2006-August 19, 2007. The exhibition explores the historical fascination with this enduring symbol of wealth, beauty, and power.
Thai gems & jewelry industry
Mr. Pornchai Chuenchomlada, president of Thai Gems and Jewelry Traders Association (TGJTA) reported to Thai entrepreneurs that the jewelry industry in the Middle East has a very high potential for investment. To be successful in this region we need to search this essential market beyond the products, he said.
.......................................................................................................................................................................
TALKABOUT
Showing out
The French industry presence at International Jewellery Tokyo Show 2007 (IJT), over January 24-27 brought together 29 jewellery, high jewellery and watch manufacturers gathered on the French Pavillion; and 8 fashion and costume jewellery companies located in the popular Design World Section of the IJT event.
Trade show marketing
No matter what industry you're in, trade shows provide a fantastic opportunity to witness the extremes of business acumen. From the savvy, market-leading big brands, to the emerging "next big things," to the little guys who just don't ever seem to catch the big wave - it's all there being played out in every aisle of every hall.
.......................................................................................................................................................................
EVENT
Beauty Gems
Beauty Gems, Thailand's leadingjewellery company recently celebrated its 42nd anniversary. Beauty Gems Suriyon Sriorathaikul welcomed VIP guests who attened the event wearing magnificent sparkling jewellery sets.
.......................................................................................................................................................................
FASHION LINE
Pasquale Bruni
Damas has presented the latest Pasquale Bruni collections -unmistakably unique and magical, a perfect mix of modern fashion, elegance and luxury, the new collections - II Peccato - the new haute conture jewel, and Orme, Charm and Classic, all speak of the unique innovation of the brand.
.......................................................................................................................................................................
WATCHES
Parmigiani
Damas, the world renowned jeweller and watch retailers, now offers Parmigiani's Kalpa Grande Gold & Steel watch collection at its select boutiques. This line of timepieces is dedicated to women. Be it rose gold, white gold or steel, with or without a lateral row of brilliant-cut diamonds, it's a watch that evokes the infinite mysteries of time. It's mechanical self-winding movement, PF Caliber 331, is entirely developed and crafted by Parmigiani Fleurier. .
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