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NEW BAZAAR ICA poster competition
After
the first two successful international competitions of posters dedicated
to promote colored gemstones, ICA will conduct the 3rd world
competition during its next congress that will take place in Bangkok,
Thailand, in 2005. Boost
for South African platinum jewellery manufacturing
South
Africa is reaping economic benefits from a new downstream platinum
project centred on a Cape Town-based jewellery factory established
under a multi-national partnership involving Italian, Swedish, British
and South African companies. Silplat
is a high-volume globally competitive jewellery manufacturing business
which expects to beneficiate more than three tons of platinum each
year. Planning underway for third
China International Silver Conferen
The Third China International Silver
Conference, will be held in Changsha, Hunan Province, China, October
19-22, 2004. Design Workshop in Bangkok
The Thai
Gem & Jewelry Traders Association, in cooperation with the Department
of Export Promotion, launched a series of jewelry design workshops
conducted by Spanish designer Chus Bures.
"I don’t think the majority of manufacturers today realize what a
powerful competitive tool design can be," he said. "Design
adds value, perhaps in ways we haven’t thought of yet." Christie’s post 13% growth
for jewellery auctions in 2003 After seeing a static market environment
during 2002, Christie’s jewellery sales witnessed remarkable growth
in 2003.An important reason for this success was the marked revival
of the jewellery market, particularly during the 2nd half of 2003.
As well as the figures, there was also a clear change in atmosphere
at Christie’s major auctions worldwide. Tiffany stakes out bold position
on responsible mining Tiffany & Co., one of the leading
jewelry companies in the world, issued a call for protection of
an important wilderness area threatened by a silver mine as well
as reform of the outdated US mining law regulating the industry
supplying it with much of the gold, silver and platinum for its
jewelry. Telltale signs of treated and
synthetic diamonds revealed at HRD symposium in Basel A senior research scientist at the
HRD has revealed sets of telltale signs which would indicate that
a diamond is synthetic or is a natural stone that has been color
treated by a High Pressure-High Temperature (HPHT) method. "Broken Vows"Diamond Jewellery Retailers Fall Short on Conflict Diamond Pledge Major US and international retailers
selling diamond jewellery are falling short on their promises to
combat the trade in conflict diamonds, according to a new report
by Global Witness. Aber Diamond Corp completes
purchase of majority interest in Harry Winston Aber Diamond Corporation has acquired
a 51% controlling interest in Harry Winston for US$85 million.
LJ International making strong
push into Chinese jewelry market
LJ International, Inc. is making a
strong push into the Chinese jewelry market after receiving approval
from the Chinese government. LJI is proceeding with plans to market
its ''Lorenzo'' brand of upscale jewelry through franchises and
''eMotion'' online-sales kiosks throughout China. ................................................................................................................................... BULLETIN
“Gold
Survey 2004” GFMS
has issued Gold Survey 2004, Gold jewellery fabrication demand
in 2003 fell by 5.5% to 2,533 tonnes. Importantly, the outlook for
2004 is somewhat more positive because more markets are adjusting
to a US$400 plus gold price and a recovery in jewellery fabrication
is considered more probable than not. US gold jewelry sales
Increase in 2003 The
sixteenth annual US gold jewelry sales summary has reported gold
jewelry sales in the US for 2003 increased by 2.5%, topping US$16.3
billion. The summary was conducted by NOP World, (formerly Roper
ASW) and sponsored by the World Gold Council (WGC). ................................................................................................................................... COLOURED
STONES
Successful
manufacturing test for Regal Ridge Emerald True
North Gems announced that a manufacturing test has produced commercial
gemstone products from emerald-bearing materials previously considered
uneconomic. The company owns the Yukon-based Regal Ridge property. GIA
Gem Laboratory to issue standard "Heat Treatment" disclosure
on reports for Blue Sapphires with unusual color concentrations
As a result of extensive research, GIA found no evidence of intentional or inadvertent diffusion of elements from an outside source that would require special disclosure on gemstone reports. ................................................................................................................................... AUCTION
Christie’s
Magnificent Jewels in New York
Christie’s
New York spring sale of Magnificent Jewels spotlighted the "master
jewelers"- Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Bulgari and Harry
Winston. Contemporary jewelers were also well represented by JAR,
John Hardy and David Webb. ...................................................................................................................................
