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NEWBAZAAR Delcam
in Thailand British
CADCAM developer Delcam plc has made a significant investment in
its Bangkok-based reseller, Delcam Thailand, to create a new joint
venture in association with the local management, managing director
Buranang Suksamitti and general manager Manadanee Suksamitti. The
company will expand its training and support operations to meet
the needs of the Thai customers for the Power Solution design and
manufacturing software, particularly in the jewellery industry. Silver proves its mettle Silver fabrication demand shot upwards
in 2003, to 859.2 Moz (million ounces), and the 13.3 Moz gain over
2002 represents the partial reversal of a two-year decline in demand,
according to the World Silver Survey 2004, released by the Silver
Institute and GFMS Limited, the authors of the study. Antwerp diamond area safety
After a recent meeting at the HRD
with officials from RIO Tinto Diamonds and BHP Billiton Diamonds,
the rough diamond marketing divisions of two of the world's largest
natural resource companies. Guy Verhofctadt, the Belgian Prime Minister
announced the initiative to enhance the safety in Antwerp's diamond
district by means of an integrated plan. This is in response to
the concerns of the rough producers. He also confirmed that the
Belgian government is prepared to elaborate a framework together
with the sector to enable the distribution of diamond jewels. Miss Universe 2004 During one of the year's most exciting
and anticipated events, a star-studded panel of judges chose Jennifer
Hawkins, Miss Australia, as Miss Universe 2004. InVision HR 3-D printer 3D Systems Corporation (Nasdaq: TDSC)
has announced its new Invision HR (high-resolution) 3-D printer.
Enhancing the InVision 3-Dprinter technology platform to address
a specific customer segment need, 3D Systems has developed a high-resolution,
simple, fast, and economical solid imaging solution designed specifically
for the jewelry industry.
................................................................................................................................... Wedding
jewelry study In a recent study of the Jewery Consumer
Opinion Council (JCOC) conducted by MVI Marketing 2,472 American
consumers were asked about their buying habits for bridal jewelry. Gold Inspirations relaunch Gold
Inspirations, the first global, online magazine dedicated entirely
to gold, has revamped its site. www.goldinspirations.com has been refreshed with hot topics and features from the world of gold that cover technical breakthroughs, lifestyle news, interviews and designer profiles. International Jewelry Moscow A
new exhibition, New Russian Style/International
Jewellery Moscow recently showcased 132 global jewellery companies
alongside leading Russian Jewellers and manufactureres. New Russian
Style/International Jewellery Moscow, organised by Reed Exhibitions
in partnership with the Restec Exhibition Company, took place in
the magnificent marble floored Gostiny Dvor, close to the famous
Red Square in the centre of historic Moscow. GIA communique
Accomplished master diamond cutter
Gabi Tolkowsky returned to the Gemological Institute of America
in Carlsbad to present "Revolution and Evolution" a lecture
on diamond fashioning and nomenclature. This was on the heels of
a passionate presentation he made last year at GIA about the science
and art of diamond cutting. Gabi Tolkowsky's presentation was second
in the 2004 GIA Museum lecture series, "Gems and Jewelry Brought
to light.
Silver jewelry report Buyers who move regularly around Bangkok's
jewelry district are seeing many new wholesale silver jewelry shops
opening for business. In the city's traditional siver jewelry centers
at Khaosan Road and at the GPO, new shops are appearing every week.
There is a boom in silver jewelry in Thailand.
................................................................................................................................... BULLETIN WGC
gold report Fifures
published by the world Gold Council (WGC) reveal that consumer demand
for gold has improved over the last year. Consumer demand for gold
(jewellery and net retail investment) was up by 12% in tonnage terms,
and by 30% in dillar terms, in the first quarter of 2004, compared
to the depressed levels of a year earlier. Louis Golay Created
by internationally acclaimed designer Karim Rashid , the Louis Golay
jewels are changed with emotions and energy, strong yet pure, organic
and fluid, a paradox of baroque minimalist. Named after Golay founder
Louis Golay, the collection is a tribute to his visionary insights
and pioneering spirit.
................................................................................................................................... AUCTION Christie's
Geneva The
glittering array of jewellery at Christie's recent Geneva sale was
highlighted by a stunning Art Deco necklace from the House of Cartier. Christie's
Hong Kong A
magnificent 31.81 carat diamond briolette pendant necklace, the
largest diamond briolette ever to be offered at auction in Asia
was sold at Christie's Hong Kong recently. ................................................................................................................................... COLOURED STONES Greenland ruby project True
North Gems Inc. (TSX-V; TGK) has announced the acquistion of an
option to earn a 100% interest in the Fiskenaesset ruby property
in Greenland. The acquisition fulfills the Company's business strategy
of obtaining a portfolio of properties with the "Big Three"
coloured gemstones : emeralds, rubies and sapphires. Birthstone
of the month Emerald
is a love stone, and diamond is said to provide love with security.
These has to be a stone that creates love - and that stone is pearl.
It can help you find love.
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