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NEWBAZAAR WFDB The Executive Commitee of
the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) and the management
of the Diamond Trading Company(DTC) held their annual meeting recently.
Their discussions covered a range of important industry-wide issues,
including the need for ethical accountability within the industry. Signature salons Signature
salons, the event for elite jewelry manufacturers and retailers
at Wynn Las Vegas, concluded its second year with a significant
overall increase in retail attendance including an impressive first
day increase of over 30%. Held over June 3-6, Signature Salons provided
fine jewelry designers and retailers with a luxurious and relaxed
atmosphere in the hectic Las Vegas market week. Ernest
Blom elected
The
General Assembly of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB),
meeting at the recent World Diamond Congress in Tel Aviv, has unanimously
approved Ernest Blom as its new president. Mr. Blom, who is chairman
of the Diamond Club of South Africa, previously served as WFDB vice
president. He succeeds Shmuel Schnitzer, who steps down after completing
who successive two-year terms as president. Earlier, Mr.Schnitzer
was named Honorary Life President of the WFDB. Competition in the US jewelry
The
US jewelry market slowed in 2005, leading to even more competition
at US jewelry counters, according to a Unity Marketing study. Signs
are that the retail market for jewelry is going to get even more
challenging in the immediate future as the effects of market saturatution
begin to be felt.
................................................................................................................................... DESIGN Silhouettes "Her
pieces result delicate beauty, each blessed with its own DNA. The
silhouettes of the metal grace the wearer's skin like a awatch of
the finest woven silk." Krystyna In
her electric Virginia Beach home by the bay. Krystyna Bublick is
surrounded by art. Amethyst, turquoise, carnelian, black onyx: her
pieces sparkle with gemstones, Thai and Bali silver, giving her
plenty of opportunity to see the divine in her surroundings. Krystyna
Bublick's handcrafted jewelry offers a sumptuous vision of silver
and gemstones, but its beauty is more than cosmetic. TGJTA
hosted the dinner talk
The
TGJTA Board of Directors are concerned about world situation which
has an effects the gem and jewelry export. One of the TGJTA important
policies is to strengthen the gems and jewelry indutry. However
, due to the world situation such as the increase of petrol, gold
silver prices as well as the Baht appreciation, these factors have
affected the export of gems and jewelry. Besides, the conflict between
Iran and USA on nuclear issue may cause the economic slow down in
USA, EU and Japan. Cindy Crawford Bangkok,
20 June 2006; Cindy Crawford, the World-renowned supermodel and
Omega's star brand ambassador arrived in Thailand to mark the launch
of the newest Omega butique and reveal the luxury jewellery collection
known as the Omega "Bijouxcollection" at Gaysorn ................................................................................................................................... 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 Award-winning Award-winning
gemstone artist Dalan Hargrave discussed the effects of optics in
his art and jewelry pieces during a recent presentation in Carlsbad,
California. His lecture, "Innovative Optics in Gemstone Design,"
was the second presentation in the Gemological Institute of America's
(GIA) 2006 Museum Lecture Series, "Process & Progress." Sapphire popular
ICA
memers exhibiting at the recent JCK Show in Las Vegas reported mixed
reviews about buyer turnout and sales at the Show . While the majority
of ICA members were not overly enthusiatic about the results of
the Show, some did indicate that sales were good. Most agreed, however,
that they did not meet new buyers at the Show this year.
ICA releases colored The
International Colored Gemstones Association (ICA) has released the
2006 World Colored Gemstone Mining Report, a special edition of
its publication, Incolor, The rapid and significant developments
in geo-polotics as well as in Communications technologies have brought
important changes to international business, and also to the colored
gemstone industry and trade and thus this special report is a much-needed
tool, the ICA said.
..................................................................................................................................... AUCTION Princess
Margaret's collection realises US$25M at Christie's London sale The
sale of jewellery, Faberge', Silver, Furniture and Works of Art
from the Private Collection of H.R.H The Princess Margeret, Countess
of Snowdon held over 13-14 June 2006 at Christie's in London realized
US$25,104,742. This historic auction generated Unprecedented interest
and exceeded all pre-sale expectations with 100% of lots selling,
Christie's said. Princess Margeret's collection of jewellery spanned
every stage of her life.
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